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Two Egyptians killed, another missing in Beirut blast
Egypt’s Embassy in Beirut is working with Lebanese authorities in search for missing Egyptians
Egypt ready to use all capabilities to support Lebanon: Al-Sisi
Beirut explosions kill at least 100 people, with over 4,000 others injured
No COVID-19 virus in breastmilk: South African health minister
South African academic experts have established a pregnancy register to evaluate potential harm to pregnant women and their babies caused by COVID-19
72% of SMEs in Zambia not able to raise funds due to COVID-19
The research further established that about 40% of firms in Zambia were seeing a significant drop in revenues due to COVID-19 pandemic
World Bank grants South Sudan $45m to improve service delivery
Millions in South Sudan have been displaced, and the already scarce social and physical infrastructure is damaged due to the protracted conflict
Nile dam dispute: Egypt and Sudan suspend GERD talks as Ethiopia bluffs
Egypt and Sudan requested to adjourn the meeting to consider Ethiopian version of guidelines and rules on GERD filling submitted by Addis Ababa on 24 July
Huge blast rocks Beirut, army deployed to streets
About 73 people killed, and 3,700 others wounded in blast that rocked city’s port
Ethiopia’s disputed dam back to negotiating table
Current talks reveal AU sympathy with Ethiopia’s claimed rights to construct projects over Blue Nile without agreement
Update: Huge explosion hits Lebanon’s capital Beirut, dozens dead, injured
The two huge explosions in Beirut left dozens dead and injured, al-Jadeed TV channel reported. A local hospital, however, said at least 500 were injured
Lebanon newly-appointed FM says to boost ties with all friendly countries
Charbel Wehbi noted that Lebanon is not besieged by the United States but the U.S. has imposed sanctions on specific parties in the country.
Saudi Arabia concludes Hajj amid COVID-19 pandemic
Pilgrims on Monday bade farewell to Mecca after Hajj rituals were concluded. Exceptional Hajj season included a limited number of pilgrims due to COVID-19
GERD parties aim for binding agreement as legal, technical talks resume
Egypt stresses this round of talks will not address future projects over Blue Nile
Historical maps of Egypt (Part I): The Golden Age of Egypt’s interest in the Nile
In the fifth century BCE, the Greek historian Herodotus described Egypt as a “gift of the Nile”. He was, in fact, referring to the Nile Delta, created thanks to the alluvial accumulations at the expense of the retreating sea coast
LAAF urges international monitoring of Libyan ports to stop Turkish weapon inflow
East-based forces are ready to liberate Libyan territories from Turkish aggression, militias, says Haftar
Egypt expresses solidarity with Sudan after dam burst
Dam failure in Sudan’s Blue Nile state destroyed hundreds of houses
6-month-old baby tested positive for COVID-19 in Kenya
5 patients had succumbed to the disease in the last 24 hours, while 58 patients had recovered from COVID-19, raising total recoveries to 8,477 in Kenya
Ghana COVID-19 cases top 37,000 with 787 new infections
The death toll from COVID-19 infections in Ghana remained at 182, according to the GHS, with 3,467 active cases, 33,365 recovered and discharged cases
Banning Egypt-Kuwait flights is temporary, will be reviewed soon: Kuwaiti FM
Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and Al Sabah discussed over the phone the conditions of Egyptian and Kuwaiti expatriates in both countries, confirming the distinguished relations between Egypt and Kuwait.
Egypt stresses strong relations with Kuwait, condemns attempts to disrupt them
In the Friday statement, the ministry noted that the bilateral cooperation is aimed at achieving the common interests of the Egyptian and Kuwaiti peoples.
Sudan welcomes its removal from US list of states sponsoring terrorism
Country’s removal from list of state sponsors of terrorism is historic opportunity for Sudan’s civil transformation, says Pompeo
UAE announces operation of 1st Arab nuclear power plant
“We proudly witness start of Barakah nuclear power plant operations, in alignment with highest international safety standards,” Abu Dhabi crown prince tweeted
Lebanese president urges army to protect Lebanon sovereignty
Aoun said that Lebanon is facing “numerous enemies,” including COVID-19, corruption, and those who contributed to weakening the Lebanese pound
Iraqi PM says early elections to be held on 6 June 2021
Last year, Iraqi parliament passed most of the elections draft, but differences remained on a few articles due to political row among the political blocs.
Pilgrims in Saudi Arabia free from COVID-19 so far
The health condition of pilgrims, who will perform the peak of Hajj on Arafat mount this year, is reassuring, the Saudi health ministry said in a statement.
Nigerian governor escapes suspected Boko Haram attack
Security personnel in the convoy of Babagana Zulum, governor of Borno state, swiftly responded to gunfire from suspected Boko Haram militants
UN chief voices concern over surge in violence in Sudan’s Darfur
African Union-United Nations Hybrid Mission in Darfur will continue to focus on its protection mandate, humanitarian partners to provide emergency relief
Jordan to hold parliamentary elections on 10 November
The election will be held at a time when the country is grappling with a severe economic contraction due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Jordan is also facing heightened worries on a potential unilateral Israeli move to annex territory in the occupied West Bank.
Video: Kaaba Kiswah production in Egypt
Ahmed Shawky Othman Al Qasbaji is the grandson of first Kaaba Kiswah maker in Egypt. The Kiswah used to be made annually at the hands of 10 people before the pilgrimage season.
Muslims residing in Saudi Arabia begin scaled-back Hajj pilgrimage
Small number of Muslims taking part in this year’s Hajj, usually one of world’s biggest religious gatherings
Egypt welcomes Saudi proposal accelerating Riyadh Agreement in Yemen
Power-sharing deal between government and STC targets political solution in Yemen