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UK to Ban Maritime Services for Russian LNG Exports
Britain plans to ban companies from providing services such as shipping and insurance for Russian liquefied natural gas exports, in its latest attempt to help Ukraine in its war against Russia by trying to choke off Kremlin revenue. In October, …
POSTED NOVEMBER 12, 2025 7:37 AM |
Rising Pirate Attacks off Somalia Endanger Key Trade Route
Instability in Yemen and the Horn of Africa is fueling a resurgence in maritime piracy off Somalia, a cause for concern in one of the world’s busiest shipping corridors. At least three recorded incidents have taken place off the Horn …
POSTED NOVEMBER 12, 2025 7:20 AM |
Australia Spy Chief Warns of China Hackers Probing Networks
Australia’s spy chief has accused hackers working for China’s government of probing his nation’s communications and infrastructure networks. In a speech to a financial regulation conference on Wednesday in Melbourne, Mike Burgess, director-general of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation, said …
POSTED NOVEMBER 12, 2025 7:15 AM |
China Prepares to Bring Home 3 Astronauts Stranded After Collision With Space Debris
China has activated emergency plans for three astronauts who are stuck in space after debris crashed into their spacecraft. A safety assessment and other analysis of the Shenzhou-20 spaceship are being organized, the China Manned Space Engineering Office said in …
POSTED NOVEMBER 12, 2025 6:56 AM |
Hurricane Melissa Shows How Quickly Climate Change Is Outstripping Defenses
Jamaica has invested tens of millions of dollars in bolstering coastal defenses by planting mangroves, building seawalls and strengthening urban infrastructure. It wasn’t close to enough to withstand Hurricane Melissa’s 185-mile-an-hour winds and 13-foot storm surge that destroyed thousands of …
POSTED NOVEMBER 12, 2025 6:15 AM |
Cyberattack Cripples Asahi Operations, Lifts Rival Brewers
As Japan gears up for its busiest beer-drinking season, the country’s largest brewer is struggling to stay on tap — with its systems still crippled more than a month after a cyberattack disrupted its supply chain. The ransomware attack on …
POSTED NOVEMBER 12, 2025 6:05 AM |
Texas Voters Rank Rising Homeowners’ Insurance Costs as Top Concern
The rising cost of homeowners’ insurance has emerged as of the top key issues in the minds of Texas voters, according to a recent survey conducted by Texas 2036. When asked about the next election, Texas voters ranked homeowners’ insurance …
POSTED NOVEMBER 12, 2025 6:00 AM |
Michigan Insurance Agent Charged with Embezzling Funds from Municipalities
A Michigan insurance agent was arraigned on Oct. 31 in Oakland County District Court for allegedly forging letters from his insurance clients to embezzle funds, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Robert Joseph Bucko, 70, of Novi, allegedly collected full …
POSTED NOVEMBER 12, 2025 6:00 AM |
Reuters EXCLUSIVE: Shell Challenges NY Arbitration Loss on Venture Global LNG
Shell has challenged its defeat in an arbitration case against U.S. liquefied natural gas producer Venture Global in the New York Supreme Court, a legal filing seen by Reuters shows, weeks after rival BP won a similar $1 billion-plus arbitration. …
POSTED NOVEMBER 12, 2025 6:00 AM |
Alliant Acquires Texas’ Highpoint
Alliant Insurance Services has expanded its footprint in Texas with the strategic acquisition of Highpoint Insurance Group, a multi-line broker located in Friendswood. Highpoint Insurance Group, with 44 employees, will operate as Alliant following the acquisition. The firm serves the …
POSTED NOVEMBER 12, 2025 5:37 AM |
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