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Gulf of Oman sees ship-to-ship transfer of 24 million barrels of crude

Gulf of Oman sees ship-to-ship transfer of 24 million barrels of crude At least 24 million barrels of crude oil were exchanged during ship-to-ship transfers in the Gulf of Oman on Friday, according to…

  • 24 million barrels of crude oil transferred in Gulf of Oman on September 4, 2026
  • TankerTrackers reported 17 ship-to-ship transfers of crude oil and gas in the area
  • US Centcom provided protection for oil tankers moving from Strait of Hormuz to Gulf of Oman

Schools urged to merge sooner as enrolments fall

Secretary for Education Christine Choi on Saturday urged primary schools with falling enrolment numbers to plan ahead – advising them to consider merging with other schools or ceasing operations.

  • Education Secretary Christine Choi urges early school mergers for declining enrollment.
  • Over 120 aided and government primary schools reduced primary one classes.
  • Choi warns prolonged decline could harm Hong Kong's school ecosystem.

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