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January 3, 2026
His spokesperson stated on Saturday that Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was deeply concerned by the U.S. military actions in Venezuela, which "sets a dangerous precedent." This is ahead of an expected?U.N. Security Council meeting. Diplomats…
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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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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
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.
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December 25, 2025
Alex Wong is the global chief strategy officer of Hanwha Group. According to a press release issued by the South Korean firm on Thursday, the company's Philly Shipyard can build a nuclear submarine for the U.S. Navy. Wong, who spoke at the Hanwha media day in Philadelphia on Monday…
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December 24, 2025
Dealers said that European wheat prices rose in a thin trade before Christmas due to concerns about the escalation of war in the Black Sea export zone. Euronext will be closed on Christmas Day, Thursday and Friday. The most active contract, March wheat on the Paris-based Euronext exchange…
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December 24, 2025
Dealers said that the price of European wheat increased on Wednesday, as concerns about the war in the Black Sea export zone and the cold weather in Russia pushed prices up in thin trading before Christmas. The most active contract, March?wheat on Paris' Euronext exchange…
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December 23, 2025
Analysts said that prices for Euronext wheat rose on Tuesday, as Russian attacks against Ukrainian?ports boosted the market. Forecasts of extreme cold in 'Russia also pushed up prices. Traders repositioned their positions before Christmas. The most active contract…
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December 23, 2025
Orsted, a Danish offshore wind developer, has agreed to sell a 55% stake in its Greater Changhua II offshore wind farm in Taiwan. The deal is worth approximately 5 billion Danish crowns (788.74m). You can also restore your own website. Investor…
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December 23, 2025
British sailor, Ben 'Ainslie, has secured the funding he needs to run his America's Cup 2027 campaign. He announced a deal with Oakley Capital Tuesday following a stressful phase?in a mission to?bring the Cup back home. Ainslie’s Athena Racing…
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December 22, 2025
Euronext wheat increased for a third day on Monday, continuing a recovery from the contract lows. Attacks by Ukraine and Russia against each other's Black Sea coasts led to some short-covering. The most active contract, March?wheat on Paris' Euronext exchange…
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December 22, 2025
Department of the Interior announced on Monday that the Trump administration has suspended the?lease for five large-scale offshore wind projects under construction due to national?security concerns. The Department said that the move was made…
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December 22, 2025
Alinghi will return for the 2027 America's Cup. Organisers of the competition confirmed on Monday that the Swiss outfit was one of at least five teams comprising a new America's Cup Partnership. Alinghi announced in April that they would cease…
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December 21, 2025
Emmanuel Macron, President of France, confirmed his plans to build a larger and'more modern' aircraft carrier to replace the Charles de Gaulle carrier. This will boost France as a maritime superpower. Macron, who first touted these plans in 2020 was speaking to troops at a French base in Abu 'Dhabi…
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December 19, 2025
The MOD70 'trimarans Argo & Zoulou are set to renew rivalry at the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race, which starts on January 11, in Lanzarote. Argo (American flagged) and Zoulou (France flagged), both skippered by Jason Carroll can reach speeds of up to 40 miles per hour as they race over 3…
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December 15, 2025
The German Economy Minister announced on Monday that the state-rescued German shipbuilder Meyer Werft had secured a major order worth up to ten billion euros ($11.7?billion) with Swiss cruise operator?MSC Cruises. This will ensure capacity utilization through the mid-2030s.
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December 12, 2025
The boat that brought 60 African migrants to Malta capsized near the Mediterranean island on Friday, bringing one of the largest groups to arrive in recent times. The group was "rescued" by Maltese military boats and landed at Bugibba 10 miles north-east of Valletta.
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December 11, 2025
The energy ministry announced on Thursday that Norway has approved the two initial applications received for its 'first commercial floating offshore-wind tender. This will allow the two consortiums to refine their plans and take part in a subsequent subsidy auction.
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December 10, 2025
Venezuela will likely retain its seat within OPEC, even if U.S. president Donald Trump succeeds in forcing a government change in the oil-rich nation. The U.S. wants to bolster their alliance with the cartel while they?expand their own sphere of influences. The U.S.
