The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy shipping routes, is sending shockwaves through global oil and gas markets after the escalation of the […]
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Six Ships Attacked in Gulf and Strait of Hormuz as Middle East War Threatens Global Shipping
At least six merchant vessels were attacked in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, marking a sharp escalation in maritime risks as the conflict between Iran and U.S.-Israeli forces […]
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Iran Export Ban Pushes Food Prices Higher in Turkmenistan and Central Asia
Food prices are rising sharply in Turkmenistan and other Central Asian countries after Iran halted exports of goods and agricultural products amid the escalating Middle East conflict, disrupting regional trade […]
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Global Cotton Production Forecast to Rise in 2025/26 as Consumption Recovers
Global Cotton Production Expected to Increase in 2025/26 Global cotton production is projected to rise during the 2025/26 marketing year, supported by higher output in several major producing countries. Improved […]
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Oman Evacuates Major Oil Export Port as Tanker Attacks Deepen Middle East Energy Crisis
Oman has evacuated its key oil export terminal at Mina Al Fahal while two crude oil tankers were struck in Iraqi waters, highlighting the growing risks to global energy supplies […]
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Global Oilseeds Production Forecast to Reach 695.8 Million MT in 2025/26
Global Oilseeds Production Approaches 696 Million MT Global oilseeds production is projected to reach 695.8 million metric tons in the 2025/26 marketing year, reflecting higher soybean output in major producing […]
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IEA Considers Historic Oil Reserve Release as Iran War Drives Crude Prices Higher
IEA Considers Historic Oil Reserve Release as Iran War Drives Crude Prices Higher CMB News | Energy Markets | March 11, 2026 The escalating conflict involving Iran is placing increasing […]
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US Tariff Relief Sparks Export Rush — but Uncertainty Still Clouds China–US Trade
US Tariff Relief Sparks Export Rush — but Uncertainty Still Clouds China–US Trade CMB News | Global Trade | March 11, 2026 A temporary reduction in U.S. tariffs on Chinese […]
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Qatar LNG Export Halt Hits Record as Ras Laffan Plant Stops Shipments for Five Days
Qatar’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports have come to a standstill for five consecutive days, marking the longest interruption since at least 2008, according to ship-tracking data analyzed by Bloomberg. […]
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India to Allow Limited Tariff Concession for DDGS Imports from US Under Quota
India has agreed to provide a tariff concession for imports of dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS) from the United States under a limited quota as part of its broader […]
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