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December 16, 2025
The defence ministry said that Turkey shot down a drone which was approaching its airspace above the Black Sea. The?ministry issued a statement saying that Turkish and NATO F-16 jets had been put on alert after the 'detection' of the drone.
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December 12, 2025
Winter storms, increased'security' risks and shorter daylight hours have caused delays for oil tankers traveling through the Turkish Straits. According to traders, the congestion is worsened due to increased security checks after recent attacks against tankers transporting Russian oil…
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December 10, 2025
European traders claim that Jordan's state grain purchaser bought about 120,000 tons animal feed barley in an international tender Wednesday, which sought the same volume. In two consignments of 60,000 tons, the total cost was estimated at $272.75 per ton.
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December 10, 2025
European traders said that Jordan's state grain buyer issued an international tender for the purchase of up to 120,000 metric tonnes of milling wheat. The origins can be optional, they added. The deadline to submit price proposals in the tender is December 16.
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December 9, 2025
Separatists in Yemen's south have taken control of large areas in an apparent power shift that could rekindle a civil war dating back 10 years after a long hiatus. This raises new uncertainty in a nation near major sea routes. Separatist Southern Transitional Council…
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December 9, 2025
Jordan's state grain?buyer bought about 60,000 metric tonnes?of hard-milling wheat to?be sourced?from optional origins on Tuesday, according to traders. They said that it was purchased from the Bulgarian trading company?Buildcom for an estimated cost of $263 per ton and freight included (c&f)…
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December 9, 2025
The SailGP team in Britain has signed Stuart Bithell to be their wing trimmer. This will reunite him with Dylan Fletcher who was his Olympic gold medal-winning partner at the Tokyo Games for the?49er. Bithell is a veteran of 'four' SailGP seasons…
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December 7, 2025
The G7 plan to ban tankers from transporting Russian oil raises the stakes in the West-Moscow economic standoff, but whether governments ratchet sanctions up on those who skirt the sanctions will determine the final outcome. The West will need to move quickly…
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December 5, 2025
The transport ministry announced that the rescue operation was put on hold because of bad weather. The vessel has been identified as the sanctioned tanker Kairos. It was struck in the Black Sea by a Ukrainian drone last week in Turkey's Exclusive Economic Zone…
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December 5, 2025
The G7 plan to ban tankers from transporting Russian oil raises the stakes in the West-Moscow economic standoff, but whether governments will increase punishments for those who skirt sanctions is the real question. The West will need to move quickly…
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December 4, 2025
Hapag-Lloyd's chief executive, who is the fifth-largest container company in the world, said that there was no set date for the return of shipping through the Suez Canal. In an online chat with customers, CEO Rolf Habben Jansen said that no date has been set for a return to normal operations.
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December 3, 2025
European traders reported that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC bought milling wheat at an international auction which ended on Wednesday. They said that the initial price for first purchases was around $256 per metric ton, including freight. Some estimated the lowest price as $255 per ton, c&f.
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December 3, 2025
European traders reported that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC bought milling wheat at an international auction which ended on Wednesday. They said that the initial cost of a metric tonne, including freight and costs (c&f), was around $256.
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December 3, 2025
The state grain buyer of Jordan has announced an international tender for up to 120,000 tons of milling whey that can come from different origins. The deadline to submit price proposals in the tender is 9 December. Traders had expected a new…
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December 2, 2025
European traders reported that Jordan's state grain purchaser did not make any purchases in the international tender for 120,000 metric tonnes of milling wheat which ended on Tuesday. It is believed that only one trading firm, CHS participated in the Tuesday tender.
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December 2, 2025
Traders in Europe said that the state grain agency of Algeria, OAIC, has launched an international tender for soft milling wheat. The wheat must be sourced from origins other than Algeria. Algeria usually buys more than the nominal amount sought in its tenders.
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November 30, 2025
The SailGP 2025 Championship was won by Britain on Sunday. They beat New Zealand and Australia to win the championship and $2 million. Dylan Fletcher of Emirates GBR said that the victory was "unbelievable" and that he felt "overjoyed right now"…
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November 30, 2025
On Sunday, Britain, New Zealand, and Australia made it to the $2 million SailGP championship grand final, while Spain, a defensive team, narrowly missed out. After racing in the final event of SailGP 2025's season, the trio secured their place in the winner-takes all final.
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November 29, 2025
Turkey reported on Saturday that a Russian shadow fleet tanker was reportedly attacked by an unmanned vessel off the Black Sea coast of Turkey after it had been struck on Friday. In a press release, the Turkish Transport Ministry said that Virat sustained minor damage but was in stable condition.
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November 29, 2025
Iran's official media reported that the Sahand destroyer which capsized last year during repairs has been recommissioned in the Iranian Navy, along with the Kurdistan float base. Press TV in English said that the move was aimed at "strengthening Naval Combat Capability…
