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Suez Canal says close to clearing backlog after ship dislodged • Mar. 28, 2025, 2:33 AM ET (Reuters)

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Big moves in the Middle East: AI-powered government, a mining boom, and the Suez Canal's struggles • Mar. 22, 2025, 3:14 AM ET (CNN)

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