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Shoukry to visit Tunisia to continue discussion over Libyan crisis
The meeting will address the political process and the security situation in Libya
UN-sponsored Geneva talks fail again to resolve ongoing Syrian crisis
Amid criticism from the West, Russia to sponsor a new wave of talks to be held in February
‘No need for military option’: US secretary of defence on Iran
Politician Jim Mattis described Ambassador Nikki Haley’s latest exhibition of alleged Iranian missiles as an act to “raise awareness”
Op-ed review: Palestinian issue, alternatives to two-state solution
The repercussions of the US recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel continued to be the most discussed topic in Egyptian newspapers. Abdul Moneim Saeed wrote, in the stat-run daily Al-Ahram, in an op-ed titled “Revision of the Palestinian cause” that the two-state solution is over on the ground because “nobody is serious about …
Amnesty International accuses Europe of being complicit in Libya refugee crisis
Watchdog asserts Europe’s true priority is closure of central Mediterranean route
It is time world recognises Palestinian state: OIC
Jerusalem inseparable part of occupied Palestinian territories, says Egyptian FM
Denunciation of Trump’s Jerusalem decision continues in Arab, Muslim worlds
Al-Sisi received Abbas in Cairo to assert solidarity
Arab Parliament demands UN replace US in peace process mediation as tensions escalate
Palestinian leaders hold urgent talks in Cairo over Jerusalem
US will not reverse Jerusalem decision: assistant secretary of state
David Satterfield asserted that US intends to pursue peace negotiations in 2018
Al-Sisi, Abbas discuss consequences of Trump Jerusalem declaration
Arab League calls on Trump to retract decision, calls UN to recognise State of Palestine
UN Security Council condemns Trump’s decision regarding Jerusalem
UN special coordinator for the Middle East peace process, Nickolay Mladenov, said during the meeting that “the United Nations has repeatedly declared that any unilateral decision that seeks to alter the character and status of Jerusalem, or that may alter these long-standing principles, could seriously undermine current peace efforts and may have repercussions across the …
Saudi Arabia faces western criticism to allow aid, investigate violations in Yemen
Following the killing of former Yemeni president Ali Abdullah Saleh, a new wave of criticism has been directed against Saudi Arabia and its coalition waging a war in Yemen since 2015. Alistair Burt, minister of state for Britain’s Foreign and Commonwealth office, told the Independent on Friday that more than 300 incidents potentially violating international …
Urgent Arab FM meeting regarding Trump’s Jerusalem declaration
UN Security Council rejects the unilateral move, US representative defends
Trump officially recognises Jerusalem as Israeli capital, orders US embassy relocation
Protests erupt in Palestine amid Arab, European opposition
Gulf summit ends quickly with no end to Qatari crisis
The summit came six months after KSA, UAE, Bahrain boycotted Qatar
Op-ed review: Saleh’s assassination, Houthi danger
The assassination of former Yemeni president Ali Abdullah Saleh continued to top the Egyptian media’s agenda on Arab affairs, as well as recent controversy which followed US intentions to recognise Jerusalem as the Israeli capital amid Arab and international warnings. Wessam Bassandowa, Yemeni writer and researcher, criticised Saleh’s assassination, the use of violence, and bloodshed …
Saudi-led coalition intensifies airstrikes on Yemen
Houthi movement seized control in Sanaa after killing former president Saleh
ISIS terrorist evacuated from Raqqa went to Egypt: Erdogan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said terrorists who fled Raqqa, Syria, went to Egypt to fight in Sinai, according to the Russian news agency Sputnik. He also said, during a meeting of the AKP parliamentary bloc in Ankara, that the United States will use the weapons it sent to the region against Iran, Turkey, or …
Ali Abdallah Saleh: The death of Yemen’s strong man
Yemen’s former president and rebel leader Ali Abdullah Saleh was assassinated in the area of Khawlan in the capital Sanaa as he was fleeing Houthi rebels. His envoy was ambushed with an RPG rocket and he was then reportedly assassinated by gunfire. Some of his aides were killed, while others were injured. The strongman of …
Former Yemeni president Ali Abdullah Saleh reportedly killed in clashes
Sources from Saleh’s party told Al-Arabiya he was killed by sniper fire
Al-Hariri holds off resignation after Lebanon president request: Retuers
The Lebanese prime minister arrived in one-day visit to Cairo and met with Al-Sisi to discuss Lebanon
Palestinian reconciliation 3-day dialogue launched in Cairo
Fatah, Hamas say they aim to implement 2011 Cairo Agreement
Al-Hariri to meet with Al-Sisi amid ongoing crisis
Aboul Gheit in Lebanon after Arab League intensified tone against Iran, Hezbollah
Arab League calls for UN Security Council meeting on Iranian violations
Arab League meeting denounces Iran’s violations
The Hariris’ struggling quest for power in succession
The family has a history of bounds with Saudi Arabia, conflict with Iran-backed powers and suffering from foreign interference
Al-Hariri in Elysee after speculations about his Saudi Arabia stay
France isn’t offering a political exile, said Macron
Saudi Arabia calls for urgent Arab League meeting on Iran
Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry launches 3-day tour to unify Arab stance towards regional developments
Al-Hariri says he is free in Saudi Arabia, will return to Lebanon soon
Lebanon may face sanctions because of Hezbollah interventions in Yemen and Bahrain: Al-Hariri
Egypt condemns terror attack on oil pipeline in Bahrain
No one was injured in the explosion and no militant group claimed responsibility for the blast
Lebanese crisis tops Shoukry’s three-day visit to 6 Arab countries
The visit includes Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, and Saudi Arabia