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GLOBAL: Singapore retains top spot on Xinhua-Baltic ISCDI Report
Details Written by Ian Taylor Published: 11 July 2025 For the 12th consecutive year, Singapore has taken the top spot on the International Shipping Centre Development Index (ISCDI) Report, which is run by the Baltic Exchange and China’s Xinhua...

Global media keeps eyes peeled for Air India crash prelim report, WSJ puts focus on pilots & fuel switches
New Delhi: The probe into the crash of Air India’s London-bound plane in Ahmedabad last month is focusing on pilot error, and not on issues in the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, report Andrew Tangel, Shan Li and Krishna Pokharel in The Wall...

Preliminary report on Ahmedabad Air India crash expected soon: Aviation Minister
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is expected to release its preliminary report on the fatal Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad "very soon," Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said today. He underscored the ministry’s...

Huge cargo ship makes history on maiden visit to Plymouth
A huge cargo ship turned heads when it called at Plymouth. The 130m-long Cli Pride was seen in the Sound as it made a historic visit to Britain’s Ocean City - to carry the first Plymouth exports by sea to North America. The multi-purpose freight...

Insurers Pull Coverage from Israel-Linked Ships Amid Renewed Yemen Strikes
Yemen’s strikes on Israel-linked ships have disrupted insurance markets and maritime trade, raising costs and geopolitical tensions in a key global route. Red Sea shipping faces growing risk as Yemen targets Israel-linked vessels in response to...

Redland Fruit is now stepping firmly onto the international stage
Redland Fruit has quickly established itself as a provider of premium Australian produce and is now stepping firmly onto the international stage with a simple promise: Beautiful fruit, from our farm to your fruit bowl. With over 1,500 hectares...

National Highways Authority of India to report, blacklist ‘loose FASTag’ users
NHAI has tightened its rules against 'loose FASTags'—FASTags not affixed to vehicles—to improve toll collection and avoid congestion. Toll agencies must now report such cases for blacklisting to support smooth operations ahead of MLFF and annual...

Insight into each phase of shipment's cold chain
Globally, about a third of fresh produce volumes are lost in the cold chain, some during transport. Jan-Willem Schrijver of Dutch IT company Coldcha, part of LinkThings, believed there had to be a better way. "What if you could see exactly where...
Why Americans cannot buy the world’s best electric car
UNITED STATES – You have probably heard of BYD. A middling player in the auto industry just a few years ago, the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer surpassed American company Tesla in 2024 to become the world’s top-selling EV brand and is...

Deputy PM holds bilateral meetings with Chinese, Australian, Algerian foreign ministers on AMM 58 sidelines
KUALA LUMPUR — Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn held separate meetings with the foreign ministers of China, Australia, and Algeria on the sidelines of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM-58) in Kuala...

Shanghai retains position as world's third international shipping center
Shanghai has retained its position as the world's third international shipping center by comprehensive capabilities for the sixth consecutive year, with the scoring gap to the top two, Singapore and London, further narrowing, according to the 2025...
National Sports Liverpool to pay tribute to Diogo Jota and Andre Silva at Preston friendly There will be a rendition of ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ prior to the 3pm kick-off. 27 minutes ago RSS, Syndicated Content
By Jamie Gardner, PA Chief Sports Reporter Liverpool have announced plans to pay tribute to Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva during Sunday’s pre-season friendly at Preston. The match at Deepdale will be the Reds’ first since Liverpool...

Global Smartwatch Shipments Dip 2 Percent YoY in Q1 2025, While China Sees Growth: Counterpoint
Global smartwatch shipments declined by two percent on a year-on-year (YoY) basis in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, according to a recent report by a market research firm. This dip is said to have been caused by market deceleration in India and a...

The Rise of Anime: From Cult Following to Global Phenomenon
For decades, anime existed largely on the fringes of Western pop culture, a beloved secret among a dedicated few. Yet, in a remarkable cultural ascension, Japanese animation has transitioned from a niche fascination to a global entertainment...

India’s national highway authority to bid out 124 road projects worth ₹3.4 lakh crore in FY26
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) plans to open bids for 124 highway and expressway projects worth ₹3.4 lakh crore in 2025–26. The combined length of these upcoming road projects is estimated at 6,376 kilometres, reported PTI on...

‘Can You Show Even One Picture of Damage to India?’: Ajit Doval Lashes Out At Pakistan, Foreign Media After ‘Operation Sindoor’ Strikes
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval said on Friday that under “Operation Sindoor”, India carried out precise strikes on nine terrorist bases in Pakistan and did not miss a single target. He said the operation was an example of indigenous...

Senator Jerry Moran addresses key issues from FAA leadership to global diplomacy
Sen. Jerry Moran, US Senator for Kansas | Official U.S. Senate headshotSen. Jerry Moran, US Senator for Kansas | Official U.S. Senate headshot Senator Jerry Moran has been actively engaging with significant developments and issues through his...

Small Modular Nuclear Reactors Boon to National Security
With Trump’s backing, the technology could be the answer to failing grids. There is no doubt that President Donald Trump is keen to put the United States at the forefront in the deployment of small modular nuclear reactors. Implementing the...

Shiprocket Unveils Shunya.ai To Help Businesses Streamline Supply Chain
SUMMARY Shunya.ai is a joint venture between Shiprocket and Ultrasafe Enterprise The AI-platform offers text, image and voice intelligence in more than 9 Indian languages Shunya.ai has entered into a strategic partnership with L&T- Cloudfiniti,...
Death toll from Indonesia's Bali Strait ship sinking rises to 17
JAKARTA, July 11 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from the sinking of a passenger ship in Indonesia's Bali Strait rose to 17 on Friday, as search teams shifted their focus to the possibility of accessing the sunken vessel. At a virtual joint press...