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Trump threatens to try to take back the Panama Canal, Panama's president balks at the suggestion
14 hours, 40 minutes ago

Trump threatens to try to take back the Panama Canal, Panama's president balks at the suggestion

New Indian Express  

The president-elect opened the speech by saying that "we want to try to bring everybody together. Then he suggested Democrats have “lost their confidence” and are “befuddled” after the election but eventually will ”come over to our side because we want to have them.” Atop a list of grievances — some old, some new — was the Panama Canal. “We’re …

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A race is on to clean up shorelines off Crimea after tons of oil spills from damaged Russian ships
22 hours, 29 minutes ago

A race is on to clean up shorelines off Crimea after tons of oil spills from damaged Russian ships

Associated Press  

Cleanup continued in the Kerch Strait near Russian-occupied Crimea on Sunday, a week after at least 3,700 tons of low-grade fuel oil spilled out of two storm-stricken Russian tankers. Russia’s Emergency Situations Ministry said oil continued to wash up along Crimea’s coastline, despite announcing the night before that a cleanup operation had been successfully completed off the Crimean Peninsula, which …

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Trump threatens to take back control of Panama Canal over ‘ridiculous fees’
1 day, 14 hours ago

Trump threatens to take back control of Panama Canal over ‘ridiculous fees’

Al Jazeera  

Trump also hinted at China’s growing influence around the canal, which connects the Atlantic to the Pacific oceans. United States President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to demand control of the Panama Canal after accusing Panama of charging excessive rates on US ships passing through one of the busiest waterways in the world. “This complete ‘rip-off’ of our Country will immediately …

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INS Nirdeshak commissioned into Indian Navy | All you need to know about the ship
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4 days, 14 hours ago

INS Nirdeshak commissioned into Indian Navy | All you need to know about the ship

India TV News  

INS Nirdeshak, the second ship of Survey Vessel project, was commissioned into the Indian Navy on Wednesday. Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command hosted the commissioning ceremony marking the formal induction of the second of the four ships of Survey Vessel project under construction at M/s Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Kolkata. Feature of INS Nirdehsak …

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Seabound wants to trap carbon emissions from ships
54 years, 11 months ago

Seabound wants to trap carbon emissions from ships

CNN  

CNN — Alisha Fredriksson says she had one motivation for starting her latest business venture: “to tackle the climate crisis and to have as big of an impact as possible.” Fredriksson is CEO of UK climate tech startup Seabound, which is developing an onboard carbon capture device for cargo ships. “You can basically picture a box of rocks,” Fredriksson says, …

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Red panda diplomacy offers glimmer of hope even as China-Taiwan tensions soar
5 days, 7 hours ago

Red panda diplomacy offers glimmer of hope even as China-Taiwan tensions soar

The Independent  

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Advanced survey vessel INS Nirdeshak commissioned into Navy
5 days, 14 hours ago

Advanced survey vessel INS Nirdeshak commissioned into Navy

India Today  

INS Nirdeshak, the second ship of the Survey Vessel project, was officially commissioned into the Indian Navy on Wednesday at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. INS Nirdeshak, which was built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers in Kolkata, is one of four advanced survey vessels designed for hydrographic surveys, navigation assistance, and maritime operations. The ship features systems …

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Sri Lanka’s new president reassures Modi over Chinese ships
6 days, 3 hours ago

Sri Lanka’s new president reassures Modi over Chinese ships

The Independent  

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US targets Houthis in Yemen’s capital Sanaa, bombs a ‘command and control’ facility
6 days, 5 hours ago

US targets Houthis in Yemen’s capital Sanaa, bombs a ‘command and control’ facility

Firstpost  

The Houthi media office said the strike hit part of the sprawling complex that houses the rebels’ Defense Ministry. AP The U.S. military on Tuesday said it bombed a Houthi military facility in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, the latest U.S.-led attack on the Iranian-backed rebels. U.S. Central Command said the strike late Monday targeted a key command and control facility that …

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Indian Coast Guard ships arrive in Maldives for maritime collaboration
6 days, 14 hours ago

Indian Coast Guard ships arrive in Maldives for maritime collaboration

India Today  

The Indian Coast Guard's two patrol vessels arrived in Maldives's capital Male on Monday as part of their ongoing deployment to the Indian Ocean Region. The visit by Offshore Patrol Vessel ICGS Vaibhav and Fast Patrol Vessel ICGS Abhiraj, underscores India’s efforts to bolster maritime collaboration and enhance bilateral ties within the region, the officials noted. The agenda also includes …

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Japan pitches 'superior' warships in bid to clinch $10 billion Australian contract
6 days, 14 hours ago

Japan pitches 'superior' warships in bid to clinch $10 billion Australian contract

ABC  

Japanese officials have made their first public pitch to win a lucrative Australian shipbuilding prize, claiming their Mogami frigate is faster, stealthier and better suited to operate alongside the United States than a rival warship offering from Germany. Last month, Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and German shipbuilder ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems beat companies from South Korea and Spain to be down-selected …

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Construction for first next generation missile ships begins at Cochin Shipyard
6 days, 14 hours ago

Construction for first next generation missile ships begins at Cochin Shipyard

India Today  

The 'steel cutting' ceremony for the first ship of the Next Generation Missile Vessel class of the Indian Navy was held at Cochin Shipyard on Monday. "The construction of the ships reinforces India’s commitment to build a strong and modern Navy, capable of operating in the complex maritime environment of the Indian Ocean Region," the Defence Ministry said in a …

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Damaged Russian ships spilled an estimated 3,700 tons of oil in Kerch Strait, state media says
6 days, 23 hours ago

Damaged Russian ships spilled an estimated 3,700 tons of oil in Kerch Strait, state media says

