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Sudan welcomes its removal from US list of states sponsoring terrorism

Country’s removal from list of state sponsors of terrorism is historic opportunity…

Sarah El-Sheikh

UAE announces operation of 1st Arab nuclear power plant

"We proudly witness start of Barakah nuclear power plant operations, in alignment…

Xinhua

Lebanese president urges army to protect Lebanon sovereignty

Aoun said that Lebanon is facing "numerous enemies," including COVID-19, corruption, and…

Xinhua

Iraqi PM says early elections to be held on 6 June 2021

Last year, Iraqi parliament passed most of the elections draft, but differences…

Xinhua

Pilgrims in Saudi Arabia free from COVID-19 so far

The health condition of pilgrims, who will perform the peak of Hajj…

Xinhua

Nigerian governor escapes suspected Boko Haram attack

Security personnel in the convoy of Babagana Zulum, governor of Borno state,…

Xinhua

UN chief voices concern over surge in violence in Sudan’s Darfur

African Union-United Nations Hybrid Mission in Darfur will continue to focus on…

Xinhua

Jordan to hold parliamentary elections on 10 November

The election will be held at a time when the country is…

Daily News Egypt

Video: Kaaba Kiswah production in Egypt

Ahmed Shawky Othman Al Qasbaji is the grandson of first Kaaba Kiswah…

Daily News Egypt

Muslims residing in Saudi Arabia begin scaled-back Hajj pilgrimage

Small number of Muslims taking part in this year's Hajj, usually one…

Daily News Egypt