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Penalty enforcement for performing Hajj without permit begins

Date: 2024-06-05 10:39:03 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:31 - ID:10735699

MECCA, June 5 (MENA) - Saudi Arabia’s Public Security has begun imposing penalties on pilgrims violating Hajj regulations and instructions by undertaking a pilgrimage without a permit. The areas covered by the no-permit, no-Hajj policy include ....

10 terrorist hideouts destroyed in air strikes in Diyala and Kirkuk provinces, SMC reports

Date: 2024-06-05 10:24:32 GMT - Iraq - Arab world - SN:30 - ID:10735693

BAGHDAD, June 5 (MENA) - The Security Media Cell (SMC) announced on Wednesday air strikes on terrorist hideouts in Diyala and Kirkuk provinces, noting that the operation resulted in the destruction of 10 Daesh terrorist hideouts. A statement from ....

AL presses for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

Date: 2024-06-05 10:15:57 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:29 - ID:10735547

CAIRO, June 5 (MENA) – The Arab League (AL) general secretariat has called for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Action is needed to guarantee the delivery of humanitarian aid that meets the needs of Gazans, and to start ....

Shooting reported near US embassy in Beirut, Lebanon

Date: 2024-06-05 07:40:30 GMT - Lebanon - Arab world - SN:14 - ID:10735356

BEIRUT, June 5 (MENA) - A shooting was reported near the US embassy in Beirut on Wednesday morning, a Lebanese security official told The National. "At 8.34 am local time, small arms fire was reported in the vicinity of the entrance to the US ....

OIC welcomes Slovenia's recognition of Palestine

Date: 2024-06-05 07:28:52 GMT - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Arab world - SN:13 - ID:10735326

JEDDAH, June 5 (MENA) - The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) welcomed the decision of the Government and Parliament of Slovenia to recognize the State of Palestine, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The OIC said that this important and ....

3rd Arab Forum for Equality tackles escalating inequality amid multiple crises

Date: 2024-06-04 15:24:10 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:52 - ID:10734881

BEIRUT/CAIRO, June 4 (MENA) - The Arab region faces a daunting challenge as poverty rates continue to climb, marking it as the only region globally with such a trend. Wealth inequality has also worsened since 2020, with the richest 1% now holding ....

Disarmament, non-proliferation important elements for int'l peace, security: AL

Date: 2024-06-04 12:56:48 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:36 - ID:10734363

CAIRO/DOHA, June 4 (MENA) – Assistant Secretary General for International Political Affairs in the Arab League (AL) Khaled bin Muhammad Manzalawi asserted that disarmament and non-proliferation are important elements for international peace and ....

Arab League, China' Fudan University discuss means of enhancing joint cooperation programs

Date: 2024-06-04 10:52:29 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:28 - ID:10734200

CAIRO, June 4 (MENA) - The General Secretariat of the Arab League held a coordination meeting, chaired by Assistant Secretary-General and Head of the Social Affairs Sector at the League Ambassador Haifa Abu Ghazaleh and President of Fudan University ....

Abul Gheit lauds mediation efforts by Egypt, Qatar, US to reach full ceasefire in Gaza

Date: 2024-06-04 08:27:47 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:21 - ID:10733985

CAIRO, June 4 (MENA) - Arab League (AL) Secretary General Ahmed Abul Gheit lauded mediation efforts exerted by Egypt, Qatar and the United States to reach a "full and complete" ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, ensure delivery of aid to the enclave and ....

Libya, S. Korea discuss strengthening cooperation

Date: 2024-06-04 08:17:11 GMT - south korea - Arab world - SN:19 - ID:10733968

SEOUL, June 4 (MENA) - On the sidelines of the Korea-Africa Summit held in Seoul, Libyan Presidential Council's Deputy Head Mossa Al-Koni met with South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo and discussed developing prospects for cooperation between ....