China's Oil Imports Plummet To Eight-Year Low

US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) announced on February 13 that its forces bombed a small boat in the Caribbean Sea, marking the fourth US strike this year against small vessels allegedly running drugs in the waters of Latin America. The command didn’t offer any evidence to back up its claim that the boat was running drugs, […]

Japanese Company Simplifies Ketchup Packaging Amid Ink Shortage Tied To Middle East Conflict Kagome is revamping the packaging of several ketchup products after supply disruptions made white printing ink harder to source, according to Japan Today. The shortage stems from raw material constraints tied to the conflict in the Middle East. Under the redesign, bottles of Kagome Tomato Ketchup will no longer feature the brand’s usual full white-and-red label. Instead, part of the bottle will be left clear, creating a more minimal look. Kagome said switching to a different ink is...