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How some TV channels reported news of Friday demonstrations in Egypt
The sudden protests were covered by many foreign, Arabic, and international media and press outlets, however few local media outlets discussed the protests
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
Cybersecurity not an option, but imperative need: Arab Security Conference
Annual conference kicked off with the attendance of hundreds of Egyptian, foreign participates
SIS asks foreign media to comply with professional standards in covering Egyptian affairs
Several foreign media outlets, like AFP, reported arrests, clashes in past two days
137 people arrested as “Yellow Vest” renews in Paris
7,500 police officers have been poured in and armored vehicles were deployed to handle more threats of rioting. A brief standoff erupted when anti-riot police fired tear gas to prevent some demonstrators from cruising to adjacent streets.
Al-Sisi to deliver speech on Monday at UNGA 74
Egyptian president expected to meet his US counterpart Donald trump on sidelines of assembly
Tunisia’s presidential runoff: anger, frustration behind ‘unforeseen’ results
“Tunisians gravitating toward people from outside system to bring them what they want, whether it is economic improvement or social dignity,” says think tank fellow
Iran urges regional cooperation, exit of foreign forces
Foreign forces in the region cause problems and insecurity for regional nations and endanger the maritime and energy security, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says.
China’s “70 years of miracles” inspired my book: Egyptian author
Egyptian columnist and writer Kamal Gaballa is to release a book “70 Years of Miracles” to show what he has witnessed in visits to China, on the occasion of 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.
Iran urges regional cooperation, exit of foreign forces
Foreign forces in the region cause problems and insecurity for regional nations and endanger the maritime and energy security, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says.
Economists unanimously believe CBE will cut interest rates on Thursday
EFG Hermes’s Abu Basha foresees 0.5% cut, Pharos’ El-Swaify and Sigma expect 1.5%
Al-Sisi arrives in New York to participate in UNGA 74
President to deliver speech on Egypt’s vision, stance on international, regional updates
Saudi Arabia vows necessary response if Iran’s responsibility of Aramco attack confirmed: Al-Jubeir
Egypt’s Enppi helps Aramco repair harmed facilities in Saudi Arabia
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).
Minor protests ‘will not intimidate Egyptian state’: Pro-state presenter
No official statements has addressed reported protests, as foreign media say demonstrators were arrested in rare, minor gatherings
Rashwan to meet with Al-Tahrir heads, journalists to discuss disputes
Group of journalists staged a sit in during past week against salary cuts
Ethiopia strongly rejects Egypt’s proposal on GERD
Shoukry previously confirmed Egypt’s respect to the right of Ethiopia to development
China, Solomon Islands establish diplomatic ties
The communique was signed by Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Solomon Islands’ Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade Jeremiah Manele after they held talks.
Cuba to respond to U.S. expulsion of its UN diplomats, says FM
“These are totally unjustified and illegitimate actions, slandering our diplomats and our country,” Rodriguez said.
Fate of outlawed Islamists, Brotherhood members in post-Bashir Sudan
Sudan’s transitional government seeks new era with Egypt through extraditing wanted Islamists, MB members, says political expert
Danone Nations Cup, Decathlon team up to promote sports among children
Kicked off in Spain during the 2019 national tournament, the partnership will go a step further at the Danone Nations Cup’s World Final in Barcelona, seeing over 700 young girls and boys provided with Kipsta outfits ahead of their matches to represent their countries.
Xi calls for restraint after attacks on Saudi oil facilities
Xi made the remarks in phone talks with Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, who briefed him about the incident. The attacks on Saudi oil facilities have had an impact on the situation in the Gulf region and on the international energy market, he said.
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.
Egypt launches its 2nd satellite Narescope-1 from Japan
is scheduled to position the satellite in orbit by next November
Parliament expects draft law on freedom of information to counter rumours
Government is supposed to submit another draft law early October, says MP
Netanyahu’s bloc appears to fail in winning majority in repeat poll
PM made no victory claim in a post-election speech
Pompeo discusses Aramco attack’s consequences with Bin Salman in Jeddah
France sends experts to join investigations on attack
Nine terrorists killed in security raid in El-Obour, 15th May cities
One leader of ‘Liwa Thawra’ terrorist movement among terrorists
Al-Sisi meets Sudan’s PM Hamdok in Cairo to bolster bilateral cooperation
Both agreed on continuing coordination until Sudan restores its critical rule in Africa