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April 14, 2025
The German finance ministry announced on Monday that a German court would consider a request for the release of an oil tanker believed to be a part of Russia's so-called "shadow fleet" used to circumvent oil sanction. In January, the Panama…
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April 14, 2025
The Greek Coast Guard said that it found two women's bodies and 39 other migrants in the Aegean sea on the small island of Farmakonisi on Monday and was conducting an investigation to determine the cause of death. They said that the circumstances surrounding the death were not clear.
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April 10, 2025
Alaa Farouk, Egypt's Agriculture Minister, said late Wednesday that Egypt expects to harvest ten million tonnes of wheat in 2018, up from nine million in 2023. This is due to improved crop yields, and ambitious land reclamation initiatives.
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April 9, 2025
Two U.S. Senators, both from the Democratic and Republican parties, introduced legislation on Wednesday that establishes a Fund to enforce sanctions against Russia's so-called "ghost fleet" of oil tankers it relies on in order to avoid Western sanctions due to its war with Ukraine.
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April 9, 2025
European traders reported that Jordan's state grain purchaser purchased approximately 60,000 metric tonnes of animal feed barley on Wednesday in an international bid seeking up to 120,00 tons. The trading house Olam was reported to have purchased…
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April 9, 2025
The state grain buyer of Jordan has announced an international tender for up to 120,000 tons of milling whey that can come from any origin, European traders reported on Wednesday. The deadline for submitting price offers to the tender is April 15th.
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March 31, 2025
Iranian state media reported that Iran's Revolutionary Guards seized on Monday two foreign tankers, allegedly carrying diesel fuel worth over 3 million litres (792 516 US gallons). The report did not mention the nationality of the tanker or whether its crew was detained.
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March 27, 2025
The local governor's offices confirmed that six foreigners died when a tourist sub sank near the Red Sea resort of Hurghada in Egypt. However, they did not confirm the nationalities. The Russian consulate at Hurghada confirmed that the "SINDBAD"…
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March 27, 2025
The traders reported that the highest price in the tender by Turkey's TMO state grain board to sell and export 50 000 metric tons durum wheat, which closed Thursday, was $315.50 per ton FOB. Viterra, a trading company, was said to be the one who made the offer of 50,000 tons.
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March 26, 2025
The state grain buyer of Jordan has announced an international tender for up to 120,000 tons of milling whey that can come from optional origins. The deadline for submitting price offers to the tender is on April 8. The traders had expected…
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March 25, 2025
The Kremlin announced on Tuesday that Moscow has agreed to guarantee safe navigation in Black Sea provided Western sanctions against companies exporting food and fertilizer are lifted. The United States and Russia have also agreed on measures…
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March 23, 2025
After discussions with Ukrainian diplomats on Sunday, a U.S. delegation will meet with Russian officials to discuss progress towards a Black Sea ceasefire as well as a wider cessation in violence in the Ukraine war. The so-called "technical talks" come as U.S.
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March 20, 2025
European traders reported on Thursday that Jordan's state grain buyer had issued an international tender for the purchase of up to 120,000 tons of animal feed barley. The deadline to submit price proposals in the tender is 26 March. The traders…
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March 20, 2025
Traders said that the lowest price in Turkey's tender by TMO, Turkey's grain board, to buy about 18,000 tons of crude sunflower oil, was $1,209 per metric ton, c&f. They said that the offer is believed to have come from the company Yayla, for 6…
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March 19, 2025
The Turkish government announced on Wednesday a 1,000,000 metric ton limit for the import of animal feed corn. This was published in the Turkish Official Gazette. Imports within the quota are allowed at a lower customs duty. Last summer, Turkey…
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March 19, 2025
Houthi media reported that the U.S. conducted airstrikes overnight on multiple targets in Yemen, including Saada Province, which Yemeni officials say has been a hideout for Houthi leadership for many years, and Hodeidah port city on the Red Sea.
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March 17, 2025
Cyprus's national broadcaster reported that seven bodies were recovered from the sea off Cyprus after authorities launched a search-and-rescue operation in response to a capsize of a boat containing migrants. The broadcaster reported that an unspecified number were believed to have gone missing.
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March 17, 2025
The oil prices rose on Monday as the United States pledged to continue attacking the Houthis in Yemen until they stop their attacks on shipping. Meanwhile, Chinese economic data fueled hopes of higher demand. Donald Trump, the President of the United States…
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March 13, 2025
European traders reported on Thursday that Jordan's state grain buyer had issued an international tender for the purchase of up to 120,000 tons of animal feed barley. The deadline to submit price proposals in the tender is on March 19. Traders…
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March 13, 2025
DP World, a Dubai owned ports and logistics firm, reported a 28% decline in annual profits on Thursday, citing increased finance costs. The company also highlighted an uncertain outlook because of "geopolitical risk" and a changing global trade landscape.
