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October 13, 2025
Under Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the relationship between Manila and Beijing has soured. Manila is now turning back to the United States for support in its maritime disputes against China. 2024 JAN 3: Philippines and U.S. conduct second joint patrol of South China Sea.
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October 13, 2025
China's crude imports increased 3.9% from the previous year in September as refineries ran at their highest rates of utilisation this year. China, the world's biggest crude importer, imported 47.25 millions metric tons of oil during September…
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October 12, 2025
South Korean defense minister Ahn Gyu back told the parliament on Monday that North Korea likely received technical assistance from Russia in its submarine development. North Korea has pledged to develop submarines capable of launching ballistic missiles.
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October 12, 2025
The Philippines has accused Chinese naval forces of using water cannons and ramming an occupied Philippine island near a Filipino vessel. They called the actions "clear threats" that escalate tensions in the disputed South China Sea. Three Filipino vessels…
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October 10, 2025
The differential between Brent and Urals crudes dated Friday remained stable, but Russia's oil imports from western ports are expected to remain close to their record high for October, according both to industry sources as well as calculations.
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October 10, 2025
European traders reported that the lowest price offered by Tunisia’s state grain agency in its international tender on Friday for about 100,000 metric tonnes of soft wheat is believed to be 254.58 per ton, including cost and freight. No purchase has been made yet…
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October 10, 2025
China's Transport Ministry announced on Friday that vessels owned or operated or built in the United States, or those flying the U.S. Flag will be subject to additional port fees for each voyage as of October 14. The ministry stated that the fees were a countermeasure to upcoming U.S. Port fees.
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October 9, 2025
U.S. president Donald Trump and his Finnish counterpart Alexander Stubb signed an agreement Thursday that will allow the U.S. Coast Guard up to eleven icebreakers to enhance U.S. security in the Arctic. Trump and Stubb established friendly relations since Trump gained power in January.
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October 9, 2025
On Thursday, President Donald Trump's administration announced that the U.S. had imposed sanctions against about 100 individuals and entities, including a Chinese refinery and terminal independent of China, which helped Iran in its oil and petrochemicals trading.
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October 9, 2025
A joint statement stated that Australia and India would strengthen maritime security, defence industrial cooperation and sign an agreement on reciprocal submarine rescue at the first annual Defence Ministers' dialogue in Canberra. On Thursday…
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October 9, 2025
Britain published on Thursday a list of mid-skilled occupations that may qualify for temporary visas as part of a new immigration scheme designed to address labour shortages. Keir starmer, the Prime Minister of Britain, is attempting to be more tough on immigration.
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October 9, 2025
Data released on Thursday revealed that U.S. containerized imports in September were down 8.4% compared to the same period last year, with a drop of 22.9% in goods imported from China. This was due to ongoing trade tensions caused by President Donald Trump's policies. U.S.
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October 8, 2025
In a Wednesday statement, the Panama Canal reported that revenues in fiscal year 2025 rose by 14.4% to $5.7 billion based on unaudited preliminary figures. The Canal also reported that vessel traffic increased by 19.3% on an annual basis to 13,404 in the 12-month period ending September 30.
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October 8, 2025
The French authorities denied a major maritime concession to the Aquind interconnector electricity project on Wednesday, effectively stopping the planned high-voltage connection between France and Britain. The Seine-Maritime Prefecture announced…
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October 8, 2025
The port authorities in Antwerp-Bruges, Belgium reported that the four-day strike by Flemish harbour captains against federal pension reforms has severely affected marine traffic. The port of Antwerp, which normally processes 60-80 ships per day…
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October 8, 2025
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company announced on Wednesday that six of its publicly listed subsidiaries would distribute 158 billion AED (43.02 billion dollars) in dividends before 2030. ADNOC Gas signed a contract worth 146,9 billion AED (40 billion dollars) for the Ruwais project.
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October 8, 2025
The Chinese Ministry of Defence and a media outlet affiliated with it announced that China and Malaysia would hold a joint exercise in Malaysia and the surrounding waters this month. The exercise will focus on disaster relief measures and fighting piracy.
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October 8, 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 a variety or origins. European traders confirmed this on Wednesday. The deadline for submitting price offers is October 14.
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October 8, 2025
Charlie Dalin, a French sailor, revealed that he had been undergoing cancer treatment while sailing to victory in the Vendee Globe. He completed the solo around-the-world racing despite the diagnosis which came just months before it began. Dalin…
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October 7, 2025
A U.S. official, along with two other people who are familiar with the decision, said that the Pentagon would select the company this week to design and manufacture the Navy's new stealth fighter. This will be an expensive multi-billion dollar…
