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Palestine’s FM sends two letters to AL and OIC regarding Israel’s onslaught on Al-Aqsa
Al-Maliki urged the AL and the OIC to intervene with all parties to support Jerusalem and its Christian and Islamic sanctities, foremost of which is Al-Aqsa Mosque from Israeli Judaization and ethnic cleansing.
Internationalisation of Palestinian prisoners’ issue is a legal and moral imperative: Arab Parliament
In a statement on Sunday, the Parliament called for urgent intervention to stop the violations practiced by Israeli occupation forces against Palestinian prisoners in Israeli prisons and to oblige Israeli authorities to respect and apply international law.
Tunisia rejects Erdogan’s interference in its internal affairs, summons Ankara’s ambassador
In a statement, the ministry expressed “its extreme surprise at the statement made by the Turkish President regarding Tunisia.”
Kuwaiti government resigns following disagreement between MPs and PM
Al-Qabas newspaper quoted a government source as saying that the Kuwaiti PM will request to be relieved of his position by submitting his resignation to the Emir.
Lebanon government declares bankruptcy, central bank denies claims
Negotiations are currently focusing on several topics, namely, reforming and restructuring the banking sector: Deputy PM
Egypt condemns Israeli escalation in Palestinian territories
Furthermore, Hafez stressed the importance of adhering to the rules of international law to provide protection for Palestinian civilians as well as stopping any practices that violate the sanctity of Al-Aqsa Mosque and other religious institutions and practices.
Egypt condemns violence targeting civilians in eastern Tel Aviv
Five people were killed and six injured in a terrorist attack perpetrated by a gunman on a motorcycle in Bnei Brak, eastern Tel Aviv, before being killed by Israeli police forces.
Egypt takes part in Negev Summit alongside US, Israel, 3 Arab countries
The summit, hosted by the Negev city of Sidiya, was attended for the first time by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, his Israeli counterpart Yair Lapid, as well as Egyptian FM Sameh Shoukry, UAE FM Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Bahrain’s FM Abdellatif Al-Zayani, and Moroccan FM Nasser Bourita.
Opinion| The US loses Saudi Arabia as a strategic ally because of Biden’s policies
Before the Russian invasion of Ukraine, oil prices witnessed a rise due to high demand as the world is recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, in which exporting countries reduced their production. When the war started in Ukraine, oil prices hiked even more. Brent crude oil exceeded $139 a barrel, approaching its record level of $147.50 in 2008.
Egypt condemns Houthi attacks targeting Saudi economic, civil facilities
The Houthi rebels in Yemen escalated their hostile cross-border attacks on Saturday evening and Sunday dawn towards Saudi Arabia, targeting civilian targets and economic facilities in a systematic and deliberate manner.
British PM in Riyadh to discuss increasing oil production
British PM Johnson is urging oil-producing countries to help lower prices
Egypt condemns rocket attack on northern Iraqi city of Erbil
Egypt reiterated its condemnation of these despicable acts and its full support for Iraq and any measures it takes to protect its security and stability.
US imposes new sanctions on Russian billionaire, Putin spokesman’s family
Reuters – The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on Russian billionaire Viktor Vekselberg, three family members of President Vladimir Putin’s spokesperson and lawmakers in the latest punishment for Russia’s over Ukraine. Russia has faced a slew of measures since launching its Feb. 24 invasion, the biggest attack on a European state since World War …
Yemen’s delegate to UNESCO rejects Houthis’ exploitation of right-wing influence to finance war
During his meeting with Faisal Foulath — the Secretary-General of the Gulf European Commission for Human Rights — at UNESCO’s headquarters in Paris, he revealed that Houthi militias are exploiting children in the war and turning hundreds of schools in Yemen into military barracks.
Shoukry calls for creating proper atmosphere for reviving Palestine-Israel talks
“The delegation expressed appreciation for Egypt’s role in supporting the Palestinian cause and the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people as well as for its sincere efforts to provide the necessary support to all parts of the Palestinian territories and to achieve the desired Palestinian national reconciliation,” Hafez added.
Egypt welcomes UN Security Council resolution on Houthis
Egypt also welcomed the expansion of the arms embargo on Yemen as well as the condemnation of attacks against civilian and commercial vessels and the seizure of some of them off the coast of Yemen.
Ethiopia says begins generating electricity from GERD
Egypt considers the step a violation of the 2015 Declaration of Principles
Despite pandemic, Arab region can achieve 2030 SDGs: Aboul-Gheit
Aboul-Gheit asserted that to achieve this goal, the region needs a quick, coordinated, and comprehensive response based on Arab solidarity to support the economies of the most fragile and affected countries.
Nile Dam Dispute: Ethiopia announces 80% completion of GERD
Ethiopia also said that reaching a solution with Sudan will only happen when there is a stable government
US to send fighter jets, guided missile destroyer to UAE
The details of this deployment were disclosed by US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin to Sheik Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan — the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy commander-in-Chief of the UAE’s Forces — in a phone call.
UN Special Adviser on Libya warns against return of ISIS
Williams pointed out in an interview with The Guardian Newspaper to the expiration of the mandate granted to the House of Representatives under the elections held more than seven years ago as well as the expiration of the validity of the Supreme Council of State that was elected ten years ago.
Snowstorm deepens misery of Syrian refugees in Lebanon
As Jamila was removing snow from the top of her tent, she told Xinhua that she has been trying hard to protect her children from frosty cold in the absence of heating diesel which has soared in price given the unprecedented financial crisis.
Iraqi parliament announces 25 candidates to run for president
According to a statement by the parliament, the candidates include incumbent president Barham Salih, who is running for the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, former Foreign Minister and Finance Minister Hoshyar Zebari, who is running for the Kurdistan Democratic Party, and Rizgar Mohammed Amin, former Chief Judge of the Iraqi Special Tribunal that prosecuted former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein.
Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed arrives in UAE only 3 days after Al-Sisi’s visit
Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed arrives in UAE only 3 days after Al-Sisi’s visit
CCCPA holds retreat on post-2021 arrangements in Somalia
The Egyptian side will be chaired by Hamdy Loza, the Deputy Foreign Minister for African Affairs, while the Somali side will be headed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Mahmoud Abdi Hassan.
Arab League calls for designation of Yemen’s Houthi movement as terrorist
The attack led to the explosion of three tankers transporting petroleum fuels and resulted in the death of three people and the injury of six.
Lebanon on alert to keep Israel’s bird flu at bay
According to Fayad, no cases of the bird flu have been reported in southern Lebanon yet, but poultry breeders are concerned about possible virus transmission by air, migrating birds, or wild animals that frequently cross the border between Lebanon and Israel.
Arab League condemns displacement of Palestinians from Jerusalem’s Sheikh Jarrah
What is happening in Jerusalem, especially in Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood, is nothing but war crime, ethnic cleansing, says Saeed Abu Ali
Opinion| Sudan and the Arab Spring revolutions
It is the same scenario in all its details; calls for demonstrations on social media, people taking to the streets, calls for the departure of the regime and the formation of a technocratic government, satellite channels igniting the situation, clashes between the police and demonstrators, blood and martyrs, even the demonstration squares are full of youths who check the demonstrators for weapons and contraband before allowing them entry! All to create chaos.
Egyptian President expresses solidarity with UAE after Houthi attack
Two Egyptians among victims of terrorist attack in Abu Dhabi