ICC supports UN-backed coordination measure to help fertiliser supplies move
Geoffrey H. Latayan A global group of business organisations has sought to implement a United Nations-supported coordination mechanism to keep fertiliser…
Strait of Hormuz
Experts blame war and climate change for uptick in global port congestion
Eugene Nicklaus S. Laqui Ports worldwide have been experiencing increasing strain on their capacity, primarily linked to ongoing conflicts and incidental events.
Iran rejects Donald Trump’s Strait of Hormuz claim, warns US against ‘miscalculation’
Hazel Camba Iran has rejected US President Donald Trump’s claims over the Strait of Hormuz, asserting Tehran’s authority over the…
US aircraft carrier set to end deployment amid plummeting morale among crews
James Mario Ajero USS Abraham Lincoln is set to rotate out of the Strait of Hormuz following major concerns about the…
US, Iran agree to peace deal, signing set for Friday
The United States and Iran have reached a preliminary peace agreement, ending months of conflict in the Middle…
UN asks nations to find Hormuz alternative, prevent food price crisis
Hyacinth Estrada The United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has warned of an impending global food price crisis in…
Iran defends sanctions relief, war reparations as peace talks with US continue
Angelica N. Hall Iran pushed back against Washington's terms on April 18 amid another round of peace proposals, reiterating its demands…
Geopolitical tensions shift 2026 shipping market
Mary Mae Balasanos The winds have changed for the global container shipping market, which could have started strong in 2026, amid…