Oil spill

Umm Al Quwain Municipality steps up efforts to contain oil spill along emirate’s beaches

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16 Years After Deepwater Horizon Spill, Deep Sea Life in The Gulf of Mexico Shows No Sign of Recovery

sciencealert.com/16-years-after-deepwater-horizon-spill-deep-sea-life-in-the-gulf-of-mexico-shows-no-sign-of-recovery

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Oil spill washes up on UAE beaches after tanker strike: Satellite images show oil spreading for miles along the coastline, threatening local marine wildlife

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The Independent

independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/deepwater-horizon-gulf-mexico-marine-b3069658.html

Oct 20

Scientists uncover devastating damage to marine life 16 years after BP oil disaster

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Media Wales

walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/people-told-avoid-area-after-34778425

Oct 17

People told to avoid area after River Taff oil spill near Treforest: The source of the pollution was identified and is affecting at least one mile of the River ...

Key FactsKerosene Pollution Affects River Taff Near Treforest

6 days ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: walesonline.co.uk

NRW received numerous reports on Friday, October 16, of strong fuel odours and pollution in Glan Y Llyn, Taff's Well, Gwaelod-y-garth and Tongwynlais.

The pollutant was identified as kerosene; NRW and South Wales Fire Service officers began investigating around 6pm.

NRW said the source was identified, with at least one mile of the River Taff and tributaries downstream from Treforest affected.

Authorities advised residents to keep windows and doors closed as a precaution and avoid the area.

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Police confirm deaths, probe Rivers oil spill clash

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IranWire Oct 19

Today in the Iranian Cybersphere: October 19, 2026 Today’s selection looks at an oil spill threatening the Marun River in Iran’s Khuzestan province ... Show more

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premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/916285-delta-records-highest-oil-spill-as-nine-incidents-release-nearly-130000-litres-of-crude.html

Oct 12

Delta records highest oil spill as nine incidents release nearly 130,000 litres of crude

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Vancouver Sun

vancouversun.com/business/alberta-bc-oil-pipeline-fast-track-decision-deadline

Sep 30

Decision to fast-track $44-billion Alberta-B.C. oil pipeline expected Thursday: Prime Minister Mark Carney said the project would diversify the Canadian economy ...

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Euronews

de.euronews.com/2026/09/25/neue-karte-zeigt-olteppiche-ersticken-die-meere-hotspot-in-europa

Sep 25

New map shows: Oil slicks are choking the seas, hotspot in Europe: More than 90 percent of the estimated oil pollution in the world's oceans originates in ...

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premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/910320-oil-spill-hits-akwa-ibom-oil-community-as-nosdra-probes-source.html

Sep 17

Oil spill hits Akwa Ibom oil community as NOSDRA probes source: Residents of Ntafre, a remote Akwa Ibom oil community, say a crude oil spill has contaminated ...

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Neue Zürcher Zeitung

nzz.ch/international/es-ist-der-beginn-einer-grossen-katastrophe-irans-goldene-kuesten-faerben-sich-schwarz-ld.10024382

Sep 20

Strait of Hormuz: Oil spill ruins Iran's coastal region: Oil tankers and freighters damaged by Iranian and American forces are polluting the coast in ...

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premiumtimesng.com/regional/south-south-regional/910184-mosop-hails-ribadus-ogoni-peace-model-seeks-replication-nationwide.html

Sep 16

MOSOP hails Ribadu’s Ogoni peace model, seeks replication nationwide: “It is quite amazing to see that Mr Ribadu has been able to coordinate a reconciliation ...

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N-tv

n-tv.de/politik/Satellit-entdeckt-Hinweise-auf-Oelkatastrophe-id31289336.html

Sep 10

US military sinks tanker: Satellite detects signs of oil spill: Massive environmental damage threatens the Gulf of Oman: The tanker "Riesco ...

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Die Tageszeitung

taz.de/Russische-Schattenflotte/!6212199/

Sep 11

Russian shadow fleet: The creeping oil spill off the coast of Oman: Three months ago, there was an explosion on a tanker belonging to the Russian shadow fleet ...

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Al Jazeera

Why US-Iran war over Hormuz is threatening the Gulf’s waters

Sep 09

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Die Tageszeitung

taz.de/Arabischer-Golf/!6203433/

Aug 11

Arabian Gulf: Looming Oil Disaster Caused by Ship from Russian Shadow Fleet: A massive oil tanker from the Russian shadow fleet has run aground off the coast of ...

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Die Tageszeitung

taz.de/Arabischer-Golf/!6203433/

Aug 13

Arabian Gulf: Looming Oil Disaster Caused by Ship from Russian Shadow Fleet: A massive oil tanker from the Russian shadow fleet has run aground off the coast of ...

