FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Suez canal | History Defined

The backstory: How battle in Egypt's desert turned the tide of World War II

“This is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is perhaps the end of the beginning.”

The Times of India · Oct 23

Suez Canal revival gathers pace as Hormuz crisis reroutes ships

The Suez Canal experienced a striking 42% increase in revenue during July, attributed to the rerouting of maritime traffic caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing Houthi threats. More than 1,300 vessels passed through, significantly up from the previous year.

The Economic Times · Sep 10

China deploys naval fleet with 700 personnel near strategic Red Sea gateway, Suez Canal; amid Pakistan's push for Somalia defence pact

China has sent its 49th naval escort fleet to the Gulf of Aden as African countries prepare a regional task force against piracy and armed robbery. The developments come amid renewed security concerns around the Western Indian Ocean and Red Sea corridor. China has maintained escort missions in the area…

The Economic Times · Aug 21

Suez Canal sees oil tanker surge amid Strait of Hormuz disruption

Egypt's Suez Canal saw a significant rise in oil tanker traffic and revenue in April. This surge is linked to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, forcing ships to use the Red Sea route. Broader vessel traffic also increased. This unexpected boost benefits Egypt's foreign exchange earnings, though overall…

The Economic Times · Jun 10

Suez Canal summit: global tourism holds its breath

More than 300 world tourism leaders have gathered on an unprecedented Suez Canal cruise in Egypt to seek solutions to a crisis over the Iran war that threatens the summer with more expensive flights, route cuts and fewer flights due to fuel shortages.

Euronews · May 19

China to build land-based 'Suez Canal' to connect Europe and Asia, bypassing shipping routes

China is quietly building alternative routes to help it export goods to Europe, without passing through its South Sea, to avoid tensions with the United States and its allies in the region.

Euronews · Sep 2, 2025

Egypt's Suez Canal revenue fell sharply in 2024 on regional tensions

Attacks by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels have continued to significantly impact commercial shipping through the Suez Canal.

Euronews · Apr 17, 2025

Egypt's revenue from the Suez Canal plunged sharply in 2024

Officials say Egypt’s revenue from the Suez Canal plunged by almost two thirds last year, attributing the sharp drop to regional tensions and wars in the Middle East that have impacted traffic through the key waterway

The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2025

Leaked texts show Trump administration’s dislike of Europe, bashing it as 'pathetic' and 'freeloading'

The U.S. airstrikes against Houthi rebels could ultimately help Europe's access to the Suez Canal—so Trump expects something "in return."

Fortune · Mar 25, 2025

Egypt's Non-Oil Sector Impacted By Suez Canal Disruption

Learn about the impact of the Suez Canal blockage on Egypt's non-oil sector and the challenges faced by businesses post-disruption.

Top News · Mar 5, 2024