A fire at Cairo’s Ramses Central Exchange building on Monday left 14 people injured and disrupted telecommunication services across the capital. Authorities cite an electrical short circuit as the probable cause while efforts continue to assess the damage and restore service
For many, the 14-month-long conflict disrupted lives, separated families, and put wedding plans, health concerns, and daily routines on hold. Now, with the truce brokered by the U.S. and France, many are taking tentative steps toward resuming normalcy
Bassem Naim, a senior Hamas official, called for an immediate ceasefire as violence rages in Gaza and Israel intensifies airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. The plea was made from Doha, where Qatar is facilitating ceasefire negotiations
The first ceasefire is scheduled to occur in the central region, with a cessation of hostilities from 6:00 am to 3:00 pm. Following this, similar pauses will be implemented in the southern and northern regions, maintaining the same time frame each day
However, progress has been slow. Although mediators were set to pass Israel’s new proposal to Hamas, talks have not advanced due to Hamas’s insistence on ending the fighting before engaging in negotiations
The comments came during a campaign fundraising event in Washington, where Biden emphasized the need for a shift in policy and called on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reconsider his hardline approach
The Israeli military issued leaflets urging civilians in Gaza City and southern parts of the enclave to evacuate, raising concerns from rights groups that there are no safe places in the besieged territory
Hamas, known for its history of militant activities, has already released 17 hostages, including 14 Israelis and a 4-year-old American girl named Abigail Mor Edan, who is now safely in Israel
Hopes for a swift implementation of a four-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas have been dashed as the planned exchange of hostages and prisoners encounters unexpected delays
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry participated - virtually - today, June 19, 2023, in the High-level Pledging Event to Support the Humanitarian Response in Sudan and the Region.
A fire at Cairo’s Ramses Central Exchange building on Monday left 14 people injured and disrupted telecommunication services across the capital. Authorities cite an electrical short circuit as the probable cause while efforts continue to assess the damage and restore service
A Hamas security officer tells the BBC that the group’s leadership and security structure have been largely dismantled by Israeli strikes, leaving Gaza in the grip of armed clans
A major anti-drug operation in Saudi Arabia led to the arrest of 37 individuals, including government officials and expatriates, for trafficking illegal narcotics and controlled substances
