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EUG Opens NW Al Amal Block for Bidding Untill September 7

The Egypt Upstream Gateway (EUG) has opened on Monday, July 6, the NW Al Amal Block in the Gulf of Suez for bidding, according to the Open Blocks Licensing Program (OBLP), with submissions accepted until September 7, noted a statement posted on EUG’s official LinkedIn page. The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (MoPMR) has [] The post EUG Opens NW Al Amal Block for Bidding Untill September 7 first appeared on Egypt Oil Gas.

Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd shift Gemini Asia-Europe service back to Suez route

The move replaces the longer Cape of Good Hope route, reducing transit times between Asia and the eastern Mediterranean, although the companies said the decision remains subject to regional security conditions

That Gay Cruise Ship Denied Entry Into Turkey? Egypt Just Said 'No" Too.

That Gay Cruise Ship Denied Entry Into Turkey? Egypt Just Said 'No" Too.

Egypt Bars Patti LuPone’s Gay Cruise Ship After Reversing Its Own Clearance

Egypt reversed its full clearance and barred the Scarlet Lady on July 11, leaving nearly 1,900 LGBTQ passengers including Patti LuPone without a port. It was the second consecutive country to turn away the Atlantis Events cruise, following Turkey nine days earlier.

Giant container ship completes first Suez Canal crossing

A giant container ship belonging to the French shipping line CMA CGM has completed its first transit through the Suez Canal. The crossing marks another positive sign of the gradual return of major global shipping lines to the critical waterway. Osama Rabie, Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA), confirmed that the CMA CGM Saint [] The post Giant container ship completes first Suez Canal crossing appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

That Gay Cruise Turned Away by Turkey Was Denied Docking in a Second Country

That Gay Cruise Turned Away by Turkey Was Denied Docking in a Second Country

Turkey, Egypt ports refuse entry to US LGBTQ+ cruise ship [Followup]

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LGBT Cruise Denied Entry by Türkiye, Egypt, Shattering Myth of Muslim Tolerance 

A Mediterranean cruise carrying around 2,000 passengers, mainly homosexual men, has been denied entry by both Türkiye and Egypt, turning the Scarlet Lady into a symbol of the clash between often biased Western liberal assumptions and the traditional Islamic view of homosexuality. The controversy also raises broader questions about Muslim immigration to Europe and the future of the so-called ‘Lavender Vote’. The post LGBT Cruise Denied Entry by Türkiye, Egypt, Shattering Myth of Muslim Tolerance appeared first on Hungarian Conservative.

‘Unheard of’: Turkey, Egypt bar Virgin’s gay cruise from docking

An LGBTQ cruise banned from docking in Turkey earlier this week has now also been denied permission to dock at its replacement port in Egypt. Atlantis Events CEO Rich Campbell, who is aboard Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady with roughly 1,900 passengers — primarily Americans, along with sizable contingents from Australia, the United Kingdom, and Canada []...Click to read more

Turkish naval ships visit Syria’s Latakia port

Visit marks 1st by Turkish naval vessels to Port of Latakia since start of Syria’s civil war

Orlando: Libya is a key partner in the EU's efforts in the Mediterranean

Orlando / Libya / Key Partner / EU / Efforts / Mediterranean

JUST IN: 🇺🇳🇮🇷 United Nations pauses ship evacuation in Strait of Hormuz after Iran attacks vessel.

JUST IN: United Nations pauses ship evacuation in Strait of Hormuz after Iran attacks vessel.@BRICSNews

Iran Keeps Strait of Hormuz Open to Shipping

Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Geneva, Ali Bahreini, announced on Tuesday that the Strait of Hormuz remains fully open to commercial shipping, with no tolls imposed on vessels. Bahreini stated that the arrangement would be reassessed after 60 days, depending on the outcome of ongoing negotiations between Iran and [] The post Iran Keeps Strait of Hormuz Open to Shipping appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

[Photo] 🇮🇷❌🇺🇸 — The Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) states that transit through the Stra [...]

— The Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) states that transit through the Strait of Hormuz is currently not possible. The PGSA adds that when the Strait eventually reopens, valid permits will only be obtainable through the PGSA.@IntelSlava

Iran exports over 40 mln barrels of oil after US blockade lifted — parliament speaker

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf recalled that passage through the Gulf of Oman and the Strait of Hormuz was opened to the Islamic republic’s commercial vessels and oil tankers

Egyptian Exchange Marks Temporary Listing of Four State-Owned Companies

The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) held a ceremonial opening bell on Sunday to celebrate the temporary listing of four state-owned companies under the government's privatization program, marking another step in Cairo's efforts to expand the capital market and increase private-sector participation in the economy.

