18 August 2026

Dolphins Use Seashells to Scoop Up Fish and Eat Them in Rare Hunting Behavior

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Some bottlenose dolphins have learned to use tools to help them catch fish, a clever technique that may be passed on from mother to calf. Scientists in Australia observed dolphins chasing fish into ...

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A White House trade report argues that illegal transshipment of China-linked goods through third countries has grown into a global system for evading U. S. tariffs, potentially costing the Treasury tens of billions of dollars annually and placing additional pressure on U. S. manufacturing communities.

Source: FreightWavesOriginal source

As drought hits Germany's harvest, will food prices rise?

World

18 August 2026

As drought hits Germany's harvest, will food prices rise?

Germany's main farmers' association has warned of a below-average harvest after drought and crops damaged by extreme heat. DW looks into what lower yields could mean for food prices and grocery bills.

Source: Deutsche Welle EnglishOriginal source

Afghanistan: Only 5% of labor market are women under Taliban

World

18 August 2026

Afghanistan: Only 5% of labor market are women under Taliban

The International Labour Organization estimates that only 5. 1% of workers in Afghanistan are women, five years after the Taliban's return to power. That's less than a third of the proportion in 2019 and 2020.

Source: Deutsche Welle EnglishOriginal source

Dole increases Costa Rica terminal handling charge

Trade & Logistics

18 August 2026

Dole increases Costa Rica terminal handling charge

Dole Ocean Cargo Express will increase its Terminal Handling Charge (THC) for cargo moving through Puerto Moín, Costa Rica. The increase will take effect on 13 September 2026 and will apply to both import and export cargo. THC to increase by US$25 per container Dole will increase the charge by US$25 per container , regardless of container size or type. For imports, the increase applies to cargo moving to Costa Rica via Puerto Moín. For exports, it applies to cargo moving from Costa Rica via the same port.

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