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April 21, 2026
The host nation Pakistan stated on Tuesday that there is still no confirmation from Iran to attend the last-ditch talks with the United States. This was after U.S. troops boarded an Iranian oil tanker in the middle of the sea, with only one day remaining before the ceasefire.
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April 21, 2026
A federal judge in Boston on Tuesday blocked the administration of President Donald Trump from enforcing policies that, according to wind and solar energy industry groups, have stymied new energy generation. Denise Casper, the chief U.S. District Judge in Boston…
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April 20, 2026
The two largest shareholders of Ferretti filed rival slates of candidates for the renewal of the Italian Yacht Maker's Board on Monday, setting up a fight at the annual meeting of the company on May 14. Czech investor KKCG Maritime has submitted…
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April 20, 2026
Three Libyan sources as well as the International Organization for Migration said that four migrants were rescued more than five days after the boat that was supposed to take them to Europe capsized near Libya. Thirty-one migrants are still missing.
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April 20, 2026
India and South Korea announced on Monday they will expand their economic ties through a?expansion of cooperation in energy and critical minerals as well as shipbuilding, semiconductors and steel. They aim to double their trade by 2030. New…
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April 20, 2026
Taiwan's defence ministry reported that the Chinese aircraft carrier,?the Liaoning, sailed Monday through the Taiwan Strait, marking a?first transit of this sensitive -waterway since late last year. Taiwan, which Beijing considers its territory…
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April 20, 2026
A Chinese spokesperson stated on Monday that China was concerned about the "forced interception" by the U.S. of a cargo ship flying the Iranian flag. He urged all parties to adhere to the ceasefire agreement responsibly. Guo Jiakun, a spokesman for the Chinese government…
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April 20, 2026
China expressed concern about the "forced interception" of an Iranian cargo ship by the U.S., said a spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry on Monday. He urged all parties to adhere to the ceasefire agreement responsibly. Guo Jiakun,…
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April 20, 2026
Shipping data revealed that an oil tanker was heading to South Korea's HD Hyundai Oilbank, after passing the Strait of Hormuz. Kpler data showed that the Malta-flagged Odessa sailed through the strait in April 2013, but it did not specify where the tanker loaded its oil.
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April 20, 2026
These are the top business stories from the New York Times. These?stories have not been?verified' and?the?New York Times cannot vouch for the accuracy of these stories. After two months of war, sales in the Persian Gulf countries have plummeted. Chris Wright, U.S.
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April 20, 2026
Shipping data revealed that an oil 'tanker' is headed to South Korean refiner Hyundai Oilbank in order to discharge its cargo after passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The Malta flagged Odessa passed the strait in April 13 Kpler data showed, but did no indicate where the tanker loaded the oil.
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April 19, 2026
?U.S. U.S. Southern Command announced on Sunday that forces had killed 'three men who the military described as 'illicit drug smugglers. * 'Southern Command' posted a video it?claimed was of the strike - on social media platform X. It showed an exploding?small?boat traveling _on open water.
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April 19, 2026
On Monday, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will meet with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at New Delhi, to discuss a boost in economic co-operation, especially in shipbuilding. This is the first visit of a South Korean president to India in 8 years.
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April 18, 2026
India announced that it had invited the Iranian envoy to New Delhi, and expressed its "deep concern" about the attack on the two Indian flagged ships which were attempting to 'cross the Strait of Hormuz a day earlier. According to an Indian government source…
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April 18, 2026
According to a source in the Indian government, a?vessel flying an Indian flag and carrying crude oil was attacked?on Saturday while attempting?to cross?the Strait?of?Hormuz. Sources confirmed that the vessel was the Sanmar Herald and said the crew aboard the vessel…
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April 18, 2026
Japan and Australia signed contracts Saturday, launching a landmark A$10 Billion ($7 Billion) -deal to supply Australia warships. This is Tokyo's most consequential military sale since ending the?military trade ban in 2014. Marles stated that the Defence Ministers Richard Marles…
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April 17, 2026
Four energy sources reported that 'Iraq resumed its southern oil exports Friday, after a halt of more than a month caused by disruptions in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. One tanker has begun to load crude. Iraqi ports & energy sources…
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April 17, 2026
A senior Iranian official said on Friday that there are still significant differences between Iran and the United States in order to reach an agreement to end the 'war.' He added that the U.S. must adhere to the ceasefire terms if it wants to keep the Strait of Hormuz opened.
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April 17, 2026
Euronext Wheat fell on Friday as oil prices tumbled and Iran's announcement of a reopening of Strait of Hormuz raised expectations of an end to the Iran War. The strength of the euro against the dollar, which reached a new two-month high, has also impacted Euronext…
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April 17, 2026
Data showed that Russia will send wheat to Iran via the Caspian sea for the first time since years, in the first quarter of 2026. The war in the Middle East has made the salt lake a more important trade route between the two countries. The Black…
