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UK Pauses Its Plan To Cede Chagos Islands After US Opposition April 11, 2026
By Suban Abdulla and William Schomberg LONDON, April 11 (Reuters) – Britain’s government said on Saturday it had put on hold its deal to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands – home...
Reuters
US Military ‘Setting Conditions’ To Clear Mines From Strait Of Hormuz April 11, 2026
WASHINGTON, April 11 (Reuters) – The U.S. military said on Saturday that it had started “setting conditions” for clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz, with two U.S. warships passing through the...
Reuters
Estonia Says Detaining Russia’s Tankers in Baltic Sea is Too Risky April 10, 2026
NATO member Estonia will refrain from detaining Russia's "shadow fleet" vessels in the Baltic Sea, worried that seizing oil tankers and other ships sanctioned by the West could lead Moscow to defend them militarily, a senior commander said on Friday.
Reuters
Saudi Arabia Maintains Oil Exports From Key Red Sea Port for Now April 10, 2026
Saudi Arabia’s oil exports via the Red Sea are holding steady for now, as the impact of a drone attack on its vital cross-country pipeline has yet to filter through.
Bloomberg
Maryland Reaches Settlement in Principle With Dali Owner in Key Bridge Collapse Case April 10, 2026
Maryland has reached a settlement in principle with the owner and operator of the containership Dali, marking a significant step toward resolving state-level claims stemming from the catastrophic collapse of the Francis Scott...
Mike Schuler
Vale Unveils First Ethanol-Powered Mega Bulk Carriers April 10, 2026
Brazilian mining giant Vale is pushing the boundaries of maritime decarbonization with plans to deploy the world’s first ocean-going vessel powered primarily by ethanol—a move that could slash greenhouse gas emissions by...
Mike Schuler
Hormuz Strait Remains Shut As Lebanon fighting Strains Truce April 10, 2026
The Strait of Hormuz remained shut on Friday and Israel traded fire with Hezbollah in Lebanon, two disputes which the United States and Iran each described as violations of their ceasefire deal on the eve of their first peace talks of the war.
Reuters
EU Ramps Up Yamal LNG Imports in Q1, Paying Russia $3.3 billion Despite Looming Ban April 10, 2026
The European Union sharply increased imports of liquefied natural gas from Russia’s Yamal LNG project in the first quarter of 2026, taking nearly all available cargoes and paying an estimated €2.88 billion, according to new analysis, even as a future import ban threatens to curb flows.
Malte Humpert
Trump Demands Reopening of Hormuz Ahead of US-Iran Peace Talks April 10, 2026
US President Donald Trump demanded Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz while Israel and Hezbollah exchanged fire, complicating upcoming talks aimed at turning a fragile ceasefire into lasting peace.
Bloomberg
Oil Spill Shuts Key Access to Antwerp Port, Cleanup Under Way April 10, 2026
An oil spill in the Deurganckdock at the port of Antwerp-Bruges has forced authorities to close a stretch of the River Scheldt to shipping, disrupting traffic at one of Europe’s busiest maritime hubs and raising concerns about environmental damage.
Malte Humpert