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Sisi to Discuss GERD During African-US Summit

The African-US summit will begin Tuesday within the framework of Washington's newly announced strategy to form a "real partnership" with the African continent. US President Joe Biden will host the summit between Dec.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 13, 2022

Lebanon: Berri Favors Dialogue, Awaits Response from Bassil, LF

A senior parliamentary source said that the overwhelming majority in the Lebanese parliament expressed its immediate approval of Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri’s call to turn the parliamentary session, scheduled for next Thursday to elect a president for the republic, into a dialogue meeting, in an attempt to break the impasse…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 12, 2022

Yemen Urges West to Exert More Pressure on Houthis

Yemeni officials have taken note of western statements that appeared to have taken a stiffer tone with the Iran-backed Houthi militias. Earlier this week, US envoy to Yemen Tim Lenderking accused the Houthis of obstructing truce efforts. French Ambassador to Yemen Jean-Marie Safa had recently said parties no longer believe…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 11, 2022

Iran Reportedly Asks Iraq to Continue Efforts to Mediate between Regional Countries

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has met with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and discussed strengthening political and economic relations. An official Iraqi source said Wednesday that Tehran had asked Sudani to stick to Iraq's role in bringing views between regional countries closer. On Tuesday, Sudani arrived in Tehran…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 1, 2022

Jordanian Speaker: We Will Enable Partisan Work at Parliament

Jordan’s new Speaker Ahmed Al-Safadi said the House of Representatives was required to encourage collective action within political blocs and to enable partisan work within Parliament. In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, he noted that he would seek to build consensus at the legislature in order to amend the rules…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 30, 2022

Iran Intensifies Threats Against Journalists in London

Employees of businesses and media firms at London’s Chiswick Business Park were alarmed by the unprecedented deployment of Metropolitan Police in the area in recent days. The move was followed by the deployment of counter-terrorism forces and later the erection of checkpoints. The intense security measures are aimed at protecting…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 30, 2022

Algeria, Tunisia Hold Talks on Libya, Border Security

Tunisian Prime Minister Najla Boudin discussed in Algiers, the Libyan crisis and the irregular migration of an increasing number of young people from the two countries to Europe across the Mediterranean.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 29, 2022

Yemeni FM: Houthi Officials Involved in Crimes Blacklisted...Peace Is Their Enemy

The Yemeni government is preparing to blacklist several Houthi leaders and entities in implementation of its decision to classify the Iran-backed militia as a terrorist group. Houthi government, military, and political officials, alongside any individual who has been proven to be involved in crimes, wars, or crimes that violate international…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 24, 2022

CENTCOM Commander: We Are Committed to Our Military Cooperation with Riyadh

US Central Command Commander General Erik Kurilla stressed his country’s commitment to consolidating cooperation and coordination between the US Central Command and all its partners in the region, to combat the joint Iranian-Houthi threats. In an exclusive interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, Kurilla said the US will continue anti-smuggling operations with…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 22, 2022

Egyptian Minister: We Worked With 100 Partners to Study Mechanisms Stimulating Fair Funding

International Cooperation Minister Rania Al-Mashat said that Egypt's most important success in hosting the COP27 climate conference was directing the world’s attention to the Middle East and mobilizing international efforts to support Africa. “Egypt was able to provide a model for the world and emerging countries by its ability to…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 21, 2022