Day News Recap: Middle East shipping risks deepen as global markets turn risk off
Qatar has warned that losing access to Bab al Mandeb while the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked would be catastrophic, as Houthi forces consolidate gains near the chokepoint and more than 3,400 people fled to Djibouti in 48 hours amid renewed fighting in Yemen. π πThe conflict widened further as the Houthis launched fresh missile and drone attacks on Saudi targets, while Saudi Arabia carried out dozens of air raids across Yemeni governorates after the cross border exchange left civilians wounded in the kingdom. π πUN agencies said Gaza needs full access for investigators as recovery teams continue to pull... [Continue Reading]
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Etna ash grounds flights at Catania airport in Sicily
Flights at Catania International Airport in Sicily were suspended on Tuesday after volcanic ash from Mount Etna affected operations. The airport said arrivals and departures would remain halted until 22:00 local time, or 20:00 GMT. It is the second time in recent months that the airport has stopped flights because of activity from the volcano.Airport officials said the disruption began on Monday, when ongoing activity at Etna prompted the INGV Etneo Observatory to issue a red aviation alert. In a statement on Tuesday, the airport said further updates would follow and advised passengers due to travel from Catania to check... [Continue Reading]

