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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1558, Battle of Gravelines: In France, Spanish forces led by Count Lamoral of Egmont defeat the French forces of Marshal Paul de Thermes at Gravelines. In 1573, Eighty Years' War: The Siege of Haarlem ends after seven months. In 1586, Anglo-Spanish War: A convoy of English ships from the Levant Company manage to repel a fleet of eleven Spanish and Maltese galleys off the Mediterranean island of Pantelleria. In 1690, Nine Years' War: French naval forces led by Anne Hilarion de Tourville fresh from their victory at Beachy Head sail West and launch a raid on the small English town of Teignmouth leaving it devastated. In 1922, Helmy Afify Abd El-Bar, Egyptian military commander (died 2011) was born. In 1961, Stelios Manolas, Greek footballer and manager was born. In 1993, Davey Allison, American race car driver (born 1961) passed away. In 2003, French DGSE personnel abort an operation to rescue Íngrid Betancourt from FARC rebels in Colombia, causing a political scandal when details are leaked to the press. In 2008, Battle of Wanat begins when Taliban and al-Qaeda guerrillas attack US Army and Afghan National Army troops in Afghanistan. The U.S. deaths were, at that time, the most in a single battle since the beginning of operations in 2001. In 2013, Typhoon Soulik kills at least nine people and affects more than 160 million in East China and Taiwan. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Petrobras rises as Unipec’s tanker dominance weakens

The Brazilian state-controlled oil company Petrobras has emerged as one of the biggest gainers in the crude tanker market during the first half of 2026, as disruption in the Middle East shifted tanker demand towards Atlantic Basin crude flows. According to Poten Partners’ Tanker Midterms report, Unipec retained its position as the largest reported dirty
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TASS
· Jun 25, 2026
US builds naval presence in Asia-Pacific region to deter China — State Department
According to Assistant Secretary of the United States for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Michael DeSombre, two US Coast Guard patrol ships were sent to the Subic Bay military base in the Philippines
Bloomberg
· Jun 26, 2026
Oil Prices Rise as Ship Struck in Hormuz
Oil prices turned higher after a ship was hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, sustaining damage to the bridge. Bloomberg's Mica Soellner has the context. (Source: Bloomberg)
Seeking Alpha
· Jul 8, 2026
Imperial Petroleum: Draining The Cash Pile Into Insider Ships At The Peak - Reiterating Strong Sell
Imperial Petroleum: Draining The Cash Pile Into Insider Ships At The Peak - Reiterating Strong Sell
Independent Online
· Jul 3, 2026
South Africa's Fuel Market Is Changing Hands, But the Bigger Story Is BRICS and Gulf Capital
South Africa's Fuel Market Is Changing Hands, But the Bigger Story Is BRICS and Gulf Capital
The Slovenia Times
· Jun 24, 2026
Allianz: $125 billion in vessel and cargo value awaits passage from the Persian Gulf
Safety and Shipping Review 2026: Vessel and cargo value in region shows importance of maritime chokepoints. Managing geopolitical disruptions is now a top priority for shipowners and cargo operators. Geopolitical tensions challenge shipping's ongoing long-term safety improvements. Incidents ...
Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 27, 2026
Iran arah tiga kapal patah balik kerana guna ‘laluan haram’
TEHERAN: Tiga kapal tangki minyak asing diarahkan berpatah balik ke Teluk selepas cuba melalui perairan Selat Hormuz tanpa kebenaran Iran, lapor penyiar rasmi negara itu, IRIB. Menurut laporan itu, kapal berkenaan cuba menggunakan laluan selatan selat tanpa berkoordinasi dengan pihak berkuasa Iran, sekali gus mencetuskan campur tangan Tentera Laut Pengawal Revolusi Islam (IRGC). Tentera laut ... Read more The post Iran arah tiga kapal patah balik kerana guna ‘laluan haram’ appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Splash247
· Jun 23, 2026
Transpetro inks $427m MR1 tanker order
Petrobras logistics arm Transpetro has signed a 427m contract with Estaleiro Rio Grande for the construction of four MR1 tankers. The 40,000 dwt vessels will be used to transport oil and petroleum products along the Brazilian coast. The order is part of Petrobras’ Mar Aberto programme, which is aimed at renewing and expanding the state-controlled
ANTARA News
· Jul 1, 2026
PAL exports warship to Philippines, showcases RI's maritime strength
603 warship to the Philippines, highlighting the resilience of Indonesia's maritime industry. President Director ...
