Tunisia
Tunisian bank staff strike over wages, halting transactions
Tunisian bank workers began a two-day strike on Monday to demand pay rises, halting all financial transactions as the country struggles with an economic crisis.
China, Egypt agree on need to promote peace in Middle East
1 min Mena Today
China's foreign minister Wang Yi said Beijing agreed with Egypt that both nations should promote peace and negotiations to achieve stability in the Middle East, according to a media pool report.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty speaks during a joint briefing with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing’s Diaoyutai State Guesthouse on December 13, 2024. Greg Baker/Reuters
China's foreign minister Wang Yi said Beijing agreed with Egypt that both nations should promote peace and negotiations to achieve stability in the Middle East, according to a media pool report.
Wang made the remarks during a meeting with Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty in Beijing on Friday.
He said both countries are deeply concerned about the current situation in Syria, and called for respect for the nation's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.
Wang also said both welcomed a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon.
Reporting by Liz Lee and Beijing newsroom
Related
Sudan
Red Cross head says 'history repeating' in Sudan after reported killings
The head of the Red Cross says history is repeating itself in Sudan's Darfur region after reports of mass killings during the fall of the city of al-Fashir to the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary last week.
Sudan
Pope Leo decries Sudan violence, urges dialogue and relief effort
Pope Leo on Sunday appealed for an immediate ceasefire and the opening of humanitarian corridors in Sudan, saying he was following with "great sorrow" reports of terrible brutality in the city of Al-Fashir in Darfur.
Subscribe to our newsletter
