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As maritime conflict disrupts the Strait of Hormuz and instability reshapes routes connecting Asia, the Middle East and Europe, another trade corridor is moving from geopolitical theory toward commercial reality thousands of kilometers to the north. On August 15, China launched regular seasonal operations on a container service between Ningbo-Zhoushan and Northern Europe through the Northeast Arctic Passage. Eight voyages are planned during the 2026 navigation season, with ships traveling...

It was the latest tragedy in this part of the Mediterranean Sea. The Libyan coast is one of the main departure points for migrants from North Africa trying to reach European shores for a better life there. They are packed by smugglers into small and unsafe boats, with thousands dying during the perilous sea journey. Libya has in recent years emerged as the dominant transit point for migrants fleeing war and poverty in Africa and the Middle East, even though the country was plunged into chaos...