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No, this video does not show a drone attack on ships in Egypt

Following reports of a drone attack on a US-owned gas storage vessel at Egypt’s Damietta port, a video purporting to show the incident began circulating online. The footage, however, is unrelated to the conflict in the Middle East. FRANCE 24 found that the footage instead shows a Ukrainian drone striking…

France 24

Houthis vow 'full escalation' as Saudi Arabia launches Red Sea coalition

Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi warned Saudi Arabia of an all-out response hours before Riyadh announced a new multinational maritime defence coalition, with 14 countries, including Pakistan, Turkey and Egypt, signing a founding statement to protect Red Sea shipping.

Euronews

Will Hamas disarm and what has been agreed in Trump’s Gaza peace plan?

Hamas officials stressed that the agreement was conditional on Israel withdrawing from the Strip

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Oil Price Today (July 31): Crude oil extends fall to $88. What’s behind the decline amid Iran war?

Saudi Arabia is seeking to spearhead a coalition to enhance defense cooperation in the Bab El-Mandeb Strait, the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. The Saudi defense ministry said 14 countries, including Turkey, Pakistan, Egypt, Sudan and Djibouti, had issued a joint statement backing the proposed maritime security alliance.

The Economic Times

SK Hynix Stock Soars 22%, Samsung Jumps 19% as Kospi Hits Trading Halt: Dow Futures Climb 151 Points

Asian stocks traded higher at the time of writing, led by a nearly 13% surge in South Korea’s KOSPI, while U.S. stock futures advanced and oil prices remained elevated.

Benzinga

Mediator Pakistan says US-Iran talks ongoing as foes trade attacks

TEHRAN - Mediator Pakistan insisted Thursday that negotiations between Iran and the United States were ongoing, even as Washington carried out a "heavy wave of strikes" on its foe in retaliation for fresh attacks targeting Jordan.

Bangkok Post

Pakistan says US-Iran talks still alive despite fresh wave of US strikes

The renewed fighting has widened fears of a broader regional conflict, with Egypt hit for the first time and Gulf states scrambling to secure key shipping routes.

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Drone attack in Egypt raises fresh fears over Suez Canal, global oil supply

A drone strike on Egyptian tankers has raised energy security concerns for the Suez Canal. This vital route offers a safe passage for Saudi Arabian oil exports. Houthi threats have already impacted traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb strait. Many tankers are now rerouting north towards the Suez Canal and Sumed…

The Economic Times

Here's why new fronts seem to be opening up across the Middle East

Recent days have seen a series of attacks across the Middle East, from the U.S. and Saudi Arabia bombing militias in Iraq to drones setting ships ablaze in Egypt

The Independent UK

US and Iran trade missile barrages as hopes dim for a quick resolution to the five-month conflict

The United States and Iran exchanged missile strikes, escalating regional conflict. Jordan and Kuwait reported intercepting Iranian missiles and a deadly strike respectively. Drone attacks caused fires on ships at an Egyptian port this week. The ongoing war has significantly impacted global fuel prices and the economy. Diplomatic efforts continue…

The Economic Times

Bulletin world briefing: Nato vows to defend its territory after Russian missile explodes in Poland

Nato pledges to defend its territory after Russian missile explodes in Poland First human volunteer vaccinated against Bundibugyo strain of Ebola Egypt confirms drone attack caused fire on gas tankers near Suez Canal Tourists run out of food and water as cruise ship stranded on Danube How Prague Zoo is…

The Independent UK

Middle East faces expanded war as Iran and US reignite attacks

NEW YORK — The Middle East teetered on the brink of an expanded war Thursday, after Iran and the United States reignited their hostilities and inflamed conflicts on other fronts that threatened to draw in more countries.

Bangkok Post

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Drone hits US LNG vessel at Damietta in first attack on Egyptian soil

Preliminary investigations showed a drone strike caused a fire to break out on two ships at Damietta port on the Mediterranean on Wednesday, authorities in Cairo said. No side has taken responsibility at this time.