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd Resume Suez Canal Container Route

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd Resume Suez Canal Container Route

Turkish navy makes inaugural visit to post-Assad Syria

TCG Istanbul, a frigate of the Turkish navy, made a port visit to Syria’s Latakia on Monday, the Ministry of National Defense announced. Aboard it was Adm. Ercüment Tatlıoğlu, head...

Egypt turns away cruise ship with mostly gay men after Turkey blocked same voyage from docking

A Mediterranean cruise chartered for thousands of LGBTQ+ travelers, most of them gay men, has been blocked from docking at a second country along its itinerary because of who the travelers are.

Turkey bars American LGBTQ+ cruise from ports, citing ‘moral values’

Turkey has reportedly blocked an American LGBTQ+ cruise from docking at two of its ports, citing “moral values” in the latest sign of the Islamist-run government’s increasingly hardline stance toward the LGBTQ+ community. The “Athens to Venice” voyage organized by Los Angeles-based Atlantis Events was scheduled to stop in the western Turkish port of Kuşadası []

UN agency says it pauses Hormuz ship evacuation initiative after vessel attacked

LONDON, June 25 (Reuters) - The United Nations’ shipping agency on Thursday paused an evacuation effort to get hundreds of stranded ships and thousands of seafarers out through the Strait of Hormuz after a vessel was attacked in the Gulf of Oman.I have been informed of an attack today in the Gulf of Oman on a vessel which passed through the Strait of Hormuz. This vessel did not transit under IMO’s evacuation framework, Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary-General of the U.N.'s International Maritime Organization (IMO), said in a statement.

Iran envoy says friendly nations to get ‘special’ Hormuz fee treatment

The initial peace deal stated that ships would transit the strait free of charge for 60 days, but it remains unclear what will be in place after that period.

Malaga welcomes new mega cruise ship in port just days after receiving the largest in the world

A NEW mega cruise ship operated by TUI Cruises has stopped off at Malaga during a round-trip from Palma de Mallorca. Last week, the world’s biggest new cruiser, the Royal

LGBTQ+ cruise ship refused entry to Egypt days after Turkey turned it away

Scarlet Lady’s 2,000 passengers told of change as one of those onboard says they will ‘sparkle and spend elsewhere’An LGBTQ+ cruise ship blocked from Turkish waters this week has been refused entry into Egypt.The Scarlet Lady’s 2,000 passengers, including the Broadway performer Patti LuPone, woke on Thursday morning to find a note placed under their cabin doors informing them that the ship was urgently looking for alternative ports. Continue reading...

Gibraltar ends decades-old Morocco ferry as Schengen rules shift travel

Gibraltar’s long-running ferry link with Morocco will be discontinued as the territory prepares for new post-Brexit border arrangements with Spain, ending a direct sea connection that carried particular importance for Gibraltar’s Moroccan community. The service, operated by DFDS, formerly FRS, linked Gibraltar with Morocco across the Strait and was used by families, workers and residents [] The post Gibraltar ends decades-old Morocco ferry as Schengen rules shift travel appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

Italy Records Sharp Drop in Migrant Arrivals from Libya in 2026

The number of irregular migrants arriving in Italy from Libya has fallen sharply in 2026, according to new figures published by the Italian news agency Nova, although Libya remains the main departure point for migrants crossing the central Mediterranean. The report said that 11,995 migrants had reached Italy from Libya as of 3 July 2026, [] The post Italy Records Sharp Drop in Migrant Arrivals from Libya in 2026 appeared first on LibyaReview.

Iran tutup lagi Selat Hormuz tetapi dinafikan AS

BEIRUT: Markas Pemerintah Pusat Tentera Iran mengumumkan pada Sabtu bahawa ia sekali lagi menutup Strait of Hormuz, laluan perkapalan strategik yang penting, susulan serangan Israel di selatan Lubnan yang disifatkannya sebagai pelanggaran terhadap perjanjian antara Teheran dan Amerika Syarikat (AS). “Dengan ini diumumkan bahawa Selat Hormuz akan ditutup kepada semua trafik kapal. Langkah pertama ini ... Read more The post Iran tutup lagi Selat Hormuz tetapi dinafikan AS appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

‘Exploding oil?!’ The Middle East is about to find out

The moment of truth is just about here. The Strait of Hormuz has reopened, for now, and Middle Eastern countries that shut off their oil wells during the war (the term is actually “shut in”) are about to turn those valves back the other way and find out what they’ve got. It could be a The post ‘Exploding oil?!’ The Middle East is about to find out appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Libya: The great opportunity for Greece

On May 27, 2025, Libya submitted to the United Nations its positions on the maritime delimitations in the Mediterranean Sea, accompanied by a map.

