Climate crisis now an ‘economy-killer,’ Simon Stiell warns at COP29
The climate crisis is no longer a threat to future generations, but a present danger to economies worldwide, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell warned at the COP29 World Leaders Climate Action Summit on Tuesday. “We used to talk
Al-Sisi reaffirms Egypt’s support to Palestine, Lebanon, rejecting Israeli actions
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi reaffirmed Egypt’s opposition to all plans aimed at liquidating the Palestinian cause, whether through the displacement of civilians or turning the Gaza Strip into an uninhabitable place. His remarks came during the extraordinary Arab-Islamic Summit in
Hamas denies receiving Qatari demand to leave Doha
Officials from the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) have stated that any claims regarding Qatari demands for the movement to leave Doha, or implying that its members are not welcome, are unfounded. This response comes after Israeli allegations suggested that Qatar
Arab-Islamic Summit calls for ceasefire in Gaza, Lebanon, freezing Israel’s UN membership, arms supply
The declaration of the Arab-Islamic Summit in Riyadh has highlighted the need to mobilize international support to impose an arms embargo on Israel and freeze its membership in the United Nations. The declaration warns of the dangers of the escalating
Israeli occupation army intensifies attacks on Gaza, Lebanon
The Israeli occupation army has bombed a house in the Jabalia al-Balad area in the northern Gaza Strip, killing over 36 Palestinians, including 15 children, injuring dozens, and leaving others missing under the rubble. The occupation army has been
First Ministerial Conference of Russia-Africa Partnership Forum kick starts
Russia on Saturday opened the first Ministerial Conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum in the city of Sochi, seeking to deepen ties with African nations and dispel the notion that it is isolated by Western sanctions. The conference is expected
WUF12 addresses SDG localisation, development finance
At the 12th World Urban Forum (WUF12), held in Cairo, two pivotal discussions underscored the critical importance of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) localisation and financing for development. These discussions revealed a collective commitment to addressing the global challenges of urbanization
BRICS Summit in Kazan shows bloc’s growing influence, says Lavrov
Following the XVI BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia is reflecting on the results of its 2024 chairmanship of the bloc. “The summit demonstrated the rapidly growing authority of BRICS and the desire of more countries to join its work,” said
EU envoy praises human rights reforms in Egypt
EU Special Representative (EUSR) for Human Rights, Olof Skoog, visited Egypt from 4 to 5 November, in a follow-up mission to EUSR Eamon Gilmore’s trip in April 2022. Ongoing human rights reforms were discussed based on Egypt’s commitments, including national
EU approves €20m assistance for Egyptian Armed Forces
The European Council on Wednesday approved €20m in assistance for the Egyptian Armed Forces (EAF) under the European Peace Facility (EPF). The funds will be used to bolster the EAF’s capabilities to enhance national security and stability in Egypt, as