Source: UN News |

World Leaders Adopt Peace Pledge Amid Wars in Gaza, Lebanon and beyond

Ahead of the declaration’s adoption, the UN chief and world leaders took the floor, including Prime Minister Aminata Touré of Senegal, who drew attention to the ongoing devastating war in Gaza

World leaders adopted a bold, forward-looking declaration on Tuesday at a global forum to advance peace as war rages on, from Gaza and Lebanon to Sudan and Ukraine. Harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and combatting hate speech and mis- and disinformation are part of the plan to bolster…

Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt |

President El-Sisi Receives a Delegation from U.S. House of Representatives

The congressional delegation sought to get a better understanding of President El-Sisi’s perspective on how to restore peace and security in the region, avoid the expansion of the conflict, and prevent it from escalating into a regional war

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a delegation from the U.S. House of Representatives, representing both the Republican and Democratic parties, and headed by Chairman of the Appropriations Committee, Congressman Tom Cole. The meeting was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Dr. Badr Abdelatty. Spokesman for…

Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt |

Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation

The meeting confirmed the depth of the distinguished bilateral relations and ways to enhance and push them to broader horizons, especially in the economic and investment fields

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation José Manuel Albares and his accompanying delegation. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Dr. Badr Abdel-Atty and the Spanish Ambassador in Cairo were also present. The Spokesman for the Presidency said…

Source: Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation |

South Africa condemns the bombardment of Lebanon as a serious violation of territorial sovereignty and international humanitarian law

Israel hit central Beirut on Thursday, reportedly killing 22 civilians and injuring over 117 more, in the deadliest attack on the city centre since the war against Lebanon began

Israel’s bombing of Lebanon is a serious violation of the territory of a sovereign state, and a grave violation of international law. The international community cannot afford to remain indifferent. Israel hit central Beirut on Thursday, reportedly killing 22 civilians and injuring over 117 more, in the deadliest attack on…

Source: World Health Organization - Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean |

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Children with lived experience with cancer and their families should play a vital part in the design, implementation and follow-up of programmes

Yazan is a 20-year-old Syrian who was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma as a child. The conflict in Syria and resulting humanitarian crisis meant that Yazan struggled to access treatment for his cancer, and he received little support from his school and community. “I was denied entry to my final exams…

Source: Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) |

Historic Tripoli Mevlevi Lodge Transformed into a Cultural Center with Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency's (TİKA’s) Support

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) has restored the historic Tripoli Mevlevi Lodge in Tripoli, Lebanon, turning it into a Youth and Cultural Center

The building, which had fallen into disrepair due to flooding from the Abou Ali River in Tripoli and the civil war in Lebanon, was restored by TİKA and returned to its original appearance. In 2024, renovation work was completed on the Mevlevi Lodge in Tripoli, which had been declared the…

Basketball Africa League (BAL)
Source: Basketball Africa League (BAL) |

2024 Basketball Africa League Champion Angola’s Petro de Luanda to Participate in International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Intercontinental Cup in Singapore

Petro de Luanda will compete in Group A alongside Europe’s Basketball Champions League (BCL) winner Unicaja from Spain and BCL Asia winner Al Riyadi from Lebanon

The 2024 Basketball Africa League (BAL) champion (http://apo-opa.co/3B14HVx) (https://BAL.NBA.com/) Petro de Luanda (Angola) will participate in the 2024 FIBA Intercontinental Cup at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Singapore from Sept. 12-15, 2024. Petro de Luanda will compete in Group A alongside Europe’s Basketball Champions League (BCL) winner Unicaja from Spain and…

Source: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) |

Empress Shôken Fund announces 103rd funding distribution to support projects in 17 countries

The projects to be supported cover a variety of topics, including youth, first aid and rescue, disaster preparedness, dissemination of humanitarian ideals, blood transfusion services and National Society development

The Joint Commission of the Empress Shôken Fund (ESF) has announced a new funding distribution that totals CHF 485,597 and supports projects administered by Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies in 17 countries. The commission is administered by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan |

Japan-Lebanon, Japan-Egypt and Japan-Jordan Foreign Ministers’ Telephone Talks

These telephones talks come in the context of the announcement by the Government of Japan on its decision to lift the suspension of financial contributions to UNRWA

On April 4th, Ms. KAMIKAWA Yoko, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan held telephone talks respectively with H.E. Mr. Abdallah BOUHABIB, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants of the Lebanese Republic, H. E. Mr. Sameh SHOUKRY, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt and H. E. Mr.…

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Winners in the 2024 Middle East & North Africa Stevie® Awards Announced

Fifth Annual Awards Sponsored by RAK Chamber of Commerce & Industry Recognize Innovation in 18 MENA Nations

Winners in the fifth annual Middle East & North Africa Stevie® Awards (https://StevieAwards.com/MENA), the only awards program to recognize innovation in the workplace throughout 18 nations in the Middle East and North Africa, have been announced. The awards are sponsored by the RAK Chamber of Commerce & Industry (https://www.RAKChamber.ae). The list of…