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UAE's firm commitment to combating terrorism

United Arab Emirates

UAE's firm commitment to combating terrorism

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has maintained a steadfast stance against terrorism, reflecting its firm belief that combating terrorist groups and their supporters is a shared responsibility crucial for the survival of human civilization.

Israeli security cabinet approves ceasefire deal

Gaza

Israeli security cabinet approves ceasefire deal

The Israeli security cabinet approved a ceasefire deal on Friday, paving the way for the return of the first hostages from Gaza as early as Sunday and bringing a halt to 15 months of conflict that have devastated the coastal strip.

EasyJet announces 38 weekly flights to and from Israel

Israel

EasyJet announces 38 weekly flights to and from Israel

UK low-cost carrier easyJet has announced the resumption of its flight operations to Israel beginning June 1, 2025. The airline had previously suspended all flights to Israel in April 2024 following a rocket and drone attack by Iran.

Houthi attacks on merchant ships in the Red Sea

Yemen

Houthi attacks on merchant ships in the Red Sea

The leader of Yemen's Houthis, Abdul Malik al-Houthi, said the Iran-aligned group will monitor the implementation of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas and will continue its attacks on ships in the Red Sea if it is breached.

Turkey arrests opposition mayor accused of tender rigging

Turkey

Turkey arrests opposition mayor accused of tender rigging

Authorities in Turkey arrested a mayor from the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) early on Friday, after prosecutors accused him of rigging public tenders, an accusation his party dismisses as politically motivated.

France's Macron urges faster Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon

Lebanon

France's Macron urges faster Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon

French President Emmanuel Macron called on Israel on Friday to accelerate its troop withdrawal from southern Lebanon, as a deadline nears for the pullout under the terms of a ceasefire that ended the war with Hezbollah last year.

Key provisions of Russia-Iran strategic cooperation treaty

Iran

Key provisions of Russia-Iran strategic cooperation treaty

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Moscow on Friday for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and the signing of a strategic partnership treaty involving closer defence cooperation that is likely to worry the West.

Rome's chief rabbi criticises Pope Francis over Israel remarks

Religion

Rome's chief rabbi criticises Pope Francis over Israel remarks

Rome's chief Jewish rabbi on Thursday sharply criticised Pope Francis over the pontiff's recent ramping up of criticism against Israel's military campaign in Gaza, in an unusually forceful speech during an annual Catholic-Jewish dialogue event.

Egypt ramps up efforts to end foreign interference in Libya

Libya

Egypt ramps up efforts to end foreign interference in Libya

Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Badr Abdelatty, met on Thursday with the Acting Special Representative of the United Nations in Libya, Stephanie Khoury, to discuss enhancing cooperation aimed at resolving the Libyan crisis through a purely Libyan-led political process.

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