Global shipping faces fragility as trade, political tensions rise – UN/in /by
Global shipping, moving over 80 per cent of the world’s merchandise trade, is entering a period of fragile growth, rising costs and mounting uncertainty, according to The Review of Maritime Transport 2025
Trump demands UN inquiry over ‘triple sabotage’/in /by
The UN has not commented on Trump’s claims, but officials say no evidence of sabotage has been found so far. The incident comes as Trump continues to use his platform at the General Assembly to spotlight U.S. grievances with international institutions
Liberia: LPRC Shuts Down Srimex Terminals Over Unpaid Taxes – Bility Cries Foul, Vows Legal Action/in /by
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Tensions have escalated between the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC) and Srimex Oil and Gas after LPRC management reportedly shut down Srimex's terminals, blocking the movement of petroleum products over unpaid taxes and alleged non-compliance with new tariff regulations.
France: Sarkozy found guilty of criminal association in Libyan financing case/in /by
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was found guilty Thursday of criminal association in connection with alleged Libyan funding of his 2007 presidential campaign.
Ruto, Marco Rubio discuss Haiti, trade in New York/in /by
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President of Kenya William Ruto on Wednesday while both were in New York for the United Nations General Assembly
South Sudan: Vice president Machar’s trial sparks fears over fragile peace deal/in /by
Rights groups warn that the proceedings risk fueling mistrust at a time when citizens are looking to the peace accord as a roadmap away from violence. The trial has now been adjourned until Monday.
Protesters rally at Ben Gurion Airport against Netanyahu before US visit/in /by
Protesters gathered at Ben Gurion Airport on Wednesday ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s departure for the United States, calling for his removal and an end to the war in Gaza.
Nine Magellanic penguins released into the sea after rehabilitation in Uruguay/in /by
Nine Magellanic penguins were released back into the sea at Punta del Este on Wednesday after months of rehabilitation by Uruguayan conservationists.
New Guinea constitution lets Junta leader seek presidency/in /by
In Guinea, the opposition is crying foul over a controversial constitutional referendum that could pave the way for the country’s junta leader to run for president.
Ex-French president Sarkozy faces 10 years in Libya cash scandal/in /by
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy faces up to 10 years in prison if a Paris court convicts him of secretly using funds from the Libyan government of late dictator Moammar Gadhafi to finance his presidential campaign in 2007.