Two tankers collide in Suez Canal disrupting traffic
Wednesday, 23 August 2023 Two tankers have collided in the Suez Canal, disrupting traffic in the global waterway for several hours, Egyptian authorities said.
The Houthis have reported that all casualties in Hodeida from a recent U.S.-UK assault were civilians and have vowed a "painful response" to Americans. The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier Eisenhower, now in the Red Sea and past its 200-day deployment mark, faces relentless Houthi attacks. The Red Sea, carrying around 20% of the world's maritime trade, is a key route to Europe via the Suez Canal, though less critical to America. Despite the U.S. carrier's presence, the waters remain extremely dangerous
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Egypt and Jordan have strongly criticized Israel for its recent strike targeting Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif in Gaza. Jordan's Foreign Ministry accuses Israel of hitting displaced persons' tents, while Israel claims it targeted a fenced-off Hamas compound. The international community is urged to provide urgent protection for Palestinians amid escalating humanitarian crises. Egypt demands an immediate halt to Israeli attacks on civilians, emphasizing the need for calm in the region.
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Dozens of bodies have been found in Gaza City, Palestinian rescue workers have said, after Israeli forces reportedly pulled out of parts of two districts.. Sky News
"Companies are signing over 20 new deals or Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with Egyptian partners, which are worth over 40 billion euros," the European Commission president said.
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