The United States-Israel war on Iran has inflicted the greatest disruption to merchant shipping since the back-to-back shocks of the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Since the start of the war in late February, shipping lines have faced attacks on their vessels, lengthy delays and steep rises in operating costs. Recommended Stories list…
On June 25, the Singaporean-flagged container ship Ever Lovely was struck by an Iranian one-way attack drone as it traversed the Strait of Hormuz. Two days later, the Panamanian-flagged crude oil tanker Kiku was also hit near the Omani coast, according to reports from the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). These attacks come despite…
Source: EAPPI On Thursday, 9 June 2026, the UK Parliament will host a debate on banning trade with illegal Israeli settlements. With momentum building among MPs to change government policy, never have we been closer to ending the UK’s financial support for Israel’s illegal settlement enterprise. Email your MP to urge them to attend the…
Melike Pala 07 July 2026•Update: 07 July 2026 The European Commission will present this week an options paper outlining possible trade measures targeting products originating from illegal Israeli settlements ahead of next week’s meeting of EU trade ministers, a spokesperson said Monday. “As the (commission’s) president (Ursula von der Leyen) said, we will present this…
The significance of the Strait of Hormuz for global trade is beyond dispute. In the week preceding the US-Israel war on Iran, 38 per cent of global seaborne crude oil trade passed through the Strait, along with 29 per cent of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), 19 per cent each of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and…
The Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) between India and Israel has now entered into force, establishing a treaty framework intended to strengthen bilateral economic relations and support a secure and predictable investment climate between the two countries. The agreement is relevant for companies assessing cross-border investment exposure, including exporters, importers, manufacturers and sourcing teams that track…
India and Israel’s Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) has officially come into force, replacing the 1996 investment treaty with a modern framework that strengthens investor protection while preserving both governments’ regulatory powers. Israel also becomes the first OECD country to sign India’s new-generation Bilateral Investment Agreement, marking a significant milestone in bilateral economic relations.The agreement is…
Huitong Network July 6 News—— Israel’s inability to expand the war benefits US-Iran negotiations, easing rate hike constraints, and dual dividends from geopolitics and recession continue to support gold in the medium and long term. On Monday (July 6) during Asian and European trading hours, spot gold experienced a spike followed by a pullback, currently…
In a speech, el-Sisi said lasting peace, real stability and public acceptance of normal ties with Israel would only be possible through a just peace that ends the occupation, stops injustice and aggression, restores the rights of Palestinians and ensures security for everyone UNB 06 July, 2026, 01:10 pm Last modified: 06 July, 2026, 01:12…
Türkiye and the Netherlands set a new roadmap to deepen commercial and economic cooperation during the sixth Meeting of the Türkiye-Netherlands Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO), Turkish Trade Minister Omer Bolat has said. “We successfully held the 6th Meeting of the Türkiye-Netherlands JETCO today in The Hague,” Bolat wrote on NSosyal on Thursday. The…
