The ship recycling market is trying to find a renewed sense of footing, as the transition towards HKC-compliance is underway, while geopolitical tensions flared once more, negatively impacting the market. In its latest weekly report, Best Oasis, a leading cash buyer...

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A 2024 lecture by Chinese historian and education reformer Jiang Xueqin is gaining widespread attention online for its bold predictions—namely, the return of Donald Trump to the U.S. presidency and the outbreak of a U.S.-Iran war. At the time of the lecture, Joe Biden...

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RAIPUR — In a chilling murder case that unfolded across state lines, the body of a disabled man was discovered encased in cement, stuffed inside a suitcase, and hidden within a steel trunk in a residential neighborhood of Raipur, Chhattisgarh. The investigation led...

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Major North Asian refiners said that their latest logistics for Middle Eastern sour crude cargoes are “all on schedule,” with refinery feedstock managers and analysts expressing renewed confidence that neither Iran nor Israel will take actions that could compromise...

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The LNG tanker market could benefit from a rise in global LNG supply, which can offset the current fleet imbalance. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal said that “the global LNG carriers’ market is currently navigating a period of headwinds. Subdued...

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Engines running on Bio-blends containing Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME), especially pure FAME, e.g. 100% FAME can experience decreased engine oil viscosity over time. Fuel oil contamination in engine lubricants is a known phenomenon, and most marine-grade engine oils...

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