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Iran asserts jurisdiction over UAE and Oman waters in new Strait of Hormuz map

Five Gulf states have formally warned shipping companies through the IMO not to comply, as analysts say Iran is deliberately expanding its claimed zone beyond even its own initial boundaries in a step-by-step assertion of territorial control.

Euronews

Nations preserve a plan to adopt a global fee on shipping emissions, but keep their options open

The world’s maritime nations preserved a plan to adopt the first global carbon fee on shipping, as they agreed to keep working on it in the fall and adjourned their meeting

The Independent UK

How LNG interests are seeking to disrupt global talks on decarbonising shipping

Observers say pressure on IMO negotiations appears to be linked to countries that have invested heavily in liquefied natural gas

The Guardian - UK

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Brussels instructs EU countries to be tough on net-zero shipping goals at key IMO talks

The high-level talks come after a disastrous meeting in October, when a proposal to tax shipping emissions was blocked by the United States. Within the EU, Greece, Italy and Malta remain hesitant to support the proposal.

Euronews

No country can legally restrict navigation in Strait of Hormuz, UN maritime chief says

The Secretary-General of the UN’s International Maritime Organization (IMO) told Euronews that shipping shouldn’t become "collateral" in conflicts.

Euronews

Iran starts to formalize its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz with a 'toll booth' regime

Iran is cementing its hold over the Strait of Hormuz, demanding vessels give up detailed information and detour into Iranian waters before being vetted by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps

The Independent UK

‘Tehran’s tollbooth’: a visual guide to how a trickle of ships still passes through strait of Hormuz

Many of the vessels willing to make the crossing are taking an alternative route through Iranian waters

The Guardian - UK

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From 48-hour ultimatum to 5-day pause: Trump cites ‘productive’ US-Iran talks, halts strikes on energy infrastructure

US President Donald Trump announced a five-day pause on planned military strikes against Iran, citing "very good and productive" talks. This follows a 48-hour ultimatum to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran stated the strait remains open to non-enemy vessels, prioritizing diplomacy but demanding an end to aggression. The…

The Times of India

‘Huge build-up of risk’: London’s centuries-old shipping industry wrestles with Iran war

Insurers at Lloyd’s of London say cover is available at a price, while merchants view the danger level as too high

The Guardian - UK

UN maritime body starts talks on Middle East shipping with Hormuz strait effectively closed

At least 21 ships have been hit, targeted or reported attacks since the start of the conflict, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations, a naval monitor.

Euronews

US ‘bullying’ could scupper carbon levy on shipping, warn experts

Panama joins smaller nations in dropping support for policy aimed at cutting maritime emissions

The Guardian - UK

Iran’s shadow fleet of old tankers a ticking bomb for sea life, say experts

Exclusive: Analysts say there will be oil spill catastrophe that could be far bigger than Exxon Valdez disaster

The Guardian - UK

Black carbon needs to be regulated to save the Arctic - but geopolitical tensions overshadow it

“It ends up in a never-ending cycle of increased warming,” says Sian Prior, lead adviser for the Clean Arctic Alliance.

Euronews

In the Arctic, the major climate threat of black carbon is overshadowed by geopolitical tensions

A coalition of nations and environmental groups is lobbying the International Maritime Organization to create regulations around black carbon, or soot, that spews from ships and blankets parts of glaciers and snow

The Independent UK

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International Business Times

Michelle Obama Reveals Why She Once Told Kids She's 'Done' Parenting—How A Bedtime Battle With Sasha Backfired

Michelle Obama admits she once told her 'rambunctious' daughters she was 'done parenting' in a candid new revelation about life inside her home. The former First Lady also pays an emotional tribute to her late friends Rob and Michele Reiner following their tragic deaths.

MarketBeat

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Discover four Canadian oil stocks benefiting from a tight heavy-crude market. Learn why CNQ, ENB, IMO, and SU may offer strong upside for investors

Space

Geminid meteor shower 2025 peaks next week. Here's what you need to know about this year's best meteor shower

The Geminids return with near-perfect viewing conditions, offering skywatchers up to 150 meteors an hour under dark December skies.

The Independent UK

UN shipping regulator advocates for industry emissions fee at COP30, despite Trump pushback

The head of the International Maritime Organization said Monday he’s continuing to “advocate and campaign” for global regulations to move the shipping industry away from fossil fuels, after the United States and Saudi Arabia blocked new rules last month

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Euronews

International deal to reduce emissions from shipping sinks after US-led opposition

The US, Saudi Arabia and other petro-states led pushback against the world’s first carbon tax for shipping.

The Guardian - UK

Shipping emissions levy shelved as countries bow to US pressure

Long-planned charge on greenhouse gas emissions postponed as Trump officials accused of intimidation tactics

The Independent UK

Regulations to drive a green transition in shipping hang in the balance, US pushes against change

The world's largest maritime nations are deliberating on regulations to move the shipping industry away from fossil fuels

International Business Times

Maritime Sector To Decide On Plan To Cut Emissions Opposed By US

Member states of the International Maritime Organization will decide on Friday whether to formally adopt a plan to cut carbon emissions in the face of opposition from the United States.

The Guardian - UK

Trump threatens vulnerable countries before key shipping emissions vote

American officials have threatened supporters of measure to reduce emissions with tariffs and other retaliatory action

Benzinga

Ron DeSantis Says UN Shipping Levy More Offensive Than Taxes Imposed By Britain On American Colonies

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) revived a Revolutionary War-era refrain Tuesday, saying that any move to levy a United Nations-backed levy on shipping emissions would amount to "taxation without representation" and be "far more offensive" than colonial-era British taxes.

International Business Times

US Threats Cast Doubt On Shipping Emissions Deal

An ambitious plan by the UN's shipping agency to cut maritime emissions could be scuttled at the last minute after the United States threatened to impose sanctions on those supporting it.

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