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The UN’s “priority” is to assist with peace talks that would end the conflict in Sudan and a return to a transitional civilian government — which would also help stabilize South Sudan and shared areas such as resource-rich Abyei. This is…
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The Philippines has no intention of interfering in China’s affairs with Taiwan, officials have said, after Beijing’s ambassador to Manila accused the Southeast Asian nation of fueling regional tensions by expanding military base access to…
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan on Tuesday discussed ways to enhance relations with Israel during a phone call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Emirates News Agency reported. Sheikh Mohamed “affirmed the UAE’s…
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Egypt will soon allow Iranians traveling with tour groups to obtain visas on arrival in the south of its Sinai peninsula with a view to extending access to other parts of the country, Egyptian Tourism Ministry officials said. The…
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Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit on Sunday expressed his concerns at mounting violence in the occupied Palestinian territories. His comments regarding Israeli government actions came during a meeting in Cairo with Russian…
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The EU on Saturday welcomed an agreement between Saudi Arabia and Iran to resume diplomatic relations. “The European Union welcomes the announced agreement on resumption of diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the…
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Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba on Sunday urged foreigners wishing to fight in Ukraine to contact foreign diplomatic missions of Ukraine in their countries. "Foreigners who wish to defend Ukraine within the framework of the UN…
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French President Emmanuel Macron said that his country remains committed to the continued enhancement of joint cooperation with Egypt in a number of fields, and to supporting Cairo’s efforts to achieve comprehensive and sustainable…
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Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed spoke with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday to discuss “important regional matters,” the US State Department said. Sheikh Mohammed and Blinken “reaffirmed their countries’…
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The Biden administration’s competition with China for influence didn’t get off to a great start in Africa. In August, the top US diplomat planned a visit, only to postpone it because of the turmoil in Afghanistan that preoccupied…
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