Abdullah II, Sisi and Abbas Call for Gaza Ceasefire

par This Is Beirut, 10/01 22:29 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Jordan's King Abdullah II, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas jointly advocated, on Wednesday, for sustained pressure to secure a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict and ensure the safety of Palestinian civilians. Jordan's King Abdullah II, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Palestinian leader ...

Mane's Senegal Defend Title As Ivory Coast Hosts Cup Of Nations

par This Is Beirut, 12/01 19:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Ivory Coast, featuring strong contenders like host nation Ivory Coast, Mohamed Salah's Egypt, and defending champions Senegal. The 24-team tournament, the first in Ivory Coast in 40 years, opens with hosts facing Guinea-Bissau. With a $1.5 billion investment, Ivory Coast aims for a spectacular event in six ...

China in Egypt: Pushing for Gaza Ceasefire and Palestinian Statehood

par This Is Beirut, 14/01 14:16 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for a Palestinian state and a Gaza ceasefire during a joint press conference in Cairo with his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry on Sunday. China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi called Sunday for the establishment of a Palestinian state and a ceasefire in Gaza, where 100 days of the Israel-Hamas war have killed ...

Salah Rescues Egypt as Nigeria Draw and Ghana Lose at Cup of Nations

par This Is Beirut, 15/01 13:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Mohamed Salah saved Egypt from an embarrassing defeat in their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday, while Nigeria were held by Equatorial Guinea despite Victor Osimhen getting on the scoresheet. Ghana were also in action in Abidjan and suffered a shock 2-1 loss to Cape Verde as three nations with 14 AFCON titles between them all ...

Red Sea: Global Trade Hub

par Malo Pinatel, 16/01 11:18 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The strikes carried out by the international coalition in the Red Sea since the beginning of the year once again illustrate the importance of this body of water for global maritime trade. Here are the key points to understand the specifics of this vital artery of major strategic importance. Since October 7, 2023, the Red Sea has gradually become ...

Egypt Lose Salah to Injury as Nigeria Down Hosts Ivory Coast

par This Is Beirut, 19/01 16:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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In a tale of contrasting fortunes, Egypt's tenacity without Salah showcased their depth, securing a valuable point. Nigeria, led by Troost-Ekong, claimed victory over Ivory Coast, heightening the stakes in an already thrilling AFCON tournament.  Egypt face an anxious wait on the extent of Mohamed Salah's injury sustained in a lively 2-2 draw ...

Israel Faces Pressure amid Military Losses

par This Is Beirut, 23/01 23:07 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Israel reported the loss of 24 soldiers on Tuesday, marking the highest single-day casualties since the commencement of its ground offensive in Gaza. This comes amid increasing pressure on the government to put an end to the conflict. Israel said on Tuesday that 24 soldiers died in the biggest single-day losses since the start of its ground war ...

Africa Cup of Nations: Arab Teams in the Round of 16

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Tensions Rise Over Philadelphi Corridor Between Egypt and Gaza

par Alissar Boulos, 26/01 20:18 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Over the past two weeks, the Philadelphi Corridor, adjacent to the Egyptian border with the Gaza Strip, has become a point of contention between Egypt and Israel. Diaa Rachwan, the director of the Egyptian Information Service, stated on Monday night that "any Israeli initiative aiming to occupy the Philadelphi Corridor (known as Salah Al-Din in ...

Israeli Delegation in Paris for Talks on Hostage Release

par This Is Beirut, 28/01 14:23 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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A high-profile Israeli delegation arrived in Paris on Sunday for key negotiations on the release of abductees by Hamas on October 7, joining other international figures including Qatar, Egypt, and the US. The Israeli delegation, led by Mossad chief David Barnea and Shin Bet head Ronan Bar,  will held talks in Paris on Sunday evening with the ...

Egypt's AFCON Hopes Dashed by DR Congo, Guinea Reach Quarter-Finals

par This Is Beirut, 29/01 09:29 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The injured Mohamed Salah will not get the chance to return to the Africa Cup of Nations after his Egypt side were knocked out of the competition on Sunday in a dramatic penalty shoot-out against the Democratic Republic of Congo, while Guinea progressed to the last eight. Record-seven time champions Egypt lost 8-7 on penalties against the ...

Hostage Release Framework to Be Sent to Hamas

par This Is Beirut, 29/01 21:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Qatar's Prime Minister stated on Monday that a framework for halting fighting in Gaza and securing the release of hostages will be conveyed to Hamas, following discussions with US, Israeli and Egyptian officials. A framework for a halt in fighting in Gaza and the release of hostages is to be relayed to Hamas, Qatar's Prime Minister said Monday ...