Al-Monitor
· Jul 8, 2026
Four oil and gas tankers turn back from Hormuz strait after vessel attacks
By Emily Chow and Florence TanSINGAPORE, July 8 (Reuters) - At least four oil and gas tankers have turned back from attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz, ship-tracking data showed, as renewed attacks on vessels in the critical waterway heightened safety and security concerns.
Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jun 21, 2026
Tasnim: Giant Oil Tankers Dock at Iran's Kharg Island in Persian Gulf
Tasnim: Giant Oil Tankers Dock at Iran's Kharg Island in Persian Gulf
PravdaReport
· Jul 3, 2026
Russian Navy Commissions New Ocean Tug Captain Sergeev for Pacific Fleet
The Russian Navy has commissioned the new ocean-going tug Captain Sergeev, adding the Project 23470 vessel to the Pacific Fleet's auxiliary forces, according to Zvezda. The commissioning ceremony took place aboard the tug, where the vessel was officially accepted into the Pacific Fleet. The ship is named in honor of Captain First Rank Sergey Sergeev. During the ceremony, the vessel's captain, Yuri Zhukov, raised the Russian Navy's St. Andrew's flag. Captain Sergeev was laid down at the Yaroslavl Shipbuilding Plant in 2016 and launched in 2021. After completing construction and trials, the tug was delivered to Russia's Far East via the Southern Sea Route. It has become the second Project 23470 vessel to enter service with the Pacific Fleet.
The Hindu BusinessLine
· Jun 21, 2026
PM Modi commissions three indigenous naval platforms in Kolkata
Vessels boost Indian Navy’s combat, survey and anti-submarine capabilities
Off The Press
· Jun 25, 2026
IRGC Attack on Ship Tests US-Iran Strait Agreement
A Singapore-flagged commercial cargo ship was attacked Thursday in the Strait of Hormuz, forcing the U.N. International Maritime Organization to pause its efforts to escort vessels through the vital global energy chokepoint. Two senior U.S. officials told The Wall Street Journal that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps carried out the attack. The vessel, Ever Lovely, []...Click to read more
BRICS News
· Jun 22, 2026
JUST IN: Oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is reportedly increasing.
JUST IN: Oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is reportedly increasing.@BRICSNews
Middle East Eye
· Jun 26, 2026
Oil prices rise after vessel targeted near Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices rise after vessel targeted near Strait of Hormuz Oil prices rose about 2 percent on 26 June after a cargo ship was struck by an unidentified projectile near Oman, renewing concerns about the security of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the pace of recovery in regional oil exports. Brent crude settled up 1.52, or 2.1 percent, at 75.26 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate gained 1.58, or 2.3 percent, to 71.92. The gains followed a sharp decline a day earlier, when both benchmarks fell to their lowest levels since 27 February, before the conflict began, as oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz climbed to their highest level since the start of the war. Before the conflict, about one-fifth of global oil supplies passed through the strategic waterway.
