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September 26, 2024
A senior U.S. official confirmed on Thursday that China's latest nuclear-powered attack sub sank in the first half of this year. This could be an embarrassment to Beijing, which is seeking to increase its military capabilities. China has already…
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September 26, 2024
Euronext Wheat Futures rose on Thursday, boosted by weather concerns for planting. However, they fell from their previous one-week high amid signs of stiff competition in exports. The December wheat price on Paris' Euronext rose 0.3% to 221.25 Euros ($247.18) per metric ton.
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September 26, 2024
According to sources and a report on the accident, at least four people are dead after an oil barge sank in Venezuela's Lake Maracaibo. The barge was operated by a contractor for the state-run PDVSA energy company. The report said that another…
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September 26, 2024
The first-to seven America's Cup Challenger Final on Thursday saw Britain and Italy tied with one victory each. Next month, the winner of the Louis Vuitton Cup qualifying series will face New Zealand's America's Cup defenders for the coveted Auld Mug in Barcelona.
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September 26, 2024
On Thursday, employers negotiating a contract with union leaders at U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast ports filed a complaint for unfair labor practices against them. They claimed that the union refused to resume negotiations before the threatened deadline.
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September 26, 2024
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 October 2. Jordan's failure to purchase 120…
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September 26, 2024
SailGP, the adrenaline-fuelled sailing spectacle, is headed to new waters in August 2025. The elite sailing championship will make its highly anticipated German debut on the island Ruegen. Sassnitz along the coast of the island will host two days high-octane races.
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September 26, 2024
Italy won the Youth America's Cup Thursday, with a convincing victory over the United States. The final was held on the Mediterranean Sea near Barcelona. This is the first of two regattas that will precede the America's Cup in October when New Zealand…
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September 26, 2024
The UK announced on Thursday that it has sanctioned two shipping companies and five ships under its Russian sanctions regime. In the first week of this month, Britain sanctioned 10 more ships from Russia's "shadow fleet", a group of vessels…
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September 26, 2024
According to a Thursday statement by New Zealand's Defence Minister Judith Collins, naval vessels from New Zealand sailed across the Taiwan Strait. Collins described the two ships' activity as routine and in accordance with international law.
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September 26, 2024
Here are some company news and stories that could impact the markets in France and Benelux or even individual stocks. After intense discussions on Wednesday at the United Nations, the United States and France along with several other allies…
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September 25, 2024
These are the most popular stories from the Financial Times. These stories have not been verified and we cannot vouch their accuracy. Keir starmer will travel to Brussels next week, where he will meet Ursula von der Leyen of the European Commission…
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September 25, 2024
The Yomiuri reported, citing several government sources, that Japan's Self Defense Force had patrolled the Taiwan Strait for the first ever time on Wednesday in an effort to send a signal to China. The Japanese newspaper reported that the SDF…
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September 25, 2024
Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille stated on Wednesday that the Caribbean nation is still far from winning its battle against armed groups who control the majority of the capital. A deadline set by the United Nations for the long-delayed assistance fast approaches.
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September 25, 2024
On Wednesday, agriculture groups urged the White House take action to prevent a possible strike that could start on October 1 at U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast ports. These ports handle about half of the nation's ocean imports. The American Farm Bureau Federation and other groups…
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September 25, 2024
Euronext Wheat Futures edged up on Wednesday, as the dry weather in Russia and Ukraine is hindering sowing. This has raised early concerns over next year's harvest. However, brisk Black Sea exports kept prices under control. Euronext's December wheat was trading at 220.50 euro ($245.70)…
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September 25, 2024
off the task at seaports on the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts on Oct. 1, cutting off crucial trade arteries simply weeks ahead of the. country's governmental election. A strike would strike 36 ports that manage about half of. U.S. ocean imports. That could affect accessibility of a variety of.
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September 25, 2024
off the job at seaports on the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts on Oct. 1, cutting off vital trade arteries just weeks ahead of the. nation's presidential election. A strike would hit 36 ports that manage about half of. U.S. ocean imports. That could impact availability of a series of.
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September 25, 2024
The Energy Information Administration reported on Wednesday that U.S. crude oil stocks fell by more than expected last week and reached their lowest level for nearly two-and-a half years. The EIA reported that crude stocks fell by 4.5m barrels, to 413m barrels for the week ending Sept. 20.
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September 25, 2024
According to traders, four trading companies have so far participated in the international bid of Jordan's state grain buyer for up to 120,000 tons animal feed barley to be purchased on Wednesday. Trading houses believed to have participated so far are Viterra, Bunge and Al Dahra.