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gazettelive.co.uk

gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/a19-oil-spill-southbound-norton-34518572

Aug 26

A19 three-lane closure near Norton due to oil spill causing 'severe' delays: The spillage happened between Wolviston Services and the A1027 Norton turn off

cp24.com/local/toronto/2026/08/17/major-delays-hwy-401-wb-collector-lanes-closed-at-keele-street-following-oil-spill/

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Aug 18

‘Major delays:’ Collision and separate oil spill on Hwy. 401 slow commute: Major delays are being reported on Highway 401 after a collision and a separate oil ...

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The Straits Times

straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/gulf-oil-spill-fast-becoming-worst-in-years-agencies-warn

Aug 12

Gulf oil spill fast becoming one of world’s worst in years, agencies warn: The slick off the coast of Oman from a grounded tanker had reportedly reached the ...

Key FactsAgencies warn Oman oil spill is rapidly expanding

Aug 12, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: straitstimes.com

The Caroline Bezengi ran aground on June 30 at an Omani island, carrying an estimated 800,000 barrels of Russian crude.

Satellite imagery indicated the slick covered more than 2,000 square kilometres, while Oman reported nearly 400 square kilometres.

The wreck lies within a marine nature reserve, threatening endangered turtles, humpback whales and coral reefs.

The IMO said monsoon conditions hampered access, while insurers and analysts cited war- and sanctions-related rules as further obstacles.

A nightmare scenario is there is no adequate response to keep the worst from happening,
— John Amos, oil spills specialist and CEO of SkyTruth, quoted by Reuters in a report on the Gulf of Oman oil spill

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Lumubog ang isang tugboat sa katubigang sakop ng Botolan, Zambales nitong Lunes ng umaga, Agosto 24, 2026. Batay sa ulat ng PCG ... Show more

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english.alarabiya.net

Aug 13

Footage posted on social media appears to show an oil spill along a beach on Iran’s Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz.

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tz Aug 16

Huge oil slick contaminates the coast of the Strait of Hormuz: Satellite images from Greenpeace show the true extent of the oil spill off the coast of Iran – and ...

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Al Jazeera

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Aug 10

Oman trying to contain extensive oil spill from stricken tanker: The Caroline Bezengi is believed to be part of Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ that Moscow uses to ...

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Times of Oman Aug 16

Oil pollution threatens up to 40km of Ras Madrakah coastline: Oil pollution affecting beaches in the Ras Madrakah area could extend along up to 40 kilometres of ...

timesofoman.com/article/175697-oil-pollution-threatens-up-to-40km-of-ras-madrakah-coastline

timesofoman.com/article/175656-essential-services-sector-enhances-readiness-to-address-oil-spill-impacts-in-masirah-duqm

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Times of Oman Aug 15

Essential Services Sector enhances readiness to address oil spill impacts in Masirah, Duqm

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Der Spiegel

spiegel.de/ausland/oman-oelteppich-erreicht-zwoelf-kilometer-langen-kuestenabschnitt-a-e4cf2a45-9da2-4128-a1cf-a7f24d2ae245

Aug 15

Environmental disaster feared: Oil slick reaches twelve-kilometer stretch of coastline in Oman

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WION

Aug 14

A grounded Russian shadow fleet tanker off Oman is sinking deeper as an oil slick spreads towards the coastline and a protected marine area ... Show more

'Extremely challenging situation': UK firm joins rescue race as oil spill from Russian shadow fleet tanker spreads along Oman's coast

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N-tv

n-tv.de/politik/Iran-kaempft-gegen-Oelverschmutzung-im-Kuestengebiet-id31197920.html

Aug 15

Oman also affected: Iran fights against oil pollution in coastal area: A large oil slick is spreading off the Iranian island of Qeshm - | with consequences for ...

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english.alarabiya.net

english.alarabiya.net/News/gulf/2026/08/15/oil-spill-affects-12-km-of-oman-coast-masirah-unaffected-state-news-agency-says

Aug 15

Oil spill affects 12 km of Oman coast, Masirah unaffected, state news agency says

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Die Presse

diepresse.com/41173190/oelpest-in-der-strasse-von-hormuz-droht-jetzt-auch-eine

Aug 14

Oil spill: An environmental catastrophe now threatens the Strait of Hormuz: Oil from two ships is polluting the sea and threatening protected areas ...

timesofoman.com/article/175498-environment-authority-issues-safety-guidelines-amid-coastal-oil-spill-monitoring

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Times of Oman Aug 11

Environment Authority issues safety guidelines amid coastal oil spill monitoring: Avoid attempting to clean or remove oil spills themselves

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Iran International Aug 14

Iran said on Friday that oil pollution along the coast of Qeshm island was caused by foreign military action in the region ... Show more

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Al Jazeera

aljazeera.com/economy/2026/8/13/oman-says-oil-spill-from-stricken-tanker-has-reached-its-coast

Aug 13

Oman says oil spill from stricken tanker has reached its coast: Up to 40km of coastline affected by oil pollution, Omani environmental authority says.

