The Strait of Malacca could be the next global flashpoint
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-28 10:19 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
While recent attention has focused on the Strait of Hormuz, a quieter development has been taking shape in Southeast Asia as the 900km freight corridor becomes increasingly important.
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