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Falling Russian Oil Prices Drive Exports’ Value to Two-Year Low
The value of Russia’s crude shipments hit a two-year low in the four weeks to May 25 even as Moscow shrugged off a threat that the G-7 group of nations may tighten the price cap on the country’s exports.

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Philippines Says China Has no Right to Object or Interfere With Its ‘Lawful’ Activities in the South China Sea
The Philippine foreign ministry said on Thursday that China has no right to object to or interfere with its lawful and routine activities in the South China Sea.

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OPEC+ Adopts Plan for 2027 Baselines Ahead of July Output Hike Talks
OPEC+ agreed on Wednesday to establish a mechanism for setting baselines for its 2027 oil production, while OPEC+ sources said that separate talks on Saturday could agree a further accelerated oil output hike for July.

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Navigating the Looming Hurricane Threat: Ensuring Robust Marine Insurance for Ports and Shipping
By Ed McNamara, CEO of Cleveland-based port insurance broker Armada Risk Partners — The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is shaping up to pose increasingly serious threats to shipping, coastal ports,...

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IMO Charts Course for Zero Emissions, But Can Shipping Keep Up?
The International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) ambitious new policy measures are set to transform the shipping industry’s approach to fuel consumption and emissions, though success hinges on proper incentivization and penalty...

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Philippines Open to More Agreements with China to Keep Peace in South China Sea
The Philippines is open to any additional agreements with Beijing that can help maintain peace in the South China Sea, its top diplomat said, amid unabated confrontations between them over disputed features.

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Mitsui OSK Seeks Japan’s Help as EU Sanctions LNG Tankers
Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd. is seeking help from the Japanese government after a surprise decision by the European Union to sanction three of its liquefied natural gas tankers linked to a Russian project.

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Greek Court Charges 17 Coast Guard Officers Over 2023 Migrant Shipwreck
ATHENS, May 23 (Reuters) – A Greek naval court has charged 17 coast guard officers over one of the Mediterranean’s worst shipwrecks two years ago, in which hundreds of people are believed...

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North Korea Detains Officials Over Warship Accident
SEOUL, May 25 (Reuters) – North Korea has detained shipyard officials responsible for a recent major accident during the launch of a new warship, state media said on Sunday. The failed launch that crippled...

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Poland Says Key Infrastructure at Risk After Baltic Sea Incident
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned on Thursday that the Baltic Sea is becoming “a new area of confrontation” with Russia, putting the country’s critical infrastructure increasingly at risk.

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North Korea Launches Probe into Warship Launch Fail
North Korea has begun a full-scale investigation into the accident that occurred during the launch of a warship this week, state media KCNA reported on Friday.

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Russia and Bahrain in Advanced Talks Over LNG Supply Deal, Sources Say
Russia is in advanced talks with Bahrain over a three-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) agreement under which Moscow would supply the Gulf kingdom with 1.5 million metric tons of the fuel, according to three sources close to the matter.