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maritime security

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Sevastopol Suspends Sea Passenger Ferry Service

On the morning of May 1, 2026, authorities in Sevastopol, Crimea, suspended sea passenger ferry services in Sevastopol Bay. The suspension took effect immediately, with no details on the cause or when services might be restored. Local officials said they would provide further updates.

May 1, 2026

World

10 years of FOIP: Japan expands Indo-Pacific cooperation to the Middle East

On the 10th anniversary of its Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) strategy, Japan announces an adaptation to address new challenges, extending security, supply chain, and sustainable development cooperation to the Middle East. Tokyo also reaffirms the importance of safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz and pledges continued ODA and capacity-building support in the region.

Apr 29, 2026