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June 12, 2026
The?Partners Group of Switzerland said that it had no plans on Friday to?impose?additional?liquidity restrictions or freeze its evergreen investments vehicles. It rejected what it called unfounded market rumors. The stock market suffered its worst ever day on June 3…
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June 12, 2026
Bloomberg News reported that Shell is preparing to sell its offshore wind farms for more than $1 billion. This would be the latest move by the oil giant away from renewable energy. The report stated that the 'company' has hired Rothschild & Co. and PJT Partners Inc.
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June 11, 2026
State media reported?early Friday that Iranian forces prevented a tanker from crossing the Strait of Hormuz, without coordination. Iranian media reported earlier that there were'sounds of explosions' near Bandar Abbas. However, state news agency…
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June 11, 2026
India's shipping ministry announced that it had?ordered all its agencies to be prepared for any occurrence involving Indian seafarers, or maritime interests. This follows three U.S. attacks this week on Indian-crewed tankers, one of which resulted in the death of three sailors.
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June 11, 2026
The organisers announced that Charlie Dalin died at the age of 42. He set the 'Vendee Globe' record for the solo non-stop sailing race around the world in January 2025. Dalin was said to have died following a long cancer battle, according to media reports.
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June 11, 2026
Taiwan's maritime sovereignty cannot be "violated" by Chinese efforts to create an impression of jurisdiction. This was the statement made by Taiwan's coastguard after China stopped a patrol near its eastern shores. China, which considers democratically governed Taiwan to be its territory…
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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…
