Kuwait’s Shrimp fishing season kicks off after 7-month ban: 297 vessels ready for harvest August 02, 2025 at 11:11PM

Kuwait has commenced its shrimp fishing season on August 1st, authorizing 297 licensed vessels to harvest until early 2026. This follows a seven-month closed season designed to protect shrimp stocks, primarily Penaeus semisulcatus and Metapenaeus affinis. Authorities are strictly enforcing regulations, including seizing illegal trawlers, to ensure sustainable fisheries and compliance with Resolution No. 1094/2024.

Ukrainian drones strike oil depot in Russia's Sochi; spark massive fire August 02, 2025 at 11:07PM

A Ukrainian drone strike ignited a fire at an oil depot in Sochi, Russia, a city that rarely experiences such attacks. According to the Krasnodar region governor, the wreckage hit an oil tank, triggering a significant blaze. Over 120 firefighters responded, and flights were briefly suspended.