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Iran says gas injection into new centrifuges response to US sanctions
Hossein Amir-Abdollahian made the remarks in an address to reporters on the sidelines of a ceremony, reported the official news agency IRNA.
Kenya beefs up security in NW region amid poll-linked insecurity
Fred Matiang’i, Cabinet Secretary in the Ministry of Interior and National Coordination said eight suspects have been arrested in connection with the hate leaflets that have recently been circulated in parts of the Rift Valley region.
Tanzanian, Zambian leaders agree to revive TAZARA railway
TAZARA was constructed as a turnkey project between 1970 and 1975 through an interest-free loan from China, with commercial operations starting in July 1976, covering 1,860 kilometers from Dar es Salaam in Tanzania to New Kapiri Mposhi in Zambia.
Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan outrages China, threatens severe harm to Washington-Beijing
Taiwanese Defence Ministry says its forces ready to confront any threats
Al-Sisi follows up on strategy to develop textile, ready-made clothing industry in Egypt
In this context, Tawfik reviewed his ministry’s efforts to establish the largest spinning factory in the world in the city of Mahalla.
Egypt, US discuss cooperation in confronting climate change
The call addressed the ongoing cooperation and coordination between Egypt and the US in the field of climate change as well as following up on the results of their last meeting in Berlin last month on the side-lines of the Petersburg Climate Dialogue.
China to launch military operations around Taiwan amid standoff with US over Pelosi’s visit
The Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese Army said that it will launch a series of joint military operations around the Taiwan starting from Tuesday night. The announcement comes amid rising tensions due to the visit of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taipei. China see the move as a grave violation to the one-China …
Egypt’s Nile Revenue Committee follows up on water position, rainfall
Ministry has succeeded over past years in meeting water needs successfully: Abdel Aty
Egypt participates in regional ministerial meeting on climate change and migration
During the meeting, Egypt’s Ambassador in Kampala Ashraf Sweilem stressed that Egypt — as the next president of the UN Conference of Parties on Climate Change (COP27) that is scheduled to be held in Sharm El-Sheikh this November — is working to mobilise international efforts to implement the outcomes of the COP26 and build on them with regard to climate change adaptation, mitigation, and mobilisation of climate finance.
UN chief outraged after peacekeepers kill two in DRC
In Kasindi, North Kivu province in the northeastern DRC, military personnel of the UN Organization Stabilization Mission in the DRC (MONUSCO) opened fire at residents on Sunday.
Implementation of new social protection measures to begin by end of August: Egypt’s PM
The PM started an inspection tour of the projects of the Decent Life Presidential Initiative in Beheira
Kuwait announces formation of new cabinet
Talal Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah was appointed as deputy prime minister, minister of defense, and acting interior minister, said Kuwait Center for Government Communication, citing a Kuwaiti Amiri decree.
Algerian president expresses willingness to join BRICS
In an interview aired on the state-run television ENTV, President Tebboune said that “there are economic conditions for joining the BRICS group, and I think Algeria meets a large proportion of these conditions.”
Iran says capable of building atomic bomb but “not on agenda”
“Iran has the technical ability to build an atomic bomb, but such a program is not on the agenda of the Islamic republic,” Mohammad Eslami, head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, told semi-official Fars News Agency.
Lebanon not to give up on maritime rights: president
The talks “aim at preserving Lebanon’s rights and reaching a solution, in cooperation with the American mediator, that would protect our wealth,” a presidential statement quoted his speech to mark the Lebanese army’s 77th anniversary as saying.
Ashraf Al-Khatib appointed on CFA Institute’s Education Advisory Committee
The Education Advisory Committee is responsible for providing oversight and guidance to the processes by which the CFA Institute develops the competency framework, Global Body of Investment Knowledge TM (GBIK), Bodies of Knowledge (BOK), the CFA Programme, CIPM Programme, and any other program curriculum materials that are developed and administered by the CFA Institute.
Snares pose great menace to wildlife survival in Cambodia, say officials, conservationists
Ministry of Environment’s secretary of state and spokesman Neth Pheaktra said the dire situation of biodiversity decline is not unique to Cambodia, but the global wildlife population, both terrestrial and aquatic, has fallen sharply by an average of 68 percent over the last 50 years.
22% of companies in Egypt address employee compensation amid currency devaluation: Survey
Surveyed companies include some of biggest international, local companies
Egypt reviews preparations for COP27 with OACPS delegation
The delegation included the assistant secretary general of the organization for environment and climate, and a number of ambassadors of the member states of the organization, including the ambassadors of Ghana, Barbados, and Lesotho.
Al-Sisi orders turning Nasser Institute into integrated medical city
Egyptian president directed increasing institute’s capacity, infrastructure efficiency
No resumption date for GERD talks yet: Sudanese FM
Moreover, Sudanese Irrigation Minister Dawat Abdel Rahman also said that his country is holding consultations with Egypt and Ethiopia on the issue, stressing that Sudan is “open to any international and regional calls for a settlement on the crisis.”
Ethiopia’s third filling of GERD violates international law: Expert
Egypt lodged a third complaint to the UN Security Council against Ethiopia’s violations
Lavrov, Blinken discuss situation in Ukraine over phone
The Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement that Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed the situation in Ukraine during a phone conversation on Friday. The statement said Lavrov outlined Russia’s principled approaches in light of the ongoing special military operation, stressing that its goals and objectives will …
Al-Sisi follows up on NSPO’s new projects nationwide
President reviews construction developments of dairy factory in Borg El Arab
National Political Dialogue holds 3rd meeting to form sub-committees on economic, social areas
The board is scheduled to discuss the formation of sub-committees on economic and social areas. The meeting will also witness finalizing Article 18 of the regulations governing the board and the sub-committees.
US calls on warring parties in Ethiopia to make progress in peace talks
According to the US Embassy in Addis Ababa, Hammer — who arrived on Friday — held talks with Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Demiki Mekonnen on “the need for continued progress in ensuring unfettered humanitarian access, accountability on human rights, and political talks to end the conflict and achieve a lasting peace.”
China conducts military exercises off Taiwan coast ahead of Pelosi’s visit to Taipei
China’s People’s Liberation Army was conducting “live-fire exercises” near the Pingtan islands off Fujian province from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., the official Xinhua News Agency said.
Good harvest of prickly pears brings hope to Lebanese farmers
“The insect invaded about 90 percent of farmers’ fields and almost destroyed them, which would have deprived thousands of rural families in southern Lebanon of a lucrative revenue amid the current financial crisis,” Mutawa told Xinhua while inspecting his extensive field.
UN Advisor on Libya Stephanie Williams leaves her post, Boukadoum most likely candidate
Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, confirmed Williams’ departure during a press conference on Friday.
African campaign launched to encourage active youth participation in climate negotiations ahead of COP27
According to Nadia Owusu, the communications lead for AYM4COP, young people face systemic challenges that limit their participation in international climate change discourse.