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Lifting sanctions on “dark fleet” or shadow fleet vessels is not expected to solve the tanker crisis engulfing oil markets while the Iran war continues and owners remain wary of sailing through the Strait of Hormuz and risking crews' safety. The US move “could provide some relief, particularly around the Arabian Gulf where tanker availability has been strain

La Argentina se debe a sí misma un debate profundo, responsable, informado y honesto para acordar un plan estratégico integral que nos permita superar esta larga situación traumática

There were few, if any, reports of widespread damage by hackers exploiting PHP flaws, experts said, one day after officials warned of severe vulnerabilities.

Joburg’s eastern suburbs have faced repeated water cuts this year as contractors fixing sewerage infrastructure allegedly damage drinking-water pipes, risking contamination.

A former Alberta cabinet minister says Premier Danielle Smith won't survive the crisis in her United Conservative Party amid fallout from the separation referendum.

Pressure is mounting on the attorney-general to take action over court data breaches after emails reveal the Federal Court CEO was informed about a 2014 breach for which no action was taken.

Official claims that most of India’s marine fish stocks are sustainable should not distract from the continuing degradation of the country’s inshore fishing grounds; stronger governance of coastal waters and better management of mechanised trawling are essential for truly sustainable fisheries

OPINION: The economic crisis is more than an NZ issue.

Raghad and Raad's family had to flee their home on foot because of the fighting between pro-government forces and the Houthis.

La compañía tuvo un resultado económico negativo de $95.580 millones en el primer semestre de este año, luego de cerrar 2024 y 2025 con superávit; aseguró que pudo afrontar el impacto del combustible con recursos propios, sin aportes del Estado

Neighbours say SANParks has not been playing open cards about foot and mouth disease in the Addo Elephant National Park, increasing the risk of the infection spreading, while quarantine protocols will probably affect a major income generator for the park in the coming months.

Na een ontluisterende 4-1-nederlaag in de Champions League-wedstrijd tegen Como is het weer crisis bij Manchester United. Het is de zoveelste sinds het vertrek van succescoach Alex Ferguson. De immense problemen zijn vooral veroorzaakt door één familie.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren is urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to reverse cuts to the food-stamp program as consumers shoulder $22 billion in additional food costs.

Drone attacks on supply lines and safe cities are taking a devastating toll on civilians.

Italië en Spanje heffen donderdag de grenscontroles op die de landen hadden ingevoerd na de toestroom van migranten in de Spaanse exclave Ceuta.

Anger over housing, wages and public services tests European governments facing debt pressures and looming elections.

African health officials will hold a crisis meeting as the Ebola outbreak spreads from Congo to neighboring countries and beyond. The "extraordinary virtual meeting" will convene on October 28.

Taiwan has focused heavily on military readiness against China, but it now faces a tougher question: how its society will deal with prolonged duress.

Nutrition quality rather than calories is now key to food security but conflict and climate change make the task harder

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes publicly criticised head coach Michael Carrick's tactics after their 4-1 Champions League hammering at Como. The humiliating defeat has left Carrick fighting for his future after a run of seven games without a win in all competitions. He apologised to the 700 travelling fans and ignored his beaten players after the f

The Nigeria Judo Federation’s caretaker committee has proposed fresh sanctions, including a five-year suspension, against the former board led by Dr Musa O Read More: https://punchng.com/oshodi-ex-board-members-face-fresh-sanctions-in-judo-crisis/

News this week that a lack of funding could result in the UN's World Food Programme cutting aid to roughly half a million people in Gaza is a sobering reminder that a ceasefire is not the same as peace. Although Israel ’s assault on the territory may have slowed somewhat since last year’s truce, the dire conditions that have made life unbearable for so many

During an afternoon in South Auckland, the Herald glimpsed the seriousness of the crisis.

 ‘Water colour alone is already a turn-off,’ says a Rhodes University student after more than 111 students reported cases of gastrointestinal illness. According to the university, this extends beyond its campuses, as Makhanda faces water contamination issues.

Spot diesel prices could surge to US$200 per barrel if supply disruptions in the Middle East worsen, placing Thailand's heavily indebted Oil Fuel Fund under greater strain and increasing the likelihood of fuel tax cuts to shield consumers from rising energy costs, note analysts.

The Bronkhorstspruit water crisis, which has sickened about 450 people, exposes deep-rooted failures in local government, poor oversight and a culture of non-accountability that puts public health at risk. Despite promises of disciplinary action, political patronage and weak enforcement raise doubts that officials will be held responsible or that South Afric

<p>Water and fresh food running out in Taiz as fighting intensifies and Houthi advance cuts off most supply routes</p><p>The humanitarian crisis in the besieged Yemeni city of Taiz is becoming unmanageable as the city runs out of water, fuel and fresh food, Oxfam aid workers in the country have warned.</p><p>Iran-allied Houthi forces have largely encircled t

Americans are struggling with rising prices as the Iran war worsens economic issues. Mayor Todd Gloria of San Diego, California, speaks about his "National Affordability Tour" as part of the U.S. Conference of Mayors.

More than 400 people, mostly children under four, contracted gastrointestinal illnesses after drinking contaminated tap water in Bronkhorstspruit, exposing failures in water treatment and municipal oversight. The outbreak highlights South Africa’s wider sewage crisis, with experts warning that failing wastewater systems threaten drinking-water safety and nat

Plus, the big business of big scares.

Michael Carrick’s Manchester United face a crisis with a poor start to the 2026/27 season, a stark contrast to last season’s third-place finish. Read More: https://punchng.com/carricks-man-united-crisis-from-champions-league-revival-to-poor-start/

Al creciente descontento ciudadano se une la desconfianza de los inversores en la solvencia del país, sobre todo tras los violentos choques del fin de semana

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 &mdash; Former finance minister Lim Guan Eng has urged the federal government to expedite the repay...

Repeated displacement during three years of Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza has left shelters across the enclave increasingly damaged, while restrictions and funding shortages are u...