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January 11, 2026
Two MOD70 trimarans sped out of Lanzarote Sunday, with their sights set on a five-and-a half-day sprint to Antigua. They led a colorful 21-boat fleet in the RORC Transatlantic Race. The speed machines Argo, and Zoulou are purpose-built offshore racing boats.
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January 10, 2026
Some of the 'royalty' in offshore sailing will be taking part in the RORC Transatlantic Race, which runs from Lanzarote to Antigua on Sunday. The race offers the chance to break records and 'burnish their already glittering reputations. It is a dream come true for other competitors.
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January 10, 2026
As the "snake-boat race" season ended in Kollam, Kerala in India on Saturday, crews of over 60 rowers swung their oars together and guided boats of?more 30 metres in length through the'serene waters' of Ashtamundi Lake. The largest watercraftsā¦
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January 10, 2026
The Atlantic Ocean will be a huge, shifting puzzle when the RORC Transatlantic Race Fleet slips off its moorings on Sunday in Lanzarote. It's 3,000 miles of pressure systems, trade winds and hard decisions. Three of the best navigators in theā¦
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January 9, 2026
The Ukrainian ambassador to the United States said on Friday that Ukrainians were part of the crew aboard the Russian-flagged tanker Bella-1 which was seized by U.S. troops this week. Olha Stefanishyna was quoted by Interfax Ukraine as saying that Ukrainian diplomats are in contact with U.S.
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January 9, 2026
Two sources with knowledge of the matter said on Friday that Reliance Industries, a private refiner in India, is seeking U.S. permission to resume purchasing Venezuelan crude. The refiner wants to ensure supplies as Western pressures on India to reduce Russian oil imports.
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January 9, 2026
Two sources with knowledge of the matter said that Reliance Industries, a private refiner in India, is looking to secure oil as Western pressures on India to reduce its Russian oil purchases. Sources said that Reliance representatives were in talks with the U.S.
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January 9, 2026
European traders reported on Friday that the state-owned?grain board TMO of Turkey has issued a?international tender for the?purchase and importation of about 210,000 tons animal feed barley. The deadline to submit price offers in the tender is 15 January.
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January 9, 2026
Energy Secretary Chris Wright told reporters that there is a "real possibility" the U.S. might use its Export-Import Bank to 'fund large oil projects' in Venezuela. This was before President Donald Trump met with industry executives later on Friday.
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January 9, 2026
According to European traders, the Korea Feed Association in South Korea purchased around 68,000 metric tonnes?of animal feeding corn?in a private deal on Friday. KFA Incheon bought the corn at a cost of $249.94 per ton, including freight. Arrivalā¦
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January 9, 2026
Two people with knowledge of the matter said that the state-owned German utility Uniper was close to a deal for the purchase of green ammonia in India, as part of Chancellor Friedrich Merzās planned trip to India next week. Germany is bettingā¦
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January 9, 2026
Major Feedmill Group, South Korea (MFG), reportedly purchased an additional 67,000 metric tons of animal feed corn in a private deal Friday after purchasing around 204,000 tons on Friday in an international auction. The corn was said to haveā¦
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January 9, 2026
The Russian Foreign Ministry announced?on Friday? that the United States had released two Russian crewmembers from an oil tanker flying the Russian flag, which was seized in the Atlantic Ocean on Wednesday. The Russian Transport Ministry announced on Wednesday that it had lost contact after U.S.
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January 9, 2026
The European traders reported that the South Korean Major Feedmill Group (MFG), a company that specializes in animal feed, purchased an estimated 204,000 metric tons of corn on Friday. The?purchased?was?in three consignments?of?around 68, 000 tons for arrival in April in South Korea.
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January 9, 2026
Here are some company news and stories that could have a significant impact on France and Benelux's markets or individual stocks. AIR FRANCE KLM has announced that 80 flights will be cancelled on Friday from and to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport due to expected snowfall in the Netherlands.
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January 8, 2026
Stephen Miller, White House deputy chief, reaffirmed his belief that the U.S. will win any battle of diplomatic will and military power, whether it be between Denmark or the Trump administration. He made this clear in an interview with CNN on Monday.
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January 8, 2026
TKMS stated?in an emailed message, without disclosing details?around this offer. TKMS, spun off from Thyssenkrupp parent in October, said last month that it 'expected to decide soon' whether to purchase?GNYK. This reflects its ambition to expand due to the growing demand for defense equipment.
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January 8, 2026
LSEG data on Thursday showed that the premium for U.S. West Coast Jet Fuel to Asia had reached a "new high" as'refinery 'outages reduced U.S. supply, and slower Chinese demand increased fuel availability in Asia. According to data, the benchmark price in Asia is almost $40 higher per barrel.
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January 8, 2026
U.S. container exports to the United States fell by 5.9% in December, ending 'the year 0.4% lower than 2024, after President Donald Trump's tariffs slashed shipments from China. This shook global trade, and increased inflation concerns, according to Descartes Systems Groupā¦
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January 8, 2026
Two government officials said that the death toll from a boat capsized on New Year's Day off Gambia, carrying migrants heading for Europe, has now risen to 39. Survivors described the vessel as "overcrowded and delapidated". The Gambia defenceā¦
