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6-month-old baby tested positive for COVID-19 in Kenya

5 patients had succumbed to the disease in the last 24 hours,…

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Ghana COVID-19 cases top 37,000 with 787 new infections

The death toll from COVID-19 infections in Ghana remained at 182, according…

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Banning Egypt-Kuwait flights is temporary, will be reviewed soon: Kuwaiti FM

Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and Al Sabah discussed over the phone…

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Egypt stresses strong relations with Kuwait, condemns attempts to disrupt them

In the Friday statement, the ministry noted that the bilateral cooperation is…

Bassant Mohammed

Sudan welcomes its removal from US list of states sponsoring terrorism

Country’s removal from list of state sponsors of terrorism is historic opportunity…

Sarah El-Sheikh

UAE announces operation of 1st Arab nuclear power plant

"We proudly witness start of Barakah nuclear power plant operations, in alignment…

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Lebanese president urges army to protect Lebanon sovereignty

Aoun said that Lebanon is facing "numerous enemies," including COVID-19, corruption, and…

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Iraqi PM says early elections to be held on 6 June 2021

Last year, Iraqi parliament passed most of the elections draft, but differences…

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Pilgrims in Saudi Arabia free from COVID-19 so far

The health condition of pilgrims, who will perform the peak of Hajj…

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Nigerian governor escapes suspected Boko Haram attack

Security personnel in the convoy of Babagana Zulum, governor of Borno state,…

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