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Before flood catastrophe, Nepal asked China for early warnings as risks mounted
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AI Cyberattacks: Global firms warn of ‘Limited Window’ to protect critical infrastructure
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Optimism after first talks as US waives Iran sanctions and Lebanon fighting abates
Iran and the US have set up a communication line to “avoid incidents and miscommunication” related to maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, where shipping volumes have picked up in recent days, even if they’re still far off pre-war levels. BUERGENSTOCK,...
Iran declares Hormuz closure over Lebanon fighting, US says waterway remains open
U.S. President Donald Trump, in response, threatened to impose American tolls in the crucial waterway if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days, saying the money would be for “services rendered as the Guardian Angel to the countries of the Middle East.” TYRE,...
Lloyd’s:A new marine war risk consortium launched to support Strait of Hormuz shipping
The new marine war risk consortium will issue primary policies for vessels and cargo. It will provide up to $200 million of capacity separately for hull and P&I risks, with an additional $200 million of dedicated cargo capacity. Chubb will serve as lead...
Stranded ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz:Lloyd’s List
In a media briefing, Richard Meade, editor in chief of Lloyd’s List, said for the first time in 110 days, ships owned by major companies are transiting the strait after effectively being marooned there since February London:Major shipowners have begun moving vessels...
Cyber scams rise sharply across Asia: Interpol
The report comes as governments across Asia are grappling with an explosion in online fraud fueled by sprawling scam networks that monitoring groups say increasingly operate across borders and generate tens of billions of dollars a year. Once concentrated in parts of...
Allianz leads race for HSBC Life Singapore
HSBC had shortlistedAllianz, Sumitomo Life Insurance Co. and Daiichi Life Group Inc. as bidders for the Singaporean insurance unit. Other insurers including Sun Life Financial Inc. and Nippon Life Insurance Co. were said to be in the frame for the unit previously....
Emirates adds War Cover amid gulf rebound
The product includes medical coverage for conflict-related incidents, with airline-managed hotel accommodations and support for extended stays, according to the statement. Emirates also will rebook connecting services for affected passengers at no extra cost, even if...
US and Iran presidents sign ceasefire agreement, but Trump says he could still resume attacks
The memorandum includes an immediate end to the war on all fronts, including Lebanon, the full resumption of maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, the lifting of a U.S. blockade of Iranian ports, the waiving of international sanctions on Iran, the unfreezing of...
Shipowners eye Hormuz return with cution
News of a long-awaited agreement between the US and Iran and the prospect of ending a double blockade drove Brent oil futures down almost 5%. But those ferrying crude and gas around the world are still questioning what exactly a reopening — which US President Donald...
Scouring the Strait of Hormuz for mines could take weeks
Even the possibility of mines could deter companies. A supertanker and its cargo of crude are worth about $300 million, so war risk underwriters, oil and tanker companies would need assurances that passage is safe before they attempt to pass through the strait,...