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Egyptian, Pakistani FMs discuss bilateral relations, issues of common interest
Date: 2019-05-29 22:14:50 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:5 - ID:7961244
Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry discussed on Wednesday with his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi bilateral relations and issues of mutual concern. The talks were held on the sidelines of the foreign ministers preparatory meeting for the ....
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Jordan king receives Kuchner, calls for peace in ME
Date: 2019-05-29 18:26:04 GMT - Jordan - Arab world - SN:4 - ID:7961077
King Abdullah II on Wednesday received the US President's top adviser, Jared Kushner, currently visiting Jordan within his regional tour. During the meeting at Al Husseiniya Palace, discussions went over regional developments, especially efforts ....
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Egypt elected member of UN-Habitat Executive Board
Date: 2019-05-29 18:04:20 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:3 - ID:7961059
Egypt was elected Wednesday as member of the Executive Board of the UN-Habitat for four years (2019-2023). The announcement was made after the UN-Habitat Assembly approved the list of nominating countries, including Egypt, Morocco, Kenya, ....
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Sisi appoints Amir Hassan as presidential advisor for urban planning
Date: 2019-05-29 17:50:38 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:2 - ID:7961050
President Abdel Fattah El Sisi issued decision No. 259/2019 to appoint Amir Sayed Ahmed Hassan as a presidential advisor for urban planning. The decision, effective as of May 27, 2019, was published in the official gazette. ....
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US Special counsel Robert Mueller resigns
Date: 2019-05-29 16:52:13 GMT - USA - International - SN:1 - ID:7961016
US Special counsel Robert Mueller who investigates Russian interference in the 2016 presidential elections in the US, has resigned. In statements carried by CNN Wednesday, he said that charging President Donald Trump was not an option his office ....
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Defense minister says army model of patriotism
Date: 2019-05-28 10:37:34 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:7 - ID:7958968
Defense Minister Mohamed Zaki has said that the Egyptian army will always remain a model to follow in terms of patriotism and loyalty. The Armed Forces will always act to serve the best interests of the nation, Zaki said during an iftar banquet ....
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Iran sees no prospect of US negotiations
Date: 2019-05-28 09:23:12 GMT - Iran - Arab world - SN:6 - ID:7958800
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman said on Tuesday it saw no prospect of negotiations with the United States, a day after US President Donald Trump said a deal with Iran on its nuclear program was possible, Euronews reported. "We currently see no ....
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Founder of Human Rights Watch dies at 96
Date: 2019-05-28 08:00:05 GMT - USA - International - SN:5 - ID:7958711
Robert L. Bernstein, the founder of Human Rights Watch, died on Monday in Manhattan. He was 96. Bernstein’s son Peter confirmed the death, at a hospital, The New York Times reported Tuesday. An ardent American defender of political dissent and ....
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Three Arab, Gulf, Islamic summits in Mecca in coming days
Date: 2019-05-28 07:57:47 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:4 - ID:7958709
Three Arab, Gulf and Islamic summits will be held in Mecca within the coming four days in a watershed stage in view of Iran's threats. Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud called for Gulf and Arab summits in Mecca on May 30 and this comes in ....
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Sisi orders continuing efforts to provide business-friendly environment
Date: 2019-05-28 06:42:10 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:3 - ID:7958614
President Abdel Fattah El Sisi directed the government on Monday to maintain efforts necessary for ensuring an investment-friendly environment. He also ordered the government to facilitate investment measures and remove any obstacles that might ....
