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May 4, 2026
The United Arab Emirates accused the 'Iran of attacking with drones a 'crude oil tanker that was empty and belonged to Abu Dhabi State Oil Company ADNOC as it tried to pass through Strait of Hormuz. ADNOC’s maritime energy logistic?unit stated…
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May 4, 2026
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reduced its annual profit forecast on Monday as it battled surging fuel prices 'linked to ongoing tensions?in the Middle East', as well as tepid demand?for its sea voyages. The company's shares fell 6% during premarket trading.
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May 4, 2026
According to Iranian state television, the?navy prevented enemy warships from entering the Strait of Hormuz on Monday by sending a'swift warning'. U.S. president Donald Trump announced?on Sunday that the U.S. will begin a?effort on Monday morning to free ships stranded?in the strait…
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May 4, 2026
Trade sources reported that 'Indian traders are now exporting wheat to Asia and the Middle East for a first time in 4 years. Sources declined to identify themselves as they were not authorized to speak to media. ITC didn't immediately respond to an inquiry for comment.
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May 4, 2026
According to European traders, the Incheon section of the Korea Feed Association in South Korea bought?upto 67,000 metric tons of animal feed corn on Wednesday in a private transaction without issuing a tender. It was reported that the KFA's Incheon Section…
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May 4, 2026
European traders reported that the 'Incheon' section of 'the Korea Feed Association in South Korea (KFA) - without issuing an international tender - purchased a private deal of up to 67,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn on Wednesday. Trading…
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May 3, 2026
The Swedish Coast Guard announced on Sunday that it had seized in the Baltic Sea a tanker believed to be a part of Russia's shadow fleet. This is just one of many similar actions taken by authorities in Sweden in recent months. In a press release…
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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…
