World Middle East conflict: Increase in sea traffic off South Africa could harm whales, scientists warn Published 1 hour ago on May 11, 2026 By News24x7 Share Tweet Ships have rerouted around the Cape of Good Hope since 2023 to avoid conflicts in the Middle East. Related Topics: Up Next Washington press dinner shooting suspect pleads not guilty Don't Miss Nigerian fishermen feared dead after Chad air strikes on Boko Haram Continue Reading Latest Sports28 minutes ago Chelsea contact prospective candidates in search for new head coach Entertainment35 minutes ago Jimmy Fallon to produce Wordle TV quiz show with Savannah Guthrie as host Sports52 minutes ago England bowler Issy Wong to have scan on hamstring issue month before World Cup Travel1 hour ago Travel agent stranded customers in £280k fraud World1 hour ago Washington press dinner shooting suspect pleads not guilty World1 hour ago Middle East conflict: Increase in sea traffic off South Africa could harm whales, scientists warn Travel1 hour ago London rail disruption to last through evening rush hour – LIVE Travel2 hours ago Windstar Cruises unveils ‘Peace of Mind Promise’ to help reassure customers World2 hours ago Nigerian fishermen feared dead after Chad air strikes on Boko Haram Bussiness2 hours ago Ovo energy customers urged not to panic as takeover by E.On planned