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Keiko Fujimori declared winner of Peru presidential race

Politics

Keiko Fujimori declared winner of Peru presidential race

After weeks of protests, fraud accusations and review  of contested ballots in a razor-thin race, conservative Keiko Fujimori was officially declared the winner of Peru's presidential race by the country's electoral office on Friday. 

UAE calls for immediate ceasefire in Sudan

Sudan

UAE calls for immediate ceasefire in Sudan

The UAE used an urgent session of the UN Human Rights Council on the situation in El-Obeid to deliver a stark message: there is no military solution to Sudan's conflict, and the only viable path forward is an immediate and unconditional ceasefire combined with an urgent humanitarian truce.

Crocodile tears in Tehran: Hezbollah's farewell to its creator

Hezbollah

Crocodile tears in Tehran: Hezbollah's farewell to its creator

A Hezbollah delegation, including family members of assassinated former Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah and slain top commander Imad Mughniyeh, travelled to Tehran Friday to attend the official ceremony paying homage to Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, killed in an Israeli strike on February 28.

Africa takes on the Middle East crisis: APA Summit opens in Lome

Strait of Hormuz

Africa takes on the Middle East crisis: APA Summit opens in Lome

Lomé hosted Friday the opening of an extraordinary summit of the African Political Alliance (APA), bringing together ten African member states and representatives from Gulf countries - notably Kuwait and Qatar - to discuss the continent's response to the Middle East crisis and its far-reaching consequences for African economies.

The show begins in Tehran

Iran

The show begins in Tehran

The body of Iran's slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was lying in state in a vast hall in Tehran on Friday as clerics, officials, foreign dignitaries and other mourners paid their respects after his 37-year rule. 

World Bank names Dahlia Khalifa to lead Middle East operations

Jordan

World Bank names Dahlia Khalifa to lead Middle East operations

The World Bank has announced the appointment of Dahlia Khalifa as Division Director for the Middle East Department, covering Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria. She succeeds Jean-Christophe Carret, who served in the role for four years.

Moldova's Prime Minister Munteanu steps down

Politics

Moldova's Prime Minister Munteanu steps down

Moldova's Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu said on Friday he was stepping down, in a surprise announcement that also triggers the resignation of the government.

Ankara Summit: All eyes on Trump

Turkey

Ankara Summit: All eyes on Trump

NATO leaders gather next week in Ankara, where Europeans aim to set aside strife with U.S. President Donald Trump over Iran and Greenland and show they are stepping up to defend the continent as Washington cuts back on its commitments to the alliance.

UAE and Libya strengthen ties

Libya

UAE and Libya strengthen ties

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (MBZ) received Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh, who is on a working visit to the UAE, for talks covering bilateral relations and regional developments.

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