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July 6, 2026
The 'Globe and Mail' reported that Canada had chosen TKMS of Germany to build 12 subs for its navy. This deepens defense ties with 'Europe' ahead of a NATO summit centered around higher military spending. Sources cited in the report stated that…
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July 5, 2026
Taiwan will monitor any changes in tactics and track the "upward trend", which is being seen by Chinese naval movements, during 'peak military exercises season', which includes joint drills with Russia. A senior taiwanese official spoke on Monday.
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July 5, 2026
Stale Solbakken, the Norwegian coach, paid tribute to his team after a tense 2-1 victory over Brazil on Sunday. The win sent Norway into the World Cup quarterfinals where they will play either Mexico or England. Norway's rowing celebrate has been everywhere during the tournament.
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July 5, 2026
The?maritime trade between Iran and Qatar?has resumed after an approximately five-month suspension, Iran's Commercial Attache in?Doha informed?state media?on Sunday. A deal signed between Washington and Tehran last month declared the end of hostilities following a four-month conflict.
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July 5, 2026
'Qatar announced on 'Sunday, that maritime activities will re-start with 'immediate effect. The advisory of June 29th had called for?the suspension of fishing and sailing boats until further notice. Commercial shipping, however, was exempted.
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July 5, 2026
The U.S. Coast Guard stated that "politically-charged" messages led to the removal of a vessel belonging to an environmental organization from a fleet of sailing ships which gathered in New York on Saturday?to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States.
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July 4, 2026
State media KCNA reported that North Korean leader 'Kim Jong Un' observed a test firing of a strategic cruise?missile and evaluations on board the naval _destroyer Kang kon? of anti-ship,?antisubmarine, and air -defence?systems. These tests…
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July 4, 2026
Authorities in St Petersburg, Russia's second largest city and the surrounding Leningrad area said on Saturday that a major Ukrainian drone strike overnight had hit a local oil pipeline and port. Alexander Beglov, the Governor of St Petersburg…
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July 4, 2026
China announced on Saturday that it had launched a Coast Guard patrol east of Taiwan to replace the naval task force, whose 'presence' off the island coast angered Taipei. China's Coast Guard announced that the fleet would conduct "law enforcement" patrols in this area.
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July 3, 2026
The?deputy?minister of economy told the press on Friday that Ukrainian grain exports dropped 8.4% from 40.66 million metric tons to 37.2?million?metric tons during the July-June 2025/26 season, compared with 40.6 million tons in '2024/25. Ukraine…
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July 3, 2026
Eneos Holdings' chief financial officer said that the Iran War had disrupted Middle Eastern oil supplies. The company has stabilised its oil procurement, and is able to secure alternative crude supply through September. "We are confident about…
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July 3, 2026
As Ukrainian attacks worsen the fuel crisis in Russia, Cossacks have been deployed to assist?city officials and law enforcement in maintaining order and preventing conflict at petrol stations. The strikes by Ukraine on energy infrastructure…
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July 2, 2026
The Financial Times reported that Lockheed Martin was leading the race to acquire Ultra Maritime. The report stated that talks are in progress and a deal could be announced by the end of next week. It also said that several 'other bidders' remain interested as part a 'competitive auction procedure.
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July 1, 2026
The franco-german defence group KNDS announced on Wednesday that it has halted its plans to list until the markets are more favorable. Last month, the maker of Leopard 2 tanks and Caesar howitzers announced that it would list its shares in Frankfurt and Paris.
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July 1, 2026
Abbas Araqchi, Iranian Foreign Ministry Abbas said that Iran will respond 'immediately and strongly' to any threat against its people or leadership. "POTUS has committed the U.S.?to muzzle its?pets at Tel Aviv. Araqchi stated that Iran would educate them if they ignored their master. The?U.S.
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July 1, 2026
The leading South Korean animal feed manufacturer Nonghyup Feed Inc. (NOFI), has purchased between 50,000 and 60,000 metric tons of'soymeal, in a private transaction on Tuesday. This was done without launching an international tender. Soymeal could be sourced from South America…
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June 30, 2026
Tuesday, the U.S. 'Food and Drug Administration approved a?cell -therapy by?Orca Bio for treating certain blood cancers. Orca-T (brand name:?Tregzi) is a therapy that treats blood cancers such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, and acute myeloid?leukemia.
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June 30, 2026
Portugal, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, will be looking to silence critics of a disappointing World Cup campaign in their round of 32 match on Thursday. They face a Croatian team that has a history of performing well on the biggest stages. This match could mark the end of a era for Ronaldo…
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June 30, 2026
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. plans to switch the pricing mechanism for three of its crude grades that are sold under long-term contracts from the Murban Futures Contract to the Dubai benchmark, according to three sources who have been familiar with the matter.
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June 30, 2026
European traders reported that two 'South Korean milling groups' bought 100,000 metric tonnes of'milling wheat from the United States at an international auction on Tuesday. * One group booked 50,000 tonnes?for shipment from October 15 to November '15 and the second 50…
