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October 18th - According to the latest warning notice issued by the UK Maritime Trade Operations Office (UKMTO), a maritime attack occurred in the waters northeast of Khor Faikan, UAE, on October 18th local time. A tugboat sailing south was attacked by two unidentified projectiles, resulting in damage to the hull and minor injuries to one person. The notice stated that despite the damage to the tugboat, it is continuing its planned route. Authorities are investigating the incident. Given the security risks in the area, the UK Maritime Trade Operations Office has issued a security warning to all vessels, advising them to exercise high vigilance and exercise caution when passing through the area, and to immediately report any suspicious activity to the UK Maritime Trade Operations Office.On October 18th, Woodside Energy, Australias largest natural gas exporter, stated that pre-commissioning preparations for its Scarborough gas platform, located off the coast of Western Australia, remain suspended after Greenpeace protesters boarded the platform. In a statement, Woodside said, "Greenpeaces actions have triggered significant and potentially costly responses that could have been entirely avoided." The company stated its support for a strong response from authorities, emphasizing the maximum extent possible in accordance with the law. Greenpeace stated on Sunday that protesters spent Saturday night on the Scarborough platform. The statement said two protesters had erected temporary suspended tents on the platform, while two others had returned to their ships. Greenpeace previously stated that the gas project poses a threat to marine ecosystems and will increase greenhouse gas emissions.October 18 – The Norwegian government announced on Sunday that Norway, along with other members of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), including Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland, have signed a free trade agreement with Vietnam. In a statement, the Norwegian government said that after the agreement takes effect, approximately half of Norways exports to Vietnam will enjoy zero tariffs, and within seven years, the proportion of exports enjoying zero tariffs will exceed 98%. Vietnam and the EFTA concluded negotiations in July this year after years of talks. The two sides initially launched negotiations in 2012.US Vice President Vance: If Iran is allowed to control shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, global energy supplies will be constrained, and gasoline prices will rise. We will see gasoline prices fall after this conflict ends. The US military is ensuring the smooth passage of oil through the Strait of Hormuz.On October 18, the Saudi-led coalition stated that an AH-6I helicopter crashed in the Najran region of Saudi Arabia due to a "technical malfunction," killing both crew members. The Houthi rebels in Yemen had previously issued a statement on the evening of October 17 claiming to have shot down a Saudi Apache helicopter in the Najran region.
