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Data flags hundreds of Russian 'shadow fleet' visits to Irish EEZ
RTE Ireland
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July 24, 2025
Some 245 so-called 'shadow fleet' vessels passed through Ireland’s maritime Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) more than 450 times in the first seven months of this year, according to data obtained by RTÉ. Several countries under international...
Livestock Carrier Detained and Released After Sailing Near Yemen
The Maritime Executive
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A small livestock carrier was confronted and briefly detained as it was sailing near the Yemeni coast on July 24. The situation remains unclear, but security services are speculating it might have been intercepted by locals because of the position...
Masdar City companies to be allowed Dubai property ownership
The National News
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Abu Dhabi's Masdar City and the Dubai Land Department have teamed up to allow the former's free zone companies to own properties in Dubai, in a bid to boost real estate investment across the UAE. The two entities will work on developing a...
Father's faithful following football
The National News
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Many football fans follow the sport religiously, and Father Christos Mitsios is no exception. The 51-year-old Greek Orthodox priest has become a mainstay in the hard-core section at PAOK Thessaloniki matches, cheering on the team and offering help...
Z’bar calls for cooperation to boost blue economy
Daily News Tanzania
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July 24, 2025
ZANZIBAR: ZANZIBAR has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the blue economy through regional cooperation, youth and women-led investments and value chain development in the fisheries sector. Speaking during the opening of the regional...
Indian Passport Gets Global Boost: 77th rank, access to 59 countries without visa
Organiser Weekly
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In a major stride for Indian travellers, the Henley Passport Index 2025 has upgraded India’s passport ranking from 85th to 77th, reflecting a significant improvement in global mobility. Indian passport holders can now travel to 59 countries...
Trump administration declassifies Russia 2016 election investigation documents
The National News
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US President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday said it has declassified documents that allegedly prove officials under former president Barack Obama distorted facts about Russia's interference in the 2016 election. In a surprise...
EU pursuit of shadow fleet facilitators could result in flag hopping surge
Lloyd's List
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July 21, 2025
THE latest package of sanctions measures unveiled by the European Union on Friday reveals a new approach to shutting down the networks of facilitating individuals and companies behind specific shadow fleet* operations, in addition to individual...
ICJ classes climate change as 'urgent and existential threat'
The National News
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Efforts to enshrine the principle of polluter pays in the climate change challenge were boosted on Wednesday in a landmark International Court of Justice ruling on the impact of a changing planet. A ruling from the UN's principal court said “the...
Starvation deaths rise in Gaza as world decries 'man-made' crisis
The National News
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At least 10 people have died from starvation in Gaza over the past 24 hours, health officials said on Wednesday. The deaths take the total to 111 Palestinians − including at least 80 children − killed by hunger since the start of the Israel-Gaza...
St Patrick’s Athletic goalkeeper outlines his World Cup hopes and European dreams
Irish Mirror
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July 23, 2025
Joseph Anang hopes his European exploits with St Patrick’s Athletic can boost his bid to go to next year’s World Cup. The 25-year-old received his first Ghana call-up for last month’s Unity Cup against Nigeria and Trinidad & Tobago - and although...
EU tackles Russian oil refining ‘loophole’ in major sanctions crackdown
Global Trade Review
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July 23, 2025
EU importers will no longer be permitted to purchase refined fuel from markets such as India and Turkey if it has been produced from Russian-origin crude, part of the bloc’s latest crackdown on Russia’s energy exports. Western sanctions generally...
Dubai Design Week returns in November with a community focus
The National News
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Dubai Design Week will return in November with a renewed emphasis on community. Running from November 4 to 9 at Dubai Design District (d3), this year’s programme will look at ways of building more inclusive and connected communities. The theme...
Trump aide confronted with photos of Gaza's starving children
The National News
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An aide to Donald Trump was confronted with photos of starving children in Gaza during a meeting with Tunisia's President Kais Saied. Mr Saied told US envoy Massad Boulos, who is also the father-in-law of the US President's daughter Tiffany Trump,...
Where can Indians travel visa-free in 2025? Here's the full list of 59 countries
The Economic Times
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July 23, 2025
Indian passport holders can now travel to 59 countries without applying for a visa in advance, as per the Henley Passport Index July 2025. With this, India has climbed to the 77th position in the global rankings, moving up from the 85th spot. The...
More than 51,000 homes sold in Dubai in record second quarter
The National News
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More than 51,000 homes were sold in Dubai in the second quarter of this year, marking a quarterly record amid strong demand from buyers, a report has shown. The figures are up 22.8 per cent year-on-year, property consultancy Knight Frank said in...
Solskjaer at the wheel of Besiktas' push to be force in Turkey and Europe again
The National News
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Besiktas and Shakhtar Donetsk face each other on Thursday in the first leg of a Europa League second qualifying round in Istanbul. It is easily the most attractive and difficult fixture of the eight games for what is still an early stage of...
Dowladda oo war culus kasoo saartey Markabka Puntland qabatay
Shabelle Media Network
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July 23, 2025
MUQDISHO – Dowladda Soomaaliya ayaa si adag u cambaareysay afduubka markabka SEA WORLD oo ku sii jeeday magaalada Muqdisho, iyadoo markabkaasi watay alaab ciidan iyo mid ganacsi, dowladda oo sheegtay in afduubkaasi uu yahay ku xadgudub...
Somali Govt Condemns Hijacking of Mogadishu-Bound Vessel, Blames Puntland for Piracy
Shabelle Media Network
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July 23, 2025
MOGADISHU – Somali government has strongly condemned the hijacking of the SEA WORLD vessel, which was en route to Mogadishu carrying military and commercial cargo, calling the seizure a violation of both national sovereignty and international...
UAE arrests 32,000 over six months in visa overstay crackdown
The National News
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More than 32,000 people were arrested for flouting UAE visa rules in the first half of the year under a renewed crackdown launched following the end of a nationwide amnesty campaign. About 70 per cent of those held for breaches of entry and...