South Korea should compete harder for VLCC and boxship newbuildings to regain market share
Its focus on gas and offshore vessels has given Chinese rivals an edge, a trend that could potentially be reversed
Day: October 23, 2025
Louvre chief Des Cars admits ‘terrible failure’ at museum during jewel heist
Louvre Museum director Laurence des Cars has admitted a “terrible failure” after thieves cut through a window and stole jewellery worth nearly €90 million. She said she takes responsibility for weaknesses in security that allowed the gang to strike on…
What’s at stake as Trump boat strikes strain US-Colombia alliance
A major rift threatens to upend an alliance that has been targeting drug traffickers for years.
Iranian Muay Thai champion Saba Chenari passes away at 25
Iranian Muay Thai fighter and referee Saba Chenari passed away on Wednesday night after suffering a cardiac arrest during training in Tehran. She was 25 years old.
CMB.Tech pulls plug on bond issue due to ‘less favourable’ market conditions
Owner planned to issue a US dollar-denominated senior unsecured bond
A Real-Life Horror Story: When AI Ghouls Move Faster Than Defenses Can React
The scariest industry developments aren’t happening in the shadows of the dark web; they’re emerging from generative AI operating in broad daylight.
News24 | International media organisations appeal to top Israel court for free access to report on Gaza
Israel’s Supreme Court is set to hear a petition filed by an organisation representing international media outlets in Israel and the Palestinian territories, demanding independent access for journalists to Gaza.
Chinese shipbuilder inks $142m bulker order from domestic and South Korean owners
Two shipowners behind fresh orders for bulker quartet
Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Storm Benjamin brings winds of up to 100km/h to Spain, Trump accuses Spain of not being a “team player” and more news on Thursday October 23rd.
New Climate Goal: To Quadruple Sustainable Fuels
RIO DE JANEIRO, October 22 (IPS) – Quadrupling the production and use of sustainable fuels by 2035 is the goal of a new international initiative to drive energy transition and mitigate the climate crisis, which will be launched during Brazil’s climat…