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Ukraine Shuts Ports as Conflict Threatens Grain Supplies

Ukraine's military has suspended commercial shipping at its ports after Russian forces invaded the country, an adviser to the Ukrainian president's chief of staff said, stoking fear of supply disruption from the leading grain and oilseeds …

Feb 25, 2022 / Curious

What we know about the ongoing “Tanker War” between Iran, Britain, US

Tensions in Middle East shipping lanes have continued to escalate after the US unilaterally pulled out of the joint comprehensive plan of action (JCPOA) nuclear treaty and reimposed sanctions on Iran.Of late, a series of tit-for-tat measures …

Aug 22, 2019 / Curious