Tag Archives: Middle East

Large cargo ship turns sideways, blocking Egypt’s Suez Canal

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) – A huge cargo ship capsized in Egypt’s Suez Canal, blocking traffic on a crucial east-west waterway for global shipping, according to satellite data. The Panama-flagged container ship, MV Ever Given, with a listed owner in Japan, closed to traffic on Tuesday on a narrow …

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Baby bottle craze spreads in Gulf Arab states, reacts

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) – Cafes in several Gulf Arab states have started selling coffee and other cold drinks in baby bottles this month, sparking excitement, confusion and reaction to the new trend. The tour started from Einstein Cafe, from Dubai to Kuwait to Bahrain, a crisp dessert chain …

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