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Activist Aid Ship Hit by Drones on Way to Gaza
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May 2, 2025
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Activist Aid Ship Hit by Drones on Way to Gaza

VALLETTA, May 2 (Reuters) – A ship carrying humanitarian aid and activists for Gaza was bombed by drones in international waters off Malta early on Friday, its organizers said, alleging that Israel was to blame. The...
Venezuela Loses 20% Of Oil Exports After Cargo Cancellations to Chevron
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May 1, 2025
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Venezuela Loses 20% Of Oil Exports After Cargo Cancellations to Chevron

Venezuela's oil exports fell almost 20% to some 700,000 barrels per day (bpd) in April, the lowest level in nine months, as cargo cancellations to U.S.-based producer Chevron CVX.N forced ships to return and left some ports empty, ship tracking data and documents showed.
US Economy Contracts for First Time Since 2022 on Imports Surge
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April 30, 2025
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US Economy Contracts for First Time Since 2022 on Imports Surge

The US economy contracted at the start of the year for the first time since 2022 on a monumental pre-tariffs import surge and more moderate consumer spending, a first snapshot of the ripple effects from President Donald Trump’s trade policy.
Russia Reflags, Renames Sanctioned ‘Shadow Fleet’ LNG Tankers Ahead of Suspected Arctic LNG 2 Startup
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April 30, 2025
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Russia Reflags, Renames Sanctioned ‘Shadow Fleet’ LNG Tankers Ahead of Suspected Arctic LNG 2 Startup

Four ice-strengthened newbuild LNG carriers have been reflagged to the Russian Federation along with name changes. The vessels are part of Russia’s emerging ‘shadow fleet’ designed to deliver sanctioned liquefied natural gas from the Arctic.
Trump China Tariffs Set to Unleash Supply Shock on U.S. Economy
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April 28, 2025
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Trump China Tariffs Set to Unleash Supply Shock on U.S. Economy

President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught has roiled Washington and Wall Street for nearly a month. If the trade war persists, the next upheaval will hit much closer to home.
Mike Lynch’s Sunken Yacht To Be Pulled From Sicilian Waters In May
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April 27, 2025
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Mike Lynch’s Sunken Yacht To Be Pulled From Sicilian Waters In May

By Wladimir Pantaleone ROME, April 22 (Reuters) – The superyacht that sank off Sicily last year, killing British tech tycoon Mike Lynch and six others, will be lifted out of the water next...
MSC Sets a New Standard for Time Off in 2025, Plus Earn a $38,340 Bonus as an Able Seaman!
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April 25, 2025
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MSC Sets a New Standard for Time Off in 2025, Plus Earn a $38,340 Bonus as an Able Seaman!

MSC is giving CIVMARs more time off without missing a paycheck. Every four months at sea, you’ll get two months of paid leave, giving you more time to recharge before...
Europe Buys 80 Percent of US LNG in April, Replacing Russian Supplies Down One-Third
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April 25, 2025
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Malte Humpert
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Europe Buys 80 Percent of US LNG in April, Replacing Russian Supplies Down One-Third

Deliveries of U.S. liquefied natural gas to the European Union were up nearly 20 percent year-over-year during the month of April, new data reveal. For the period of April 1st...
Apple Aims to Source All US iPhones From India in Pivot Away From China, FT Reports
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April 25, 2025
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Apple Aims to Source All US iPhones From India in Pivot Away From China, FT Reports

Apple AAPL.O plans to shift the assembly of all iPhones sold in the U.S. to India as early as next year, pivoting away from China to avoid steep tariffs, the Financial Times reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
China Stops Imports of US LNG Amid Trade War, Custom Data Shows
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April 21, 2025
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China Stops Imports of US LNG Amid Trade War, Custom Data Shows

China’s purchases of US liquefied natural gas plunged to zero in March after a sharp decline in the previous two months, as the trade war between the two biggest economies alters shipping routes.
Trump Administration Opens Pacific Remote Islands Marine Monument to Commercial Fishing
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April 18, 2025
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Trump Administration Opens Pacific Remote Islands Marine Monument to Commercial Fishing

President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Thursday opening the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument (PRIMNM) to commercial fishing, marking a substantial change in U.S. fishing policy. The proclamation...
US Steps Up Houthi Campaign With Deadly Strikes on Red Sea Oil Port
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April 18, 2025
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US Steps Up Houthi Campaign With Deadly Strikes on Red Sea Oil Port

The US attacked a key Yemen oil port controlled by the Houthis overnight and killed dozens of people, according to the Iran-backed militants, raising the specter of a widening conflict in the Middle East.