Latest in Region Highlight
Latest in Region
Syrian army regains control over Khan Shaykhun, Erdogan to visit Moscow
The General Command of the Syrian Army announced that its forces took control of Morek and other nearby towns including Kafr Zita and strategic points in Hama and Idleb, after inflicting heavy losses upon militants, according to Syrian Arab News Agency.
Southern Transitional Council announces ceasefire in Yemen
In a statement, the STC demanded all parties in Shabwa to commit to the ceasefire which was urged by the Arab coalition, according to Reuters.
Sudanese court postpones Al-Bashir’s trial to next Saturday
Court heard three testimonies and two others are left
TMC leader Al-Burhan sworn in as head of Sudan’s Sovereign Council
Ministers of defence and interior will be chosen by military
Yemen conflict: mosaic of power struggle
“Happy Yemen” sucked into quagmire of proxy wars, famine with no end in sight
No foreign military bases will be allowed in Libya: Haftar
LNA’s air force destroys under-construction Turkish military base in Misrata
Bashir appears in court, says he had received millions of dollars from Saudi Arabia
He is facing charges of possessing foreign currency, corruption and receiving gifts illegally
Jordan summons Israeli envoy over Jerusalem ‘violations’
The move follows last week’s clashes between Palestinians and Israeli forces at one of the holiest sites for Muslims and Jew
UAE-backed Yemeni southern separatists withdraw from parts in Aden
Houthis launched 10 drone attacks on oil facilities in the Shaybah oil field in Saudi Arabia
Three Palestinians killed by Israeli fire in Gaza
The incident happened overnight between Saturday and Sunday
No indication Libya’s Zuwara Airport was used in military operations: UN
LNA targets Misrata’s Air College third time in past two weeks
Congresswomen Rashida Tlaib refuses to visit Israel
“Visiting my grandmother under oppressive conditions stands against everything I believe in” says congresswomen
Libyan Sebha’s airport re-opens for 1st time since 2014
LNA strikes targeted GNA’s patrol in Murzuk Desert
Houthis claim attack on Saudi Arabia’s Shaybah oil field
The facilities attacked included a refinery and oil storage, Al Masirah said, citing a military spokesman. It did not say when the attack took place.
Sudanese army, opposition sign power-sharing agreement for transitional period
Prime Minister Madbouly headed to Khartoum to attend the ceremony
Egypt calls on UN to engage in dialogue with Libyan elected representatives
Egypt urged all Libyan parties to take a clear stance and be far away from terrorist and criminal groups, he said, condemning the recent suicide blast in Benghazi and expressing his condolences to the victims’ families.
Egypt hosts Declaration of Change meeting to support stability in Sudan
Egypt affirmed its continued contacts with Sudan and its full support to the new government
Missing Israeli soldier found dead in West Bank
In response to the incident, the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denounced the killing of the soldier, describing it as a “terrorist attack.”
LNA strikes Air Force Academy in Misrata for 2nd consecutive day
UNICEF condemns Murzuq’s airstrikes that took place a few days ago
LNA strikes Misrata’s The Air Force Academy
The city have witnessed several strikes over the past two weeks, and this is not the first time the LNA targeted the air college.
Houthi attack King Khalid airbase, Abha, Najran airports
Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saria said the attack on Abha airport “hit its targets” and air traffic was disrupted at both Abha and Najran. All three locations are in southwest Saudi, near the border with Yemen.
Shoukry discusses promoting cooperation among Egypt, Jordan, Iraq
Iraq’s Parliament Speaker Mohammed Al-Halbousi and Foreign Minister Mohamad A. Alhakim were also present at the meetings.
Al-Sisi and Macron support ceasefire in Libya, dozens reportedly killed in Murzuq airstrikes
LNA forces confirm strike late, denies targeting civilians
Sudan’s military, opposition sign constitutional declaration deal after long negotiations
FFC said new Sudanese civil government to be formed within a month
Mitiga airport reopens after shelling, LNA targets GNA patrol in Misrata
The previously kidnapped Russian tanker crew detained in Libya reportedly released
Shoukry heads to Baghdad for a tripartite meeting with Jordanian, Iraqi counterparts
Ministers to follow-up on the implementation of the previous March tripartite summit held in Cairo
Tunisia extends state of emergency for one month, prepares for elections
Tunisia’s prime minister, Youssef Chahed, will run for president in an early election expected September
Egypt sends medical aid to South Sudan
Egyptian ambassador to South Sudan Ahmed Bahaa El-Din said the shipment comes as part of supporting the health sector in the brotherly country.
Sudan’s military, opposition agree constitutional declaration for transitional period
Opposition leaders believe agreement will stop violence
Al-Sisi, Haftar discuss securing shared borders, lifting arms embargo on LNA
State-run MENA news agency said on Friday that Haftar arrived in Cairo, to discuss the latest situation in Libya, and border security.