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April 23, 2026
The Chicago Cubs, who are looking to sweep the Philadelphia Phillies in four games, will have the chance on Thursday afternoon to extend their winning streak?to nine. If that is the case, then the Cubs would have their longest run since winning 11 games in a row between July 31 and August 12, 2016.
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April 23, 2026
South Korea's Major Feedmill Group (MFG), without issuing an official tender, purchased 134,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn on Thursday. Two consignments of?67,000 tons were purchased. The first purchase was made at a cost and freight…
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April 23, 2026
Major Feedmill Group, a South Korean company, purchased 134,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn in a private deal with European traders on Thursday. Two consignments of 67,000 tons each were purchased for arrival in South Korea?in August.
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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
Sources said that Russia increased its liquefied gas exports to China by 21% in March compared to February. This was due to the increase in trading after the Chinese New Year holiday and the lack of Middle East supplies. Due to European sanctions…
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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
In a Thursday tender, the Taiwan Flour 'Millers Association' purchased an estimated 105.950 metric tons of milling wheat from the United States. Two consignments were shipped from the U.S. Pacific Northwest Coast. The traders reported that a…
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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 23, 2026
Pakistan LNG Limited issued a?first spot tender for liquefied gas (LNG),?since 2023, amid supply shortages triggered by?U.S. and Israeli war against?Iran. According to an advertisement published on Thursday, the company is "seeking bids" from…
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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
The Tobruk Red Crescent reported that the eastern coast guard of Libya's?Libyan National Army?rescued 404 migrants on 10 boats after they had "experienced harsh conditions" at sea. Tobruk, a coastal town in eastern Libya near the border with Egypt is called Tobruk.
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April 22, 2026
A source familiar with the matter said that the Navy Secretary, John Phelan, was fired on Wednesday. This is another shakeup in the Pentagon, just weeks after Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth removed the Army's highest ranking general. In a press release…
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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
European traders reported that a Tunisian'state grains' agency purchased approximately 27,000 metric tons of animal feed corn at an international auction on Wednesday. The corn was said by the seller to have cost an estimated $267.09 per ton, including freight.
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April 22, 2026
European traders reported that the lowest price offered by Tunisian's?state grains agency ONF to buy?approximately 27,000 metric tons of animal feed corn on Wednesday was $267.09 per tonne, including cost and freight. The traders said that no…
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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 22, 2026
China reported that a group, including a destroyer, returned to China on Wednesday after testing its far-sea capabilities. The Eastern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army has reported that vessel formation 133 has completed training…