Jordan thwarts drug smuggling attempt using remotely guided balloons

Amman, July 5 (SANA) Jordan’s Eastern Military Zone said on Sunday it had thwarted two attempts to smuggle large quantities of narcotics across the country’s eastern border using remotely guided balloons. According to the Jordan News Agency (Petra), border guards detected, intercepted and brought down the balloons inside Jordanian territory in coordination with security agencies []

UNMISS closes temporary operating base in Akobo

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has closed its temporary operating base in Akobo, Jonglei State, saying the withdrawal followed months of efforts to stabilize the security situation and was conducted in line with United Nations procedures. In a statement, UNMISS said it had delayed the closure of the base despite financial constraints [] The post UNMISS closes temporary operating base in Akobo appeared first on Eye Radio.

Another country bars entry to LGBTQ cruise ship

The Virgin Voyages cruise ship Scarlet Lady has been denied entry by both Türkiye and Egypt during an LGBTQ cruise Read Full Article at RT.com

Poison fish with human-like teeth cause havoc for Greek islands as tourist season begins

The fish are believed to have traveled up the Suez Canal and into the Mediterranean

Passage through Hormuz Strait currently ‘not possible’: PGSA

TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) – Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) has announced that due to the recent illegal activities of the US military forces in the region, passage through the Strait of Hormuz is currently not possible.

Anti-Illegal Immigration Agency Showcases Its Advanced System in Brussels

Brussels – Libya’s Department for Combating Illegal Migration participated in a high-level meeting in Brussels attended by representatives from the European Union, the United Nations mission, and several international organizations focused on migration issues. The meeting reviewed Libya’s efforts to combat illegal migration and improve humanitarian management. The Libyan delegation included Major General Salah Mahmoud... Read more Source The post Anti-Illegal Immigration Agency Showcases Its Advanced System in Brussels appeared first on Libya Update News.

ESX Welcomes Prime Capital as 8th Trading Member

The Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) has reached a new milestone in enhancing the country’s capital market infrastructure. In a ceremony held on the exchange’s trading floor, Prime Capital Investment Bank was officially inducted as the eighth licensed trading member. The addition of this new member expands the market’s ecosystem and strengthens the infrastructure necessary to []

Bloomberg: Near-complete halt in maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz

WASHINGTON, July 09 (YPA) – The US news agency “Bloomberg” reported that maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz experienced an almost complete halt on Thursday, according to vessel tracking data. It said that movement was limited to a shipping lane operated by Iran along the northern side of the strait, while the Omani passage []

EECE hosts 3rd Engineering Buyers Mission, bringing together participants from 20 countries

The Engineering Export Council of Egypt (EECE) has launched the third edition of its Engineering Buyers Mission (EBS), bringing together Egyptian manufacturers and international buyers as part of efforts to boost engineering exports and expand into new overseas markets. The event welcomed 48 international buyers from 20 countries and featured 20 Egyptian companies specialising in [] The post EECE hosts 3rd Engineering Buyers Mission, bringing together participants from 20 countries first appeared on Dailynewsegypt.

UN Halts Hormuz Ship Escorts After Vessel Attack

The United Nations has temporarily suspended its ship escort operation through the Strait of Hormuz after a commercial vessel came under attack near Oman, raising fresh concerns over the durability of the preliminary US Iran ceasefire agreement. The incident has renewed fears over maritime security in one of the world’s most strategically important shipping lanes, [] The post UN Halts Hormuz Ship Escorts After Vessel Attack appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Hormuz returns to crisis mode after tanker attacks trigger US strikes

Commercial shipping around the Strait of Hormuz has been pushed back into crisis mode after three vessel attacks in 24 hours triggered major US strikes on Iran and a sharp escalation across the Gulf. The latest wave of attacks included the Qatari LNG carrier Al Rekayyat and a Saudi-linked VLCC, with another tanker struck by

Turkey Opens Final Section of Country’s Fastest Metro Line 

Turkey completed the final section of the Gayrettepe-Istanbul Airport-Halkalı Metro Line on Friday, [] The post Turkey Opens Final Section of Country’s Fastest Metro Line appeared first on The Media Line.