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Conflicts over nominating a new PM amid wave of accusations in Lebanon

New clashes break out between Lebanese army and Shi’ite supporters

Bassant Mohammed

Egypt’s FM criticises Libya’s GNA response to Al-Sisi statement   

The debate arose after Al-Sisi stated that Libya's UN-supported government is held…

Sarah El-Sheikh

Presidential consultations to name Lebanese PM delayed until Thursday

Delay comes as police were reported to have used violence against protesters

Daily News Egypt

Erdogan meets Libya’s Al Sarraj, vowing to provide all kinds of support

The closed-door meeting, which was not on Erdogan’s official agenda, came days…

Bassant Mohammed

Kuwait hands over a member of outlawed Muslim Brotherhood to Egypt

Al Rai quoted Kuwaiti security source as saying that the investigations had…

Bassant Mohammed

Libya’s diplomatic mission in Egypt disowns Al-Sarraj

The mission decides to serve as representatives for Libyan House of Representatives…

Mohamed Samir

Al-Bashir sentenced to two years under correctional facility

The corruption trial is separate from charges against al-Bashir regarding the killing…

Sarah El-Sheikh

Gulf crisis talks witnesses “little progress”: Qatari FM

Qatar is involved in ongoing negotiations with Saudi Arabia over the Gulf…

Daily News Egypt

Abdelmadjid Tebboune elected as Algeria’s new president

In April, Bouteflika had resigned due to the mass protest. Deputy Minister…

Bassant Mohammed

Algeria’s protests continue despite Tebboune’s election

Tebboune announced his readiness to conciliate with the protesters saying that he…

Bassant Mohammed