Tehran (CNN)Iran struggled to explain a fire that tore through the on Thursday morning, causing major damage to a site that has been key to the country's program.The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) shared an image of the damaged building, which appeared to show a roof charred by fire, broken doors and blown out windows. The heat signature from the fire appears to have been captured by the NOAA-20 satellite, operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ​(NOAA). The fire was detected in the northwestern corner of the facility at around 2:06 a.m. local time early...…Tehran (CNN)Iran struggled to explain a fire that tore through the on Thursday morning, causing major damage to a site that has been key to the country's program.The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) shared an image of the damaged building, which appeared to show a roof charred by fire, broken doors and blown out windows. The heat signature from the fire appears to have been captured by the NOAA-20 satellite, operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ​(NOAA). The fire was detected in the northwestern corner of the facility at around 2:06 a.m. local time early...WW…

(CNN)Lebanon's government stepped down on Monday night, less than a week after akilled more than 170 people and wounded more than 6000, sparking days of violent protests.Prime Minister Hassan Diab addressed the nation, announcing his resignation and that of his government in the wake of the blast, which he called a "disaster beyond measure."In an impassioned speech, Diab berated Lebanon's ruling political elite for fostering what he called "an apparatus of corruption bigger than the state." "We have fought valiantly and with dignity," he said, referring to members of his cabinet. "Between...…(CNN)Lebanon's government stepped down on Monday night, less than a week after akilled more than 170 people and wounded more than 6000, sparking days of violent protests.Prime Minister Hassan Diab addressed the nation, announcing his resignation and that of his government in the wake of the blast, which he called a "disaster beyond measure."In an impassioned speech, Diab berated Lebanon's ruling political elite for fostering what he called "an apparatus of corruption bigger than the state." "We have fought valiantly and with dignity," he said, referring to members of his cabinet. "Between...WW…

Cairo, Egypt (CNN)The has been dislodged and is now floating, after blocking the Suez Canal for almost a week, authorities said Monday. Tug boats had spent several hours on Monday working to free the bow of the massive vessel after dislodging the stern earlier in the day. Marine traffic websites showed images of the ship away from the banks of the Suez Canal for the first time in seven days following an around-the-clock international effort to reopen the global shipping lane. was met with triumph and relief, as hundreds of vessels that have been trapped since last Tuesday prepare to restart...…Cairo, Egypt (CNN)The has been dislodged and is now floating, after blocking the Suez Canal for almost a week, authorities said Monday. Tug boats had spent several hours on Monday working to free the bow of the massive vessel after dislodging the stern earlier in the day. Marine traffic websites showed images of the ship away from the banks of the Suez Canal for the first time in seven days following an around-the-clock international effort to reopen the global shipping lane. was met with triumph and relief, as hundreds of vessels that have been trapped since last Tuesday prepare to restart...WW…

By , , , , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The has been dislodged and is now floating, after blocking the Suez Canal for almost a week, authorities said Monday.Tug boats had spent several hours on Monday working to free the bow of the massive vessel after dislodging the stern earlier in the day.Marine traffic websites showed images of the ship away from the banks of the Suez Canal for the first time in seven days following an around-the-clock international effort to reopen the global shipping lane.was met with triumph and relief, as hundreds of vessels that have been trapped...…By , , , , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The has been dislodged and is now floating, after blocking the Suez Canal for almost a week, authorities said Monday.Tug boats had spent several hours on Monday working to free the bow of the massive vessel after dislodging the stern earlier in the day.Marine traffic websites showed images of the ship away from the banks of the Suez Canal for the first time in seven days following an around-the-clock international effort to reopen the global shipping lane.was met with triumph and relief, as hundreds of vessels that have been trapped...WW…

Cairo, Egypt (CNN)Efforts to dislodge the huge container ship stuck in the Suez Canal intensified Saturday as the backlog of ships at either end of the crucial waterway grew, heightening concerns over the .The Ever Given, a container ship almost as long as the Empire State Building is tall, ran aground in the Egyptian canal on Tuesday after being caught in 40-knot winds and a sandstorm.Since then, dredgers have been working to from around the port side of the 224,000-ton vessel's bow. A senior Suez Canal pilot told CNN the could be dislodged by Saturday evening.The pilot -- who is not...…Cairo, Egypt (CNN)Efforts to dislodge the huge container ship stuck in the Suez Canal intensified Saturday as the backlog of ships at either end of the crucial waterway grew, heightening concerns over the .The Ever Given, a container ship almost as long as the Empire State Building is tall, ran aground in the Egyptian canal on Tuesday after being caught in 40-knot winds and a sandstorm.Since then, dredgers have been working to from around the port side of the 224,000-ton vessel's bow. A senior Suez Canal pilot told CNN the could be dislodged by Saturday evening.The pilot -- who is not...WW…

