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May 1, 2026
Scientists have discovered that sperm whales can communicate with each other by clicking in short bursts. These sounds can travel up to a kilometer. Scientists are now able to track these exchanges using an underwater robot which can listen to the voices of sperm whales.
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May 1, 2026
Scientists have discovered that sperm whales can communicate with each other by clicking in short bursts. These sounds can travel up to a distance of kilometres. Scientists say they are now able to track these exchanges using an autonomous underwater robotic system that can listen to whales' voices.
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May 1, 2026
A recently awarded contract reveals that the U.S. Navy is stepping up its AI capabilities in order to 'hunt' for Iranian mines along the Strait of Hormuz - one of the most important shipping routes on the planet. Donald Trump said that the U.S. Navy was clearing Iranian mines out of the Strait.
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April 30, 2026
Iran announced on Thursday that it would respond to any new attacks by Washington with "long, painful'strikes'" and reasserted control over the Strait of Hormuz. This complicates U.S. plans to form a coalition in order to reopen this?waterway.
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April 30, 2026
Ferretti's investor 'KKCG' is prepared to support the expansion of the yacht'maker,' which can be achieved through acquisitions on the 'leisure boating' market, and by developing the 'defence' business,' said the chairperson of the Czech investment firm, Thursday.
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April 30, 2026
Ukraine's top prosecutor and foreign minister said Thursday that a vessel containing grain, which Ukraine claims was stolen from areas under Russian occupation, will not be unloaded in Israel. This came after Kyiv asked Israel to seize this cargo.
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April 30, 2026
China's military announced on Thursday that its?naval forces and air force held combat readiness?"patrols" near the Scarborough Shoal, in the disputed South China Sea. The patrols are a response to the 'annual' regional drills, which will take…
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April 30, 2026
A government official and a?military? official announced on Thursday that the Pakistani Navy would be receiving a fleet of advanced Chinese submarines. The move is part of an increasing defence cooperation between Beijing and Islamabad. These…
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April 30, 2026
Israeli media reported on Thursday that a vessel carrying grain that Ukraine claims was stolen by Russia will not unload its cargo in Israel. Kyiv had asked Israel to seize the cargo. The Jerusalem Post, among other outlets, cited a Grain Importers…
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April 30, 2026
According to a cable from the State Department, the U.S. is pushing other countries to create an international coalition in order to restore freedom of movement in Strait of Hormuz. This comes as oil prices have risen to their highest level…
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April 30, 2026
The Financial Times reported that the chief executive of Italian luxury yacht maker Ferretti said it was held back by "a lack of industrial vision" as well as aversion towards risk among its large Chinese shareholders. CEO?Alberto Galassi made…
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April 29, 2026
Libyan Red Crescent and Libyan Security?Sources reported on Wednesday that at least 17 migrants were killed and nine are missing after their boat drifted in the 'Mediterranean Sea for eight days. In a press release, the Red Crescent stated that…
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April 29, 2026
Penny Wong, Australia's foreign?Minister, said that the Chinese government had agreed to cooperate with Australian companies on jet fuel shipments. She suggested China could relax?curbs? on exports due to supply disruptions caused by the Iran war.
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April 29, 2026
Ukraine's top prosecutor said that Israel should seize the vessel which was carrying grain it claims to have stolen from Russian-occupied areas, on Wednesday. The shipment had sparked diplomatic tensions between the two countries. On Tuesday, Israel and Ukraine traded accusations.
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April 29, 2026
Fincantieri, an Italian shipbuilder, and Albanian KAYO have formed a joint-venture to build and maintain vessels for Albania. The country is seeking to modernize its military infrastructure and deepen its NATO connections. According to a joint statement from the government and the company…
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April 29, 2026
After a seven-year hiatus, the World Sailing Nations Cup is set to return to international waters in 2027. The France's Cherbourg Yacht Club has been selected to host this prestigious match racing competition between September 6-11. The event will include up to 10 teams…
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April 29, 2026
Barclays said late Tuesday that the United Arab Emirates' decision not to join OPEC would result in a faster growth of oil -supply from the country, as it 'comes out?of?the current crisis. Barclays said late Tuesday that the United Arab Emirates…
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April 29, 2026
Taiwan's MFIG buying group purchased about 65,000 metric tons of animal feeding corn that was expected to be sourced from the u.s. European traders reported that on Wednesday they participated in an international?tender. They said that the yellow…
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April 29, 2026
Two?trading?sources said on?Wednesday that China had approved a?increase?in refined fuel?exports for May, to areas?other than Hong Kong. However, levels remain below the average of last year. Sources with direct knowledge of the situation said…
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April 28, 2026
She said that the Taiwanese Coast Guard Minister visited a second islet controlled by Taiwan deep in the South China Sea. She added that Vietnam's complaints about her visit?wouldn't cause any tensions in the region. Taiwan and China claim sovereignty over a majority of the South China Sea.
