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Casino, spa, theatre and ‘aquatic disco’: What is inside Putin’s controversial Black Sea palace attacked by Ukrainian drones

Putin's Palace, an opulent estate along the Black Sea, has once again captured public attention. Ukrainian forces have targeted an air-defence installation nearby, raising concerns regarding the security surrounding this lavishly controversial compound. As discussions about its immense cost and murky ownership persist, this latest strike further amplifies scrutiny over…

The Economic Times

How Trabzonspor shocked Turkish rivals to make Mohamed Salah their Black Sea saviour

Never before has a big name rejected Istanbul, but Trabzonspor, a club on the rise, offered Mohamed Salah more than riches

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine war briefing: Turkey calls for ‘moratorium’ on Black Sea attacks by Russia and Ukraine

Commercial ships under attack as Russia-Ukraine conflict spreads across Black Sea, says Turkey’s foreign minister. What we know on day 1,628

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Turkey restricts some Black Sea ship traffic amid security concerns

Turkey is restricting some commercial vessel traffic into the Black Sea amid rising Russian and Ukrainian attacks on merchant ships, Bloomberg reported. Some vessels heading to Russia’s Novorossiysk and Ukraine are facing delays in securing transit permits through the Dardanelles Strait.

The Economic Times

Missing Indian seafarers in Black Sea attack could not be traced despite extensive search efforts, Centre tells SC

Two Indian seafarers remain untraceable after their vessel was attacked near Ukraine. Extensive search and rescue operations involving Ukrainian and Romanian authorities have failed to locate them. The Supreme Court was informed that search efforts are presently suspended pending new information. The court directed the Centre to facilitate insurance claims…

The Economic Times

Remains of Indian seafarer killed in Black Sea attack reaches Kanpur; family refuses last rites

Merchant Navy chief officer Sagar Gupta's body arrived in Kanpur after a Black Sea attack. His family is demanding martyr status and financial compensation from the government. They have refused to perform the last rites until their demands are met. Sagar Gupta died while serving between two warring nations in…

The Economic Times

Surge in Black Sea attacks adds to strain on global commodity flows

Attacks on Black Sea shipping routes are disrupting global grain and oil supplies. Ukraine and Russia have intensified strikes on each other's export facilities and vessels. This escalation adds pressure to commodity markets already facing Middle East disruptions. Shipping costs and war insurance premiums have significantly increased due to rising…

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'Extremely hazardous': Seafarers’ union urges PM Modi to deploy Navy after Indian vessel sinks

The Forward Seamen’s Union of India (FSUI) has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to deploy Indian Navy assets to protect Indian-flagged vessels and seafarers in the Red Sea, Black Sea and Strait of Hormuz. The union warned that escalating regional conflicts have turned commercial shipping routes into “active danger zones”.

The Times of India

The real worry for Ukraine’s allies as beach strike on Russian civilians marks a shift in the war

ANALYSIS: Kyiv has not yet acknowledged killing Russian civilians on a Black Sea beach, but as it strikes deeper at Moscow, these tragedies will multiply – and that’s not the only worry, explains world affairs editor Sam Kiley

The Independent UK

Turkish foreign ministry denounces attacks on two civilian cargo ships in Black Sea

At the end of May, Turkey had warned of an "uncontrolled escalation" in the Black Sea region after a drone attack on a Turkish cargo ship.

Euronews

Russian civilians killed in Crimea as Ukraine war takes its toll on Black Sea shores

Four people, including three civilians, were killed by an unidentified Russian soldier in the Black Sea city of Sevastopol in Russian-annexed Crimea, officials said Tuesday. The deadly shooting comes a day after six civilians, including three children, were killed in a Ukrainian drone attack on the beach of a Russian…

France 24

Moment drone strikes Russian Black Sea beach resort

Social media footage showed what appeared to be a drone crashing into a busy beach at Arkhipo-Osipovka, as tourists looked on from the shore and in the water.

