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April 25, 2026
As a new week dawned, hopes of a diplomatic break in the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran faded. Talks to end the two-month conflict have come to a halt and neither Washington nor Tehran are willing or able soften their positions. The weekend…
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April 25, 2026
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi made clear Iran's concerns and demands regarding U.S. policy on Saturday, as Pakistan launched a renewed push to put an end to a war which has claimed thousands of lives and shook the global energy markets.
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April 24, 2026
State Department lawyer Reed Rubinstein argued in a statement released days before the deadline of May 1 for the Trump administration to obtain approval from Congress under the 1973 War Powers Act or move to end the war. Reed Rubinstein, State Department's Legal Adviser…
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April 24, 2026
Two port sources confirmed that the oil tanker, HELGA, was sailing under the flag of Comoros and had arrived at one of the offshore oil loading facilities in Basra, Iraq's southern Basra Port on Friday. The vessel was about to load a total?2,000,000 barrels.
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April 24, 2026
Israel and Lebanon extended their three-week ceasefire at a White House meeting that was mediated by President Donald Trump. Trump said he would wait for the "best deal" to resolve his conflict with Iran. The fighting between Israel and Iranian…
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April 23, 2026
The chief of the navy's staff said that Italy was ready to send up to four vessels, including minesweepers as part of an international effort to clear the Strait of Hormuz. Last week, European leaders met in Paris to discuss a multi-national effort to protect shipping along the Strait of Hormuz.
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April 23, 2026
European traders reported that Tunisia's OdC, the state grains agency, has issued an international tender to purchase approximately 25,000 metric tonnes of animal feed barley. The deadline for price offers is?Friday, April 24. Grain can be sourced from a variety of origins.
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April 23, 2026
In the past decade, we have seen a rapid succession global energy crises, fueled by conflict, extreme weather and supply chain snarls. The highly fragmented oil and gas market of today is becoming more interconnected, and as the transition to a low-carbon economy accelerates…
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April 23, 2026
The General Food Security Authority announced on Thursday that Saudi Arabia has released a tender for the 'purchase of 710,000 metric tons? of wheat. The authority stated that delivery is expected to take place between June and August. European…
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April 23, 2026
After the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, policymakers in Asia have been forced to consider the safety of other chokepoints on the sea, such as the Strait of Malacca. This is the busiest waterway in the world for international trade. What is the Malacca Strait?
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April 23, 2026
In the past decade, we have seen a rapid series of energy crises around the world, fueled by extreme weather, military conflict and supply chain snarls. The highly interconnected oil and natural gas markets are fragmenting and the transition to a low-carbon economy is accelerating.
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April 22, 2026
India will import 2.5 million metric tonnes of urea at a record price, according to government sources, nearly twice the amount paid just two months earlier. The conflict in Iran is disrupting 'global' supplies. The record purchases will tighten the global supply…
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April 22, 2026
Government sources say India will import 2.5 million metric tonnes of urea at a price nearly twice as high as two months ago, due to the Iran conflict disrupting global supplies. The record purchases will tighten the global supply, and drive up prices…
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April 22, 2026
Shipping executives at the FT 'Commodities - Global Summit on Wednesday said that Asian ship owners - who have a greater risk tolerance - may soon begin sailing through the Strait of Hormuz, despite a fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran.
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April 22, 2026
According to maritime security'sources' and United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), at least three container ships were hit by gunfire on Wednesday in the Strait?of?Hormuz. Iran has placed restrictions on the use of the Strait by ships, initially in retaliation to the U.S.
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April 21, 2026
Sources in the industry said that marine?fuel suppliers are facing a shortage of high-density low-sulphur crude, also known as heavy sweet oil, to blend because of the competition between refiners. The Iran war has disrupted Middle?East imports.
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April 21, 2026
The host nation Pakistan stated on Tuesday that there is still no confirmation from Iran to attend the last-ditch talks with the United States. This was after U.S. troops boarded an Iranian oil tanker in the middle of the sea, with only one day remaining before the ceasefire.
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April 20, 2026
Three Libyan sources as well as the International Organization for Migration said that four migrants were rescued more than five days after the boat that was supposed to take them to Europe capsized near Libya. Thirty-one migrants are still missing.
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April 20, 2026
A Chinese spokesperson stated on Monday that China was concerned about the "forced interception" by the U.S. of a cargo ship flying the Iranian flag. He urged all parties to adhere to the ceasefire agreement responsibly. Guo Jiakun, a spokesman for the Chinese government…
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April 20, 2026
China expressed concern about the "forced interception" of an Iranian cargo ship by the U.S., said a spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry on Monday. He urged all parties to adhere to the ceasefire agreement responsibly. Guo Jiakun,…
