Latest in Tag: War Highlight
Latest in Tag: War
Operation Lotfi in 1973 War showed real strength of Egyptian soldier: Al-Manduh
Egyptian Armed Forces have been army of people for thousands of years, and their mission is to maintain homeland security
Covid-19 crisis feels like a war: IMF officials
Challenge is even greater for low-income, emerging economies
Mamluks’ war with Ottomans: Rise of a civilisation, fall of another
The complex used to have an office where the sultan would receive the public to hear their complaints.
Egypt says Ethiopia’s remarks about war over GERD “totally unacceptable”
Cairo receives US invitation for meeting with Sudan, Ethiopia FMs in Washington
Saudi Crown Prince warns of war with Iran
“A peaceful political solution is much better than a military solution,” says Bin Salman
Trump says he does not want war after attack on Saudi oil facilities
UK, Germany agree on need for international response to Saudi attack: UK PM’s spokesperson
Celebrating 100th birthday of man of peace, war
Nobel Peace prize awarded to President El-Sadat, third president in history of country
Democracy in Arab world leads to civil wars, I refuse calls to amend Constitution: Dr. Abdelmoneim El Saeed
Files of terrorism, water, regional situation, not completely in our hands
US calls for ending war in Yemen
Conflict in Yemen resulted in killing over 100,000 civilians
South Sudan reconciliation deal raises concerns over undermining previous war crimes
Deal between government, conflicting factions has been reached earlier this month to stop fighting
Interior Ministry arrests photographer accused of staging scenes from Aleppo
Photographer says his photographs were a campaign aimed to show support for the Syrian children in Aleppo
The spirit of Nuremberg
It is now 70 years since what was perhaps the most important trial in the history of mankind. What makes this circumstance particularly significant is that it was the first time in history that a murderous regime of a defeated state was put to trial by the victorious powers after a particularly cruel and vicious …
Al-Sisi: pick your battles to win your war
One of the many difficulties facing President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi lies in his handling of Egypt’s political dynamic from a single, incredibly narrow perspective. The president has tended to deal with political incidents and opponents separately and thus appears to be incapable of visualising the full picture. Applying a repressive policy to each individual political …
In Cartoon: Iraq’s Future!
Dividends of an at-risk world: Security is booming
War, conflict, terrorism, cyberattacks, violent crime: Threatened people are investing in their protection. A new study sheds light on the current global risks and the security industry that profits from them.
Western allies join Egypt in war against democratic valuesÂ
When western countries are criticised for legitimising Egypt’s oppressive rule, excuses are offered in return. One response is that Egypt does not heed their concerns regarding the dire human rights conditions. “We’ve tried telling them, but they don’t listen,” is a common way of phrasing it. As to why business deals proceed smoothly despite Egypt’s …
Those plagued with war and those plagued with hatred
Are we plagued with political hatred? This question always arises when I see some politicians criticise their opponents exaggeratedly and defame them enthusiastically, in a manner that only suits those who are oppressed and have a just cause, or those who have a deep hatred, akin to a mental illness. I read a book entitled …
Documents purporting Egyptian sovereignty over Tiran, Sanafir insufficient: Foreign Ministry
The ministry released Egyptian-Saudi documents concerning the Red Sea islands following a wave of criticism regarding the new maritime demarcation
Warring parties make progress in UN-backed negotiations
Participants of the meeting agreed unanimously that their final aim is to end this war, to reach permanent ceasefire, says UN envoy
‘IS’ finance chief killed in US-led airstrikes
Abu Salah, described as the “Islamic State’s” finance minister, has been killed by US-led airstrikes. US officials said that they have bolstered efforts to curb the militant group’s revenue-generating activities
The Turkish bluff in the new Great Game
By Omar Ghannam
Iran invited to Syria talks
Washington has said that an invitation will be sent to Tehran for upcoming talks on political transition in Syria. Defense Secretary Carter also spoke of US plans to ramp-up its military campaign in Syria
Blair apologises for Iraq war ‘mistakes’
The former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has said he is sorry for mistakes around the US-led military invasion of Iraq. Speaking to CNN, he also conceded that the war may have helped bring about the “Islamic State.” Tony Blair apologised for some aspects of the way the case to invade Iraq in 2003 had …
Syrian rebels reject cooperation with Russia, demand end of bombing
Free Syrian Army (FSA) rebels have rebuffed cooperation with Russia against the “Islamic State” and holding elections. Their response came after Russia suggested it could work with the rebels
Russia rejects Dutch MH17 crash report
The Dutch report into the downing of MH17 was not designed to apportion blame for the shooting, but Russia seems to be going out of its way to say it wasn’t its missile. Fiona Clark looks at some of the reasons why. They say the first casualty of war is the truth, and the conflict …
Putin’s proxy war
President Putin turned 63 this week, but, as he savored his birthday cake, did the thought occur to him that he might have bitten off more than he could chew with his Syria strategy? Fiona Clark in Moscow investigates. Shortly after Russian warships fired 26 cruise missiles from the Caspian Sea into Syria, some 1,500 …
Car bombs kill dozens across Iraq
Three Iraqi towns have been targeted by deadly bomb blasts, including one in the relatively quiet Basra region, according to officials. The government is struggling to provide security as the fight against IS continues. At least 56 people were killed in three separate car bombings on Monday, targeting busy areas in the towns of al-Khales …
Nerves are on edge along Balkan refugee route
The refugee crisis has put a strain on already difficult relations between Balkan countries. Borders are being shut and fences built. To make matters worse, Croatian parliamentary elections are coming up this fall. In the past few days, the acrimonious exchange of words has been reminiscent of the Yugoslav War era. Croatian Prime Minister Zoran …
Russia starts drone surveillance missions in Syria
Russia has begun drone surveillance missions in Syria, US defence officials said Monday. The move marks Moscow’s first military air operations there since undertaking a rapid buildup at a Syrian air base. US officials said the drone operations appear to based out of the air base near the western port city of Latakia, where last …
Heavy fatalities as rebels shell Aleppo; France and Russia mull military action
At least 38 people have been killed in a rebel bombardment of Aleppo, many of them children. As “Islamic State” presses an offensive in the north, France and Russia are considering military options