National Post
· Jul 12, 2026
U.S.-Iran strikes ratchet up tensions as Tehran says Hormuz is shut
Control of the waterway — through which a fifth of the world’s crude oil and liquefied natural gas once moved — has been central to negotiations
Mehr News Agency
· Jun 25, 2026
Three ships reverse course in Hormuz after IRGC warning
TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) – Three oil tankers have reportedly altered their course and returned toward the Persian Gulf after receiving warnings from the naval forces of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Le Monde Diplomatique
· Jul 4, 2026
Une bombe à retardement au fond du Golfe
Une reprise progressive de la circulation dans le détroit d'Ormuz devrait soulager les pays consommateurs d'hydrocarbures, mais laissera une région lézardée par les rivalités. Celle qui voit s'opposer l'Irak, l'Iran et le Koweït à propos de la délimitation de leurs eaux territoriales respectives () / Irak, Koweït, Mer, Frontières, Droit international, Golfe
Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jun 23, 2026
Tanker traffic through Strait of Hormuz picks up as markets monitor U.S.-Iran talks
London, June 23 (SANA) Oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz showed signs of recovery on Monday, although shipping risk premiums remained largely unchanged as uncertainty persisted over the outcome of ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations. According to Reuters, shipping data indicated that several oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers transited the strategic waterway, one []
Diario El Mundo
· Jul 6, 2026
México envía dos buques con más de dos mil metros cúbicos de ayuda humanitaria a Venezuela
Dos buques de la Armada de México zarparon este domingo desde el estado de Veracruz, en el golfo de México, con 2.003 metros cúbicos de ayuda humanitaria para Venezuela, informaron la Secretaría de Marina (Semar) y la Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores (SRE). El Gobierno mexicano precisó en un comunicado conjunto que esta ayuda parte del [] Este artículo México envía dos buques con más de dos mil metros cúbicos de ayuda humanitaria a Venezuela se publicó primero en Diario El Mundo | Noticias de Honduras y el Mundo.
JFeed
· Jun 25, 2026
Iran Declares Full Control of Strait of Hormuz, Demands Coordination for All Vessels
IRGC Navy warns any vessel transiting the strategic waterway without Iranian authorization faces enforcement action Move contradicts Trump's claims of free passage | Tehran tightens grip on global oil chokepoint (World News)
Vanguard News
· Jun 28, 2026
Navy busts illegal fuel supply network, recovers 22,870 litres of diesel in Rivers
By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Nigerian Navy has disrupted an illegal fuel distribution network operating through the creeks of Rivers State, recovering about 22,870 litres of suspected illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) in a major intelligence-led operation under Operation Delta Sentinel. The Director of Information, Nigerian Navy, Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, disclosed this in [] The post Navy busts illegal fuel supply network, recovers 22,870 litres of diesel in Rivers appeared first on Vanguard News.
South China Morning Post
· Jul 6, 2026
Outgunned Philippine Air Force takes on South China Sea defence
For decades, the Philippine Air Force hunted communist rebels and Islamist militants in the country’s forests and southern islands. Now, amid seemingly intractable tensions in the South China Sea, it is being reshaped into an armed service meant to defend one of Asia’s most contested maritime frontiers – even as analysts rank it the weakest air arm among Southeast Asia’s six largest militaries. “Because we are an archipelago, we really need to strengthen our air assets,” air force spokeswoman...
AzerNews
· Jun 27, 2026
Tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO warns of floating mines
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), a naval monitoring agency, reported that a commercial tanker has been attacked while transiting the strategic Strait of Hormuz, AzerNEWS reports.
KSAT San Antonio
· Jun 23, 2026
The Strait of Hormuz's future is unsettled even as more ships venture through
Ship traffic has picked up in the Strait of Hormuz since Iran and the U.S. signed an interim deal to end a war that's constricted global oil supplies.
Al Bawaba
· Jun 23, 2026
Largest number of ships pass through Strait of Hormuz on Monday
ALBAWABA - The Kpler platform released data confirming that on Monday, the largest number of cargo ships since the war started were able to cross through the Strait of Hormuz...
