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May 28, 2025
European traders reported that Jordan's state grain purchaser purchased approximately 50,000 metric tonnes of animal feed barley on Wednesday in an international bid seeking up to 120,00 tons. The cargo was to be delivered in the first half September.
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May 28, 2025
On Wednesday, emergency services in the region reported that at least six people were killed when a boat carrying migrants to Spain's Canary Islands capsized as it was being escorted into port. According to the state broadcaster TVE, it was carrying around 180 passengers.
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May 28, 2025
According to officials and security documents, China has shown its strength by sending a large number of coast guard and naval vessels across a wide area of East Asian water. This move has unnerved the regional capitals. Three regional security officials…
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May 27, 2025
The police in St. Vincent and the Grenadines said on Tuesday that they found on the beach of Canouan Island a boat with the remains of 11 people, who they believe may have been from Mali. However, investigations are still ongoing to determine their identity.
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May 27, 2025
European traders reported on Tuesday that SLAL, the Iranian state-owned animal feeding importer, is believed to be a buyer of an undetermined volume of animal feed barley, corn and soymeal, in international tenders that closed on Monday. The tenders sought 120…
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May 27, 2025
Anne Hathaway, Oscar-winning actress and sportswoman, has joined a consortium led by women who have acquired the Red Bull Italy SailGP Team. This is a historic deal that brings Hollywood star power to this high-octane championship. Jimmy Spithill…
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May 26, 2025
James Slipper, the Wallabies' prop, has signed a contract extension of one year with the ACT Brumbies. This will likely see him become Super Rugby's most-capped player. The 35-year old loosehead has already played 195 Super Rugby games since his debut with the Queensland Reds back in 2010.
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May 26, 2025
Maxim Reshetnikov, the Russian Economy Minister, urged on Monday that central banks take into consideration slowing inflation when they meet next week to set interest rate. He warned that Russia's cooling economic is showing signs "hypothermia".
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May 26, 2025
According to Sherif Farouk, the Minister of Supply, Egypt's wheat imports could be significantly reduced this year. Domestic procurement will reach 5 million metric tonnes, up from 3.5 million tons last year. "Increased wheat procurement is…
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May 26, 2025
European traders reported on Monday that the Iranian state-owned animal food importer SLAL had issued international tenders for up to 120,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn and barley, as well as 120,000 metric ton of soymeal. They said that…
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May 24, 2025
State media reported on Sunday that North Korea had detained officials from a shipyard responsible for an accident which occurred during the recent launch of a warship. Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, witnessed the failed launch which crippled a 5,000-tonne battleship.
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May 23, 2025
Hamas officials reported that Israeli airstrikes had killed six Palestinians who were guarding trucks of aid against looters. This highlights the difficulties in getting supplies to hungry Gazans following Israel's 11 week-long blockade. Israeli officials said that 107 trucks containing flour…
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May 23, 2025
Three sources confirmed on Friday that a Greek naval court had charged 17 coastguard officers in connection with one of the worst shipwrecks to occur in the Mediterranean two years ago. Hundreds of people were believed to have died. The shipwreck that occurred on June 14…
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May 23, 2025
Sovcomflot, Russia's largest tanker company, suffered a $393 million net loss in the first three months of the year. The group blamed the decline on the new Western sanctions, which have caused operational issues, reduced revenues, and the idleness of some sanctioned ships.
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May 22, 2025
North Korea began a thorough investigation of the accident that occurred this week during the launch a warship, according to KCNA. Pyongyang said that the incident occurred on Wednesday due to a loss in balance when the vessel was launched. Sections of the bottom were crushed.
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May 22, 2025
Francois-Philippe champagne, Canada's finance minister, said that discussions about tariffs were held during the G7 meeting of financial leaders. This was despite the fact that they had been mentioned in the final communiqué. At the conclusion of the meeting…
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May 22, 2025
An official from Europe said that on Thursday, the United States was "not convinced" by the idea of lowering the price cap for Russian crude oil set by the Group of Seven Nations (G7). The European Union proposed lowering the cap to a level indicative of $50 per barrel.
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May 22, 2025
In the absence of new supplies, the head of the Palestinian Red Crescent warned on Thursday that its operations in Gaza could cease within a few days. Its ambulance fleet is also only operating at a third capacity due to fuel shortages. Palestinian…
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May 22, 2025
After Israel allowed some trucks to pass through the border, flour and other food aid began reaching Gaza's most vulnerable residents on Thursday. However, it was not enough to compensate for the shortages that were caused by an 11 week blockade.
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May 22, 2025
Four market sources have confirmed that Russia, the largest wheat exporter in the world, has removed the minimum price recommendation for grain exporters until the end the export season, which is July 1. Sources said that the initial minimum price for May and Juni was $250 per metric ton.
