By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Africanews
Two supertankers carrying more than 4.5 million barrels of crude oil are reported to have hit naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, causing fires and the evacuation of their crews. The incidents were reported by Iranian authorities on Friday, amid heightened regional tensions.
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Iran and Oman discuss new maritime routes as ships are affected or attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
22 OctIran threatens undersea internet cables in Strait of Hormuz
15 OctIran to continue fighting after two ships sink near HormuzVladimir Putin says Russia is ready to resume negotiations with Ukraine and the United States, with the aim of reaching a final agreement. The Russian president referred to security guarantees for both countries, according to remarks reported by Le Monde.
🇷🇺 Russia · Source: Le Monde ·
Chinese authorities have ordered the full mobilisation of rescue services in Tibet after an earthquake killed at least 16 people, injured dozens and destroyed hundreds of homes. The response is continuing on Friday in the affected areas, according to Chinese state media.
🇨🇳 China · Source: IOL ·
Vladimir Putin says Russia is ready to resume talks with Ukraine and the United States to reach a definitive peace agreement, rather than a temporary ceasefire. The discussions would notably cover security guarantees for both countries, according to comments reported by 7sur7.
🇷🇺 Russia · Source: Senego ·
Russia and Ukraine exchanged 270 prisoners each, including nine civilians repatriated by Kyiv, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Most of the servicemen had been held since 2022, while Russian prisoners were transferred to Belarus to receive medical and psychological care, the authorities of both countries report.
🇷🇺 Russia · Source: Sowetan ·
Three booby-trapped cylinders found at suspect’s home in FranceThree gas cylinders fitted with a timer were found in the flat of the suspect in the racist shooting that left one person dead and five injured in Yvelines, France. An automatic weapon was also found in his car, France 24 reports, as the investigation continues.The week in Africa
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