Nothing Special   »   [go: up one dir, main page]

Politics

WHO regrets United States’ announcement of intent to withdraw

GENEVA/WAM The World Health Organisation (WHO) has expressed regret on the announcement that the United States of America intends to withdraw from the organisation. The organisation hopes that the US government will reconsider this. “We hope the United States will reconsider and we look forward to engaging in constructive dialogue to maintain the partnership between the USA and WHO, for ...

Read More »

Gaza ceasefire begins, aid flows in

GAZA, DOHA, CAIRO/WAM A ceasefire in the Gaza Strip came into effect today, marking the start of its first phase, which will last for 42 days. This follows 15 months of Israeli aggression on the region. The United Nations has also announced that the first aid convoys have entered Gaza. “A ceasefire finally came into effect in Gaza at 11:15 ...

Read More »

UN Secretary-General welcomes ceasefire deal in Gaza

NEW YORK/WAM The UN Secretary General António Guterres has welcomed the announcement of a deal to secure a ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza. “I commend the mediators — Egypt, Qatar, and the United States of America — for their dedicated efforts in brokering this deal. Their unwavering commitment to finding a diplomatic solution has been critical in achieving this ...

Read More »

Egyptian President welcomes ceasefire agreement in Gaza Strip

CAIRO/WAM Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has welcomed reaching a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip after more than a year of arduous efforts under the mediation of Egypt, Qatar, and the United States. The Egyptian President emphasised the urgency of facilitating the swift delivery of critical humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza to address the current catastrophic humanitarian ...

Read More »

US President welcomes Gaza ceasefire deal

WASHINGTON/WAM US President Joe Biden has welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Gaza and Israel. In a statement issued by the White House last night, the US President officially announced that, after many months of intensive diplomacy by the United States, along with Egypt and Qatar, Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire and hostage deal. “This deal will halt the ...

Read More »

Joseph Aoun elected President of Lebanon

BEIRUT/WAM The Lebanese Parliament on Thursday elected General Joseph Aoun, Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces, as Lebanon’s 14th President. His election marks the end of a presidential vacancy that lasted for more than two years, Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA) reported. Aoun secured 99 votes in the parliamentary session, while 9 MPs cast blank ballots.

Read More »

Egypt, US Foreign Ministers discuss developments in Gaza, Syria

CAIRO/WAM Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdel Aaty and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a phone call today to discuss the latest developments in Gaza and Syria. During the call, Badr Abdel Aaty emphasised the importance of intensifying regional and international efforts to achieve an immediate ceasefire and ensure the unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza. Abdel ...

Read More »

King of Jordan reaffirms support for Syria in building free, independent, sovereign state

AMMAN/WAM His Majesty King Abdullah II of the Hashimite Kingdom of Jordan on Friday reaffirmed Jordan’s support for Syria in building a free, independent, and fully sovereign state that fulfils the aspirations of all components of the Syrian people, Petra News Agency reported. In a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron, His Majesty reiterated the centrality of Syria’s security ...

Read More »

More than 800 million adults have diabetes globally, study finds

LONDON/WAM More than 800 million adults have diabetes worldwide – almost twice as many as previous estimates have suggested – and more than half of those aged over 30 who have the condition are not receiving treatment, according to a new study. In 2022, there were around 828 million people aged 18 years and older with type 1 and type ...

Read More »

Biden meets Trump at Oval Office

WASHINGTON/WAM US President Biden welcomed President-elect Donald Trump back to the White House on Wednesday for a nearly two-hour meeting as part of the transition process. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre called the meeting “substantive,” and said the two men discussed national security and domestic policy issues, as Biden raised important items on Congress’ to-do list. “Well Mr President-elect ...

Read More »
Send this to a friend