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UK sanctions Lukoil-linked trader, 135 shadow fleet tankers
Hellenic Shipping News
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July 22, 2025
The UK has sanctioned a Lukoil-linked trading house in the UAE and 135 oil tankers in its latest clampdown on shadow fleet operations, the government said on July 21, highlighting its efforts in undermining Russia’s war chest against Ukraine. The...
TZ weeps as the silent giant Kitine bows out
Daily News Tanzania
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July 27, 2025
TANZANIA: TANZANIA is in mourning following the passing of Dr Hassy Kitine, a distinguished son of the soil whose legacy spans military service, national security, politics and intellectual engagement. He breathed his last on Friday. A man of...
Assessing infrastructure readiness for scaling digital cash transfers toward ending poverty
The Brookings Institution
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Toggle section navigation Sections Print Follow the authors Homi Kharas John W. McArthur Jacob Taylor See More Summary Noting the significant major recent disruptions in global development policies and practice, unconditional digital cash...
Trump announces new trade deal with Indonesia and cuts tariff
The National News
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US President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with Indonesia on Tuesday, saying it agreed to pay a 19 per cent tariff on its exports and pledged to buy American goods. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Mr Trump said Indonesia would supply...
More than 1.3 million people returned to homes in Sudan, UN says
The National News
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At least 1.3 million internally displaced people who fled the fighting in Sudan have gone back home, the UN said, as it called for more international aid to help the displaced rebuild their lives. Another 320,000 refugees who had left the country,...
Retegui, El Aynaoui and the glorious rise of multi-sport dynasties
The National News
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The story is told of Mateo Retegui, who this week became the summer’s costliest new arrival in Saudi Arabia’s Pro League, that, but for a chance encounter with a persistent coach, he might never have become a footballer. Retegui had, well into his...
Weather alert as heavy rain falls in parts of Al Ain and Dubai
The National News
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Heavy rain was reported in parts of Al Ain and Dubai on Monday afternoon by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). It issued an alert on social media channels urging people to take care during the rain. “Loose objects and weak structures may...
UK unveils latest sanctions aimed at Russia’s shadow fleet
Splash 247
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July 22, 2025
The UK government has unveiled a slate of 137 new sanctions aimed at d Russia’s shadow fleet. The measures, unveiled by foreign secretary David Lammy, target 135 oil tankers, as well as entities facilitating these ships — including Intershipping...
A voice in exile: Tania Saleh’s search for belonging in Fragile
The National News
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Tania Saleh is known for resisting constraints, whether it’s creative or emotional. Looked upon as doyen of Lebanon’s indie music scene, the acclaimed singer and visual artist’s three-decade career has produced politically charged and socially...
What is meno-washing? What to look out for in products marketed for menopause
The National News
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By all accounts, menopause is not one of the most joyous parts of a woman’s life. Lasting up to 10 years – with four years the average – it typically begins in a woman's early fifties, but for some, it begins in their thirties or forties, with...
Trump claims rising popularity despite criticism over Epstein files
The National News
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US President Donald Trump has used his social media platform to vent about the mounting pressure and criticism relating to his recent decisions concerning files about Jeffrey Epstein. Polling shows dissatisfaction with Mr Trump's latest attempts...
talkSPORT betting tips – Best football bets and expert advice for Saturday 26 July
talkSPORT
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July 26, 2025
The MLS season is hotting up with less than a third of the regular season games left to play and there is plenty of ground to make up for Toronto FC, who are 12th in the Eastern Conference as they prepare for a road trip to mid-table divisional...
Syrian authorities evacuate Bedouin civilians from Sweida as fragile truce holds
The National News
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The Syrian government has evacuated hundreds of Bedouin families from the mostly Druze city of Sweida to Deraa in a bid to prevent further fighting as a fragile ceasefire appears to hold. A truce ended a week of deadly clashes in Sweida but the...
Lions seal 'fairy-tale' victory to beat Australia and clinch series
The National News
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A last-gasp try from Hugo Keenan earned the British & Irish Lions a thrilling comeback victory over Australia that sealed the three-Test series with a match still to play. It was a very different Australia from the first Test when they had gone...
EU and UK Sanction UAE Firm for Supporting Russian Oil Trade
Nautical Voice
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July 21, 2025
The European Union and the United Kingdom have imposed sanctions on Intershipping Services, a company based in the UAE that manages the flag registries for Gabon and Comoros. These nations have been pivotal in facilitating a covert network that...
Who will stop Israel from starving people in Gaza?
Thred
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July 25, 2025
Starvation and weaponization of aid as a tool of war At the end of May, Israel announced it was opening aid distribution centers for people in Gaza to obtain food. The aid programme is run by the notorious Israel- and United States-backed Gaza...
Puntland Forces Intercept Freighter Full of Turkish Weaponry
The Maritime Executive
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On Friday, Somalia’s northern state of Puntland reportedly intercepted the general cargo ship Sea World while it was en route to the Port of Mogadishu. The Comoros-flagged vessel was carrying a consignment of Turkish military equipment, allegedly...
Syria claims end of violence in Sweida as Rubio warns of extremist 'massacres'
The National News
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Violent clashes have ended in the city of Sweida and tribal fighters removed from the area, Syrian authorities say, as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on government security forces to prevent extremists from "carrying out massacres"....
KRA intercepts narcotics at JKIA in luggage from Bangkok
The Standard
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A photo of suspected narcotics. [KRA] Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) officers stationed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Saturday morning seized at least 41 sachets of suspected narcotics, concealed in luggage from a Bangkok flight....
Puntland oo Amar ku Bixisay in la Soo Celiyo Hubkii Markabka SEA WORLD
Shabelle Media Network
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July 20, 2025
Boosaaso – Puntland ayaa amar ku bixisay in dib loo celiyo hub fudud oo laga dejiyey markab laga leeyahay Comoros, kaasi oo lagu qabtay degmada Bareeda ee gobolka Raasi-Casayr. Xeer-ilaalinta gobolka ayaa amar ku bixisay tallaabadaasi, iyadoo weli...