Iran ceasefire raises hopes for reopening key Strait of Hormuz
The strait has become a global flashpoint which has driven up the price of oil, threatened the safety of ships…
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Hundreds feared dead in Lebanon strikes
The attacks came within hours of the ceasefire announced between the United States and Iran following weeks of deadly hostilities that have disrupted lives,…
How to NEVER struggle to catch legendary Pokémon in Platinum
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Middle East war: Energy crunch hits vulnerable nations
And with Brent Crude still trading at more than $100 per barrel, many workers and households have reverted to using…
‘No precedent’ for seafarers caught in war zone in post-WW2 era
The seafarers are working on some 2,000 ships including oil and gas tankers, bulk carriers, cargo ships as well as…
Middle East war: UN initiatives support mediation efforts, ‘lifesaving’ fertiliser shipments
The humanitarian fallout continues to deepen and is exacerbated by the number of deaths, injuries and damage to civilian infrastructure,…
UN resolution urges reparations for slavery’s ‘historical wrongs’
The resolution spearheaded by Ghana received 123 votes in favour. Three countries – Argentina, Israel and the United States – voted against and 52 abstained. “Today, we come together in solemn…
Copernicus Trajectory Design and Optimization System
Copernicus, a generalized spacecraft trajectory design and optimization system, is capable of solving a wide range of trajectory problems such…
Dire fertiliser shortage a lurking threat due to Hormuz crisis
At the centre of it lies the Strait of Hormuz – one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints –…
Middle East war shockwaves ripple through Asia-Pacific fuel and supply chains
The immediate impact is visible in sharp increases in transport costs, energy and fertilizer prices, alongside currency pressures and financial…