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May 2, 2026
Donald Trump, the U.S. president, said that he had been informed about a possible deal with Iran but was awaiting the precise wording. He also warned of the possibility of resuming military strikes against the country in the event of Tehran's misbehavior.
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May 2, 2026
A senior Iranian official said on Saturday that a proposal from Iran, which has been rejected by U.S. president Donald?Trump so far, would end the U.S. ban on Iran and open the Strait of Hormuz to shipping. Talks on Iran's nuclear program could be held later.
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May 1, 2026
Donald Trump stated on Friday that the U.S. Navy was acting "like pirates" in carrying out Washington's naval blockade of Iranian ports during the U.S. The Navy acted "like pirates" when it carried out Washington's blockade against Iranian ports in the U.S. Trump made these?comments?
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May 1, 2026
Donald Trump, the U.S. president, said he wasn't satisfied with the latest Iranian offer for talks about the Iran?war. Meanwhile the Iranian foreign minister said Tehran is ready to?engage in diplomacy? if the United States alters its approach.
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May 1, 2026
Venezuela's oil exports grew 14% in April to 1,23 million barrels per day, the highest level in over seven years. This was fueled by increased sales to India, Europe and the United States. Shipping data and documents provided by state-owned PDVSA were released on Friday.
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May 1, 2026
According to a Friday notice, deliveries of 'raw sugar' at the expiration date of the May contract on ICE totaled 9,520 lots or 483,643 metric tonne, the majority of which will be loaded in Brazil. ICE reported that the ports of Santos and Paranagua in Brazil will load 365.272 tons…
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May 1, 2026
Scientists have discovered that sperm whales can communicate with each other by clicking in short bursts. These sounds can travel up to a kilometer. Scientists are now able to track these exchanges using an underwater robot which can listen to the voices of sperm whales.
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May 1, 2026
Scientists have discovered that sperm whales can communicate with each other by clicking in short bursts. These sounds can travel up to a distance of kilometres. Scientists say they are now able to track these exchanges using an autonomous underwater robotic system that can listen to whales' voices.
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May 1, 2026
A recently awarded contract reveals that the U.S. Navy is stepping up its AI capabilities in order to 'hunt' for Iranian mines along the Strait of Hormuz - one of the most important shipping routes on the planet. Donald Trump said that the U.S. Navy was clearing Iranian mines out of the Strait.
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April 30, 2026
Iran announced on Thursday that it would respond to any new attacks by Washington with "long, painful'strikes'" and reasserted control over the Strait of Hormuz. This complicates U.S. plans to form a coalition in order to reopen this?waterway.
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April 30, 2026
Ferretti's investor 'KKCG' is prepared to support the expansion of the yacht'maker,' which can be achieved through acquisitions on the 'leisure boating' market, and by developing the 'defence' business,' said the chairperson of the Czech investment firm, Thursday.
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April 30, 2026
Ukraine's top prosecutor and foreign minister said Thursday that a vessel containing grain, which Ukraine claims was stolen from areas under Russian occupation, will not be unloaded in Israel. This came after Kyiv asked Israel to seize this cargo.
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April 30, 2026
China's military announced on Thursday that its?naval forces and air force held combat readiness?"patrols" near the Scarborough Shoal, in the disputed South China Sea. The patrols are a response to the 'annual' regional drills, which will take…
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April 30, 2026
A government official and a?military? official announced on Thursday that the Pakistani Navy would be receiving a fleet of advanced Chinese submarines. The move is part of an increasing defence cooperation between Beijing and Islamabad. These…
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April 30, 2026
Israeli media reported on Thursday that a vessel carrying grain that Ukraine claims was stolen by Russia will not unload its cargo in Israel. Kyiv had asked Israel to seize the cargo. The Jerusalem Post, among other outlets, cited a Grain Importers…
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April 30, 2026
According to a cable from the State Department, the U.S. is pushing other countries to create an international coalition in order to restore freedom of movement in Strait of Hormuz. This comes as oil prices have risen to their highest level…
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April 30, 2026
The Financial Times reported that the chief executive of Italian luxury yacht maker Ferretti said it was held back by "a lack of industrial vision" as well as aversion towards risk among its large Chinese shareholders. CEO?Alberto Galassi made…
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April 29, 2026
Libyan Red Crescent and Libyan Security?Sources reported on Wednesday that at least 17 migrants were killed and nine are missing after their boat drifted in the 'Mediterranean Sea for eight days. In a press release, the Red Crescent stated that…
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April 29, 2026
Penny Wong, Australia's foreign?Minister, said that the Chinese government had agreed to cooperate with Australian companies on jet fuel shipments. She suggested China could relax?curbs? on exports due to supply disruptions caused by the Iran war.
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April 29, 2026
Ukraine's top prosecutor said that Israel should seize the vessel which was carrying grain it claims to have stolen from Russian-occupied areas, on Wednesday. The shipment had sparked diplomatic tensions between the two countries. On Tuesday, Israel and Ukraine traded accusations.
