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Seafarer abandonments cases surge by 30% in 2025
Hellenic Shipping News
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July 18, 2025
New figures released today by the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) reveal yet another disturbing surge in the abandonment of seafarers worldwide. So far in 2025, at least 2,286 seafarers on 222 vessels have been left stranded,...
Retegui, El Aynaoui and the glorious rise of multi-sport dynasties
The National News
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The story is told of Mateo Retegui, who this week became the summer’s costliest new arrival in Saudi Arabia’s Pro League, that, but for a chance encounter with a persistent coach, he might never have become a footballer. Retegui had, well into his...
Israel intensifies attacks on Gaza's Deir Al Balah
The National News
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A British charity has accused Israel of “accelerating the systemic dismantling” of Gaza's healthcare system after its clinic in Deir Al Balah was forced to close as Israel widens its military offensive. Medical Aid for Palestinians' staff were...
ITF flags rising seafarer abandonment amid global inaction
The Sun Nigeria
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July 18, 2025
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has raised the alarm over what it calls a “disturbing surge” in the abandonment of seafarers in 2025, with figures revealing a dramatic escalation over already record-breaking numbers reported...
Puntland Forces Intercept Freighter Full of Turkish Weaponry
The Maritime Executive
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On Friday, Somalia’s northern state of Puntland reportedly intercepted the general cargo ship Sea World while it was en route to the Port of Mogadishu. The Comoros-flagged vessel was carrying a consignment of Turkish military equipment, allegedly...
UK sanctions Lukoil-linked trader, 135 shadow fleet tankers
Hellenic Shipping News
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July 22, 2025
The UK has sanctioned a Lukoil-linked trading house in the UAE and 135 oil tankers in its latest clampdown on shadow fleet operations, the government said on July 21, highlighting its efforts in undermining Russia’s war chest against Ukraine. The...
Trump announces new trade deal with Indonesia and cuts tariff
The National News
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US President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with Indonesia on Tuesday, saying it agreed to pay a 19 per cent tariff on its exports and pledged to buy American goods. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Mr Trump said Indonesia would supply...
Seafarer Abandonment Crisis Worsens: Over 2,280 Mariners Stranded in 2025 as ITF Demands Action
gCaptain
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July 17, 2025
New figures released by the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) reveal a disturbing 30% year-on-year surge in seafarer abandonment cases worldwide in 2025. At least 2,286 seafarers on 222 vessels have been left stranded so far this...
Migrants at US detention centre forced to eat ‘like dogs’
The National News
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Migrants at a detention centre in Florida were forced to eat “like dogs” with their hands tied behind their backs, according to a report published on Monday. The report by Human Rights Watch, which gathered testimony from detainees, relatives and...
Abandoned seafarer crisis hits new high
Splash 247
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July 17, 2025
New figures released this week by the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) reveal yet another disturbing surge in the abandonment of seafarers worldwide. Over 2,280 seafarers have been abandoned aboard 222 vessels so far this year –...
Lions seal 'fairy-tale' victory to beat Australia and clinch series
The National News
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A last-gasp try from Hugo Keenan earned the British & Irish Lions a thrilling comeback victory over Australia that sealed the three-Test series with a match still to play. It was a very different Australia from the first Test when they had gone...
Syria claims end of violence in Sweida as Rubio warns of extremist 'massacres'
The National News
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Violent clashes have ended in the city of Sweida and tribal fighters removed from the area, Syrian authorities say, as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on government security forces to prevent extremists from "carrying out massacres"....
UK unveils latest sanctions aimed at Russia’s shadow fleet
Splash 247
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July 22, 2025
The UK government has unveiled a slate of 137 new sanctions aimed at d Russia’s shadow fleet. The measures, unveiled by foreign secretary David Lammy, target 135 oil tankers, as well as entities facilitating these ships — including Intershipping...
Trump claims rising popularity despite criticism over Epstein files
The National News
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US President Donald Trump has used his social media platform to vent about the mounting pressure and criticism relating to his recent decisions concerning files about Jeffrey Epstein. Polling shows dissatisfaction with Mr Trump's latest attempts...
Nadine Labaki and Mo Amer to speak at Arabic Creative Industries Congress
The National News
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Palestinian-American actor and comedian Mo Amer and Lebanese filmmaker Nadine Labaki will participate in this year’s International Congress of Arabic & Creative Industries, taking place at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on September 14 and 15. They...
EU and UK Sanction UAE Firm for Supporting Russian Oil Trade
Nautical Voice
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July 21, 2025
The European Union and the United Kingdom have imposed sanctions on Intershipping Services, a company based in the UAE that manages the flag registries for Gabon and Comoros. These nations have been pivotal in facilitating a covert network that...
Syrian authorities evacuate Bedouin civilians from Sweida as fragile truce holds
The National News
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The Syrian government has evacuated hundreds of Bedouin families from the mostly Druze city of Sweida to Deraa in a bid to prevent further fighting as a fragile ceasefire appears to hold. A truce ended a week of deadly clashes in Sweida but the...
Who will stop Israel from starving people in Gaza?
Thred
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July 25, 2025
Starvation and weaponization of aid as a tool of war At the end of May, Israel announced it was opening aid distribution centers for people in Gaza to obtain food. The aid programme is run by the notorious Israel- and United States-backed Gaza...
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa invests R365m in new high-speed line in South Africa
South Africa Today
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July 25, 2025
Johannesburg, South Africa 25 July 2025 – Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) has invested R365m in a new state-of-the-art bottling line capable of producing 72,000 bottles per hour at its plant in Midrand, South Africa. The high-speed production...
A voice in exile: Tania Saleh’s search for belonging in Fragile
The National News
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Tania Saleh is known for resisting constraints, whether it’s creative or emotional. Looked upon as doyen of Lebanon’s indie music scene, the acclaimed singer and visual artist’s three-decade career has produced politically charged and socially...