21 JUL 2026 A second commercial tanker has been abandoned by its crew in less than 24 hours after being struck by an unidentified projectile near the Strait of Hormuz, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), as attacks on merchant shipping continue to mount in the strategic …
Read More »SHIPOWNER OFFERS SEAFARERS SIX MONTHS’ PAY TO SAIL THROUGH STRAIT OF HORMUZ
20 JUL 2026 One shipowner is attempting to coax crews to sail through the Strait of Hormuz by offering them an extra six months pay if they’re willing to cross the vital oil channel, offering seafarers a stark choice between large financial rewards and the risk of death. Sinokor Group, …
Read More »COULD THE KETO DIET BE FUELING CANCER? NEW STUDY CHALLENGES POPULAR THEORY
19 JUL 2026 The ketogenic diet has become one of the world’s most popular eating plans. Originally developed to help control epilepsy, the high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet has since been investigated for everything from weight loss to Alzheimer’s disease – and even as a potential way to influence cancer. But despite …
Read More »AFTER HORMUZ, HERE’S WHY THE RED SEA IS NOW THE WORLD’S MOST VULNERABLE SHIPPING ROUTE
People stand on the beach as the Hong Kong-flagged vessel Sea Horse, carrying some 200,000 barrels of Russia-origin fuel originally bound for Cuba, is anchored near the coast after arriving in Venezuelan waters, in Puerto Cabello, Venezuela. 18 JUL 2026 Iran has warned that its campaign to throttle global energy markets could …
Read More »CHINA AGAIN REFUTES US CLAIMS OF MARITIME COERCION AGAINST PANAMA
17 JUL 2026 The war of words continues between Chinese and U.S. officials who claim that China is using its maritime and economic strengths to coerce Panama and other nations. China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson cited statistics and data to refute the U.S. claims that ships flying the flag of Panama …
Read More »U.S. INTENSIFIES SANCTIONS ON IRANIAN SHIPPING NETWORK AS NAVAL BLOCKADE RESUMES
A U.S. Navy carrier strike group steams in formation during operations in the Middle East. U.S. Central Command said more than 20 U.S. Navy warships and hundreds of military aircraft are supporting the renewed maritime blockade of vessels traveling to and from Iranian ports 16 JUL 2026 The Trump administration …
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