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US steps up Eritrea, Somalia talks over Red Sea access
The US is increasing engagement with Eritrea and Somalia to address shipping attacks in the Red Sea. Senior White House adviser Massad Boulos met with foreign ministers from these countries in Cairo to discuss security in the Horn of Africa. The situation has raised concerns over global energy supplies and crude prices.
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