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Mayor of Moscow: Russian air defences shot down four drones heading for Moscow

The mayor of Moscow said that Russian air defences destroyed four Ukrainian drones heading for Moscow on Saturday. One of the main airports in the capital temporarily stopped outgoing flights. The mayor, Sergei Sobyanin, said that emergency services are working on the site of the drones which have fallen but did not give any information about potential damage. The Defence Ministry reported that 94 drones were destroyed in the air over Russia on Saturday night, and another 45 between 8am MSK (0400 GMT), and 1350 MSK. The Rosaviatsia Aviation Authority in Russia said that Saturday, the outgoing flights from Sheremetyevo
Europe

Liverpool players carry red wreaths to Diego Jota funeral
Japan braces for more quakes, authorities dismiss doomsday hype

The Japanese government warned on Saturday of the possibility of further strong earthquakes occurring in waters southwest from its main islands. However, it urged people not to be misled by unfounded predictions. Authorities evacuated residents on Friday from islands near the epicenter of a 5.5 magnitude quake that struck off the tip the southernmost island of Kyushu. The quake that occurred on Thursday was strong enough to make it difficult to stand. It was one of over 1,000 tremors that have been recorded in Kagoshima Prefecture islands in the last two weeks. This has fueled rumours that were sparked by
Oil Pipeline

CANADA-CRUDE-Discount on Western Canada Select unchanged
French President Macron announces 'historic' Airbus/Malaysia Airlines deal

French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Friday that Airbus and Malaysia had signed a historic agreement, while Macron was hosting Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Paris. Macron said that such deals showed the importance of trade between France, Asia and Europe as Europe prepares to face possible tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump. "I think of the projects that have been signed in key minerals, rare earths, with Carester, which just opened a new factory in Lacq region, transport, with this historic collaboration between Malaysia Airlines, and Airbus and the energy sector," said Macron. This week, industry sources reported
Logistics

US Air Force suspends SpaceX project on Pacific atoll report says

According to an article published this week by Stars and Stripes (an independent publication of the U.S. Military), the U.S. Air Force suspended plans to test hypersonic cargo deliveries using a remote Pacific island. The suspension was a result of reports that biologists and other experts claimed that the project could harm seabirds nesting at the Johnston Atoll Wildlife Refuge, an unincorporated U.S. Territory located nearly 1,300 km southwest of Hawaii. Air Force said that it would conduct an environmental assessment on the project. However, publication of a draft report was delayed due to opposition from environmental groups. SpaceX and
Kyiv blames Russian attack for power cut at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant

Poland and Baltics look to protect energy assets after undersea cable cuts

The Baltic states are working with Poland to protect the energy facilities they need as they decouple their power grids from Russia, Lithuania's energy minister told Reuters, following damage to undersea cable televisions in the area. Polish and baltic state-run power grid operators are working on an arrangement to guarantee the smooth running of the decoupled system, and how to repair it if needed, Zygimantas Vaiciunas said in an interview...

Transport Infrastructure

French and Benelux stocks: Factors to watch

Here are some company news and stories that could impact the markets in France and Benelux or even individual stocks. ADP Airport Operator ADP has confirmed its targets for 2025. Ageas, a Belgian insurer, has acquired Saga Underwriting Business. Bloomberg reports that AIRBUS, a French aircraft manufacturer, has delivered 60 aircrafts to date. ARGAN Commercial landlord Argan has confirmed its financial targets for 2025. COLAS Bouygues subsidiary Colas won a contract for the renovation of a road in Alaska. FRANCE/POLITICS - French Prime Minister Francoise Bayrou has survived a no-confidence vote in the French parliament, Tuesday. The far-right National Rally...

BHP signs charter agreements with COSCO for dual-fuelled ammonia vessels

The mining giant BHP Group announced on Wednesday that it had signed contracts with China’s COSCO Shipping to charter two Newcastlemax bulkers powered by ammonia and dual fuel. Two vessels will be delivered in 2028, and chartered for five years. The vessels will be primarily used to transport ore from Western Australia into Northeast Asia. These vessels can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50 per cent and up to 95 per cent on a per-voyage basis compared to a conventionally-fuelled voyage, if they run on lower or low-to-zero GHG emissions ammonia, according to BHP. As part of its...

MMC Port is getting closer to launching Malaysia’s largest IPO in the last 13 years

The website of the Securities and Exchange Commission showed that MMC Port Holdings had filed a draft prospectus at the securities regulator on Wednesday. This could have been Malaysia's largest IPO in the last 13 years. The draft prospectus revealed that MMC Corp., the parent company, which owns MMC Port Holdings at 100%, would sell up to 30% of its stake in the port operator during the initial public offering. In February, it was reported that MMC Port could earn more than 6 billion Ringgit ($1.43billion) in the second half this year. This information came from two sources who were...

Iranian firm offers to purchase minority shareholders in Russian Caspian Port Terminal

The company's Tuesday records revealed that Nasim Bahr Kish (an Iranian firm) which holds a controlling interest in Russia's Astrakhan Port has made an offer to buy the remaining shares. This includes a 25% share owned by the Russian government. Astrakhan Port is a port in Astrakhan, a city located in southern Russia. This move highlights Tehran's growing involvement in Russia’s export infrastructure, as both countries strengthen their economic ties while under Western sanctions. Kommersant, a Russian newspaper, broke the news first. The Iranian firm would gain full control of one of the most important Caspian Sea Terminals used to...

Sources say that a limpet mine could have damaged a Greek tanker near Libya in the latest unaccounted for attack.

Sources in maritime security said that a limpet mine could have been responsible for the blast which damaged a Greek oil tanker off the coast of Libya last week. This is the fifth incident in recent months to affect commercial shipping in this region. On Monday, TMS, the Greece-based operator of the Marshall Islands flag tanker Vilamoura, said that the explosion occurred in the engine-room of the vessel as it was leaving the Libyan port Zuetina to head to Gibraltar on 27 June with 1,000,000 barrels of oil. Four maritime security sources stated that a limpet-mine was the likely cause...

Dubai wants to reduce traffic congestion with the 2026 launch of Joby air taxi

Air taxis could soon be available for Dubai commuters to avoid traffic. Joby Aviation has conducted its first test flight in the emirate of its fully electric air taxi this week. This is a significant milestone in the efforts by the city to integrate airborne transportation into existing mobility networks, as early as next. Joby is hoping that its air-taxis can ease the pressure on Dubai's existing ground transportation system and provide travelers with a faster alternative, as Dubai continues to experience increasing congestion. Anthony Khoury said, "We want people to commute differently." The company estimates that a journey from...

Passenger Transportation Services

IRNA reports that the first international airline to land at Tehran Airport since flight suspension is IRNA.

FlyDubai was the first international airline to land at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Airport, after a 20-day flight suspension that was imposed because of Israeli attacks against Iran. The official IRNA news service reported this. IRNA reported that the arrival of Flight FZ1930 from the airline base in United Arab Emirates at Iran's largest airport marked the beginning of the gradual return of normal operations to Iranian airspace. FlyDubai, a low-cost airline and sister carrier to Emirates. Local authorities described this landing as an indication of the aviation sector's effective crisis management and restored stability. IRNA reported that passenger services were...