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June 10, 2026
Taiwan's maritime autonomy cannot be "violated", the island's Coast Guard said, after China ended a patrol near its eastern shores. China, which claims democratically governed Taiwan to be its own territory was angry when Japan and the Philippines…
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June 10, 2026
U.S. president Donald Trump stated on Wednesday that if a peace agreement is not reached, the United States would attack Iran. He also said that the U.S. Military secretly escorted vessels carrying more than 100,000,000 barrels of crude oil out of Strait of Hormuz.
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June 10, 2026
The Ukrainian Ports Authority reported on Wednesday that two vessels flying the?panamanian or barbadian flags?were damaged by an?attack while they were navigating through Ukraine's Black Sea navigational corridor. According to the authority's Telegram post…
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June 10, 2026
KKCG Maritime - the Czech investor who owns a stake in Ferretti - announced on Wednesday that it had 'filed a lawsuit' to suspend 'key resolutions' adopted at 'the yacht builder’s 'latest'shareholders' meeting. This included the appointment of 'the board'.
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June 10, 2026
Russia condemned on Wednesday an EU decision authorising EU military vessels to inspect foreign ships suspected of being part of a "shadow Fleet" transporting Russian crude oil. It said that it would take any legal or other measures necessary to protect these foreign ships.
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June 10, 2026
The South Korean metal workers union announced on Wednesday that it would strike on the 15th of July to demand job security as more companies use AI technology and robotics. It also wants a broader wage negotiation in order to reduce the income gap.
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June 10, 2026
He said that when Sagrado Arando Garcia, 85, a former government official, collapsed at home, his son could not get him to the hospital because he did not have fuel in the family car. Garcia has also felt dizzy and famished at other times in the past.
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June 10, 2026
China and Taiwan fought on Wednesday over the legality if Chinese coast guard patrols in the eastern part of the island after the government of Taipei claimed that merchant ships had been "harassed". China, which considers democratically governed…
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June 9, 2026
Imagine jumping from a window of a moving car at 100 kph in the rain, scurrying across the roof and trying to get back into the vehicle through the other side. Phil Kennard, the CEO of Canada's SailGP sailing team, would explain the high-speed racing to those who are not familiar with it.
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June 9, 2026
Kaja Kallas, the EU's chief diplomat, said that on Tuesday, the EU proposed a 21st set of sanctions against Russia in response to its war in Ukraine. The package would target heavily Russia's banks, crypto networks, oil traders, and refineries, as well as?as well?as? drone production.
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June 9, 2026
Interfax reported that the Russian navy conducted military drills in the Baltic Sea, including unguided missile launches and bombing runs. The NATO BALTOPS Naval Exercise, which began?June 4, and runs until?June 20, is the 'biggest war game in the Baltic Sea?year.
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June 9, 2026
The U.S. Military reported that the drone rescued the two crew members from a U.S. Army Apache attack helicopter which had crashed in waters near Oman. President Donald Trump confirmed the pilots' safety. Central Command of the U.S. Military…
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June 9, 2026
A diplomatic source in the EU said that the 'EU' is planning to propose on Wednesday a 21st set of'sanctions' against Russia for 'its' 'war in Ukraine'. The sanctions will target the country's banks and crypto networks, increasing the risk of…
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June 9, 2026
The ship tracking firm revealed 'this week' that an oil cargo sent to the Philippines, which Kpler claimed last month was from Iran, is actually from Russia. Kpler's data, which previously showed that the Suezmax Tanker Ocean Start had delivered…
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June 9, 2026
The central bank of Indonesia raised the interest rate by 25 basis points in an unexpected rate?hike on Tuesday, bringing the benchmark rate up to 5.50%. It is doing this to stabilize?the rupiah. After the?decision the rupiah, which is one of the worst performing currencies in the world…
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June 9, 2026
The central bank of Indonesia?raised the interest rate by 25 basis points on Tuesday, in an unexpected rate hike. This took?the benchmark?to 5.50% as it moves to stabilise rupiah. Bank Indonesia (BI), in a press release posted on its website…
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June 9, 2026
The South Korean cabinet approved a presidential decree on Tuesday as part of the process of allowing $350 billion in strategic?investments to be made in the United States under the terms of the trade agreement signed between the two countries last year.
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June 8, 2026
The European Union announced on Monday that it had imposed sanctions?on two Iranians and a unit of 'Islamic Revolutionary.Guard.Corps, for threatening?freedom of maritime traffic?in the Strait of Hormuz. Around a fifth of world oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz.
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June 8, 2026
Two industry sources said that a fire started at the'main diesel hydrotreating units of Tyumen refinery' on June 6, due to a technical issue. This may force teh plant to cut back its operations. The unit's capacity is 2.6 million metric tonnes…
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June 8, 2026
Sea-Watch, a charity group, said that at least '11 people died when a migrant boat capsized off the coast of Malta. A fishing vessel in this area rescued a further '50 people. The Italian coastguard reported that the vessel left Libya with around…