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english.alarabiya.net

Aug 12

🔴 The United Nations shipping agency says that some oil from the tanker Caroline Bezengi is reported to be reaching Oman’s mainland 🔴 An oil spill contingency ... Show more

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CNBC

cnbc.com/2026/08/13/oil-spill-near-oman-worries-over-supply-.html

Aug 13

Oil rises on worries over supply disruptions as spill near Oman worsens: News of recent deadly attacks on vessels in the Gulf of Oman and the Red Sea drove oil ...

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Berliner Morgenpost

morgenpost.de/politik/article412795222/riesiger-oelteppich-vor-oman-was-russland-mit-der-umweltkatastrophe-zu-tun-hat.html

Aug 07

Huge oil slick off Oman: What Russia has to do with the environmental disaster: Satellite images show the extent of the huge oil slick off the coast of Oman ...

stern.de/panorama/weltgeschehen/historische-oelpest-droht---wegen-schattenflotte-tanker-38069318.html

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Aug 06

Historic oil spill threatens - | because of shadow fleet tanker: A tanker has run aground in the Arabian Sea. The "Caroline Bezengi" is said to be carrying 110 ...

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Die Welt

Satellite images released: "Drastic increase" - | Oil spill off Oman expands by 650 percent

Aug 05

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muscatdaily.com Aug 05

Oil spill from grounded tanker Caroline Bezengi off Oman: An oil spill originating from the grounded tanker Caroline Bezengi off the coast of Oman has expanded ...

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Newsweek

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Jul 30

OpinionOur Next Environmental Disaster Is Floating in Plain Sight: An oversight in Western sanctions on Russia and Iran could lead to unintended but devastating ...

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The Standard

standardmedia.co.ke/business/shipping-logistics/article/2001553977/residents-claim-grounded-ship-spilling-oil-and-chemicals

Jul 29

Residents claim grounded ship spilling oil and chemicals: Fishermen and residents in Kikambala, Mtepeni Ward, Kilifi County, have raised alarm over alleged ...

mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/m1-closed-luton-airport-oil-37487994

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Daily Mirror

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Busy UK motorway closed near major airport overnight after 'oil spill': Police have closed the motorway near Luton following the incident ...

muscatdaily.com/2026/07/29/public-urged-to-report-oil-spill-and-avoid-affected-coastal-zones/

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muscatdaily.com Jul 29

Public urged to report oil spill and avoid affected coastal zones: EA has detailed a comprehensive national response strategy to manage oil spill emergencies and ...

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premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/898866-oando-blames-bayelsa-community-oil-spill-on-sabotage-intensifies-cleanup.html

Jul 28

Oando blames Bayelsa community oil spill on sabotage, intensifies cleanup: The company said an Ultrasonic Thickness Measurement test conducted on the affected ...

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The Standard

Jul 28

Kilifi fishermen protest as oil spill from grounded ship threatens marine life and fishing grounds Video by Nehemiah Okwembah

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newrepublic.com/post/213206/donald-trump-caused-millions-damage-freedom-250-oil-spill

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Trump Caused Millions in Damage After Freedom 250 Oil Spill: The National Park Service had to pay $2 million for an emergency cleanup.

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San Francisco Chronicle

sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/interstate-238-big-rig-crash-traffic-delays-22358860.php

Jul 24

Big rig crash causes major East Bay travel delays: An axle failure and oil spill after a big rig crash snarled traffic on East Bay’s Interstate 238 Friday ...

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NBC News

Jul 14

Operators of the Keystone Pipeline reach a $26.9 million settlement for the 2022 Kansas oil spill.

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Key FactsKeystone Pipeline Faces $26.9M Penalty After Spill

Jul 13, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theguardian.com

South Bow, operator of the Keystone pipeline, agreed to a $26.9 million penalty and will invest about $40 million in accident prevention following a 2022 oil spill.

The rupture released nearly 13,000 barrels of crude oil, marking the largest onshore pipeline spill in the U.S. in nine years and nearly filling an Olympic-sized pool.

The company also committed over $3 million for environmental restoration in Kansas, pending court approval after public consultation.

No injuries were reported, but the spill harmed or killed more than 2,700 animals, including an endangered bat species.

