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CK Hutchison Flags Political Risk as Port Deal Upsets China
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March 20, 2025
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CK Hutchison Flags Political Risk as Port Deal Upsets China

CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd. warned of a deteriorating global business environment due to geopolitical and trade tensions, as the Hong Kong conglomerate reported weaker-than-expected profit while a ports sale plan faces uncertainty after infuriating Beijing.
US Strikes Houthi Strongholds in Yemen Where Leaders Are Hiding
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March 19, 2025
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US Strikes Houthi Strongholds in Yemen Where Leaders Are Hiding

The U.S. hit targets across Yemen in airstrikes overnight, including Saada province, which Yemeni sources say is a long-time hideout for Iran-aligned Houthi leaders, and the Red Sea port city of Hodeidah.
Iraq Makes Rare Seizure of Ship Suspected of Fuel Smuggling in Gulf
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March 19, 2025
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Iraq Makes Rare Seizure of Ship Suspected of Fuel Smuggling in Gulf

Iraqi naval forces have seized an unidentified ship in Iraqi territorial waters in the Gulf suspected of smuggling fuel, the naval forces said in a statement.
Israel Strikes in Gaza Widen Attacks on Iran’s Militant Allies
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March 18, 2025
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Israel Strikes in Gaza Widen Attacks on Iran’s Militant Allies

Israel ended the Hamas ceasefire with deadly airstrikes across Gaza, days after the US ordered an offensive against the Houthis in an escalation of hostilities against Iran-backed militant groups.
Yemen’s Houthis Won’t ‘Dial Down’ Under US Pressure or Iranian Appeals
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March 18, 2025
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Yemen’s Houthis Won’t ‘Dial Down’ Under US Pressure or Iranian Appeals

Yemen's Houthis will not "dial down" their action against Israeli shipping in the Red Sea in response to U.S. military pressure or appeals from the group's allies such as Iran, the Yemeni militant group's foreign minister said.
China Halts US LNG Imports as Trade War Reroutes Deliveries
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March 18, 2025
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China Halts US LNG Imports as Trade War Reroutes Deliveries

China hasn’t imported liquefied natural gas from the US for 40 days, the longest gap in almost two years, as traders are forced to divert shipments elsewhere to avoid Beijing’s tariffs on the super-chilled fuel.
Russian Oil Cargo Transferred From Sanctioned Tankers Discharged Into China, Data Shows
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March 18, 2025
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Russian Oil Cargo Transferred From Sanctioned Tankers Discharged Into China, Data Shows

A ship carrying Russian crude transferred from three smaller tankers that are under U.S. sanctions unloaded last week at a Chinese port, shiptracking data shows, ending an unusual month-long voyage highlighting the efforts of producers and traders to keep Moscow's oil flowing despite tightened curbs.
New US Airstrikes on Yemen Increase Pressure on Iran-Aligned Houthis
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March 17, 2025
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New US Airstrikes on Yemen Increase Pressure on Iran-Aligned Houthis

The United States carried out new airstrikes on Yemen on Monday, the Houthis' Al Masirah TV said, increasing pressure on the Iran-aligned group and expanding the biggest U.S. military operation in the Middle East since President Donald Trump returned to the White House.
Alaskan Officials to Seek Investors in Japan as Trump Touts LNG Exports
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March 17, 2025
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Alaskan Officials to Seek Investors in Japan as Trump Touts LNG Exports

Alaskan state representatives will visit Japan this month to court investors for a natural gas project President Donald Trump says could pump trillions of dollars into the U.S., but Japanese energy firms remain skeptical of the project's feasibility.
U.S. Vows ‘Unrelenting’ Strikes on Houthis Over Ship Attacks
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March 17, 2025
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U.S. Vows ‘Unrelenting’ Strikes on Houthis Over Ship Attacks

US military strikes on the Yemen-based Houthi militants will be “unrelenting” until the group stops shooting at civilian and military vessels in the Red Sea, the Pentagon chief said.
Only One Tank Containing Jet Fuel Damaged in Ship Crash Off Britain
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March 17, 2025
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Only One Tank Containing Jet Fuel Damaged in Ship Crash Off Britain

Only one tank filled with jet fuel was damaged after the U.S. military-contracted tanker that was transporting a shipment was struck by a cargo ship off England's northeast coast, U.S. logistics firm Crowley said.
Chokepoints Are The Focus Of A New Cold War
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March 16, 2025
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Chokepoints Are The Focus Of A New Cold War

How the Slow Strangulation of Global Trade Became the Defining Battle of a New Cold War By Captain John Konrad (gCaptain) In 1883, Alfred Thayer Mahan laid out the brutal...