By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The US Navy in the Middle East plans to send an assessment team of dredging experts to the Suez Canal as soon as Saturday to advise local authorities attempting to free there since Tuesday, according to two defense officials.The Ever Given, a container ship almost as long as the Empire State Building is tall, ran aground on Tuesday after being caught in 40-knot winds and a sandstorm that caused low visibility and poor navigation.The Egyptian government agreed to accept an offer of help relayed through the US Embassy in Cairo.“The Biden...…By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The US Navy in the Middle East plans to send an assessment team of dredging experts to the Suez Canal as soon as Saturday to advise local authorities attempting to free there since Tuesday, according to two defense officials.The Ever Given, a container ship almost as long as the Empire State Building is tall, ran aground on Tuesday after being caught in 40-knot winds and a sandstorm that caused low visibility and poor navigation.The Egyptian government agreed to accept an offer of help relayed through the US Embassy in Cairo.“The Biden...WW…

Cairo (CNN)At least 32 people have been killed and 165 injured after two trains collided in Egypt on Friday, according to government statements.Seventy-two ambulances were sent to the scene and reinforcement medical teams were sent to the incident in the Tahta district of the Upper Egypt governorate of Sohag from the capital Cairo, the Health Ministry said.Health Minister Hala Zayed said in a news conference that two planes were dispatched from Cairo with 52 medical teams from various specialties on board to treat the injured.Images from the scene showed crowds of people gathered around the...…Cairo (CNN)At least 32 people have been killed and 165 injured after two trains collided in Egypt on Friday, according to government statements.Seventy-two ambulances were sent to the scene and reinforcement medical teams were sent to the incident in the Tahta district of the Upper Egypt governorate of Sohag from the capital Cairo, the Health Ministry said.Health Minister Hala Zayed said in a news conference that two planes were dispatched from Cairo with 52 medical teams from various specialties on board to treat the injured.Images from the scene showed crowds of people gathered around the...WW…

(CNN)Forty-three people died and 10 were rescued after a boat carrying West African migrants capsized off the Libyan coast on Tuesday, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and UNHCR said in a Wednesday statement.This is the first migrant shipwreck of the year 2021, the UNHCR said.The boat left the northwestern Libyan city of Zawya early Tuesday and reportedly capsized a few hours after departing due to bad sea conditions and when the engine stopped, the UNHCR said.The people who died were all men from West African countries, the UNHCR added."Survivors, mainly from Cote...…(CNN)Forty-three people died and 10 were rescued after a boat carrying West African migrants capsized off the Libyan coast on Tuesday, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and UNHCR said in a Wednesday statement.This is the first migrant shipwreck of the year 2021, the UNHCR said.The boat left the northwestern Libyan city of Zawya early Tuesday and reportedly capsized a few hours after departing due to bad sea conditions and when the engine stopped, the UNHCR said.The people who died were all men from West African countries, the UNHCR added."Survivors, mainly from Cote...WW…

(CNN)Iran has unveiled an underground base for "strategic missiles" on its Gulf coastline, according to state media. Video broadcast by state media Friday showed the head of elite Revolutionary Guards, Major General Hossein Salami, touring what appears to be a long underground tunnel lined with missiles and missile launchers. Iran's ballistic missiles arsenal is one of the flashpoints in Tehran's long-running disputes with its Arab neighbors and the United States. Saudi Arabia and other Gulf Arab countries have called for the curbing of Iran's ballistic weapons, but Iran's leaders have...…(CNN)Iran has unveiled an underground base for "strategic missiles" on its Gulf coastline, according to state media. Video broadcast by state media Friday showed the head of elite Revolutionary Guards, Major General Hossein Salami, touring what appears to be a long underground tunnel lined with missiles and missile launchers. Iran's ballistic missiles arsenal is one of the flashpoints in Tehran's long-running disputes with its Arab neighbors and the United States. Saudi Arabia and other Gulf Arab countries have called for the curbing of Iran's ballistic weapons, but Iran's leaders have...WW…

(CNN)Saudi Arabia and its Arab allies agreed on Tuesday to restore diplomatic relations with Qatar and restart flights to and from the country, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt severed diplomatic ties with Qatar in mid-2017 after accusing the country of supporting terrorism. Qatar has repeatedly denied the accusations.The boycotting countries, known as the Arab quartet, also cited political differences with Qatar over and the Muslim Brotherhood. Doha, unlike its Gulf neighbors, has friendly relations with Tehran, supported the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt and has...…(CNN)Saudi Arabia and its Arab allies agreed on Tuesday to restore diplomatic relations with Qatar and restart flights to and from the country, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt severed diplomatic ties with Qatar in mid-2017 after accusing the country of supporting terrorism. Qatar has repeatedly denied the accusations.The boycotting countries, known as the Arab quartet, also cited political differences with Qatar over and the Muslim Brotherhood. Doha, unlike its Gulf neighbors, has friendly relations with Tehran, supported the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt and has...WW…