Oman Evacuates 25 Crew Members After Oil Tanker Catches Fire in Strait of Hormuz Muscat, October 31, 2026 – Omani maritime authorities have rescued 25 crew members from a crude oil tanker that caught fire in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, raising fresh concerns about maritime safety and commercial shipping in the region. According
Pakistan Warns Against Houthi Threats to Bab al-Mandab, Stands Firmly With Saudi Arabia Pakistan has voiced strong opposition to attempts by Yemen’s Houthi movement to turn the strategically important Bab al-Mandab Strait into a zone of conflict, warning that attacks on commercial shipping pose a serious threat to international trade and regional security. Islamabad has