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Arab Parliament accuses HRW of distorting human rights situation in region
Organisation’s information based on lies and misinformation, says Al-Asoumi
Egypt condemns Israel’s approval for 780 new settlement units in West Bank
Egypt has condemned the Israeli authorities’ approval of a project to construct 780 new settlement units in the occupied West Bank, as a new violation of international law. Ahmed Hafez, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reiterated Egypt’s total rejection of the continued settlement in the occupied Palestinian territories, including in East Jerusalem. He …
Egypt’s intelligence chief flies to Ramallah ahead of Palestinian elections
Chief of Egypt’s General Intelligence Service, Abbas Kamel, also held a meeting with the heads of Jordanian and Palestinian intelligence services
Libya talks progress towards new temporary government: UN
A political dialogue, arranged by the United Nations (UN) and involving Libya’s clashing factions, has made progress towards a transitional government to oversee the run-up to December’s elections, the organisation said on Saturday. Participants in the Geneva talks have agreed on a mechanism for choosing the new government, whose formation has been the subject of …
President Al-Sisi affirms Egypt’s support for promoting Africa-wide integration
Egypt is one of first countries to sign AfCFTA agreement, says Wamkele Mene
Ex-Health Ministry official to stand trial for illicit gains
Former official accused of making illicit gains of EGP 4m
Parliament initially approves amendments to law honouring terrorism victims
The Egyptian Parliament’s social solidarity and family committee gave its initial approval, on Saturday, of draft amendments to a law honouring victims, missing people, and those wounded in war, terrorist, and security operations. The amendments also cover their families. The committee approved amending Clause 5 of Article 6, which stipulates the provision of free registration …
US designates Hasm, IS in Sinai as foreign terrorist organisations
The US has increased sanctions against “Harikat Souaid Misr” (The Arms of Egypt Movement), commonly known as the Hasm Movement, and designated the militant group as a foreign terrorist organisation.
UN chief condemns attack against peacekeepers in Mali, killing 1 Egyptian blue helmet, injuring other
UN Special Representative Annadif paid tribute to the Egyptian peacekeeper noting that he had “died for peace in Mali in the accomplishment of his mission
Ethiopia imposes curfew in restive zone in Benishangul-Gumuz region
In recent years, deadly inter-communal violence has taken place in the Metekel zone in Benishangul-Gumuz region, eventually killing hundreds of civilians.
Al-Sisi asserts need to unify Arab stances to protect national security
Al-Sisi affirmed that the Egyptian position towards Libya aimed mainly at preserving the political course and protecting Libyan national security
Ethiopia not allowed to impose fait accompli in GERD issue: Sudanese official
Addis Ababa denies violating Sudan’s airspace, accuses ‘third party’
Funerary temple of Queen Nearit, wife of Pharaoh Teti, discovered
Discovery of burial wells, coffins, mummies dating to New Kingdom in 3000 BC
AU honours President Al-Sisi for his role in launching Africa’s Free Trade Area
In recognition of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi’s efforts to launch the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) earlier this month, the African Union (AU) organised a ceremony honouring the Egyptian President.
Arab-India Cooperation Forum holds 3rd meeting of senior officials
The Arab-India Cooperation Forum has held its third Senior Officials Meeting via video conference, on 12 January. The meeting was co-chaired by Sanjay Bhattacharyya, Secretary CPV&OIA) at India’s Ministry of External Affairs, and Ambassador Mohamed Abu Al-Kheir, Assistant Foreign Minister and Permanent Representative of Egypt to the Arab League. Other participants included Senior Officials from …
India’s Modi launches nationwide rollout of COVID-19 vaccine drive
Over 3,000 sites across India to be virtually connected during launch, with about 100 beneficiaries to be vaccinated at each site on inaugural day
Five African countries account for 69% of total COVID-19 cases in Africa
The total COVID-19 cases in Africa amounted to 3,176,575 as of Friday, Africa CDC said, while the death toll related to the pandemic stood at 76,752
Dutch government resigns over child benefits scandal
The next general elections are scheduled for March 17, 2021. Until that date the Dutch government stays on as demissionary cabinet
Indonesia quake kills at least 37, injures hundreds
A total of 29 bodies have been retrieved in Mamuju city, while the search and rescue operation for the Indonesia quake victims persists
Egypt’s Al-Sisi, Sudanese delegation discuss Ethiopia border dispute
The meeting tackled the latest developments concerning the tensions between Ethiopia and Sudan over the eastern border region of Al-Fashqa
Arab Parliament condemns withholding COVID-19 vaccine from Palestinian prisoners in Israeli detention
Al-Asoumi calls on international community to provide legal protection for Palestinian prisoners
12 Egyptian drivers detained in Sudan return home safely
Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday brought home 12 Egyptian drivers who were detained in the Northern state in Sudan.
Sudan delegation visits Cairo to discuss regional tensions
Visit comes amid troubled negotiations over GERD, border tensions between Sudan and Ethiopia
UK Government announces business measures over Xianjiang human rights abuses
UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab announced, on Tuesday, a package of measures to help ensure that British organisations are neither complicit in, nor profiting from, the human rights violations in Xinjiang.
Israel fires more artillery into Gaza Strip amid fresh gunshots
Earlier on Wednesday, an Israeli tank attacked a Hamas post in Gaza following the first round of gunshots. No injuries were reported on both sides.
Jordan launches nationwide COVID-19 vaccination campaign
Jordan’s nationwide COVID-19 vaccination campaign intends to cover at least some 20 percent of the Jordanian population.
Former TV chief Osama El-Sheikh to stand trial over illicit gains on 15 February
El-Sheikh was arrested on accusations of using state money to privately produce TV programmes
Japan to halt entry of all non-resident foreigners to curb coronavirus
The essential shutdown of borders of Japan to all non-resident foreigners will be kept in place until February 7
Sudan warns Ethiopia of ‘serious consequences’ following airspace encroachment
Escalation is dangerous and unjustified, could cause further tension in border areas, says Sudan’s Foreign Ministry
Rebels clash with Central African Republic army near capital
Central African Republic Prime Minister Firmin Ngrebada said, “The attackers who came in large numbers to take Bangui have been vigorously pushed back.”