Begins Shipping Migrants

Mark Kelly talks slow-moving Congress: 'The ship would never leave'

Politico - 17h

RFK Jr. hearings begin

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story RFK Jr. hearings begin Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump’s nominee to lead the nearly $2 trillion Department of ...

The Hill - 1d

US ships return to Red Sea amid Gaza ceasefire

U.S. ships are returning to the Red Sea following promises from Yemen’s Houthi rebels to abstain from attacks on American and British vessels. The pledge, which comes after more than a year of ...

The Hill - 1d

Sweden seizes ship after suspected Baltic Sea cable sabotage

Prosecutors have launched an investigation after an undersea cable leading to Latvia was damaged.

BBC News - 2d

Taiwan blacklists Chinese-owned ‘shadow fleet’ ships

Taipei’s move reflects concern Beijing could use vessels that evade international oversight against it

Financial Times - 3d

US agents begin arresting undocumented migrants in Chicago

Operation in Democrat-controlled ‘sanctuary city’ is part of Donald Trump’s plan for mass deportations

Financial Times - 3d

Sweden opens inquiry into damaged undersea cable as Nato deploys ships

A vessel has been seized after suspected sabotage of fibre optic line, probably due to external influence, Latvia says. An undersea fibre optic cable between Latvia and Sweden was damaged on ...

The Guardian - 3d

Italy Begins Shipping Migrants to Albania, Reviving Stalled Program

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s first attempt to have asylum seekers held for assessment overseas was immediately blocked by judges. Now another is underway.

The New York Times - 3d

Canadian Ship Trapped in Lake Erie Ice for 3 Days Is Finally Freed

The 17-member crew of the freighter, stuck a mile off the Buffalo shore, was never in serious danger, but its predicament drew news media attention and a crowd of curious onlookers.

The New York Times - 4d

More Ships May Return to the Red Sea if Houthis Hold Their Fire

Shipping companies expressed caution about using the shorter route between Asia and Europe that many ships have avoided for more than a year.

The New York Times - 5d

Ship with 17 on board trapped in ice on Lake Erie near Buffalo

The 663-foot Manitoulin became stuck in ice that was rapidly forming in sub-zero temperatures off the Buffalo shoreline.

CBS News - 5d

Britain’s response to Russian ‘spy ship’ is game of political messaging – for now

Deteriorating security environment and incidents in Baltic have forced military reassessment in northern Europe. Submarines normally operate in secret, lurking in the deep. So when the British ...

The Guardian - 6d

The UK begins to shift the narrative on growth

Also in this week’s newsletter: why exports are the drivers of economic expansion

Financial Times - 6d

Why Russian ships have returned to Kremlin's base in Syria

Analysts say the return suggests that Moscow is preparing to evacuate one of its most valuable overseas bases.

BBC News - 6d

Mexican border states prepare migrant shelters as Trump begins deportation campaign

Mexico was raising sprawling tents on the U.S. border Wednesday as it braced for President Donald Trump to fulfill his pledge to reverse mass migration

ABC News - Jan. 23

Yemen's Houthis release crew of seized cargo ship Galaxy Leader

Yahoo News - Jan. 22

Royal Navy ships mobilised to respond to Russian spy ship in North Sea, defence secretary tells MPs – UK politics live

John Healey says foreign ship Yantar is in North Sea to gather intelligence on UK’s underwater infrastructure. A new online train ticket retailer backed by the UK government is to be created, the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 22

Trouble At The Border: Thieves Sneaking Cars In Shipping Containers

Yahoo News - Jan. 22

Houthis Free the Crew of a Cargo Ship They Hijacked 14 Months Ago

The Iranian-backed rebel group in Yemen had earlier said they would scale back attacks given the cease-fire in the conflict in Gaza.

The New York Times - Jan. 22

Russian spy ship tracked off U.K. as defense official warns Putin

A Royal Navy submarine was authorized to surface close to a Russian ship "strictly as a deterrent measure," British Defense Secretary John Healey said.

CBS News - Jan. 22

Russian spy ship found ‘gathering intelligence’ in UK waters

Defence minister tells Moscow Britain will not shy away from ‘robust action’ amid fears of potential sabotage of undersea cables

Financial Times - Jan. 22

Migrant community in Chicago braces for possible mass deportations

With the inauguration of President Trump, large cities across the U.S. are bracing for arrest operations that could begin as soon as this week targeting undocumented immigrants. CBS News ...

CBS News - Jan. 20

Trump inauguration luncheon begins with invocation

A luncheon to celebrate President Trump's inauguration began with an invocation. 200 people were invited to the event on Capitol Hill.

CBS News - Jan. 20

Houthis to limit attacks on international shipping off Yemen

Islamist militants say Gaza ceasefire deal means only Israeli vessels will be targeted

Financial Times - Jan. 20

Trump plan to deport migrants a 'disgrace', says Pope

Francis previously said that Trump cannot be a Christian if he plans to build a wall to keep migrants from Mexico out.

BBC News - Jan. 20

Trump illegal migrant raids 'to start on day one'

Tom Homan, the incoming "border tsar", has promised a big raid on illegal immigrants in Chicago and elsewhere.

BBC News - Jan. 18

Army vehicles shipped to Romania for Nato exercise

Yahoo News - Jan. 17

SpaceX Ship Explodes During Test Flight

Elon Musk’s space company was conducting the seventh flight of its Starship rocket. The explosion temporarily disrupted air travel.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 16

Germany says Russian 'shadow' ship stuck in Baltic Sea

Germany's foreign minister accused Moscow of "deploying a fleet of rusty tankers" to avoid sanctions.

BBC News - Jan. 11

NATO to Deploy Two Ships to Guard Baltic Sea Infrastructure

Yahoo News - Jan. 10

Italy’s luxury wineries rely on illegal migrant workers

Barolo, Barbaresco and other high-end wines made in Langhe region grapple with dependence on undocumented labourers

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Photo shows rescue of baby girl born at sea on migrant ship

"Christmas ended in the Canaries with the rescue of a baby born while crossing the sea," the coastguard said.

CBS News - Jan. 9

Taiwan Suspects a Chinese-Linked Ship of Damaging an Internet Cable

The Taiwanese Coast Guard said seven Chinese nationals were aboard a ship suspected of causing the damage.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

N.Y.C. Congestion Pricing Begins on Sunday

After twists and turns, a contentious plan meant to reduce traffic and pay for transit improvements is scheduled to take effect at midnight Sunday.

The New York Times - Jan. 4

State funeral of Jimmy Carter begins

America's goodbye to its 39th president officially begins today, as the nearly week-long state funeral of Jimmy Carter begins. The funeral will include stops throughout his home state of Georgia, ...

CBS News - Jan. 4