Euronews

Moment drone explodes at busy Russian beach resort near Putin’s Black Sea palace

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The Independent UK

'Had no time to flee': Drone strikes Russian Black Sea beach, kills 7 including 3 children, injures 40

At least seven people, including three children, were killed and 40 others injured after a drone struck a beach at Arkhipo-Osipovka near Russia’s Black Sea resort town of Gelendzhik on Sunday, according to local authorities.

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Russia's western oil exports to rise 4% in August on refinery disruptions

Russian oil shipments from western ports are set to increase by four percent in August. This rise is driven by domestic refinery attacks and strong Asian demand for crude. Exports from Baltic and Black Sea ports are projected to reach 2.7 million barrels daily. Ukraine's attacks on refineries have redirected…

France 24

Russian forces strike targets in Ukraine's Odesa, Mykolaiv ports

Russia said on Saturday its forces had struck fuel storage facilities in the Ukrainian port of Odesa and a tugboat used by the Ukrainian military in Mykolaiv. Russia and Ukraine have intensified attacks in recent weeks on Black Sea shipping routes, rattling global grain markets.

Radio France Internationale

Fears of wheat price surge amid Ukraine-Russia clashes in the Black Sea

Intensifying clashes between Ukraine and Russia in the Black Sea are threatening a crucial trade artery responsible for nearly a third of the world's wheat supply, stoking fears of soaring prices and shortages.

The Times of India

Russia hits Ukraine military cargo vessel near Odesa as Kyiv targets oil refinery

Russia claimed striking a vessel near Odesa carrying military cargo. Ukraine reported hitting Russia's Volgograd oil refinery and port infrastructure. Both nations are increasingly targeting logistics and supply chains. This escalation highlights the Black Sea's crucial role in the ongoing conflict. Ukraine also continues its campaign against Russian logistics targets.

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Barchart

Wheat Bears Pushing Back on Friday Morning

Wheat is giving back some of the Thursday gains so far on Friday. The wheat complex posted gains across the three exchanges on Thursday, following increased Black Sea tensions. Chicago SRW contracts were 2 ¾ to 7 ½ cents higher at the close. Open interest was down 6,949 contracts, suggesting...

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Wheat Fades Off Thursday Strength into the Close

The wheat complex posted gains across the three exchanges on Thursday, following increased Black Sea tensions. Chicago SRW contracts were 2 ¾ to 7 ½ cents higher at the close. KC HRW futures were 5 1/4 to 8 1/2 cents in the green on the day. MPLS spring wheat was...

Barchart

What Caused Wheat to Spike? Will it Pull Corn and Soybeans Along for the Ride?

In today's interview on Markets Now, I discussed how Black Sea export disruptions, Midwest weather forecasts, macroeconomic uncertainty around the Federal Reserve, and resilient cattle fundamentals are driving current agricultural and financial markets.

The Economic Times

Jaishankar tells Ukraine attacks on Indian seafarers are unacceptable

India unequivocally condemned attacks on commercial shipping and Indian seafarers in the Black Sea. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar conveyed this stance to his Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha. The conversation followed the killing of an Indian seafarer in a recent Black Sea vessel attack. Ukraine urged India to play an…

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Wheat Rallying Early on Thursday Amid More Black Sea Strikes

Wheat is trading with contracts posting early double digit gains across most contracts. The wheat complex posted mostly lower trade on Wednesday with the spring wheat contracts holding higher. Chicago SRW contracts were lower on the midweek session with losses of 1 1/2 to 3 1/2 cents. Open interest was...

The Economic Times

India seeks sunflower oil alternatives on Black Sea disruptions

India is rushing to secure alternative edible oil supplies as Black Sea attacks disrupt sunflower oil shipments from Russia and Ukraine, causing delays and higher prices. Importers are increasing purchases from Argentina and switching to palm, soy and canola oils.

The Independent UK

India issues Black Sea advisory after deadly strikes off Ukraine, calling maritime corridor ‘highly volatile’

Five Indians have been killed in a week of increasing Russian and Ukrainian strikes

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