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Sudanese Armed Forces agree to 72-hour ceasefire

Date: 2023-06-18 11:20:39 GMT - Sudan - Arab world - SN:32 - ID:10215427

KHARTOUM, June 18 (MENA) - The Sudanese Armed Forces announced they agreed to a new 72-hour ceasefire from Sunday. The truce will start on June 18 at 6 am and will end on June 21, Sudan News Agency (SUNA) said. Saudi Arabia and the US had ....

ICRC coordinator to MENA: Cooperation with Red Crescent in Middle East fruitful

Date: 2023-06-18 10:38:06 GMT - Jordan - Arab world - SN:28 - ID:10215271

AMMAN, June 18 (MENA) - Communications Coordinator at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Jordan Misada Saif on Sunday hailed the maintained and fruitful cooperation between the ICRC and the Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in the ....

Iraqi president: 600,000 displaced persons live in difficult conditions

Date: 2023-06-18 10:03:43 GMT - Iraq - Arab world - SN:22 - ID:10215279

BAGHDAD, June 18 (MENA) - Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid said on Sunday that 600,000 displaced persons live in very difficult conditions in his country. The president's media office said in a statement carried by Al Sumaria channel that ....

Borrell: Egypt key partner to EU

Date: 2023-06-18 09:27:01 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:20 - ID:10215213

CAIRO, June 18 (MENA) - Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, asserted that "Egypt is a key partner of the EU and our partnership is strong." On Twitter, he said "Back in Cairo for ....

US welcomes Saudi efforts to support truce in Yemen

Date: 2023-06-18 09:05:42 GMT - USA - Arab world - SN:18 - ID:10215188

WASHINGTON, June 18 (MENA) - The United States prioritized de-escalating and ultimately ending the conflict in Yemen through diplomatic engagements, according to the White House. The UN-brokered truce that began in March 2022 has now brought ....

Abul Gheit, Borrell hold talks on regional, world issues at AL HQ

Date: 2023-06-18 08:57:22 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:17 - ID:10215136

CAIRO, June 18 (MENA) - Arab League Secretary General Ahmed Abul Gheit stressed the depth of historical ties between the AL and the European Union. He made the remarks during a meeting at the AL HQ on Sunday with Josep Borrell, High ....

NCPD lauds Arab solidarity in support of people with disabilities

Date: 2023-06-17 14:58:24 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:56 - ID:10214056

CAIRO, June 17 (MENA) - General Supervisor of the National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) Iman Karim has applauded Arab countries’ solidarity in support of people with disabilities by adopting special policies and strategies for ....

AL stresses importance of supporting women, their rights in various walks of life

Date: 2023-06-17 13:58:52 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:51 - ID:10214077

CAIRO, June 17 (MENA) - The Arab League general secretariat underlined the importance of supporting women and their rights in various walks of life. It stressed the importance of rallying up Arab efforts in the face of desertification and drought ....

Iraqi president commends role of press in realizing national security, stability 2 last Baghdad

Date: 2023-06-17 11:38:05 GMT - Iraq - Arab world - SN:38 - ID:10213999

Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani participated on Saturday in the official celebration of the National Day of the Iraqi Press, organized by the Iraqi Journalists Syndicate in Baghdad. The Prime Minister, in his speech on the occasion, which ....

White House: US backs Iraq's increasing integration into GCC

Date: 2023-06-17 11:32:08 GMT - USA - Arab world - SN:37 - ID:10213974

WASHINGTON, June 17 (MENA) - The United States fully supports Iraq’s sovereignty, independence, and increasing integration into the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and broader Arab region, according to the White House. It said in a statement : ....