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13 Egyptian fishermen released from Yemeni port
The sailors were detained after accidentally hitting a Houthi controlled port
Mauritania to hold Arab Summit in April after Morocco withdraws
Summit is an occasional meeting that gives false indication of unity among Arab countries, says Moroccan foreign ministry
Saudi-led coalition ‘greatly regrets civilian casualties in Yemen’
US and British experts are advising the collation to improve its target precision
Dire conditions in besieged Taiz endanger civilian lives: UN official
After five months, humanitarian condition in Taiz slightly improves as food, medical supplies were delivered
Egypt expands armed forces mission in Yemen
Egypt said it is only contributing naval ships in the conflict and denied that there are any Egyptian troops involved on the ground.
Second phase of Yemen peace talks likely to be postponed
Former Yemeni president Ali Saleh said Friday he will never negotiate with the government of his successor, Mansur Hadi
Yemeni deputy prime minister to meet top Egyptian officials
We are not negotiating with Hadi Mansour, says former Yemeni president Ali Saleh
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Egyptian family was trapped in Taiz, returns home safely
Taiz has been under siege since November, WHO calls on access to healthcare for thousands of trapped citizens
Saudi-led coalition announced end of ceasefire in Yemen
The ceasefire was agreed upon during UN-backed talks between the two warring parties in Geneva
Yemeni president’s advisor praises Egypt’s support for Yemeni in conflict with Houthi forces
Egyptian priorities include Yemini unity, regional safety, legitimacy of current President Hadi Mansour
Saudi-led Arab Coalition forces advance towards Sana’a
Fighting is now 30km from Sana’a airport
Saudi defence forces intercepted missile targeting Southern city of Jazan
The missile was targeting an oil facility owned by Aramco, says Houthi-controlled agency
Warring parties make progress in UN-backed negotiations
Participants of the meeting agreed unanimously that their final aim is to end this war, to reach permanent ceasefire, says UN envoy
UN-backed talks on Yemen conflict start in Geneva
Talks aim at permanent ceasefire and improved humanitarian situation, says UN envoy
Yemen ceasefire pushed back to coincide with peace talks
Rebels kill top Saudi commander ahead of Yemen ceasefire
Egypt condemns attack that killed Aden governor
Egypt supports Arab coalition in restoring Yemeni legitimacy: foreign ministry
Yemen to begin week-long ceasefire on December 15
IS claims killing of Yemeni governor in car bombing
Five of the governor’s entourage were killed, security sources say
UN mediator in Yemen for peace talks
President Hadi returns to Yemen as forces ramp up fight against rebels
Egypt pushes for Yemen peace talks as conflict continues to kill civilians
Talks are useless if violence does not stop, Houthi member says
Tourism, Muslim Brotherhood pressure Egypt-UK relations
By Amira El-Fekki and Toqa Ezzidin The aftermath of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi’s first visit to the UK, which concluded this weekend, was controversial, due to concerns expressed by Britain and the US, claiming recent confirmations that the Russian Airbus A321 was downed by Sinai-based militants. The significance of Al-Sisi’s trip to London stems …
MSF hospital destroyed in Yemen airstrikes
Missile fired at Yemen hotel used by government officials
Egypt backs Russia, asserts itself against Saudi Arabia’s Syria strategy
Airstrikes come as Egypt’s relations with Russia improve, but support likely to remain rhetorical
Saudi Arabia’s reach in Yemen: Fighting for regional dominance
The war by Saudi Arabia and its Gulf allies against Houthi rebels in Yemen has become a debilitating sectarian conflict, that has reduced large parts of the impoverished country to rubble and potentially destabilising the region. The kingdom has framed its approach in stark sectarian terms that has sparked intolerance towards minorities, first and foremost …
Arab League’s inaction is shameful
Everyone is talking about the refugee crisis overwhelming Europe; everyone apart from the League of Arab States that is. To date it has had little to say on the topic and, as far as I can tell, has no plan to help alleviate the problem. Why have there not been any emergency summits announced? Where …
Egypt is only country in which Syrian refugees are not suffering: Aboulatta
Permanent ambassador to the UN says criticisms of Egypt are simply unjustified
Our cooperation and exchange of views cover all aspects: Pakistani Ambassador to Egypt
Commenting on domestic developments can cause more frictions than positives, says Mushtaq Ali Shah