RedState
· Jul 11, 2026
Breaking: Swift Response From U.S. Military After IRGC Strikes Container Ship and Closes Strait of Hormuz
Breaking: Swift Response From U.S. Military After IRGC Strikes Container Ship and Closes Strait of Hormuz
NDTV
· Jun 21, 2026
India Gets 3 New Warships, PM Commissions Homemade Dunagiri, Sanshodhak, Agray
The three naval ships are stealth frigate Dunagiri, survey vessel (large) Sanshodhak, and anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft Agray
The Economic Times
· Jul 7, 2026
The likely loser of Gulf's post-war oil battle
The likely loser of Gulf's post-war oil battle
Nepal News
· Jun 30, 2026
तीन अत्याधुनिक पनडुब्बी खरिद गर्दै पोल्याण्ड
वारसा। बढ्दो रूसी सुरक्षा चुनौतीलाई मध्यनजर गर्दै पोल्याण्डले स्वीडेनबाट अत्याधुनिक पनडुब्बी खरिद गर्न चार दशमलव आठ अर्ब अमेरिकी डलर बराबरको सम्झौतामा हस्ताक्षर गरेको छ। सोमबार बाल्टिक सागरस्थित ग्दान्स्क बन्दरगाहमा सम्पन्न सम्झौताअनुसार पोल्याण्डले पाँचौँ पुस्ताका तीनवटा ‘ए–२६’ वर्गका पनडुब्बी प्राप्त गर्नेछ। पोल्याण्डका रक्षामन्त्री व्लादिस्लाव कोसिनियाक–कामिस्जले ती पनडुब्बी बाल्टिक सागरमा प्रभावकारी सञ्चालनका लागि विशेष रूपमा डिजाइन गरिएको []
DNyuz
· Jul 6, 2026
Gas Stations Gain When Oil Prices Start to Drop
As tankers start sailing again through the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices have fallen nearly to their level before fighting blocked off the Persian Gulf four months ago. As usual for a so-called supply shock, prices at the pump aren’t falling as quickly, as gasoline retailers take the opportunity to recoup some of the profits []
Kuwait Times
· Jul 8, 2026
Four oil and gas tankers turn back from Hormuz strait after attacks
SINGAPORE: At least four oil and gas tankers have turned back from attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz, ship-tracking data showed, as renewed attacks on vessels in the criti...
Loonie Politics
· Jun 23, 2026
The Strait of Hormuz’s future is unsettled even as more ships venture through
NEW YORK (AP) — Ship traffic has picked up in the Strait of Hormuz since Iran and the U.S. signed an interim deal to end a war that constricted global oil supplies and fueled inflation, but questions surrounding control of the vital waterway and whether vessels will be charged tolls to cross it could interfere [] The post The Strait of Hormuz’s future is unsettled even as more ships venture through appeared first on Loonie Politics.
Fark
· Jul 6, 2026
Looking up the whale saw the Carteret Fire Department rescue boat returning from the NY Harbor July 4th festivities and said FARK them right off [Scary]
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Anadolu Agency
· Jul 6, 2026
Lockheed Martin to acquire Ultra Maritime for $3.45B
Acquisition to expand US defense giant’s anti-submarine warfare and undersea capabilities
The New Zealand Herald
· Jul 6, 2026
Re-embracing fossil fuel: AT getting 8 new diesels; EV Maritime lands big Perth contract - Tech Insider
Re-embracing fossil fuel: AT getting 8 new diesels; EV Maritime lands big Perth contract - Tech Insider
9 News Australia
· Jul 6, 2026
Seaplane rescue in New York City's East River| 9 News Australia
The seaplane carrying eight people made a “hard landing” around noon, but was eventually righted and towed back to the dock, according to the New York City Fire Department. #9News | Subscribe and 🔔: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9 | Get more breaking news at nine.com.au FOLLOW 9News Australia ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9News/ ► X: https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9news/ ► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@9news Join 9News for the latest in news and events that affect you in your local city, as well as news from across Australia and the world. #BREAKINGNEWS #9NEWS #AUSTRALIA
Modern Diplomacy
· Jul 8, 2026
Oil and Gas Tankers Turn Back From Strait of Hormuz After Fresh Vessel Attacks
The Strait of Hormuz remains the world’s most critical oil shipping route, carrying roughly one fifth of global oil and a significant share of liquefied natural gas exports. Shipping through the waterway has faced repeated disruptions since the Iran United States conflict erupted earlier this year, with attacks on commercial vessels, military strikes and growing [] The post Oil and Gas Tankers Turn Back From Strait of Hormuz After Fresh Vessel Attacks appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
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