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Raise your amphorae to 1st-2nd-c. plonkArchaeologists discovered five hundred ancient jars from a Roman shipwreck. These jars were stacked on the seafloor off the coast of Sicily...
Quote of the day by Alexander the Great: "Through every generation of the human race there has been a constant war, a war with..." — Inspiring life lessons on freedom, discipline, resilience, perseverance, and why conquering fear precedes every great victory by the history's greatest military commandersToday's Quote of the Day by Alexander the Great: Alexander the Great’s famous quote highlights that the most relentless conflict in human h...
In 2009, scientists suggested ancient Greeks chose temple sites based on the ground beneath themA groundbreaking study has found that numerous ancient Greek temples in Sicily are primarily aligned with the sun's rise, setting them apar...
Thousands are fleeing Morocco to Spain. Here's why Ceuta, a tiny Spanish territory in Africa, is at the center of itWhy are people fleeing Morocco to Spain? Thousands of migrants entered Spain's Ceuta enclave after border rules changed. People swam ashore...
After Hormuz, Gate of Tears may make the world cry. What about India?The Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key shipping route connecting Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, faces growing risks of disruption after Yemen’s Houthi ...
Why the Red Sea remains one of the world's most dangerous shipping routesRed Sea Shipping Route Explained: In a concerning development, Iran has alerted the world to possible disruptions in the Red Sea that threa...
Adani Ports to sell 49% stake in Vizhinjam port to MSC's TiL for $1.4 billionAdani Ports and Special Economic Zone will sell a 49% stake in Adani Vizhinjam Port to MSC Group's Terminal Investment Ltd. for $1.397 bill...
Hormuz halt forces Middle East trade into huge rewiringA year after a US-Israel and Iran conflict, Siemens Energy explored alternative routes to Dammam, Saudi Arabia, due to potential Strait of ...
PM Modi, Macron discuss expansion of India's UPI in France, sign 19 pactsPrime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron met and signed 19 agreements. Discussions covered AI, innovation, trade, ...
Cyprus pitches itself as base for Indian firms expanding in Europe, announces Mumbai trade hubOn September 1, 2026, Cyprus will establish a trade office in Mumbai, aiming to open new pathways for Indian entrepreneurs into European ma...
PM Narendra Modi and PM Giorgia Meloni outline Indo-Mediterranean vision to deepen India-Italy tiesIndia and Italy are shaping an Indo-Mediterranean partnership focused on trade, AI, defence, clean energy and connectivity, with Narendra M...
What a Turkish diver found underwater in 1982 became one of the most important shipwreck discoveries in Mediterranean archaeologyA Turkish sponge diver's discovery of "metal biscuits with ears" in 1982 led to the unearthing of the Uluburun wreck, a remarkably intact L...
Global trade shifts could create a ‘New Club Med’ for emerging marketsThe landscape of global commerce is undergoing a transformation as uncertainty grips West Asia. Rising to prominence is the India-Middle Ea...
Buried in Sicily’s Shallow Waters: How a 2,500-Year-Old Greek Shipwreck Is Revealing the Secrets of Mediterranean TradeIn 2025, archaeologists discovered a remarkably preserved ancient Greek merchant vessel off the coast of Sicily, dating back to the 6th or ...
Trust, trade and the slow architecture of India-Middle East-Europe Economic CorridorLaunched in 2024, the Indo-Mediterranean Initiative, embodied by the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), is evolving as a st...
What Archaeologists Found Beneath the Sea Near a Greek IslandAncient port ruins discovered near Kythira, Greece, reveal sophisticated maritime infrastructure crucial for regional trade. Artifacts like...
Mystery in the Mediterranean Explained: Who Sank the 16th-Century Camarat 4 2,567 Meters Below?French naval researchers discovered Camarat 4, a 16th-century merchant shipwreck, in March 2025. This is the deepest shipwreck found in Fre...
IMEC, Italy and India: A corridor linking the Mediterranean and the Indo-PacificThe Indo-Mediterranean Corridor is central to global connectivity. Italian and Indian officials discussed its prospects in Rome. This initi...
Italy backs IMEC as peace and trade route, seeks lead role via Trieste portItaly is strategically positioned to become the Mediterranean's logistical hub within the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)...
Shipping firms scale up ops, help India ride growth waveShipping lines are bolstering capacity to accommodate India's burgeoning exports. Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, and CMA CGM are introducing new...