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Tanzania committed to boosting ties with Algeria, says FM

Date: 2023-08-02 11:55:27 GMT - Algeria - Arab world - SN:31 - ID:10283418

ALGIERS, Aug 2 (MENA) - The Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation of the United Republic of Tanzania, Stergomena Lawrence Tax, has expressed commitment to developing "historical and strong" relations with Algeria to encompass ....

Tunisian president fires PM Bouden

Date: 2023-08-02 10:23:46 GMT - Tunisia - Arab world - SN:21 - ID:10283416

TUNIS, Aug 2 (MENA) - Tunisian President Kais Saied sacked Prime Minister Najla Bouden on Tuesday shortly before midnight, without giving any explanation, replaced by a former senior Central Bank executive, Ahmed Hachani, whom he asked to "overcome ....

Some Russian diplomats evacuated from Sudan, embassy continues to operate

Date: 2023-08-01 19:11:30 GMT - Russia - Arab world - SN:68 - ID:10282918

MOSCOW, Aug 1 (MENA) – Russia has evacuated some of its diplomats along with other Russian nationals willing to return home from Sudan amid the ongoing unrest in that country, TASS reported. "In view of the high security risk amid the ongoing ....

Saudi cabinet calls for halting military escalation in Sudan, Niger

Date: 2023-08-01 19:08:44 GMT - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Arab world - SN:66 - ID:10282587

RIYADH, Aug 1 (MENA) - The Saudi Cabinet on Tuesday reiterated the Kingdom's call for giving priority to the national interest in Sudan and Niger and halting military escalation in both countries. The call was made during a Cabinet session ....

Shooting ceased in Palestinian refugee camp of Ein el Hilweh

Date: 2023-08-01 18:29:25 GMT - Lebanon - Arab world - SN:62 - ID:10282891

SAIDA, Lebanon, Aug 1 (MENA) - Shooting has been ceased in the Palestinian refugee camp of Ein el Hilweh in the vicinity of the Lebanese city of Saida (Sidon) A state of cautious calm prevailed in a bid to implement the several initiatives to ....

UAE highlights inclusion of culture in climate action at G20 Culture Working Group meeting

Date: 2023-08-01 18:25:47 GMT - United Arab Emirates - Arab world - SN:61 - ID:10282592

ABU DHABI, Aug 1 (MENA) - A delegation of the Emirati Ministry of Culture and Youth has participated in the third G20 Culture Working Group’s (CWG) meeting in the Indian city of Hampi to present the UAE's viewpoint on the culture-related priorities ....

UN: 10 trucks carrying humanitarian assistance crossed into north-west Syria

Date: 2023-08-01 06:48:07 GMT - Switzerland - Arab world - SN:7 - ID:10281625

GENEVA, Aug 1 (MENA) - The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said that 10 trucks carrying humanitarian assistance from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) crossed into the north-west from Türkiye through the ....

First inbound flight carrying pilgrims arrive in Jeddah to perform Umrah

Date: 2023-07-31 19:17:11 GMT - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Arab world - SN:63 - ID:10281320

JEDDAH, July 31 (MENA) - The passports department at King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) announced the arrival of the first inbound flight carrying pilgrims coming from abroad to perform Umrah. The passports department has confirmed its ....

Desecration of Holy Qur'an considered dangerous act of hate: Jordanian FM

Date: 2023-07-31 16:57:25 GMT - Jordan - Arab world - SN:54 - ID:10281151

AMMAN, July 31 (MENA) - Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Safadi affirmed that the desecration of the Holy Qur'an is a dangerous act of hate, and a manifestation of Islamophobia that incites violence. ....

Saudi FM affirms necessity of taking effective steps to stop repeated attacks on sanctity of Holy Qur'an

Date: 2023-07-31 16:47:49 GMT - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Arab world - SN:51 - ID:10281147

RIYADH, July 31 (MENA) - Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah participated virtually in the Meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Member States of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). The ....