- How Can Baghdad Counter Turkish Military Violations?
- Flood Death Toll Hits 20 as Japan Warned of More Rainfall
- Iraqis Protest Saudi Daily’s Insulting Cartoon of Ayatollah Sistani
- Israel’s Annexation of West Bank to Trigger 3rd Intifada: Official
- Protesters Burn US Flag outside White House
- What Are Erdogan’s Strategic Goals Behind Qatar Visit?
- Car Bomber Targets Checkpoint at Somalia’s Capital
- No Need to Have Talks with US: North Korea
- US Ambassador Shea Bans Aid Distribution among Needy Families in North Lebanon: Senior Cleric
- Indian Premier Visits Disputed China Border after Deadly Skirmish
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How Can Baghdad Counter Turkish Military Violations? Turkey continues incursions into northern Iraq under the excuse of chasing PKK militants. Iraq seems to have plans to stop the decades-long violations.
What Are Erdogan’s Strategic Goals Behind Qatar Visit? The Turkish leader visited the Persian Gulf Arab ally amid economic troubles at home. He also wants to tell Saudi Arabia he keeps support to Doha.
What Does US Seek Behind Pressing To Foil Lebanon Reforms? Washington is pressing to fail PM Diab’s reforms for the final goal of pressing Hezbollah and disarming it.
Why Does Violence Continue In Afghanistan Even After Deal With Taliban? The country is seeing rejuvenated wave of violence, signaling that the US movement towards state building in Afghanistan is defective
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Flood Death Toll Hits 20 as Japan Warned of More Rainfall
The death toll from floods and landslides unleashed by torrential rains on Japan’s southern island of Kyushu rose to 20 on Sunday, with 14 people missing, NHK public TV said.Iraqis Protest Saudi Daily’s Insulting Cartoon of Ayatollah Sistani Iraqi people protested in the capital Baghdad to condemn Saudi daily Asharq al-Awsat newspaper over an offensive cartoon depicting Iraq’s most prominent Shiite cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani.
Israel’s Annexation of West Bank to Trigger 3rd Intifada: Official A third intifada (uprising) could be just around the corner if Israeli regime continues its controversial plan to annex parts of the occupied Palestinian territories, an adviser to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has warned on Saturday.
Protesters Burn US Flag outside White House Anti-racism protesters set light to US flag outside the White House after Donald Trump’s July Fourth address on Saturday.
Car Bomber Targets Checkpoint at Somalia’s Capital
No Need to Have Talks with US: North Korea A senior North Korean diplomat said on Saturday the country does not feel the need to talks to the US.
US Ambassador Shea Bans Aid Distribution among Needy Families in North Lebanon: Senior Cleric A prominent Lebanese Muslim cleric has lambasted US Ambassador to Beirut Dorothy Shea over preventing political parties from distributing aid among needy families in the country’s northern district of Tripoli.
Indian Premier Visits Disputed China Border after Deadly Skirmish Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the country’s troops near a disputed frontier with China, where 20 Indian soldiers were killed last month during a skirmish with Chinese troops.
Iraq Condemns Saudi Daily’s Insulting Cartoon of Ayatollah Sistani Iraqi officials criticized the publication of an offensive cartoon of the country’s top cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani in a Saudi-owned newspaper.
Internal, External Elements Pushing Lebanon Deeper into Economic Crisis: Premier Certain Lebanese parties together with foreign parties are seeking to push the cash-strapped Arab country deeper into economic crisis, Prime Minister Hassan Diab said
India to Buy Russian Fighter Jets despite US Sanction Threats Indian defense ministry has approved the purchase of 33 Russian fighter jets along with upgradation of 59 MiG-29s, despite US threats to impose sanctions on the country over transactions with Moscow.
Yemen to Continue Retaliatory Attacks as Saudi-led War Persists: Spokesman Yemeni troops and allied fighters from Popular Committees are capable enough to defend the country against the Saudi aggression, the spokesman for Yemen’s Armed Forces said, emphasizing on the continuation of “legitimate” attacks on Saudi enemies as long as the Riyadh regime and its allies press ahead with their onslaught and blockade.
Disabled Iranian Youth among World’s 10 Outstanding Young Persons A young Iranian suffering from a disability that affects 98 percent of his muscles has been listed by a notable international organization that focuses on youths’ contribution to development as one of the “Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the World.”
Hamas, Fatah Unite against Israel’s Annexation Plan Palestinian Hamas resistance movement and Fatah political party pledged unity against Israel’s annexation of the West Bank, as signs are emerging of a purported rift between the occupying regime and the US over the much-condemned project.
World Powers Rebukes US at UNSC over Anti-Iran Bid World powers censured at the UN Security Council (UNSC) the US over Washington’s pressure campaign to extend arms embargo on Iran, which is slated to expire in October under a UNSC-endorsed nuclear deal that Washington ditched two years ago.
