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Saudi FM, US secretary of state discuss over phone efforts to end Gaza war

Date: 2024-08-18 19:40:06 GMT - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - World - SN:62 - ID:10834447

RIYADH, Aug 18 (MENA) - Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan discussed in a telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken efforts to end the war on the Gaza Strip. Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said on Sunday that the ....

Italy deports Pakistani on terrorism charges

Date: 2024-08-18 18:43:04 GMT - Italy - World - SN:57 - ID:10834367

ROME, Aug 18 (MENA) - The Italian Interior Ministry announced Sunday deportation of a Pakistani citizen, considering him a security risk. A statement issued by the Interior Ministry today said investigation revealed that the man, 37, was arrested ....

Putin arrives in Azerbaijan on state visit

Date: 2024-08-18 18:26:05 GMT - Russia - World - SN:56 - ID:10834374

BAKU, Aug 18 (MENA) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Baku for a state visit, Tass news agency said Sunday. His talks with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev are expected to focus on the current situation and prospects for the ....

UNSC to discuss interim forces in Lebanon, situation in Libya

Date: 2024-08-18 18:08:15 GMT - United Nations - World - SN:54 - ID:10834310

NEW YORK, Aug 18 (MENA) - The UN Security Council (UNSC) said Sunday a closed briefing session will be held on the work of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), and the briefing will be presented by the Assistant Secretary-General ....

UN warns of surging child malnutrition in parts of Yemen

Date: 2024-08-18 16:57:18 GMT - USA - World - SN:50 - ID:10834285

NEW YORK, Aug 18 (MENA) - A United Nations task force on Sunday warned of soaring child malnutrition in Yemen's government-controlled areas, reporting "extremely critical" levels of malnutrition in parts of the country's south for the first ....

Rallies in Maduro’s support take place in Caracas, other cities of Venezuela — TV

Date: 2024-08-17 21:58:23 GMT - Venezuela - World - SN:70 - ID:10833168

CARACAS, Aug 17 (MENA) - A multi-thousand march in support of peace and victory of the current President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro during the July 28 elections takes place in Caracas, televised live by Venezolana de Television, Tass news agency ....

The Washington Post: Kamala Harris speaks about her agenda for economic policy

Date: 2024-08-17 20:16:39 GMT - USA - World - SN:68 - ID:10833130

WASHINGTON, Aug 17 (MENA) - Vice President Kamala Harris has done almost everything right since President Joe Biden announced a month ago that he was ending his candidacy, The Washington Post reported. But as Democrats prepare to open their ....

Rosatom invited IAEA head to visit Kursk NPP at right moment, Russian envoy in Vienna says

Date: 2024-08-17 18:40:31 GMT - Russia - World - SN:66 - ID:10833097

MOSCOW/VIENNA, Aug 17 (MENA) - The invitation for IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi to visit the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant is a timely and important step, TASS news agency quoted Russian Permanent Representative to international organizations in ....

Kishida to attend UN debate in New York in September before stepping down

Date: 2024-08-17 18:36:05 GMT - Japan - World - SN:65 - ID:10833093

TOKYO, Aug 17 (MENA) - Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is making arrangements to attend the annual world leaders debate session at the U.N. General Assembly in New York next month, government sources said Saturday, in what is likely to be his ....

Gaza ceasefire deal closer than ever, Biden says

Date: 2024-08-17 07:51:54 GMT - USA - World - SN:10 - ID:10832163

WASHINGTON, Aug 17 (MENA) - US President Joe Biden has said he is "optimistic" that a Gaza ceasefire deal can be reached, BBC said. "We are closer than we’ve ever been," the US president said following the latest round of talks, adding he was ....