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International trade
China Accuses the UK of Undermining Stability in the South China Sea
China has sharply criticized the United Kingdom following a joint statement on the South China Sea. Beijing described the document as interference in China's internal affairs and once again rejected the international arbitration ruling.
The...
Regulators and laws
Czechia Steps Up Summer Truck and Bus Checks
The Czech Road Transport Inspection, INSID, and the traffic police are preparing a series of joint road safety operations aimed at trucks and buses. The campaign will run from July to September across all...
Regulators and laws
Turkey and Egypt Block LGBTQ+ Cruise Ship
Turkey and Egypt have blocked a cruise ship carrying LGBTQ+ tourists from entering their ports, turning a Mediterranean holiday itinerary into an international controversy.
The Virgin Voyages ship Scarlet Lady was chartered by Atlantis Events,...
Transport and shipping
Ukraine Says It Damaged 90 Russian Ships
Ukraine has reported one of its most intense maritime drone campaigns of the war, claiming strikes on dozens of Russian-linked vessels in the Sea of Azov and near the Kerch Strait. According to Ukrainian...
Regulators and laws
Swiss Carrier Faces Backlash Over Truck Sticker
A small sticker on a truck has turned into a public controversy in Switzerland. The vehicle belonged to Raschle AG, a transport company from Bazenheid in the canton of St. Gallen, and carried a...
Regulators and laws
Zwardoń Border Crossing Closed to Trucks for Five Weeks
One of the key road links between southern Poland and Slovakia will become unavailable for heavy goods vehicles for five weeks. From 23:00 on July 12 until 08:00 on August 17, the Slovak D3...
International trade
Kazakhstan Ice Cream Exports Rise 46%
Kazakhstan exported 6.4 thousand tonnes of ice cream worth $24.8 million in January–April 2026. Compared with the same period of 2025, exports increased by 46.4% in volume and by 77% in value.
The result is...
International trade
Ukraine Proposes Cooperation with Mitsubishi on Patriot Missile Production
Ukraine has expressed interest in cooperating with Mitsubishi, which manufactures missiles for the U.S.-made Patriot air defense system under license. According to the Ukrainian president, Kyiv is particularly interested in exchanging expertise with the...