Suez Canal blocked after large cargo ship turns sideways
A cargo ship has turned sideways in Egypt’s Suez Canal, blocking traffic in a crucial East-West waterway for global shipping.The MV Ever Given, a Panama-flagged container ship that carries trade between Asia and Europe, became grounded on Tuesday in the narrow, man-made waterway dividing continental Africa from the Sinai Peninsula.It was not immediately clear what caused the Ever Given to turn sideways in the canal.
Shipping traffic through the vital Suez Canal artery has plunged by 66% since cargo was forced to divert due to attacks on vessels, according to official.. Sky News
Israel's Military Intelligence Chief , Resigns After October 7 Attack.
On April 22, the head of Israel's military
intelligence said he would step down after
failing to prevent the October 7 Hamas attack.
Associated Press reports that the announcement makes
Major General Aharon Haliva the first senior figure to
resign in the wake of the deadliest attack in Israel's history.
Associated Press reports that the announcement makes
Major General Aharon Haliva the first senior figure to
resign in the wake of the deadliest attack in Israel's history.
The intelligence directorate
under my command did not live up
to the task we were entrusted with, Major General Aharon Haliva, via Associated Press.
I carry that black day with me ever
since, day after day, night after night.
I will carry the horrible pain of
the war with me forever, Major General Aharon Haliva, via Associated Press.
AP points out that resignations by
security and military officials have been
stalled by numerous Israeli conflicts.
In addition to the ongoing war in Gaza, Israel faces
conflict with both the Lebanese militant group
Hezbollah and Iran, engaging in multiple fronts.
In addition to the ongoing war in Gaza, Israel faces
conflict with both the Lebanese militant group
Hezbollah and Iran, engaging in multiple fronts.
Following the October 7 Hamas attack, Haliva and
other leaders publicly shouldered the blame for not
being able to prevent or react to the unexpected attack. .
Following the October 7 Hamas attack, Haliva and
other leaders publicly shouldered the blame for not
being able to prevent or react to the unexpected attack. .
Other leaders, including Prime Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu, have refused to
acknowledge direct responsibility or
step down, despite growing protests.
Other leaders, including Prime Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu, have refused to
acknowledge direct responsibility or
step down, despite growing protests.
Havila's resignation came as the Jewish faith prepares
to celebrate Passover, a major holiday that begins on
April 22 and marks the biblical exodus of Jews from Egypt. .
Havila's resignation came as the Jewish faith prepares
to celebrate Passover, a major holiday that begins on
April 22 and marks the biblical exodus of Jews from Egypt. .
The October 7 attack sparked the ongoing war in Gaza,
which has already killed over 34,000 Palestinians
and displaced an estimated 80% of the population. .
The October 7 attack sparked the ongoing war in Gaza,
which has already killed over 34,000 Palestinians
and displaced an estimated 80% of the population.
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6 Facts About
the Passover Holiday.
This year’s Passover celebration
falls on April 5th and ends on April 13th.
Whether you’re personally participating or not,
it’s important to understand this significant
Jewish holiday.
Here are six key facts to
help you out.
1. Why is Passover
celebrated?, To remember and celebrate the
biblical story of God freeing the
Jewish people from slavery
in Egypt.
2. When is Passover?, The Hebrew calendar doesn’t
match the Gregorian calendar,
so the date of Passover shifts
every year.
3. What is a Haggadah?, A Haggadah is a book used during
the seder to tell the story of Passover.
4. What is a seder?, The Hebrew word translates to “order”
and is a ritual that involves food, song,
storytelling and family.
5. What are traditional
Passover foods?, There are ceremonial foods
such as lamb shank, roasted egg,
celery and bitter greens.
6. What foods
cannot be eaten?, Foods made of fermented grains,
known as “chametz,” are not permitted
as well as foods not labeled "kosher."
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Mumbai Becomes Asia's , Billionaire Capital , on Global Rich List.
NBC reports that Mumbai has become the Asian
capital with the highest number of billionaires,
dethroning Beijing at the top of the exclusive list. .
NBC reports that Mumbai has become the Asian
capital with the highest number of billionaires,
dethroning Beijing at the top of the exclusive list. .
According to the Hurun Research Institute's
global rich list, India's financial capital
registered 92 billionaires in 2024. .
Beijing comes in just below Mumbai with
91 billionaires, and Shanghai rounds out
the top three with a total of 87 billionaires.
Beijing comes in just below Mumbai with
91 billionaires, and Shanghai rounds out
the top three with a total of 87 billionaires.
The top of the list globally is New York
with 119 billionaires, followed by
London with a total of 97. .
The top of the list globally is New York
with 119 billionaires, followed by
London with a total of 97. .
According to the report, there are a total
of 3,279 billionaires globally in 2024,
an increase of 5% compared to 2023. .
NBC reports that China as a whole still has the
most billionaires overall with 814 in 2024, but
the country lost 155 billionaires compared to 2023. .
China had a bad year.
Wealth creation in China has gone
through deep changes these last few
years, with the wealth of billionaires
from real estate and renewables down, Hurun Research Institute's global rich list report, via NBC.
The United States comes in second with
800 billionaires, and India registered
a distant third place with 271.
The United States comes in second with
800 billionaires, and India registered
a distant third place with 271.
According to the report, artificial intelligence
played a significant role in increasing the
number of ultra wealthy people in the U.S. .
Whilst [Nvidia CEO] Jensen Huang
has grabbed many of the headlines
as Nvidia broke through the $2 trillion
mark, catapulting him into
the Hurun Top 30 as a result, , Hurun Research Institute's global rich list report, via NBC.
Whilst [Nvidia CEO] Jensen Huang
has grabbed many of the headlines
as Nvidia broke through the $2 trillion
mark, catapulting him into
the Hurun Top 30 as a result, , Hurun Research Institute's global rich list report, via NBC.
... the billionaires behind Microsoft,
Google, Amazon, Oracle and Meta
have seen significant surges in
their wealth as investors bet
on the value generated by AI, Hurun Research Institute's global rich list report, via NBC
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