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Bahrain Proposes Use of Force to Protect Hormuz Shipping

Mar 23, 2026

Bahrain has put forward a draft United Nations Security Council resolution that would authorise countries to use 'all necessary means' - diplomatic language for force - to protect commercial shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz, according to a text seen by Reuters on Monday.Diplomats said the draft text was backed by other Gulf Arab states and the United States, although they said it was unlikely to succeed…

UN Launches Decade of Sustainable Transport

Dec 10, 2025

The United Nations has launched the first ever United Nations Decade of Sustainable Transport (2026–2035).The Implementation Plan, launched in New York, is the result of a participatory consultation process and provides a roadmap to align policies…

Gangs Unite and Attack Haiti Port

Sep 26, 2024

Land access to a vital supply port in the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince is being closed off after attacks by armed gangs, operator Caribbean Port Services (CPS) said on Thursday.'CPS will shut its barriers to all types of land-based traffic from Sept…

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Jones Act Waiver Not Boosting Oil Flows Within U.S.

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Tom Drumm Appointed as Executive Director & CEO by Port of Oswego Authority

DP World, Ichijo Komuten Expand Japan-Philippines Shipping Route

DP World, Ichijo Komuten Expand Japan-Philippines Shipping Route

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