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Latest in Region
UN Security Council expresses concern over Israeli declarations about Golan Heights
The council affirmed that Security Council resolution number 497, issued in 1981, states that Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights is illegal
Sanders, Clinton praise Obama’s decision to send more special forces to Syria
Special forces will not be leading the fight on the ground, but they will be essential in providing training, says Obama
Egypt supporting the unity, stability of Bahrain: Foreign Ministry
Iran must change its policy towards the Gulf and cease its attempts to dominate the region, says Bahraini FM
Saudi Shura Council approves takeover of disputed Red Sea islands
The council approved the agreement, putting emphasis on enhancing Saudi-Egyptian relations
Tunisian activists call for protests on 25 April in solidarity with Egyptian protesters
”We reject the arrests carried out recently by President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi against the Egyptian people,” say Tunisian activists
As fragile peace talks crumble, US president rules out future ground troop deployment
Riyad Hijab, head of the opposition’s Supreme Negotiations Committee, criticized UN envoy to Syria Staffan de Mistura saying violence has increased since he took the position
Obama says no plans for Libya intervention, vows to continue fight against IS
Tobruk fails to support Government of National Accord, but majority of MPs urge GNA to swear in members regardless
International community ready to help Libyan GNA: British foreign minister
The new Libyan prime minister urged the EU to help Libya stop human trafficking, but has yet to make a formal request
Minister of Water Resources arrives in Sudan on first official visit
Abdel Aty’s visit will not discuss the issue of the Ethiopian Dam, says ministry spokesperson
Hollande arrives in Jordan, concluding Egypt visit
Hollande flew to Amman earlier on Tuesday, after an event-filled Monday that included meetings with Prime Minister Sherif Ismail, parliament speaker Ali Abdul Aal, and Egyptian public figures, including politicians and journalists
In Cartoon: Sudan calls for negotiations over Hala’ib and Shalateen
Kerry to arrive in Egypt for brief visit on Wednesday
US secretary of state John Kerry will arrive in Egypt on Wednesday in a brief visit to the region during which he will also visit Saudi Arabia
Migrant tragedy occurs in Mediterranean Sea: Italian foreign minister
Those on board were believed to have disembarked from Egypt’s northern coast, fleeing from economic and political conditions in East Africa, tentatively reported as Somalia, Ethiopia, and Eritrea
Egypt affirms sovereignty over Hala’ib Triangle amid renewed Sudanese contestation
Sudan called on Egypt to negotiate over the contested areas of Hala’ib and Shalateen, stating that it would otherwise resort to international arbitration to restore its rights to the areas
In Cartoon: USA extortion of KSA
Saudi Arabia threatens sale of assets if US congress passes 9/11 bill
The bill deprives foreign governments of immunity if accused of any terror acts that led to the death of American citizens on US soil
Syrian regime avoids discussing political transition at peace talks
A delegation from the Egyptian Foreign Ministry headed to Geneva to monitor the talks
Italian foreign minister arrives in Tripoli to meet new Libyan prime minister
Several countries have offered to train Libyan forces in order to achieve security in the oil-rich country
Turkish presidency denounces reports on Saudi mediation to ease tension with Egypt
“King’s Salman’s visit to Turkey after his five-day visit to Egypt does not relate to this issue,” says Kalin
Israel studying legal status of Tiran and Sanafir islands, announcement expected soon
Israel asserted that the decision will not affect Egyptian-Israeli relations, reported Israeli state media on Monday
Libya’s unity government takes hold as Tripoli authorities step down
The Islamist-backed government has taken the decision to “put the interests of the nation above anything else.” But the UN envoy to Libya said “deeds must follow words” after visiting the nation’s capital
Russia claims Turkish NGOs are ‘main supplier’ of extremists in Syria
Russia has accused Turkey of using three humanitarian organizations to funnel weapons and supplies to IS and other jihadist groups in Syria. Moscow also called for Turkey close the porous border to extremists.
Russia sends de-mining teams to clear Palmyra
The first units of Russian military experts have arrived in Syria to remove explosive devices left behind by the “Islamic State” (“IS”) group in Palmyra. The de-mining of archeological sites might take several months.
Iraqi army failings cast doubt on Mosul offensive
A stalled offensive at the town of Makmour highlights the shortcomings of the Iraqi army, which is preparing to retake Iraq’s second largest city from the so-called “Islamic State.”
Amnesty: Turkey illegally sending Syrians back to war zone
Amnesty International has accused Turkey of forcibly returning thousands of refugees to war-torn Syria. Ankara recently struck a deal with the EU to stem the flow of migrants into Europe
Saudi-led coalition in Yemen carries out a swap deal with Houthis
Nine Saudis exchanged for 109 Yemenis, just days before the peace talks held in Kuwait
Despite recent Arab League decision, Shoukry says Hezbollah remains a Lebanese issue
Lebanon is suffering from severe political unrest, and this is an issue to be solved internally, says Shoukry
Saudi employer evades payment of financial rights of Egyptian builder who died at work
Employer does not have the body, as rumoured; embassy is working with us to repatriate the worker and sue the employer, says spokesperson of Egyptians Union in Saudi
Yemenis protest on war anniversary as conflict persists
Former president Saleh said that he wants peace with Saudi Arabia without the intervention of the UN
Recapturing Palmyra a success for Syrian army’s strategy against terrorism: Al-Assad
Syrian government promises to repair all destroyed historic sites in city