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Venezuelan petroleum exports to Cuba surge in response to US sanctions  S&P Global PlattsCaracas, Venezuela — Venezuela has increased oil supplies to ally Cuba in May four-fold as US sanctions severely limit exports to other countries, PDVSA ... […]

Trump Today: President warns Mexico of ‘response’ over migrants to U.S.  MarketWatchPresident Donald Trump said Tuesday Mexico isn't doing enough to stem migration to the U.S. and vowed that he'd give a response soon. […]

US-China stand-off prompts Trump to meet South Pacific leaders  South China Morning PostThe USS Barry in the South Pacific in 2017. Palau, the Marshall Islands and Micronesia are part of the Compact of Free Association, which gives the US military ... […]

The Weekly Rundown: Targeting Huawei, Tensions With Iran and Colombia's Fragile Peace Deal  Stratfor WorldviewIf you want to negotiate, the door is open. If you want a trade war, we'll fight you until the end. Kang Hui, an anchor on China's state broadcaster CCTV ... […]

China constrained as much as controlling in the South Pacific  East Asia ForumAuthor: Denghua Zhang, ANU. China's engagement with the states of the South Pacific Ocean has accelerated in recent years. But while policymakers and ... […]

Why do some yachts really say not for sale in U.S. waters?  Yacht HarbourNowadays, the majority of yachts are registered (i.e. flagged) offshore, with the Cayman Islands, Marshall Islands and St. Vincent remaining the most popular ... […]

Business Live: Trade war hits shares  BBC NewsUS shares fall as investors react to an escalation of the trade war between the US and China. […]

World Bank approves two grants to improve maritime operations for North Pacific  DevdiscourseThousands of communities across the North Pacific will benefit from significant upgrades to maritime infrastructure and improved connectivity following approval. […]

How 'flags of convenience' have shrunk Australia's merchant fleet  The Conversation AUIn three decades Australia's merchant fleet has declined from about 100 ships to 14. It's mostly to do with ships changing flags to avoid local laws and crews. […]

Turkey's fiscal state threatens to impact defense imports and programs  DefenseNews.comA continuing recession in Turkey could force fiscal austerity and consequently curb government spending, likely impacting defense programs. […]