Partners say agreement strengthens collaboration across the blue economy, clean energy and international trade sectors.

The Trump administration has ramped up pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, whom it has accused of presiding over a narcotrafficking operation.

Import volumes at major U.S. ports are expected to dip by more than 10% year-over-year in January, 8.5% in February, nearly 17% in March, and just under 11% in April.

Under the U.S.-Congo strategic partnership, Congo has committed to shipping more of its minerals west toward the Atlantic Ocean over Angola’s Lobito railway corridor.

Underwriters are now charging as much as 1% for some Ukrainian ports in the Black Sea, according to two people involved in the market.

The airline had more than 2,000 cancellations, and bookings for the holidays slowed down, as passengers grew wary about getting stranded during Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Air quality continues to be monitored 24/7 to assess any impact to response crews and surrounding communities.

Under Cotton, the agency expanded its police force, supported the arts and positioned itself as a leader in the push for net zero emissions.

The Los Angeles Fire Department earlier declared a “major emergency” and indicated the vessel is carrying hazardous cargo.

The NTSB also pointed to a lack of adequate countermeasures built into the bridge itself as one of the reasons for the collapse of the span following the crash.