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E&E News
6 days ago
- Business
- E&E News
‘Death Star' vessel arrives in US to help build Empire Wind
Newport is accustomed to visits from unique ships. But even by the standards of the Rhode Island community known for its love of sailboat racing, the vessel that pulled into Narragansett Bay last weekend was different. Only the 660-foot-long Thialf won't be entering America's Cup Hall of Fame Challenge later this summer. The hulking Panamanian-flagged crane vessel is headed south of Long Island to install turbine foundations for Empire Wind. The Thialf's appearance in New England represents the most concrete sign to date that work is resuming on the 54-turbine wind project after President Donald Trump lifted a stop work order last week. Advertisement The ship also created a sensation in anti-offshore wind circles. The X account for one group opposed to offshore wind likened it to the Death Star. Another called it disgraceful and said the Rhode Island coast was becoming unrecognizable. A leading fishing advocate and wind opponent sounded alarm about the environmental toll of pile driving foundations in a prime fishing ground.
Saba Yemen
22-05-2025
- Saba Yemen
Iranian Navy Denies Reports of Hijacking Oil Tanker
Tehran – Saba: The Iranian Navy denied on Thursday reports alleging that it had hijacked a UAE-owned, Panamanian-flagged oil tanker near Iran's Jask port. In a statement, the Iranian Navy said that the report by the security firm Embry about the ship's hijacking was baseless, stressing that no similar incident had occurred in waters under its jurisdiction. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (International)
Cedar News
21-05-2025
- Cedar News
Panamanian-Flagged Tanker Intercepted Northwest of Bandar-e-Jask, Iran
A Panamanian-flagged tanker has been intercepted northwest of Bandar-e-Jask, Iran, according to maritime security reports. This latest incident comes amid increasing tensions in the region and highlights ongoing concerns about shipping safety in these waters. The security operation is still unfolding, with authorities closely monitoring the situation. Details are scarce at this time, but it is expected to escalate as more information becomes available. This event underscores the importance of maritime security and the challenges faced by vessels operating in the Strait of Hormuz region.
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Content of US-Russia talks in Riyadh 'will definitely not be published,' Kremlin says
The content of the U.S.-Russia talks in Riyadh will not be made public, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on March 25, state-owned media outlet TASS reported. "We are talking about technical negotiations. These negotiations are immersed in details, so, of course, the content of these negotiations will definitely not be published. This is not to be expected," the spokesperson said. Peskov added that the results of the consultations had been relayed to Moscow and Washington and are currently under review. His remarks came after 12 hours of U.S.-Russia negotiations on March 24. A new round of U.S.-Ukraine talks took place on March 25, following an initial meeting on March 23. The negotiations are part of U.S. President Donald Trump's ongoing efforts to broker a ceasefire and a broader peace agreement in Ukraine. The U.S. initially planned to meet with both Ukraine and Russia on the same day, but President Volodymyr Zelensky later announced that Kyiv's delegation would meet with U.S. officials on March 23, a day before the U.S.-Russia talks. Peskov confirmed on March 24 that the Black Sea Initiative was a key topic in the U.S.-Russia talks in Riyadh. Similar agreements existed under the 2022 Black Sea Grain Initiative, brokered by the U.N. and Turkey. Despite the ongoing war, this initiative allowed Ukraine to export agricultural products via the Black Sea. The deal, which helped stabilize global food prices, collapsed in July 2023 when Moscow withdrew. Since then, Russian forces have repeatedly targeted Ukrainian port infrastructure. A Russian ballistic missile struck Odesa's port on March 1, damaging facilities and a Panamanian-flagged civilian ship. Several other foreign vessels have been hit, including in October 2024, when multiple ships sustained damage in separate Russian strikes. According to Reuters, the U.S. delegation in Riyadh was led by Andrew Peek, a senior director at the National Security Council, and Michael Anton, a senior State Department official. The Russian delegation included Grigory Karasin, the chairman of the Federation Council Committee on International Affairs, and Sergei Beseda, an adviser to FSB director Alexander Bortnikov. Karasin later described the talks as proceeding in a "creative way," saying the U.S. and Russian delegations "understand each other's views," as quoted by Russian state news agency Interfax. The negotiations come amid concerns that Moscow is deliberately stalling peace efforts to strengthen its position. The Kremlin claimed last week that it had ordered a 30-day halt to strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure following a phone call between Trump and Putin. Kyiv also supported a mutual halt on energy strikes but later accused Russia of continuing attacks on civilian targets. The U.S. and Ukraine initially backed a broader 30-day ceasefire that would include halting ground operations, but Russia rejected the proposal unless it included conditions that would undermine Ukraine's defense capabilities, such as suspending foreign military support. Read also: Ukraine US begin new round of talks in Riyadh, media reports We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Black Sea Initiative renewal central to US-Russia talks in Riyadh, Kremlin says
The Black Sea Initiative is a key topic in ongoing U.S.-Russia talks in Riyadh, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed on March 24, state-owned media outlet TASS reported. "The matter of the Black Sea Initiative and everything related to the initiative's renewal are on the agenda today," Peskov said. He added that Russian President Vladimir Putin would be immediately briefed on the results of the consultations. The talks, which began on March 24, are part of U.S. President Donald Trump's ongoing push for a ceasefire and broader peace agreement in Ukraine. U.S. and Ukrainian officials are expected to hold a follow-up meeting after the U.S.-Russia discussions. A similar arrangement to the one discussed previously existed under the Black Sea Grain Initiative, a 2022 deal brokered by the U.N. and Turkey that allowed Ukraine to export agricultural products via the Black Sea despite the ongoing war. The agreement helped stabilize global food prices but collapsed in July 2023 when Moscow withdrew. Since then, Russian forces have repeatedly targeted Ukrainian port infrastructure. A Russian ballistic missile struck Odesa's port on March 1, damaging facilities and a Panamanian-flagged civilian ship. Several other foreign vessels have been hit, including in October 2024, when multiple ships sustained damage in separate Russian strikes. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova downplayed the meeting's expectations, saying the negotiations "should not be expected to produce a breakthrough" and that work is ongoing in "several directions," the pro-state media outlet Kommersant quoted her as saying. According to Reuters, the U.S. delegation in Riyadh is led by Andrew Peek, a senior director at the National Security Council, and Michael Anton, a senior State Department official. Russian representatives include Grigory Karasin, the Federation Council Committee on International Affairs chairman, and Sergei Beseda, an advisor to FSB director Alexander Bortnikov. Karasin later described the talks as proceeding in a "creative way," saying the U.S. and Russian delegations "understand each other's views," the Russian pro-government news agency Interfax quoted him as saying. The negotiations come amid growing concerns that Moscow is deliberately stalling peace efforts to strengthen its position. The Kremlin claimed last week that it had ordered a 30-day halt to strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure following a phone call between Trump and Putin. Kyiv supported a mutual halt on energy strikes but later accused Russia of continuing attacks against Ukraine's civilian targets. On March 21, Russia also accused Ukraine of shelling the Sudzha gas metering station in Kursk Oblast, a key transit facility for Russian gas exports to Europe. Ukraine's General Staff denied the claim, accusing Moscow of staging a provocation. The U.S. and Ukraine initially supported a broader 30-day ceasefire that would include halting ground operations, but Russia rejected the proposal unless it included conditions undermining Ukraine's defense capabilities, such as a suspension of foreign military support. The Moscow Times reported on March 24 that Russia is deliberately prolonging peace talks on Ukraine to seize more territory and strengthen its negotiating position with the U.S. Read also: Trump reportedly growing angry over ongoing Russia-Ukraine aerial strikes We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