Oil Prices Drop on Prospect of Returning Libyan Supplies Oil prices slipped on Tuesday amid rising COVID-19 cases and a possible return of Libyan oil production, which has been down to a trickle since the start of the year.
Saudi, Bahrain Backing for US Bid to Renew Arms Embargo on Iran Bitter Joke: Diplomat Iran condemned as bitterly sarcastic Saudi and Bahraini regimes’ support for the US drive to extend a UN arms embargo on the Islamic Republic, adding these states need to understand that submission to America will not make the region secure.
Lebanese President Warns against Israel’s ‘Dangerous’ Gas Exploration Bid Lebanon’s President warned Israel against the regime’s “extremely dangerous” bid to explore oil and gas on his country’s maritime border, saying the Arab country will not allow any violation of its territorial waters.
Iran Issues Arrest Warrant for Trump over Gen. Soleimani Assassination Iran has identified 36 people, including Donald Trump, involved in the US assassination of General Qassem Soleimani and will seek their arrest through Interpol channels.
Coronavirus Still Takes Toll: Over 500k Now Dead Death toll from Coronavirus around the world has now topped 500 thousands as its cases have surged past the 10 million mark.
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Ousted Egyptian President Dies in Court
Tuesday 18 June 2019
Mohamed Morsi, Egypt’s first democratically elected president, has died on Monday while on trial in a Cairo courtroom
Rare Protests Erupt in Egypt after Online Call for Dissent
Saturday 21 September 2019
Thousands of people marched in central Cairo and several other Egyptian cities late on Friday to protest against President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and call for his resignation.
Hundreds Arrested in Egypt during Anti-Sisi Protests
Tuesday 24 September 2019
Hundreds of Egyptians have been detained in a campaign of arrests targeting anti-government protesters.
US Aid to Egypt Poised to Proceed in What Rights Groups Call ’Shameful’ Act
Wednesday 9 October 2019
Human rights activists in the United States are questioning Washington’s decision to push ahead with legislation that would transfer $1.3bn in military aid to Egypt, in light of recent protests calling for the fall of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s government.
Russia-Africa Summit: Why Is Africa Growing Important for Moscow?
Sunday 27 October 2019
Sochi hosted a summit between Russia and African countries on bilateral cooperation, signaling that it wants to return to Africa.
Egypt Cabinet Reshuffle: Goals And Outlook
Sunday 29 December 2019
The government is struggling to improve the economic conditions as its four-year reform plan is ending and thus people are to judge its performance.
UK Legal Team Calls for Arresting Egypt’s Sisi during London Visit
Monday 20 January 2020
A British legal group has called on judicial authorities to issue an arrest warrant Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi over his alleged role in the death of Mohamed Morsi, the country’s first democratically elected president, at a Cairo court session last year.
Egyptian Dictator Hosni Mubarak Dies at 91
Tuesday 25 February 2020
Former Egyptian dictator Hosni Mubarak has died at the age of 91, state television said on Tuesday, weeks after undergoing surgery.
Egypt, UAE Establish Libyan Naval Commando Squad to Fight Turkey
Tuesday 10 March 2020
Egypt, Backed by the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has set up a special naval operations force made up of Libyan commandos to target Turkish naval interests off Libyan coasts.
Egypt’s El-Sisi Dreaming Of Arab Nationalism Revival
Monday 16 March 2020
The Egyptian president seeks to revive the Gamal Abdul Nasser-style Arab nationalism to set up an Arab alliance in the face of its Egypt’s rival Turkey.
What’s Behind Egyptian Emergency State Amendment?
Friday 24 April 2020
The government says the reforms of the 40-year-old law are necessary to tackle the pandemic but critics say it facilitates President el-Sisi’s lifetime rule.
Egyptian TV Series Predicting Israel’s Near Destruction Angers Tel Aviv
Monday 27 April 2020
Israeli foreign ministry rebuked an Egyptian TV series that predicts the destruction of the occupation regime in less than 100 years after its establishment.
What’s Causing Insecurity To Endure In Sinai Peninsula
Tuesday 5 May 2020
Poverty, regional rivalry, and other issues keep terrorists active in Sinai Peninsula, despite serious military campaigns by Cairo.
Where Will Egyptian-Ethiopian Dam Dispute Head?
Thursday 28 May 2020
The dispute is again returning to its heat as Ethiopia said it will start to fill the reservoir in July, provoking military response alert from Egypt.
Nature Of Egyptian Peace Initiative For Libya
Tuesday 9 June 2020
While Haftar welcomes a Cairo-presented ceasefire proposal, Tripoli government rejects it arguing it serves to buy time for the general amid his losses.
