US Federal Maritime Commissoner DiBella wants to focus the agency on geopolitical risks to the US' exporters/importers and play a bigger role, WSJ reports

The emphasis by Federal Maritime Commissioner DiBella on tackling geopolitical risks signals a proactive stance that could shape the U.S.

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Hyundai Motor's (005380 KS) India exec. says they will be looking at feasibility of exporting cars to the European Union

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Telecom Italia (TIT IM) is reportedly in talks to buy back a majority stake in a Brazillian fibre unit, Reuters reports citing sources

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US Federal Maritime Commissoner DiBella wants to focus the agency on geopolitical risks to the US' exporters/importers and play a bigger role, WSJ reports

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Iran's Foreign Spokesman says the details of a diplomatic process with the US is currently being reviewed with hopes that the framework for negotiations will be finalised in the coming day, via Abas Aslani on X

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