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A Russian oil tanker's engine failed while passing through the Turkish Dardanelles Straits, temporarily blocking maritime traffic for three hours.

In April 2023, India and Egypt became the main export destinations for Russian marine fuel oil: India received 0. 6 million tons, and Egypt almost 0.5 million tons, as Russian exports were redirected after the EU embargo.

Israeli troops advanced into the northern part of the Gaza Strip, killing and wounding dozens of Palestinians, and seized part of the city of Rafah near the border with Egypt, raising concerns about the deteriorating humanitarian situation.

Oil prices continued to rise on Thursday amid signs of strong demand and slowing inflation in the US.

Today, on the third Thursday of May, all Ukrainians, representatives of the Ukrainian diaspora abroad, and people who honor our national and cultural traditions join the celebration of World Vyshyvanka Day, which was launched in 2006 by a group of students from Chernivtsi National University.

Israel and Egypt traded accusations over the blocking of humanitarian aid to Gaza at the Rafah crossing, with Israel calling on Egypt to reopen the crossing and Egypt condemning Israel's attempts to shift blame for the crisis.

The EU Council plans to approve a migration pact containing significant reforms to asylum policies, requiring EU countries to accept thousands of asylum seekers from frontline states or provide resources, and allowing agreements with transit and origin countries to limit the number of incoming migrants.

Hamas refuses to make further compromises on the terms of the ceasefire with Israel, despite ongoing talks in Cairo aimed at halting Israel's offensive in Gaza.

The U. S. suspends arms shipments to Israel over fears of a possible invasion of Rafah in Gaza.

CIA chief William Burns visits Israel for talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other officials amid efforts to bring about a cease-fire in Gaza and a possible hostage exchange.

Delegations from Hamas and Israel arrived in Cairo for talks on a ceasefire and a potential prisoner exchange mediated by Egypt and Qatar.

Israel has taken control of the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing on the border between Gaza and Egypt, seizing a key road and striking more than 50 Hamas targets overnight.

Israeli tanks entered the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, coming within 200 meters of the Egyptian border, despite Hamas's acceptance of a ceasefire offer from Egypt and Qatar.

Hamas accepts Egypt and Qatar's ceasefire proposal to end the war with Israel, but Jerusalem said it does not support the deal proposed by Cairo.

Israel has called on civilians to evacuate parts of Rafah, Gaza Strip, as it prepares for a potential offensive against Hamas militants.

The ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas in Gaza ended without result due to the inflexible positions of both sides after seven months of war.

Israel and Hamas may conclude a ceasefire agreement with the release of hostages after lengthy negotiations mediated by the United States, Qatar and Egypt.

Today, on May 5, midwives celebrate their professional holiday in many countries around the world. Midwifery is considered the oldest branch of medicine. The first information about midwives appeared in ancient Egypt.

CIA Director William Burns arrives in Cairo, Egypt, to participate in meetings to mediate a ceasefire and hostage release in the Gaza conflict.

U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is in Riyadh to discuss efforts to achieve a truce in Gaza, release hostages, and achieve security in the Middle East.

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken arrives in Saudi Arabia as part of a new Middle East tour to discuss the crisis, while a Hamas delegation is due to arrive in Egypt for ceasefire talks with Israel.

The Hamas delegation is expected to meet with Qatari and Egyptian mediators to discuss the possibility of a ceasefire in Gaza.

Egypt proposes a ceasefire plan that provides for a mutual exchange of hostages and prisoners between Hamas and Israel, as well as a three-week truce and possible long-term negotiations.

Today, on the last Saturday of April, all pet owners can thank the people who keep their pets alive and healthy and join the celebration of World Veterinary Day.

Israel is preparing for a large-scale ground offensive on the city of Rafah in Gaza, which remains the last bastion of Hamas, coordinating its actions with Egypt to avoid a humanitarian crisis.

On International Mother Earth Day, events are held around the world to address environmental issues and honor the amazing wealth of the planet. One of the symbols of the event is the Peace Bell, which embodies the unity between all the peoples of our planet.

Martin Scorsese is planning to make two films at once: a biopic about Frank Sinatra starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence as Ava Gardner, and a film about the life of Jesus based on the novel by Shusako Endo.

Argentina has expressed its intention to become a global partner of NATO and work to restore ties to modernize and train its armed forces to NATO standards.

Zelenskyy met with representatives of the Jewish community in Kyiv on the eve of Passover, thanking them for their support of Ukraine's struggle for freedom and emphasizing the importance of the struggle for freedom symbolized by the Passover holiday.

International airlines faced severe flight disruptions due to Iranian missile and drone attacks on Israel, leading to the cancellation and re-routing of flights between Europe and Asia.