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103 massive fires engulf Lebanese forests due to rise in temperature
The heat wave and the strong winds in the region helped spread the fires to three provinces in neighbouring Syria.
EU fails to fulfil a promise offering places for 50,000 refugees in Europe
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees declared that “the slow progress” of the European countries was one of the factors to obstruct the evacuation of people facing violence during the civil war.
Israel arrests Palestinian governor of Jerusalem, evacuates Al-Aqsa Mosque
The Israeli police confirmed that Ghaith was detained, without revealing the reason behind his arrest.
SAA enters north east Syria after a deal with Kurdish forces
Upon the agreement, the Kurdish forces would surrender the border towns of Manbij and Kobane to the Syrian army in a deal brokered by Russia. However, some unconfirmed reports said that the deal between the Kurdish and the regime would be extended to apply to the whole of north-east Syria.
SOHR says pro-Turkey rebels execute civilians including a Kurdish politician, Ankara denies
Pro-Kurdish protests in Europe demand a stop to Turkish offensive
Two missiles hit Iranian oil tanker near Saudi port
The Iranian government vows to take a ‘proper response’
Turkey launches Syrian invasion, Egypt, int’l community condemn
Turkey strikes Syrian-Iraqi border, cutting off Kurdish route to reinforce
Aswan one of the best learning cities worldwide, receiving UNESCO Learning City Award
Aswan is now one of the top 10 cities in the world for enhanced learning experiences.
Trump threatens to destroy Turkey’s economy if Ankara takes its offensive in Syria too far
Withdrawing US troops could pave the way for IS to surge, says France
Pompeo expresses US concern over situation in Iraq
Death toll of Iraqi protests rose to 104 people, eight security forces were among them
GNA accuses LAAF of striking equestrian club in Tripoli
UN condemns attack describing it as “horrific”
More than 200 wounded, 2 killed during Iraq anti-government demonstrations
“Exercise restraint in handling the protests,” asks the UN’s top official in Iraq
Arab coalition in Yemen denies Houthi’s claim of capturing Saudi troops
“Houthi militia propagates false victories,” says Yemeni Minister of Information
Iraqi PM accuses Israel of attacking Popular Mobilization Forces
Abdul-Mahdi hopes to de-escalate tensions in the Gulf
Somali militants attack an Italian convoy, US air base
Al-Shabab group, launched the first attack against the US’ base in Baledogle
Houthis to release 350 abductees, including 3 Saudis, under UN supervision
The Houthi National Committee for Prisoners’ Affairs (NCPA) said in a statement, that the 350 prisoners, which will be released, were on the lists of the prisoner exchange deal agreed in Sweden back in December.
Houthi rebels attack Saudi Najran town, capture thousands of troops
Saudi officials have not confirmed the claim yet
Alexandria court sentences plane hijacker to life imprisonment
Wearing a fake explosive belt, Mostafa boarded a plane heading from Alexandria to Cairo in March 2016, threatening to blow up the jet to force the pilot to change the plane direction.
US House of Representatives announces impeachment inquiry into Trump
Trump describes inquiry as “presidential harassment,” promising to release transcript of his call with Zelenskiy
Newly established Syrian constitutional committee to include 150 members: UN
Syrian government asserted committee ‘should be free of foreign intervention’
Three rockets fired near US embassy in Iraq
Iraqi officials claim rockets were fired from areas where Iran-affiliated Iraqi militants operate
Pompeo: US troops in Gulf are for defence; Iran is to present Gulf security plan at UN
Johnson blames Iran for Aramco attacks saying sanctions, military force also possible
Clashes in southern Tripoli leave 18 killed, many civilians injured
“Seven LNA troops were killed and dozens were wounded in the fighting that took place on the roads leading to the airport in southern Tripoli,” said the LNA spokesperson Ahmed Al-Mismari.
The Yemeni Houthi rebels warn Saudi Arabia of painful deadliest attacks
Abdul-Malik: there will be ‘no red lines’ in case of not responding to the truce
US conducts air strike, killing 8 IS militants in Libya
In a statement, the US Africa Command (USAFRICOM) said that the air strike, which took place on Thursday, was coordinated with the Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA).
Houthis to halt attacks against Saudi Arabia in an attempt to end Yemeni civil war
The announcement comes one week after Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for a strike at the state-owned Saudi Aramco oil processing facilities.
Saudi Arabia announces joining International Maritime Protection Construct
The IMSC plans to secure the Gulf region including the Strait of Hormuz, Bab Al-Mandab, the Sea of Oman, and the Arabian Gulf. The mission is already joined by Australia, Bahrain, and the United Kingdom.
Italy arrests 3 men including 2 Egyptians for torturing migrants in Libya
The three captors, aged between 24 and 27, include two Egyptians and one Guinean man, have been accused of torture, kidnapping, and mistreating dozens of people.
Ankara’s summit between Russia, Turkey, Iran highlights need of lasting truce in Syria
Rewriting Syria’s Constitution part of political solution, says Putin