The oil spill blanketed land and water, rendering the waterway lifeless and useless and requiring extensive cleanup and remediation. The substantial penalty reflects the seriousness of the environmental harm.
— Statement from Jeffrey Hall, EPA assistant administrator for enforcement, in a statement about the Keystone pipeline spill settlement.

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Oil slick spotted near fish farms off Pulau Ubin; SFA assisting with clean-up efforts

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Greek City Times Jul 21

Two Greek-Owned Tankers Attacked by Ukrainian Drones at Black Sea Oil Terminal: Two Greek-owned crude oil tankers were struck by Ukrainian drones on Sunday while ...

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Oando, community disagree over oil spill investigation result: The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the spill occurred on 25 June along Oando’s six-inch ...

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The Advocate

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Jul 19

REVIEW: Author's debut novel explores Louisiana's oil industry, home loss and identity

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AL-MONITOR

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Jul 17

Sanctioned tanker is leaking oil near Oman, according to satellite images and experts

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Young rejects sabotage claim in Barrackpore oil spill

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essexlive.news

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Jul 16

M25 severe delays after crash and oil spill near Dartford Crossing: There is heavy traffic

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Hellweger Anzeiger

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Jul 13

"Koi return to Kamen: Fenstertechnik Oelkers renovates pond": Koi return to Kamen: Fenstertechnik Oelkers recovers after theft and oil spill ...

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Amid federal push for Gulf oil drilling, research reinforces threat to a rare whale species

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The Kansas City Star

Jul 11

Keystone Pipeline owner agrees to pay over $26M after 2022 Kansas oil spill The owner and operator of the Keystone Pipeline has agreed to pay over $26 million ... Show more

Keystone Pipeline owner agrees to pay over $26M after 2022 Kansas oil spill

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San Francisco Chronicle

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Jul 10

Chevron says gasoline mixture spilled into San Francisco Bay: Chevron said a gasoline mixture spilled into San Francisco Bay during maintenance at its Richmond ...

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Jul 08

Oil spill near recreational forest after tanker lorry skids on Johor road: MERSING: An oil tanker lorry skidded causing an oil spill near the Gunung Arong ...

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gulfnews.com

Oman says no oil spill after vessel runs aground near Hallaniyat Islands reserve

Jul 02

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A610 Nuthall Road in Nottingham remains closed 17 hours after major oil spill: Emergency services attended the scene

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Jun 30

Pictures show wrecked bus after ferocious fire : The road was shut for hours

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Cornwall Live

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Jun 29

Bus on fire shuts A-road: Traffic is queueing

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Derbyshire Live

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Jun 29

'Stay away' warning issued as Shipley Country Park reservoir contaminated in oil spill

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Ahram Online

Jun 28

Minister of Local Development and Environment Manal Awad is overseeing efforts to contain the environmental impact of a barge that sank at the High Dam East ... Show more

Egypt moves to contain oil spill after barge sinks in Lake Nasser - Urban & Transport - Egypt

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The Sacramento Bee

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Jun 27

California Coastal Commission defends mission as feds launch investigation: Commerce Dept. asks NOAA to probe the California Coastal Commission over claims it ...

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Oil-spill dispute signals strained relations with Venezuela, says analyst

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ekathimerini.com Jun 25

Small oil spill reported off Piraeus beach: Greek authorities on Thursday responded to a small marine pollution incident detected off Xaveriou Beach in the port ...

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The Rio Times

riotimesonline.com/guyana-oil-spill-response-capping-stack-vreed-en-hoop-2026/

Jun 24

Guyana Cuts Its Oil Spill Response Time From a Week to Days: Guyana has moved a rare well-capping device onto its own coast, cutting the time to choke a runaway ...

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TRT

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Jun 23

Oil spill potentially linked to Hormuz attacks threatens Pakistan's only protected marine island

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Jun 22

Crews responding to diesel spill at Etobicoke’s Mimico Creek: Efforts are underway to clean up a diesel spill at Mimico Creek in Etobicoke after oil was found in ...

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Yeni Safak English Jun 22

Hormuz oil spill reaches Pakistan coast after US-Iran strikes: A thick crude oil slick, likely from tankers hit during US-Iran strikes in and around the Strait ...

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Strategy+business

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Jun 22

Get ready for the “you’re it” moment: Growing into a meta-leader gives you the tools to skillfully manage any situation.

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Jun 18

Traffic builds as oil spill shuts road - live updates: Drivers have been warned to "expect delays in the area"

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Inquirer.net Jun 17

Fishing restricted around sunken vessel in Badoc, Ilocos Norte: The local government of Badoc, Ilocos Norte, advised fishermen to still refrain from lure fishing ...