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US weighs lifting sanctions on Iran's 'shadow fleet' to address surging costs
US weighs lifting sanctions on Iran's 'shadow fleet' to address surging costs Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 10/16/2026 - 17:23 Around 15 percent of the world's fleet is under US sanctions, amid…
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- Move could permit legal oil flow through previously sanctioned vessels
Dr Bawumia meets GUTA over high import duties, demurrage and shop rents
Former Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has met executives and representatives of the Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) to discuss challenges…
Billionaire Richard Branson accuses Trump of cozying up to Russia's Putin amid Zelenskyy feud
Richard Branson accused Trump of fawning over Putin and acting as an appeaser to autocrats, criticizing his administration amid the Ukraine conflict.
Britain’s army chief warns citizens to prepare for sacrifices amid war fears
Britain’s army chief has warned that citizens may need to make sacrifices to strengthen national defence amid growing international security threats.
Von der Leyen: Ukraine faces funding shortfall of EUR 70 bln for 2027; assistance from partners needed
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says that the funding shortfall for Ukraine's needs through 2027 amounts to EUR 70 billion, and that the European Union is counting on its partners.