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US resumes direct attacks on Iran one day after foiling strikes on Jordanian bases hosting its troops

Trump vowed to hit Iran “very hard” following Tehran's recent attacks on bases hosting US troops in Jordan and other US allies in the region, including Egypt and the Gulf states.

The Economic Times

US claims to strike dozens of IRGC targets in Iran; alleges Iran attempted missile strikes

US Central Command forces conducted significant strikes against dozens of Iranian targets. These actions followed Iran's attempted missile attacks on American forces in West Asia. The strikes aimed to reduce threats posed by Iran and its proxies. US President Donald Trump reaffirmed threats of military action against Tehran. This development…

The Economic Times

Drone strike hits LNG vessel at Egypt's Damietta Port

An explosion rocked an LNG vessel at Egypt's Damietta Port after a drone strike. This incident raises fears of conflict spreading to energy hubs. US and Saudi forces conducted strikes targeting Iran-backed groups in Iraq. Iran confirmed missile launches against US military sites and maritime operations. Global oil prices surged…

Benzinga

Trump Orders Strikes on Iran After Missile Attack: Dow Futures Gain 94 Points, Brent Hovers Near $90

Late Wednesday, U.S. military strikes on Iran and a drone attack on a U.S.-owned gas vessel in Egypt heightened fears of a broader Middle East conflict, even as U.S. stock futures moved higher and oil prices remained elevated.

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Drone Strikes US-Owned Tanker at Egypt's Damietta Port, Oil Prices Surge Past $90 as Egypt Denies Attack

A drone allegedly struck a US-owned tanker at Egypt's Damietta port, causing a fire and raising oil prices. Conflicting reports and regional tensions complicate the incident's narrative.

The Economic Times

Aramco mulls new Asia pricing on deliveries from Egypt port

State-run Aramco has been asking Asian customers to take oil deliveries from the Egyptian port, near the Suez Canal exit from the Red Sea, as some shipowners are avoiding Yanbu fearing Houthi attacks. Meanwhile, Asian refiners are pressing Saudi Arabia for discounts to offset the higher freight costs and longer…

The Economic Times

Hidden for over a century, these Egyptian princesses may have been elite warriors, according to their 4,000-year-old bones

Forgotten for a century inside a Cairo museum basement, 4,000-year-old royal bones are rewriting ancient Egyptian history. Historians long assumed the weapons buried in Dahshur’s royal tombs were purely ceremonial. Modern forensic analysis proves otherwise. These princesses didn't just wear fine gold. Muscle scars on their skeletons reveal they trained…

The Economic Times

Egypt to replace visa stickers with QR codes at Cairo airport from August 1; here's what Indian travellers should know

Egypt will launch a digital visa-on-arrival system at Cairo International Airport from August 1, replacing paper visa stickers with QR codes during a pilot phase. While the process becomes digital, eligibility rules remain unchanged, meaning only certain Indian passport holders can use the visa-on-arrival facility.

Times Life

Cats Were Domesticated Thousands of Years After Dogs, and the Difference Still Shapes Their Behavior

Two Animals, Two Completely Different BargainsDogs crossed into human company somewhere between 15,000 and 40,000 years ago, the range is wide because the genetic and archaeological evidence keeps pushing the date back. What is clear is why it happened: humans needed something. They needed an animal that could track prey,…

The Times of India

The Great Pyramid was not built by slaves. Instead, it was built by paid workers who drank beer, ate meat, received medical care and were buried with honour

Modern archaeology says that pyramid builders were not slaves but a respected workforce. These workers lived in a dedicated town and received good food and medical care. Their diet included meat, bread, and beer, ensuring strength for their labour. Burial in tombs near the pyramids honoured their significant contribution to…

LiveScience

Relief fragment with vanquished enemies: A 3,400-year-old depiction of an Egyptian pharaoh crushing western Asian soldiers under his royal chariot

This battle scene painted on stone was repurposed three centuries later to help build an Egyptian tomb.

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