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OIC envoys urge EU to push Israel to halt its “barbaric assaults” in Gaza

Date: 2023-11-13 18:51:51 GMT - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Arab world - SN:72 - ID:10440297

RIYADH-BRUSSELS, Nov 13 (MENA) - Islamic ambassadors in Brussels called for an “immediate, full and unconditional” cease-fire in Gaza, urging the international community to push Israel to halt its “barbaric military assaults” and quickly provide ....

Jordan's Lower House Speaker asks Legal Committee to review signed agreements with Israel

Date: 2023-11-13 17:14:52 GMT - Jordan - Arab world - SN:63 - ID:10440218

AMMAN, Nov 13 (MENA) - Jordan's Lower House Speaker Ahmad Safadi Monday called on its Legal Committee to review agreements signed with Israel and pass recommendations to the government to be conditional on stopping the aggression against Gaza, ....

UAE asserts keenness on rallying up global efforts to achieve development

Date: 2023-11-13 16:13:58 GMT - United Arab Emirates - Arab world - SN:57 - ID:10440308

ABU DHABI/BRUSSELS, Nov 13 (MENA) - The UAE is asserting utmost keenness on rallying up global efforts to achieve economic development which is supporting climate action, thenationalnews.com reported. Sultan Al Jaber, Cop 28 President-designate, ....

Arab-Islamic summit in Riyadh built consensus in positions for unanimous resolution: AL spokesman

Date: 2023-11-13 16:12:44 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:56 - ID:10440340

CAIRO, Nov 13 (MENA) - The discussions and deliberations, which led to the Arab-Islamic resolution issued by a joint summit of Arab and Islamic nations last Saturday in Riyadh, have succeeded in building the necessary consensus in positions, said ....

5th Saudi relief plane departs for Arish airport to deliver aid to Gaza

Date: 2023-11-13 08:12:07 GMT - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Arab world - SN:21 - ID:10439491

RIYADH, Nov 13 (MENA) - The fifth Saudi relief plane departed from King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh for Arish International Airport in Egypt, carrying 35 tons of aid to Gaza. The relief aid includes food and shelter materials. The ....

Biden, Qatari Emir discuss situation in Gaza, means of releasing more hostages

Date: 2023-11-13 06:08:25 GMT - USA - Arab world - SN:2 - ID:10439311

WASHINGTON, Nov 13 (MENA) - President Joseph R. Biden spoke Sunday night with Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani of Qatar, the White House said in a statement. The two leaders discussed the need to protect innocent civilians and ongoing efforts ....

UNHCR worried about escalating violence in Sudan

Date: 2023-11-12 22:32:54 GMT - USA - Arab world - SN:79 - ID:10439244

NEW YORK, Nov 12 (MENA) - UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is gravely concerned at the latest developments in Sudan as fighting escalates in the Darfur region. The agency said those who have managed to escape across borders are arriving in droves. ....

Tunisia thwarts 14 illegal migration attempts, rescues 296 persons

Date: 2023-11-12 16:57:26 GMT - Tunisia - Arab world - SN:58 - ID:10438951

TUNIS, Nov 12 (MENA) - The Tunisian authorities have thwarted 14 irregular migration attempts and rescued 296 illegal migrants, including Tunisians who attempted to reach to cross to the European coasts. In a statement, Spokesman for Tunisian ....

Secretary General: GCC leaders keen on strengthening economic cooperation with Turkiye

Date: 2023-11-12 14:32:19 GMT - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Arab world - SN:44 - ID:10438690

RIYADH/ISTANBUL, Nov 12 (MENA) - Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi said that the leaders of the GCC countries are keen to strengthen economic cooperation with the Republic of Turkiye, based on the depth ....

UNIFIL spokesperson: One soldier injured; any targeting near UNIFIL positions unacceptable

Date: 2023-11-12 13:04:52 GMT - Lebanon - Arab world - SN:38 - ID:10438578

BEIRUT, Nov 12 (MENA) - UNIFIL Spokesperson Andrea Tenenti said Sunday that: “Shortly after midnight last night, peacekeepers in a UNIFIL position near Al Qawzah reported hearing gunfire nearby.” “One peacekeeper was hit by a bullet and ....