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Zelenskiy calls on Europe to respond to Russia’s ‘gas war’ – as it happened

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Strike on Odesa will not affect grain shipments says Russia

The Kremlin said Monday that a strike on the Ukrainian port town of Odesa would not impact grain exports as it only hit military targets. Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov offered reassurances over Russian grain supplies to Egypt during a visit to Cairo on Sunday, amid uncertainty over a deal…

France 24

War in Ukraine enters its sixth month

Russia says said its forces have hit a Ukrainian warship and a weapons store in Odesa with its high-precision missiles, as the war enters its sixth month.

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Lavrov offers reassurance over Russian grain supplies in Cairo visit

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov offered reassurances over Russian grain supplies to Egypt during a visit to Cairo on Sunday, amid uncertainty over a deal to resume Ukrainian exports from the Black Sea.

Reuters

Russia's Lavrov to visit Africa as Moscow seeks non-Western ties

Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov will begin an African tour in Egypt on Sunday, seeking to draw on demand for non-Western alliances as Moscow pushes back against international censure over the war in Ukraine.

Reuters

Arab Foreign Ministers Renew Confidence in Lebanon's Stability, Future

The Arab foreign ministers reaffirmed Arab support and solidarity with Lebanon, reflecting "confidence in Lebanon's stability and future," announced Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit. Arab foreign ministers arrived in Beirut to participate in the consultative meeting in preparation for the Arab Summit that will be held in Algeria in…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Algerian Sources: Mending Ties with Morocco Not Possible at Arab Summit

Political sources in Algeria ruled out the possibility of reconciliation between Algeria and Morocco during the upcoming Arab Summit in Algiers. Algerian Foreign Minister Ramtane Lamamra discussed with Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit the preparations for the summit that is scheduled for November. Recent media reports had spoken of…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Ethiopia Prepares for 3rd GERD Filling, Aboul Gheit Slams UN Security Council

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit criticized the international community as Ethiopia is expected to start the third phase of filling the Grand Renaissance Dam’s reservoir during the upcoming rainy season. Aboul Gheit said Sunday the international community, starting with the United Nations Security Council, has “failed” Egypt and Sudan.…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Al-Alimi Calls for Saving Yemen from Iran’s Agenda

Yemen’s Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) Rashad al-Alimi has called for backing his country in restoring state institutions and ending the Houthi-led insurgency. Al-Alimi arrived with five PLC members in Cairo.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Head of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council Meets Arab League Representatives in Cairo

Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Rashad al-Alimi praised the Arab League for its support to Yemen's efforts in restoring its state and ending the coup by the Iran-backed Houthi militias. Al-Alimi made his remarks before a plenary session of the Arab League Council at the level of representatives,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Palestinians Commemorate Naksah, Asserting Right of Return

The Palestinians asserted their adherence to their land and the right of return, commemorating the 55th anniversary of the Six-Day War (Naksah), during which Israel occupied East Jerusalem, the West Bank, the Gaza Strip, Sinai, and the Golan Heights. Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh said that the Palestinians are more steadfast…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Seven Arab States Could Face Food Crisis in Absence of Urgent Solutions

Seven Arab countries are expected to face a stifling food crisis if they don’t address their political and economic crises to face external challenges, topped by the Russian-Ukrainian war and the high cost of shipping from traditional food-exporting countries. All these outstanding issues and plans to address the food crisis…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Aboul Gheit Stresses Importance of Maintaining Egypt, Sudan's Water Rights

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit held talks with Canada’s Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs Robert Oliphant in Cairo on Monday. Abou Gheit underlined the importance of maintaining Egypt and Sudan’s water rights. Cairo and Khartoum have repeatedly emphasized their rejection of all unilateral measures with regard…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Arab League Condemns Clashes in Darfur

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit condemned on Wednesday the armed clashes that took place in West Darfur, Sudan, reported the Saudi Press Agency. In a statement, he called on all parties to stop the violence immediately, exercise restraint, and avoid using violence to resolve any outstanding issues between brothers.…

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Arab Ministerial Committee Warns: Israeli Attacks in Aqsa Fuel Violence

The Arab ministerial committee condemned the Israeli attacks and violations against worshipers in the al-Aqsa Mosque, warning that they fuel the violence that threatens regional and global security and stability. The Arab ministerial committee in charge of international action to confront illegal Israeli policies and measures in Jerusalem held an…

Reuters

Israel says no change to status-quo at Jerusalem mosque compound

Israel said on Thursday it was enforcing a long-standing ban on Jewish prayer at the compound of Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem, rejecting an Arab League accusation that it was allowing such worship to take place.

Al Jazeera

Arab League urges Israel to stop Jewish prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque

Arab League: ‘Al-Aqsa and Haram al Sharif in all its area is a sole place of worship for Muslims.’

Reuters

Arab League urges Israel to stop Jewish prayers at Al-Aqsa mosque

The Arab League called on Israel on Thursday to end Jewish prayers inside the compound of Islam's third holiest shrine in East Jerusalem, warning it was a flagrant affront to Muslim feelings that could trigger wider conflict.

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Rai Welcomes Return of Arab Ambassadors, Calls for Voting in Favor of ‘Lebanon’s Identity’

Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rai welcomed the return of the ambassadors of Gulf States to Beirut, saying the move “makes Lebanon feel that it is an active member of the Arab League.” Rai pointed to three "positive" signs that emerged in Lebanon over the past week, noting the announcement of Pope…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lavrov, Arab Delegation Discuss Ukraine Crisis

The Arab League said a delegation of the Contact Group on Ukraine held on Monday talks in Moscow with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and other officials to offer mediation between Russia and Ukraine for a solution to the ongoing conflict. The delegation included Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Arab Delegation Visits Russia Monday

The Arab League said a delegation of the Contact Group on Ukraine would start a visit Monday to Moscow to meet with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, then head to Poland to meet with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba. The delegation will include Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit and the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Aboul Gheit to Asharq Al-Awsat: Iran Uses Arab Crises as Pressure Cards to Confront the West

Arab League Secretary General Ahmad Aboul Gheit said that the possible understanding between the United States and Iran in the ongoing nuclear negotiations in Vienna, “does not end” the Iranian nuclear threat, calling on Tehran to stop its “adventures” on Arab land, and to refrain from using Arab files to…

Al Jazeera

Syria constitutional talks fail again in Geneva

Committee has been trying, and failing, to draft a new constitution since 2019, as the war in Syria continues.

Asharq Al-Awsat

UN Seeks Stronger Cooperation with Arab League to Face Challenges

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for even stronger cooperation between the United Nations and Arab States to "face the challenges" in Yemen, Sudan, Libya, and Lebanon. Guterres warned that the efforts have an added urgency against the backdrop of the profound global ramifications of the war in Ukraine. Speaking…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Urges Arab Countries to Join Anti-Corruption Network Effectively

The Riyadh Initiative (GlobE Network) seeks to achieve the common goals of Arab countries and the interests of developing countries in combating corruption, announced Nasser Abu al-Khail, Assistant Chairman of the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha). Aba al-Khail told Asharq Al-Awsat that the Initiative had entered into force after being…

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