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Global Affairs
New strike on vessel in Strait of Hormuz: US threatens Oman
An unidentified projectile damaged the engine room of a commercial vessel transiting the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman, killing one crew member. According to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO),...
International trade
Japanese shipowner secures $78m for four-year-old Capesize
A notably rare deal was concluded this week by Japanese shipping company Doun Kisen, which sold the 2022-built bulk carrier Princess Eternity for approximately $78m. The identity of the new owner has not been...
Incidents
Piracy returns: Cameroonian-flagged vessel hijacked off Somalia
Somali pirates have hijacked the Lutuf, a cargo vessel flying the Cameroonian flag, off the coast of Somalia. Eight armed men boarded the vessel, built in 1995, and took full control of it. According...
Global Affairs
Another strike on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz claims a seafarer’s life
According to maritime security company Vanguard Tech, the bulk carrier Minoan Dignity, with a deadweight of around 77,000 tonnes, was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. The Liberia-flagged vessel was approximately five nautical miles...
Incidents
Magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Indonesia: death toll rises to 70
The death toll from the magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara province has risen to 70. Another 132 people were injured, China Daily reports, citing local authorities.
The epicenter was located near Mbay...
Global Affairs
Ceuta on the brink of a public health crisis: doctors warn of infections amid migrant influx
Doctors in the Spanish city of Ceuta are urging authorities to urgently strengthen medical infrastructure amid the large concentration of migrants. Medical professionals warn that overcrowded conditions are contributing to the spread of serious...
International trade
Tariffs failed to stop Chinese EVs: manufacturers find a new niche in the US
The US has made every effort to keep Chinese automakers out of American dealerships. EVs imported from China face steep tariffs, while new US rules restrict the use of Chinese technologies in connected vehicles....
Incidents
Pirates Seize Lutuf off Somalia as Regional States Plan Joint Task Force
Armed Men Took Control of the Vessel
The incident occurred on 17 August 2026 approximately four nautical miles south of Mareeyo, Somalia. According to an official UK Maritime Trade Operations alert, eight armed unauthorized persons...