Russian Cargo Ship Sinks in Mediterranean; Owner Alleges Terrorism
The Ursa Major, a 142-meter Russian cargo ship under US sanctions, sank in the Mediterranean Sea after three explosions, leaving two crew members missing; its owner alleges an act of terrorism.
Russian Cargo Ship Sinks in Mediterranean; Owner Alleges Terrorism
The Ursa Major, a 142-meter Russian cargo ship under US sanctions, sank in the Mediterranean Sea after three explosions, leaving two crew members missing; its owner alleges an act of terrorism.
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48% Bias Score
EU Extends Counter-Piracy Operation Atalanta Until 2027
The European Union extended Operation Atalanta, its counter-piracy mission in the Indian Ocean, for two more years until February 28, 2027, due to increased pirate activity and maintaining maritime security, with Spain playing a key role by hosting the headquarters and continuously deploying frigate...
EU Extends Counter-Piracy Operation Atalanta Until 2027
The European Union extended Operation Atalanta, its counter-piracy mission in the Indian Ocean, for two more years until February 28, 2027, due to increased pirate activity and maintaining maritime security, with Spain playing a key role by hosting the headquarters and continuously deploying frigate...
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36% Bias Score
Chinese Fishing Vessel Hijacked off Somali Coast
On Friday, authorities reported the hijacking of a Chinese-owned fishing vessel with 18 crew members off Somalia's northeastern coast; the hijackers included the ship's security guards and local armed men, and the incident is classified as armed robbery at sea.
Chinese Fishing Vessel Hijacked off Somali Coast
On Friday, authorities reported the hijacking of a Chinese-owned fishing vessel with 18 crew members off Somalia's northeastern coast; the hijackers included the ship's security guards and local armed men, and the incident is classified as armed robbery at sea.
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20% Bias Score
Philippine-China South China Sea Confrontation
Philippine and Chinese vessels clashed in the South China Sea on Wednesday, with China accusing the Philippines of intruding into its waters near Scarborough Shoal, while the Philippines alleges China used a water cannon and sideswiped its coast guard boat; this incident highlights the ongoing dispu...
Philippine-China South China Sea Confrontation
Philippine and Chinese vessels clashed in the South China Sea on Wednesday, with China accusing the Philippines of intruding into its waters near Scarborough Shoal, while the Philippines alleges China used a water cannon and sideswiped its coast guard boat; this incident highlights the ongoing dispu...
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32% Bias Score
Houthi Threats to Dutch Ships
Houthi rebels threaten Dutch ships that visited the Israeli port of Haifa, escalating tensions in the region.
Houthi Threats to Dutch Ships
Houthi rebels threaten Dutch ships that visited the Israeli port of Haifa, escalating tensions in the region.
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0% Bias Score
Somali Pirates Demand $10 Million Ransom for Chinese Fishing Vessel
Pirates hijacked a Chinese fishing vessel with 18 crew members off the coast of Somalia in late November, demanding a $10 million ransom; the incident highlights persistent maritime security challenges and the complex factors contributing to the resurgence of piracy in the region.
Somali Pirates Demand $10 Million Ransom for Chinese Fishing Vessel
Pirates hijacked a Chinese fishing vessel with 18 crew members off the coast of Somalia in late November, demanding a $10 million ransom; the incident highlights persistent maritime security challenges and the complex factors contributing to the resurgence of piracy in the region.
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32% Bias Score
US Investigates Spain Over Alleged Blocking of Arms Shipments to Israel
The U.S. is investigating Spain for allegedly denying port entry to at least three cargo vessels potentially carrying U.S. weapons to Israel, actions which could result in millions of dollars in fines for Spain, potentially straining U.S.-Spain relations within NATO.
US Investigates Spain Over Alleged Blocking of Arms Shipments to Israel
The U.S. is investigating Spain for allegedly denying port entry to at least three cargo vessels potentially carrying U.S. weapons to Israel, actions which could result in millions of dollars in fines for Spain, potentially straining U.S.-Spain relations within NATO.
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52% Bias Score
China Convenes Gulf of Guinea Naval Seminar to Boost Maritime Security
China hosted a two-day seminar in Shanghai for 18 Gulf of Guinea nations to improve maritime security, focusing on cooperation between Chinese and African navies to address regional challenges and enhance global stability.
China Convenes Gulf of Guinea Naval Seminar to Boost Maritime Security
China hosted a two-day seminar in Shanghai for 18 Gulf of Guinea nations to improve maritime security, focusing on cooperation between Chinese and African navies to address regional challenges and enhance global stability.
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60% Bias Score
German Police Partner with DLR to Protect Underwater Infrastructure
The German Federal Police and the German Aerospace Center (DLR) are collaborating to use autonomous underwater vehicles and other technologies to protect critical underwater infrastructure.
German Police Partner with DLR to Protect Underwater Infrastructure
The German Federal Police and the German Aerospace Center (DLR) are collaborating to use autonomous underwater vehicles and other technologies to protect critical underwater infrastructure.
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24% Bias Score