Geopolitics
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Israel Agrees to U.S.-Mediated Maritime Talks With Lebanon
May 27: Israel is willing to enter U.S.-mediated talks with Lebanon on setting a maritime border, the Energy Ministry said today. Minister Yuval Steinitz “expressed Israel’s willingness for a round […]
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Japan Expands Military Presence in Horn of Africa Despite Decrease in Somalia Piracy
May 29: Despite the overall decrease in piracy in the Horn of Africa, Japan remains committed to an international security operation off the Horn of Africa which is increasingly a […]
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Argentinian Strike Against Austerity Measures Shut Down Rosario Port and Grounded Flights
May 29: Further to previous reporting ahead of protests in Buenos Aires on May 29: Thousands marched through Argentina’s capital on Wednesday to protest austerity measures under President Mauricio Macri, […]
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Sudanese Port Workers Join 2-Day Strike Amid Failed Negotiations with Military
May 28: Sea port workers of the eastern Sudanese Red Sea province are supporting the country’s ongoing revolution by going on strike May 28-29, protesting corruption and demanding civilian rule. […]
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‘Sabotaged’ Tanker AMJAD Reportedly Leaked Oil in Gulf of Oman
May 24: New reports suggest that a sizeable oil slick developed in waters where tankers were damaged off Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on 12 May. Finnish company […]
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US Warns of Potential Data Leaks from Chinese-Made UAVs
May 21: The US government has issued an alert warning that Chinese-made unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs or drones), could pose a cyber-espionage risk to American businesses and other organisations that […]
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Heightened Assessed Risk and Security Measures Implemented in Strait of Hormuz
May 20: Following the recent attacks at Fujairah anchorage: (1) Shipowners and ship managers are increasing their security measures while in the Strait of Hormuz. For example, (1a) Japanese shipping […]
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Fujairah Attack – ASSESSMENT
May 17: Further to initial reports, it has now been confirmed that on the morning of May 12, four tankers were attacked: AL MARZOQAH (IMO 9165762, KSA-Flagged) ANDREA VICTORY (IMO […]
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Human Rights Group Attempts to Block Saudi Vessel Loading French Arms at Le Havre Port
May 09: Two French human rights group on Thursday sought to block the loading of weapons onto a Saudi Arabian vessel that was due to dock in Le Havre later […]
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Yemen’s Houthis Reportedly Begin Withdrawal from Hodeidah Ports in Boost to Peace Deal
May 11: Yemen’s Houthi movement on Saturday started withdrawing forces from Saleef port in Hodeidah under a U.N.-sponsored deal stalled for months, a Reuters witness said, reviving hopes for peace […]
