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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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Amid tensions, an Israeli-owned ship exploded in the Mediast

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) – Amid rising tensions between the United States and Iran, an Israeli-owned cargo ship exploded outside the Middle East on Friday, renewing concerns over ship safety in the region. The crew and ship were safe, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operation, operated by …

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