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January 2, 2026
The differentials between Caspian and Urals crude oil remained unchanged on Friday, in a'mild' market. Russia -and a few of its neighbouring countries - were off for the New Year holiday. There were no bids or offers reported to Platts on Friday for Urals, Azeri BTC - and CPC Blend.
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January 2, 2026
The Finnish police said on Friday that they had made progress in the criminal investigation of the damage to an underwater telecommunications cables owned by Elisa. The cargo vessel "Fitburg", which was en route to Israel from Russia, was suspected…
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January 1, 2026
The?U.S. has been asked by Russia to stop its pursuit of a?oil tanker 'that was destined for Venezuela and is now fleeing the U.S. Coast Guard in the Atlantic Ocean, according to a report from Thursday’s New York Times. The New York Times reported on Thursday that the U.S.
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January 1, 2026
The?Gambia defence ministry announced on Thursday that seven bodies had been recovered and 96 people had been rescued overnight after a boat carrying?migrants capsized. In a press release, the ministry stated that the vessel "allegedly carried over 200 migrants".
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December 31, 2025
The United States Coast Guard?is searching for survivors of?a?U.S. U.S. officials announced on Wednesday that a military strike was conducted against a convoy suspected of carrying drugs in the Pacific Ocean. Since September, the Trump administration…
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December 31, 2025
As President Donald Trump's government increases pressure on Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, the United States imposed sanctions on four companies that it claimed were involved in Venezuela's oil industry. In a press release, the U.S. Treasury…
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December 31, 2025
It's not easy to play against a service academy at a bowl. Navy, Army, and Air Force combined have won seven consecutive bowl games since 2021, despite playing against power-conference teams four times. Cincinnati is next in line for a challenge between service academies.
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December 30, 2025
Taiwan remained on high alert Wednesday following China's massive military drills around the island on Tuesday. It kept its emergency maritime response center?running?, said the head of the island coast guard. China conducted the exercises "Justice Mission 2025"…
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December 30, 2025
Detroit Red Wings are likely to start the new year in a tie for first place with the Atlantic Division. The Red Wings can keep sole possession of the division with a victory over Winnipeg on Wednesday in Detroit's annual "New Year's Eve" home game.
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December 30, 2025
Ukraine's navy and government officials said that Russia launched waves of?"drones" to attack port infrastructure in the Odesa region on Tuesday. The Ukrainian navy reported that two civilian ships, Emmakris III & Captain Karam, flying the flag…
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December 29, 2025
Analysts say that Chicago grains and oilseeds declined on Monday, as traders weighed the impact of news coming out of Russia, Ukraine, and China. Positive signals came out of the talks between U.S. president Donald Trump and Ukrainian president…
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December 29, 2025
Analysts say that Chicago grains and oilseeds declined on Monday due to a lack of trading during the holiday season. Market players were weighing how news from Russia Ukraine and China would affect markets. Positive signals came out of the talks between U.S.
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December 29, 2025
Prices have been lowered by?talks' between U.S. president Donald Trump and Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy to end the conflict in Ukraine. A possible end to the conflict in Ukraine could have a negative impact on wheat markets, as removing…
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December 29, 2025
The coast guard reported that a woman was discovered dead and three others are still missing after a migrant boat capsized off the Greek island Samos on Monday morning. The 'boat' sank early in the morning after 26 migrants had landed on the island of Samos,?in Petalides.
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December 29, 2025
Chicago wheat futures were slightly higher on Monday, as concerns about Black Sea export tensions continued despite the?positive signals? from talks between U.S. president Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy regarding ending the war.
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December 28, 2025
Master Lock Comanche won the Sydney to Hobart race on Sunday, after a three-way battle with supermaxis LawConnect (the winner) and HSK Scallywag100 (second). Comanche, owned by Matt Allen and James Mayo, finished the race in just two days, five hours…
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December 28, 2025
'Spanish football clubs' reported that Fernando Martin, a Valencia CF coach, died along with?three of his family members after their boat capsized off the coast of Indonesia. Valencia expressed their "deep sadness" at the death of Fernando Martin…
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December 25, 2025
LawConnect, the defending line honours champion, took the early lead on Friday in the Sydney-Hobart yacht racing race. The fleet of 129 supermaxis pushed out from a cloudy Sydney Harbour into the choppy seas of the South Pacific. LawConnect…
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December 25, 2025
The Russian Foreign Ministry said that the United States is reviving piratery and banditry by blocking Venezuela. It hoped President Donald Trump’s pragmatic approach would prevent a catastrophe. Maria Zakharova, spokeswoman for the Foreign Ministry…
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December 25, 2025
Alex 'Wong, 'global chief strategist at Hanwha Group said that the?Philly Shipyard of Hanwha has the ability to build a nuclear-powered submarine? for the U.S. Navy. Wong stated during Hanwha's Hanwha media day in Philadelphia on Monday that "the U.S.
