Moscow pressures Armenia with threat to scrap trade agreements

Moscow pressures Armenia with threat to scrap trade agreements

dpa Moscow Russia has threatened to revoke preferential supply agreements with Armenia covering gas, oil products and rough diamonds in response to Yerevan’s increasingly close ties with the European Union, the Russian newspaper Kommersant reported on Wednesday. The report comes just weeks ahead of parliamentary elections in Armenia on June 7. The South Caucasus country…

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A Look At Israel Shipyards Industries (TASE:ISHI) Valuation After Mixed First Quarter 2026 Earnings

A Look At Israel Shipyards Industries (TASE:ISHI) Valuation After Mixed First Quarter 2026 Earnings

Earnings snapshot and why it matters Israel Shipyards Industries (TASE:ISHI) reported first quarter 2026 results with sales of ₪417.3 million versus ₪385.12 million a year earlier, while net income and earnings per share from continuing operations were lower than the prior year period. See our latest analysis for Israel Shipyards Industries. The earnings release appears…

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Current War Crisis and Transportation Challenges | Daily FT – newspaper

Current War Crisis and Transportation Challenges | Daily FT – newspaper

THE ongoing geopolitical conflicts across several regions of the world, particularly the escalating tensions in the Middle East and the continued Russia-Ukraine conflict, are creating major disruptions to global transportation and supply chain networks. These crises are affecting shipping routes, fuel prices, airline operations, freight costs, and international trade, placing enormous pressure on the global…

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US, Iran issue conflicting reports on deal as Trump says no sanction relief | US-Israel war on Iran News

US, Iran issue conflicting reports on deal as Trump says no sanction relief | US-Israel war on Iran News

Despite suggestions that a deal between the United States and Iran may be close, officials from both countries have continued to issue conflicting statements, signalling an ongoing diplomatic impasse. Speaking at Wednesday’s cabinet meeting, US President Donald Trump said Iran would not receive any sanctions relief as a result of the negotiations, despite Iran’s demands…

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Crude Oil Carrier Market Forecast Points Higher Toward 2035, Driven by Fleet Scarcity and Trade Route Realignment – News and Statistics

Crude Oil Carrier Market Forecast Points Higher Toward 2035, Driven by Fleet Scarcity and Trade Route Realignment – News and Statistics

Abstract According to the latest IndexBox report on the global Crude Oil Carrier market, the market enters 2026 with broader demand fundamentals, more disciplined procurement behavior, and a more regionally diversified supply architecture. The global crude oil carrier market in 2026 stands at a critical inflection point, shaped by the interplay of aging fleet demographics,…

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LNG Shipping Index Weekly Update: Sideways Trade, Qatar Shipments, and Market Outlook (May 26, 2026) – News and Statistics

LNG Shipping Index Weekly Update: Sideways Trade, Qatar Shipments, and Market Outlook (May 26, 2026) – News and Statistics

May 26, 2026 The UP World LNG Shipping Index edged up by 0.11 points, or 0.05%, last week to close at 214.82 points, according to the UP-Indices.com report by Tomas Novotny. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 gained 0.88%, marking its eighth consecutive weekly rise, buoyed by optimism over Middle East peace negotiations. The UPI continues to…

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