Speculations soared recently about signs of a political solution in Syria, as some parties in the opposition hope the Russian-Turkish-Qatari meeting would usher in a new chapter in the Syrian crisis.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Syrian opposition hopeful on Qatari role in Russia, Turkey diplomacy
Rescue teams to work on plan to refloat ship stuck in Suez Canal: Evergreen
Two professional rescue teams from the Netherlands and Japan will work with local authorities to design a more effective plan to refloat a giant container ship grounded in the Suez Canal, the company leasing the ship said on Thursday.For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app.Taiwan’s Evergreen Marine Corp said Smit Salvage from the Netherlands and Nippon Salvage from Japan had been appointed by the shipowner and would work alongside the captain and the Suez Canal Authority.Egypt’s Suez Canal Authority said Thursday it was “temporarily suspending navigation” through one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes until the grounded container vessel MV Ever Given is refloated.Read more:Suez Canal ‘temporarily suspending navigation’ until cargo is reloaded: OfficialsJapanese owner of cargo ship stuck in Egypt’s Suez Canal issues apologyLow tide slows work to clear Suez Canal ship blockage; traffic jam builds
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Rescue teams to work on plan to refloat ship stuck in Suez Canal: Evergreen
Egypt, Sudan step up diplomatic action as Ethiopia reaches out to regional players
As Egypt and Sudan intensify diplomatic action on the regional and international levels to confront the unilateral Ethiopian policies on the Nile dam, Ethiopia is seeking a countercoalition with regional countries.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Egypt, Sudan step up diplomatic action as Ethiopia reaches out to regional players
Despite corona, Elbit says 2020 was successful
Elbit employs 16,000 workers, including about 12,000 in Israel. Elbit’s factories and offices in Israel are spread out from Tel Hai in the North to Arad and Sderot in the South.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Despite corona, Elbit says 2020 was successful
Can a vaccine save many Israelis from cancer? Yes, if schools allow it
“We are missing a great opportunity to save lives. We have to do something about it.”
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Can a vaccine save many Israelis from cancer? Yes, if schools allow it
Hezbollah parliamentary bloc urges new govt
Hezbollah's parliamentary bloc said Wednesday a new Cabinet was needed to pull Lebanon out of financial crisis, after efforts to form a new government reached a deadlock..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Hezbollah parliamentary bloc urges new govt
No clear winner: Israel could be in for fifth election
The day after voting, the political deadlock in Israel persists, with neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor the bloc opposing him empowered to compose a government.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: No clear winner: Israel could be in for fifth election
Netanyahu beaten, not (yet) defeated
With most of the votes counted, it seems that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has no Knesset majority and almost no options for composing the next government.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Netanyahu beaten, not (yet) defeated
Stuck container ship creates giant traffic jam in Egypt's Suez Canal
The massive Rotterdam-bound container ship ran aground Tuesday in poor weather conditions and low visibility, the Suez Canal Authority said.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Stuck container ship creates giant traffic jam in Egypt's Suez Canal
Egypt, Sudan move forward with railway network
Egypt and Sudan are preparing to construct a railway network to boost trade on the African market.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Egypt, Sudan move forward with railway network