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Baltic Index Slips On Lower Capesize Vessel Rates
Hellenic Shipping News
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July 9, 2025
The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, slipped on Wednesday, pressured by lower rates for capesize vessels. The main index, which tracks rates for capesize, panamax and supramax...
Denmark Leads NATO’s Baltic Troop Build-Up, Sparking Russian Concerns
Sputnik News
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July 12, 2025
https://sputnikglobe.com/20250712/denmark-leads-natos-baltic-troop-build-up-sparking-russian-concerns-1122429730.html Denmark Leads NATO’s Baltic Troop Build-Up, Sparking Russian Concerns Denmark Leads NATO’s Baltic Troop Build-Up, Sparking...
Greek -Italy Tourism Cooperation Protocol
Tornos News
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July 17, 2025
Ms. Olga Kefalogiannis, Tourism Minister of Tourism, signed a tourist cooperation protocol with her Italian counterpart, Ms Daniela Santanch. The purpose of the protocol is to update and modernize the 1986 bilateral agreement. The protocol covers...
UAE, Serbian presidents discuss ties, regional and global issues
Gulf Today
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July 17, 2025
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks with Aleksandar Vučić, President of the Republic of Serbia, focusing on various areas of cooperation, particularly in investment, economy, trade, technology, food security,...
Djuric: Serbia, Ghana advocate values of UN Charter, economic development
Tanjug
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July 17, 2025
ACCRA - Serbian FM Marko Djuric said on Thursday in Accra Serbia and Ghana were countries advocating the values of the UN Charter and an international order based on rules and respect for the sovereign equality of nations, as well as on a peaceful...
Most Turkish people say Turkey should obtain nuclear weapons in new poll
Middle East Eye
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July 17, 2025
A recent survey in Turkey reveals a significant shift in public opinion over nuclear weapons, with a majority of respondents now supporting their development in response to heightened regional tensions, particularly following Israeli strikes on...
Sportsmanship — and bad form — in the Tour de France
Deseret News - Utah
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July 17, 2025
Tour de France riders waited for the top contender after he crashed. Riders called slowing down a collective decision and a show of respect. The rider who caused the accident received threats and felt 'terrified' after the race. In a perhaps...
Pogačar crushes rivals with stunning climb
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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July 17, 2025
Tadej Pogačar has unleashed a vintage assault on the unforgiving slopes of Hautacam, crushing the Tour de France 12th stage and leaving chief rival Jonas Vingegaard gasping for air and clinging to fading hopes on a brutal, suffocating Thursday....
Can Ley rebuild the Liberals? AFL faces gambling hit, Trump woes continue
The Guardian
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July 17, 2025
Morning everyone. Can Sussan Ley make the Liberals great again? Today we start a four-part series in which our political reporters ask whether she can survive the internal brawls and forge a more inclusive era of conservative politics. Talking of...
Tour de France stage 12: Tadej Pogačar punishes challengers with massive victory on Hautacam and regains race lead
Cyclingnews
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July 17, 2025
Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) stamped his authority on the Tour de France as the race visited the high mountains for the first time, attacking 12km from the top of Hautacam to score a dominant solo stage 12 victory. The World Champion,...
Pogačar reclaims Tour de France yellow jersey
Financial Review
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July 17, 2025
Hautacam, France | Tadej Pogačar powered to an impressive stage win on the first day in the Pyrenees to take back the Tour de France yellow jersey on Thursday. On a day when many wondered if he would suffer any ill effects from his crash the day...
Baltic Sea Darts Open 2025: Field, Draw, Schedule and Predictions
Yardbarker
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July 9, 2025
Nicolas Gayer, writer for DartsNews.DE sees a certain Northern Irishman over his compatriot. When it comes to players in form right now, there’s simply no getting around Josh Rock. The Northern Irishman – fresh off his World Cup triumph –...
Australia Hosts First Live Fire of SM-6 at Target Ship Outside the U.S.
The Aviationist
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July 17, 2025
The U.S. Army conducted the first live-fire of an Standard Missile 6 (SM-6), part of the Mid-Range Capabilities (MRC) Typhon system, outside the Continental United States (CONUS) during the current edition of Exercise Talisman Sabre in Australia....
Defence Minister Pfister stresses importance of Swiss mission in Balkans
Swissinfo
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July 12, 2025
Swiss Defence Minister Martin Pfister takes part in a ceremony in Sarajevo, Bosnia, on July 8, 2025. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language...
Baltic Dry Index Falls To One-Month Low As Capesize Rates Weaken
Hellenic Shipping News
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July 8, 2025
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index, which tracks rates for vessels transporting dry bulk commodities, fell to a one-month low on Tuesday, weighed down by a decline in capesize vessel rates. The main index, which tracks rates for...
Lord’s could be the pivot that India needed
Indian Link
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July 17, 2025
Reading Time: 4 minutes A team that scores less runs with the bat, wins. Bowlers wield bats to fight a great battle of attrition – and almost pull off an unlikely victory. A batter runs himself out trying to help his partner score a ton. A...
Merz: Ukraine to receive Patriot systems in coming weeks
Ukrinform
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Ukraine will receive Patriot systems in the coming weeks, with all issues currently being coordinated at the level of defense ministries. This was announced by German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz at a joint press conference with British Prime...
Israel has turned Gaza’s summer into a weapon
Al Jazeera
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July 17, 2025
This summer in Western Europe, there is constant talk of “unprecedented heatwaves”. According to the media, authorities are working hard to help people cope with and protect themselves from the adverse effects of sweltering temperatures. As...
Water shortages in French Alps hit mountain lodges and hiking season
The Local - France
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July 16, 2025
June's heatwave has caused French Alps snow and glaciers to melt faster, causing water shortages at mountain shelters just before the summer tourist hiking season gets into full swing. "Everything has dried up," said Noemie Dagan, who looks after...
Feet in the water, head in the clouds: Eight hills you can climb from sea to summit
Country Walking
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There’s something very special about climbing every inch of a hill or mountain’s full height, and there’s no better way to appreciate doing so than by literally starting at sea level. Many UK mountains dip their toes in the sea before rocketing to...