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Latest in Region
Netanyahu fails for second time to form a government
Eyes turn of Blue and White party’s Gantz to be handed the opportunity
Lebanon on fire: nationwide protests against regime reach its third day
PM sets deadline to contain outrage, Hezbollah dismisses government resign calls
Sudan government, opposition sign political roadmap, cessation of hostilities
South Sudan President Salva Kiir who has been mediating the peace process since Oct. 14, lauded both parties for reaching the agreement and disclosed that peace and stability in Sudan also translates into stability of Juba which is seeking recovery from five years of conflict.
US troops withdraw from Syria and cross into Iraq, Kurdish SDF withdraws from Ras Al Ain
More than 100 vehicles carrying US troops crossed from Syria into Iraq’s northern governorate of Dohuk, Reuters witnesses said.
Lebanon’s Hariri adopts new economic reforms package, as protesters call for a general strike
“Your voice is heard, and if you want early parliamentary election I am with you,” says PM
Egyptian, Libyan parliament members agree on new road map to resolve crisis
Ninety Libyan members arrived in Cairo to attend the second meeting with Egyptian counterparts
Anti-regime protests reach fourth day as ministers resign
Samir Geagea announces the resignation of the party’s ministers, calling others to step down
Arab League calls for ceasefire in Libya, resuming political solution
“Resuming the political path will lead to unifying the Libyan institutions and paving the road for legislative and parliamentary elections,” Aboul Gheit asserted, demanding both the conflicted parts in Libya to participate in the political discussions, backed by the UN for de-escalating the Libyan crisis.
SDF accuses Turkey of violating ceasefire; Assad demands withdrawal of US, Turkish invading armies
On Thursday, Erdogan has agreed to start a truce in northeast Syria after a meeting with US Vice President Mike Pence. The truce imposes a five-day ceasefire in Northeast Syria to allow Kurdish fighters to withdraw.
Egypt condemns terror attack on a mosque in Afghanistan
At least 62 worshippers were killed in the blast, government accuses Taliban
South Sudan’s peace talks to resume after agreeing on new roadmap to end conflicts
The government confirmed negotiations to resume on Saturday
Lebanon’s military backs protesters’ “legitimate demands”
Hezbollah leader said he rejects government resignation
103 massive fires engulf Lebanese forests due to rise in temperature
The heat wave and the strong winds in the region helped spread the fires to three provinces in neighbouring Syria.
Trump asks Erdogan for immediate ceasefire, imposes sanctions on Turkish officials
Syrian government troops enter north-eastern Syria under deal with Kurds
Israel arrests Palestinian governor of Jerusalem, evacuates Al-Aqsa Mosque
The Israeli police confirmed that Ghaith was detained, without revealing the reason behind his arrest.
‘Robocop’ Kais Saied appears to overwhelmingly win Tunisian presidential election
President Al-Sisi congratulates Saied for winning the election
SAA enters north east Syria after a deal with Kurdish forces
Upon the agreement, the Kurdish forces would surrender the border towns of Manbij and Kobane to the Syrian army in a deal brokered by Russia. However, some unconfirmed reports said that the deal between the Kurdish and the regime would be extended to apply to the whole of north-east Syria.
Putin asserts necessity of liberating Syria from any foreign presence
Russian president to visit Saudi Arabia, UAE this week
South Sudan invites Egypt to participate in peace talks in Juba
Leader of Sovereignty Council of Sudan headed to Juba on Sunday
SOHR says pro-Turkey rebels execute civilians including a Kurdish politician, Ankara denies
Pro-Kurdish protests in Europe demand a stop to Turkish offensive
Two missiles hit Iranian oil tanker near Saudi port
The Iranian government vows to take a ‘proper response’
RoboCop, Tunisia’s ‘Berlusconi’: Citizens vote in presidential runoff
Little-known professor, media mogul face each other in a crucial debate
Shoukry condemns Turkish “occupation” of Syria, describing it “demographic engineering”
Arab League demands immediate halt of Turkish aggression in North Syria
Turkey says it controls Ras Al-Ayn, as tens of thousands of people flee war
Egypt meets SDC delegation in Cairo on “Turkey offensive” into northern Syria
Turkey launches Syrian invasion, Egypt, int’l community condemn
Turkey strikes Syrian-Iraqi border, cutting off Kurdish route to reinforce
Trump threatens to destroy Turkey’s economy if Ankara takes its offensive in Syria too far
Withdrawing US troops could pave the way for IS to surge, says France
Egypt strongly rejects Turkish attempts to seize Syrian lands: Al-Sisi
Turkey’s drilling in our regional waters is illegal and violates international laws, says Cypriot President
Pompeo expresses US concern over situation in Iraq
Death toll of Iraqi protests rose to 104 people, eight security forces were among them
GNA accuses LAAF of striking equestrian club in Tripoli
UN condemns attack describing it as “horrific”
Tunisia’s Ennahda and Qalb Tounes claim victory in parliamentary election
Exit poll estimated Islamists to win 40 seats, while jailed businessperson’s party to take 33-35 seats