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Sudan fighters take over Khartoum museum raising fears for safety of important artefacts
Sudanese paramilitary fighters have taken over the national museum in Khartoum, its deputy director said on Saturday, urging them to protect precious artefacts from the nation’s heritage that include ancient mummies.
Members of the Rapid…
France urges Lebanon to lift immunity of envoy accused of rape, violence
Lebanon’s ambassador to France is being investigated over rape and assault allegations following complaints by two former embassy employees, with French authorities requesting the lifting of his diplomatic immunity.
The Lebanese Foreign…
Iraq and Syria to reopen Semalka border crossing after 3 week closure
The Semalka Border Crossing between Iraq and Syria is set to reopen on Monday after being closed since May, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported on Saturday.
The Semalka administration announced that work will be resumed at…
Egypt population reaches 105m
Egypt’s population reached 105 million on Saturday, according to the population clock linked to the government’s birth and death registration database.
On Oct. 1, 2022, the database put the population at 104 million, meaning that there…
Tunisian FM hails Italy’s support over IMF loan
Tunisia’s foreign minister has hailed “Italy’s clear understanding of the … need to support the … economic recovery underway” in his country.
Nabil Ammar was speaking on Friday night at a ceremony in the residence of Italy’s ambassador…
Lebanese crowned No.1 ‘puff-daddies’ as world’s biggest spenders on cigars
Their country’s economy may be collapsing around them, but the Lebanese are still the people most likely to treat themselves to a cigar or two, according to recently released statistics.
A report from Statista Consumer Insights on 2022…
UNSC condemns Sudan violence, calls on parties to honor ceasefire agreements
The UN security council on Friday expressed concern over the continued fighting in Sudan between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces and condemned attacks on civilians and UN and humanitarian workers, as well as on…
Tunisian president proposes taxing the wealthiest
Tunisia’s President Kais Saied has proposed taxing the North African country’s wealthiest citizens as a way of avoiding what he has called the “diktats” of the International Monetary Fund.
Despite reaching an agreement in principle last…
UAE assumes Security Council presidency with vow to tackle ‘deep divisions, polarization’
The UAE will continue to play a constructive role in creating space for agreement and consensus on the many important issues facing the Security Council, the Gulf country’s UN ambassador pledged as she assumed the presidency of the…
UNRWA chief warns agency will run out of funds within months unless donors step up
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East is going through a “massive” financial crisis that threatens its very existence, the agency’s chief has warned.
Philippe Lazzarini said that UNRWA’s…