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Israeli missiles targeting Syria launched from Lebanon: TV channel
People in the capital Damascus heard the sound of powerful explosions as a result of the firing of air defenses triggered by the missile attack.
Algeria’s military leader Gaed Salah dies
The death of the Algerian Lieutenant-General comes as protests are still ongoing
Ankara warns Europe of new a refugee wave if Idlib battle doesn’t end
Turkey hosts the largest number of Syrian refugees, more than 3.7 million people
Saudi court sentences five to death over murder of Jamal Khashoggi
Ahmed Al-Asiri, and Saud Qahtani have been exonerated
Shoukry discusses with SDC updates in Syria, Turkish offensive
Expressing Egypt’s rejection of Turkish policies in the region, Shoukry described it as expansionist and dangerous. He asserted that Egypt respects Syrian sovereignty, and supports a political solution to the Syrian crisis.
LAAF seizes Turkish ship crew off Libya coast
Deadline given to Misrata militias to withdraw from cities of Tripoli, Sirte ended on Sunday
Syrian army continues operation in Idlib
The report noted that the army destroyed rebel positions and fortifications and eliminated large numbers of the rebel militants.
ICC to investigate war crimes in Palestine
Palestine welcomes move, but Netanyahu and Pompeo are not happy
Lebanon’s newly designate PM vows to form government within six weeks
Protesters block the streets condemning Diab’s designation
We will use force against Turkish invasion in Libya: LAAF
“Sending Turkish troops to Libya will be a major escalation and would fuel the conflict between the GNA and Haftar,” says professor
South Sudan leaders agree to form unity government by mid-February 2020
Kiir who held a two-hour meeting with Machar at the State House said the current prevailing ceasefire will continue to hold, noting that the parties are committed to ending the conflict.
Italy’s FM met with Haftar, Al-Serraj, rules out military solution
Turkey asserts it will improve its cooperation with Libya
Conflicts over nominating a new PM amid wave of accusations in Lebanon
New clashes break out between Lebanese army and Shi’ite supporters
Egypt’s FM criticises Libya’s GNA response to Al-Sisi statement
The debate arose after Al-Sisi stated that Libya’s UN-supported government is held hostage by “armed and terrorist militias”
Presidential consultations to name Lebanese PM delayed until Thursday
Delay comes as police were reported to have used violence against protesters
Erdogan meets Libya’s Al Sarraj, vowing to provide all kinds of support
The closed-door meeting, which was not on Erdogan’s official agenda, came days after he announced that Turkey is ready to send troops to Libya if asked, escalating the already tense situation in the Mediterranean region.
Kuwait hands over a member of outlawed Muslim Brotherhood to Egypt
Al Rai quoted Kuwaiti security source as saying that the investigations had suggested that the suspect has a first degree relative, who is facing charges of violence, including burning churches in Egypt.
Libya’s diplomatic mission in Egypt disowns Al-Sarraj
The mission decides to serve as representatives for Libyan House of Representatives and LAAF
Al-Bashir sentenced to two years under correctional facility
The corruption trial is separate from charges against al-Bashir regarding the killing of protesters during the uprising
Gulf crisis talks witnesses “little progress”: Qatari FM
Qatar is involved in ongoing negotiations with Saudi Arabia over the Gulf crisis, says Al-Thani
Abdelmadjid Tebboune elected as Algeria’s new president
In April, Bouteflika had resigned due to the mass protest. Deputy Minister of Defense, Ahmed Gaid Salah, demanded for him to be declared unfit for office.
Algeria’s protests continue despite Tebboune’s election
Tebboune announced his readiness to conciliate with the protesters saying that he would “extend his hand to the Hirak (the Algerian protests) for a dialogue to build a new Algeria.”
LAAF condemns Erdogan’s pledge to deploy troops in Libya
“We may conclude agreements with Lebanon, Greece, or Egypt if our interests are matched,” says Turkish foreign minister
Libyan crisis en route to ‘conclusive peaceful’ solution: Al-Sisi
President Al-Sisi said that for Africa to enjoy peace and prosperity, the solution is to find radical answers to security challenges. He added that in order to achieve peace, states have to exercise sovereignty over its territories and to improve the abilities of its national institutions.
Aoun postpones consultations on naming new prime minister for a week
Al-Khatib fails to gain Sunni support, withdraws candidacy
Sudan PM says Khartoum reduced its troops in Yemen from 15,000 to 5000
Hamdok says he believes the political solution is to resolve Yemen crisis
Two Algerian former PMs subject to heavy sentences
They were charged of corruption in two cases, namely car assembly plants and the secret funding of election campaign of ousted President Abdelaziz Bouteflika.
Netanyahu discussed annexation of Jordan Valley and parts of West Bank with Pompeo
After Saturday’s US State Department denial about discussing annexation with Netanyahu, the Isareli PM declared at a conference on Sunday that he wants American recognition for Israeli sovereignty in the Jordan Valley, adding that Israel has a “great opportunity” to achieve it, along with securing an Israeli-US mutual defence pact.
King Salman denounces ‘heinous attack’ by a Saudi aviation student at US naval airbase
Mohammed Al-Shamrani was in the US for military training
Doha, Riyadh have ongoing negotiations on Gulf crisis, says Qatar FM
In statements on the sidelines of his participation in the Mediterranean Dialogues in Rome, Italy, Al Thani noted that