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August 16, 2026
Defence/Geopolitics

The Return of Somali Piracy

A new wave of piracy off Somalia is exposing the fragile security of the Horn of Africa, as depleted fishing grounds, drought and stretched naval patrols drive former fishermen back to the

Editor's Choice/Geopolitics

Amancio Ortega Sets Sights on Global Ports with Massive Qube Investment

Amancio Ortega, the Spanish billionaire behind Inditex and the iconic Zara brand, is preparing one of his most significant investments on the opposite side of the globe from his birthplace. Last week, through his family investment vehicle Pontegadea, Ortega finalized

February 24, 2026

Port of Colombo Records Highest-Ever Container Throughput in 2025

Shipping and Maritime/Sri Lanka

The Port of Colombo recorded its highest-ever annual container throughput in 2025, handling 8,291,178 TEUs and setting a new benchmark in its operational history.

X-Press Feeders Halts $250M Payout for Sri Lanka Disaster

Sri Lanka

X-Press Feeders, the former operator of the ill-fated container ship X-Press Pearl, has announced it is pausing payouts tied to what is now recognized

The Return of Somali Piracy

August 16, 2026
Defence/Geopolitics

A new wave of piracy off Somalia is exposing the fragile security of the Horn of Africa, as depleted fishing grounds, drought and stretched naval patrols drive former fishermen back to the

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Amancio Ortega Sets Sights on Global Ports with Massive Qube Investment

February 24, 2026
Editor's Choice/Geopolitics

Amancio Ortega, the Spanish billionaire behind Inditex and the iconic Zara brand, is preparing one of his most significant investments on the opposite side of the globe from his birthplace. Last week,

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Port of Colombo Records Highest-Ever Container Throughput in 2025

January 1, 2026
Shipping and Maritime/Sri Lanka

The Port of Colombo recorded its highest-ever annual container throughput in 2025, handling 8,291,178 TEUs and setting a new benchmark in its operational history. The achievement builds on a strong performance in

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X-Press Feeders Halts $250M Payout for Sri Lanka Disaster

September 23, 2025
Sri Lanka

X-Press Feeders, the former operator of the ill-fated container ship X-Press Pearl, has announced it is pausing payouts tied to what is now recognized as Sri Lanka’s largest environmental disaster. The decision

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China’s Cosco Seeks Major Stake in $23bn Global Ports Deal Amid Beijing’s Intervention

August 8, 2025
Business/Shipping and Maritime

China’s state-owned shipping giant Cosco is aiming to secure a 20-30 percent stake in a $23 billion deal involving key global port assets, including strategic holdings near the Panama Canal, as Beijing

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Global Maritime Investments Soar with Multi-Billion-Dollar Projects

March 19, 2025
Business/Shipping and Maritime

Several significant investments in the maritime sector have been announced, showcasing a global push to enhance port infrastructure, green shipping solutions, and technological advancements within the industry. India’s $5.8 Billion Inland Waterways

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DP World Revolutionizes Global Trade with Stablecoin Payments

January 27, 2025
Business/Cryptocurrency/Shipping and Maritime

DP World, the renowned global leader in logistics and trade, is breaking new ground by launching a transformative initiative aimed at modernizing cross-border payment systems. Partnering with global financial institutions and leading

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Will Trump Take Over the Panama Canal by August 2025?

January 23, 2025
Geopolitics/United States

by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor When Donald Trump used his inauguration speech to assert that the United States should “take back” the Panama Canal, his words echoed across the globe, drawing renewed

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Houthis to Limit Attacks to Israeli Ships Amid Gaza Ceasefire

January 21, 2025
Defence/Diplomacy

Yemen’s Houthi movement has declared it will limit its attacks on international shipping off the coast of Yemen, marking a partial de-escalation in the Red Sea region. According to a report by

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Germany Rescues Russian Tanker in Baltic Storm

January 13, 2025
Business/Shipping and Maritime

Germany has rescued a Russian oil tanker, Eventin, after the vessel lost power in stormy conditions in the Baltic Sea, carrying 100,000 tonnes of oil. The ship, part of President Putin’s so-called

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