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March 1, 2026
Donald Trump, the president of the United States, announced on Sunday that he was launching a military operation to sink Iran's Navy. The U.S. military is sinking Iran's Navy. They have destroyed nine Iranian warships and are "going after" the remaining ones.
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March 1, 2026
A multi-agency maritime agency said that one person was 'presumed dead' and five crew members were reported missing after a tug boat sank near South Africa’s southern coast. The ship sank around 80 nautical miles south-east of Mossel Bay, in South Africa's Western Cape province.
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March 1, 2026
As the Iran conflict disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and a rise in oil prices is expected when trading resumes Monday, Asian governments and refiners have been rushing to assess their oil stocks and alternative routes. Asia is…
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March 1, 2026
Taylor Canfield led the United States to victory in the Sydney Sail Grand Prix 'on Sunday. It was their first win since Cadiz,?October 20, 2023. Australia's Bonds Flying Roos did not make it to the?event?final for the first time. Canfield's…
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March 1, 2026
On Sunday, loud blasts could be heard in Dubai and Doha, the capital of Qatar. Oman was also hit for the first time in retaliatory attacks on Gulf neighbours in response to a 'U.S. Israeli attacks on the Islamic Republic have increased. Iran said that it would "target U.S.
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February 28, 2026
On the first day of the Sydney 'Sail -Grand Prix, the Bonds Flying Roos of Australia won two out of four races. But Diego Botin and Spain topped overnight standings after a strong showing that included two victories of their own. Australia came…
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February 27, 2026
Minister Luis Caputo, Argentine Economy, announced that three foreign companies had submitted bids 'for the contract' to dredge 'and operate' Argentina's Parana River. This is a vital waterway 'for 'the country's exports of agricultural products.
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February 27, 2026
According to European traders, the Korea Feed Association (KFA) purchased 66,000 metric tons of animal feed?corn? in a private transaction on Friday. Trading house Olam was said to have bought the corn that would have been sourced from South America, the United States or South Africa.
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February 27, 2026
The Spanish government reported that the Spanish border agency Frontex and Spanish police were'searching on Friday for a boat with an unknown number of migrants who had tried to reach Balearic Islands. Walking Borders, a group that advocates for migrant rights…
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February 27, 2026
South Korea's Major Feedmill Group (MFG), according to European traders, has so far purchased about 135,000 metric tonnes of animal -feed corn in a?international?tender that sought up to 210,000 metric tons on Friday. Traders said that it was possible for more purchases to be made.
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February 26, 2026
According to calculations by 'Mizuho Research & Technologies', based upon a report from the Ministry of Finance, Japanese imports of China rare earths fell 5.7% in January compared to a year ago. It wasn't immediately clear if the decline in…
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February 26, 2026
Sources familiar with the transaction said that Saudi Aramco’s U.S. Trading division purchased a cargo?of Venezuelan Boscan heavy crude for delivery in March, marking its first purchase of this heavy crude suitable for asphalt production. One…
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February 26, 2026
Antoine Magre’s Palanad 4 won the IRC Zero race in a Caribbean?race determined by tactical 'nerves' and sustained speed. The boat posted the?best corrected?time after two days, ten hours and 32 minute of intense sailing. James Neville's British…
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February 26, 2026
Major Feedmill Group in South Korea (MFG) issued an international tender for the purchase of up to 210,000 tons of animal feed corn. The deadline for price offers is this Friday, February 27, 2019. Three consignments of between 55,000 and 70,000 tons are required.
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February 26, 2026
Nonghyup Feed Inc., a leading South Korean animal feed manufacturer, bought 135,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn at an international tender on Thursday. Two consignments have been?purchased?, both for arrival in South Korea on July. The…
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February 26, 2026
The Turkish grain 'board TMO?purchased?about 350,000 metric tonnes?of animal feed corn in a?international tender held on Thursday. Final confirmation of the purchase will be made in the next few days. Purchases made at the beginning can be?reduced or?cancelled?completely.
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February 26, 2026
OPEC+ will meet on Sunday to decide its next production step amid increased geopolitical 'friction' affecting almost a third its output. This volatility could give the group the cover it needs to maintain its narrative of a balanced market, even if the reality on the ground suggests otherwise.
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February 26, 2026
Hungarian PM Viktor Orban asked the EU on Wednesday for a fact-finding mission to assess damage to the 'Druzhba' oil pipeline in Ukraine. A letter seen by revealed that this might help unlock new EU funding for Ukraine. Orban acknowledged the…
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February 26, 2026
Nonghyup?Feed?Inc. is a leading South Korean animal feed manufacturer. (NOFI) purchased an estimated 135,000 tons of animal?feed?corn at a?international tender on Thursday. Both consignments are due to arrive in South Korea by July. The total…
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February 26, 2026
Saudi Arabia has announced a tender to purchase 655,000 metric tons of wheat. The General Food Security Authority, Saudi Arabia's state grain buying agency, made the announcement on Thursday. According to the GFSA, the delivery of 'the wheat' is planned for a period between May and July.
