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WWII ship sunk by German torpedo located off Brazil's coast
The historic vessel "Vital de Oliveira" was positively identified more than a decade after an unsuspecting fisherman's net got caught on the shipwreck.CBS News - 18h -
Population Transfers Sanctioned by America? It’s on the Table.
President Trump’s plan for Palestinians is folly — and dangerous.The New York Times - 1d -
Norway releases a ship initially suspected of involvement in damage to a Baltic Sea cable
A Norwegian-owned and Russian-crewed ship that authorities initially suspected may have been involved in damage to an underwater fiber optic cable connecting Latvia and the Swedish island of ...ABC News - 3d -
Norway Seizes Russian-Crewed Ship Suspected of Cutting an Undersea Cable
The authorities said they believed the vessel may have been involved in damaging the cable, the latest act of apparent sabotage in the Baltic Sea.The New York Times - 3d -
Companies Race to Ship Goods Ahead of Trump Tariffs
Trump’s tariffs could upend world trade and prompt domestic production.Inc. - 5d -
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 - Jan. 28 -
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 - Jan. 27 -
Taiwan blacklists Chinese-owned ‘shadow fleet’ ships
Taipei’s move reflects concern Beijing could use vessels that evade international oversight against itFinancial Times - Jan. 27 -
Moreno says he will introduce legislation to sanction Colombia
Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) said Sunday he will introduce legislation to sanction Colombia this week after the country’s president reportedly denied entry to two planes carrying deported migrants ...The Hill - Jan. 26 -
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 - Jan. 26 -
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 - Jan. 26 -
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 - Jan. 25 -
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 - Jan. 24 -
How sanctions on Venezuela fueled a migrant exodus
Maintaining or tightening sanctions undermines U.S. migration and foreign policy goals.The Hill - Jan. 24 -
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 - Jan. 24 -
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 - Jan. 24 -
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 - Jan. 23 -
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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 cablesFinancial Times - Jan. 22 -
Houthis to limit attacks on international shipping off Yemen
Islamist militants say Gaza ceasefire deal means only Israeli vessels will be targetedFinancial Times - Jan. 20 -
Biden’s overdue sanctions on Russian oil are a slap at Trump
Oil prices are rising, and you can thank Joe Biden.The Hill - Jan. 17 -
U.S. issues sanctions on Sudanese army chief Burhan
The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on Sudan’s leader, army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, accusing him of choosing war over negotiations.NBC News - Jan. 17 -
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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 -
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Bessent open to increasing sanctions on Russia
Treasury Secretary-nominee Scott Bessent told senators Thursday that he would be “100 percent on board” with increasing sanctions on Russia’s major oil companies if President-elect Trump supports ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
U.S. sanctions on Russia hit oil freight rates
On Jan. 10, the U.S. Treasury announced fresh measures to deplete Russia's energy revenues, including on 183 vessels, largely oil tankers.CNBC - 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 -
US and UK toughens sanctions on Russian oil industry
The actions are aimed at cutting off revenue Moscow is using to fund its war in Ukraine.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
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Japan imposes new sanctions on Russia
Japan on Friday approved additional sanctions against Russia over its war on Ukraine, including freezing the assets of dozens of individuals and groups and banning exports to dozens of ...ABC News - 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 -
People smugglers to have finances targeted with new sanctions
The planned measures will target the finances of illegal smuggling networks, the Home Office says.BBC 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 -
US imposes sanctions on senior Hungarian government minister
US treasury accuses Antal Rogán, a close aide of leader Viktor Orbán, as key to ‘system of corruption’. The United States has imposed sanctions on a senior member of the Hungarian government for ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Germany pushes for EU to ease sanctions on Syria
Berlin circulates proposals for relief on curbs in exchange for reforms from new leadership in DamascusFinancial Times - Jan. 7
