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China-linked tanker that tested US blockade of Hormuz makes U-turn

A US-sanctioned tanker linked to China, closely monitored as one of the first vessels to test President Donald Trump’s naval blockade, appeared to reverse course after passing through the Strait of Hormuz early Tuesday.According to vessel-tracking data compiled by Bloomberg, the tanker Rich Starry transited Hormuz before turning around later in the Gulf of Oman….

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Ramping up security: India starts blocking use of China-linked satellites by homegrown broadcasters; here’s what the shift is about

The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) has denied applications from Chinasat and Hong Kong-based operators ApStar and AsiaSat. (AI image) India has started the process of restricting satellite usage linked to Chinese entities for domestic broadcasters and teleporters, as part of its strategy to strengthen security measures against its northern neighbour during…

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