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — An estimated 3,700 tons of low-grade fuel oil had spilled into the Kerch Strait after two Russian ships were seriously damaged by stormy weather, Russian state media reported Monday. Preliminary estimates say that 3,700 tons of mazut leaked into the sea, Russian state news outlet RIA Novosti reported, citing an unnamed source. If it is driven ashore, then …

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Two Russian cargo ships are in distress near Crimea following bad weather
1 week, 1 day ago

Two Russian cargo ships are in distress near Crimea following bad weather

CNN  

CNN — Two Russian cargo ships carrying oil products are in distress following bad weather in the Kerch Strait between mainland Russia and annexed Crimea, the country’s ministry of emergency situations said Sunday. A helicopter rescue team has flown to the site of one of the vessels, “Volgoneft 212,” which was damaged after running aground, prompting crew to request assistance, …

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5 migrants dead, several missing and dozens rescued in four separate coast guard operations off Greece
1 week, 1 day ago

5 migrants dead, several missing and dozens rescued in four separate coast guard operations off Greece

The Hindu  

At least five migrants died, an unknown number were missing and more that 200 others rescued in Greece in multiple operations south of the island of Crete, the coast guard said on Saturday. In the ongoing operation, 39 people were rescued and taken to Crete, the coast guard said. A total of nine vessels, including coast guard ships, an Italian …

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Sail right in: Mumbai port opens its gates to visitors
1 week, 2 days ago

Sail right in: Mumbai port opens its gates to visitors

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Mumbai owes its megacity status to its port; there’s even a theory that its name draws from ‘Bom Bahia’ or ‘beautiful bay’. Sail right in: Mumbai port opens its gates to visitors From Saturday to Friday, The Heritage Project, in collaboration with the Mumbai Port Trust, will take around 1,500 people, in batches, on a tour of the port. …

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MSF pulls migrant search vessel from Med over Italy policies
1 week, 3 days ago

MSF pulls migrant search vessel from Med over Italy policies

Hindustan Times  

Doctors Without Borders said Friday it was stopping its migrant search and rescue operation in the Mediterranean as the hard-right Italian government's policies have made it "impossible" to continue. MSF pulls migrant search vessel from Med over Italy policies "We have ceased operations on board our search and rescue vessel, Geo Barents, which had been operational since June 2021," the …

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Trump offers support for dockworkers union by saying ports shouldn’t install more automated systems
1 week, 3 days ago

Trump offers support for dockworkers union by saying ports shouldn’t install more automated systems

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday voiced his support for the dockworkers union before their contract expires next month at Eastern and Gulf Coast ports, saying that any further “automation” of the ports would harm workers. They shouldn’t be looking for every last penny knowing how many families are hurt.” The International Longshoremen’s Association has until Jan. 15 to …

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EU targets Russia’s ghost fleet shipping oil in a new round of sanctions
Trending News
1 week, 4 days ago

EU targets Russia’s ghost fleet shipping oil in a new round of sanctions

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — European Union envoys have agreed a new raft of sanctions against Russia over its war on Ukraine, targeting in particular a vast shadow fleet of ships that Moscow is exploiting to skirt restrictions on transporting oil and fuel, the EU’s Hungarian presidency said on Wednesday. The sanctions are aimed at about 50 of what are routinely decrepit ships …

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Taiwan says detects 53 Chinese military aircraft, 19 ships near island
Trending News
1 week, 5 days ago

Taiwan says detects 53 Chinese military aircraft, 19 ships near island

Deccan Chronicle  

Taipei: Taiwan said Wednesday it had detected 53 Chinese military aircraft and 19 ships near the island in the past 24 hours, as Beijing holds its biggest maritime mobilisation in years. That was the highest number of aircraft detected in a single day since a record 153 was reported on October 15 after China staged large-scale military drills in response …

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Made in Russia with engines from Ukraine: Why INS Tushil, India’s newest warship, is special
1 week, 6 days ago

Made in Russia with engines from Ukraine: Why INS Tushil, India’s newest warship, is special

Firstpost  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Monday, commissioned the INS Tushil, an advanced stealth missile frigate. Manufactured in Russia, this warship has an interesting feature — its engine is made in Ukraine Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the commissioning ceremony of INS Tushil, the latest multi-role stealth-guided missile frigate, at the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia. Image Courtesy: @rajnathsingh/X On December …

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Taiwan reports ‘very alarming’ surge in Chinese ships and aircraft around island
Trending News
1 week, 6 days ago

Taiwan reports ‘very alarming’ surge in Chinese ships and aircraft around island

The Independent  

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Indian Coast Guard seizes 2 Bangladeshi ships engaged in unauthorised fishing
1 week, 6 days ago

Indian Coast Guard seizes 2 Bangladeshi ships engaged in unauthorised fishing

India Today  

The Indian Coast Guard on December 9 intercepted two Bangladeshi fishing trawlers and detained 78 fishermen engaged in unauthorized fishing within Indian waters. The operation unfolded during a routine patrol along the International Maritime Boundary Line. The ICG ship identified suspicious activity in the Indian Maritime Zone and promptly intercepted two trawlers, identified as FV Laila-2 and FV Meghna-5, both …

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INS Tushil to bolster India's naval power amid expanding defence diplomacy
1 week, 6 days ago

INS Tushil to bolster India's naval power amid expanding defence diplomacy

India Today  

Amidst India negotiating with France to build three additional Scorpene-class submarines and advancing a programme for six next-generation submarines in collaboration with Germany or Spain, the Indian Navy has boosted its fleet with the commissioning of a multi-role stealth missile frigate, INS Tushil, from Russia. A STEALTH POWERHOUSE Commissioned at the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia, by defence minister Rajnath …

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