IMF approves US$820m as part of Egypt bailout
The IMF action, repeatedly postponed and eagerly awaited by the Egyptian government, arrives at a time of mounting difficulties for...Geostrategy
Turkish Airlines restarts Libya flights after almost a decade
Istanbul, Turkey - Turkey's flagship carrier, Turkish Airlines, has resumed flights to Libya's capital, almost 10 years after they were suspended...Business Geostrategy
Tunisia recalls Morocco envoy in W. Sahara row
Tunisia said Saturday it would recall its ambassador from Morocco for consultations, a day after the kingdom did the same...Tunisian President Kais Saied had on Friday hosted Polisario chief Brahim Ghali who arrived to attend the Japanese-African investment conference TICAD.
In response to what it called a hostile and "unnecessarily provocative" act, Morocco withdrew its Tunis ambassador for consultations and cancelled its own participation.
Risk of radioactive leak at Ukraine nuclear plant, says operator
There is a risk of a radioactive leak at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, occupied by Russian troops, the state...The Zaporozhye facility was seized by Russian troops in the opening weeks of the February invasion and has remained on the front line ever since.
The operator said that as of midday Saturday (0900 GMT) the plant "operates with the risk of violating radiation and fire safety standards".
UN session on high seas biodiversity ends without pact
United Nations member states ended two weeks of negotiations without a treaty to protect biodiversity in the high seas, an...Many had hoped the session would be the last and yield a final text on "the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction.
It will now be up to the UN General Assembly to resume the fifth session at a date still to be determined.
UAE, US discuss enhancing military, defence ties
Rear Admiral Pilot Sheikh Saeed bin Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, explored means of fostering relations in all fields with...Rear Admiral Pilot Sheikh Saeed bin Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, explored means of fostering relations in all fields with Vice Admiral Brad Cooper
During the meeting, Rear Admiral Pilot Sheikh Saeed discussed the keenness to enhance ties with the US official across various domains
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz to visit UAE next month
This would be Shehbaz Sharif’s second visit to the UAE, but the first official visit since he assumed office.This would be Shehbaz Sharif’s second visit to the UAE, but the first official visit since he assumed office
The visit will likely take place in the first week of September and the prime minister would head a high-level delegation
Russia blocks adoption at UN of nuclear disarmament text
The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), which 191 signatories review every five years, aims to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons,...Russian representative Igor Vishnevetsky said the draft final text, which was more than 30 pages long, lacked "balance."
According to sources close to the negotiations, Russia was opposed in particular to paragraphs concerning the Ukrainian nuclear power plant in Zaporizhzhia
Macron calls for ‘new pact’ with Algeria in reconciliation visit
The trip follows months of tensions between Paris and the North African country, which earlier this year marked six decades...Macron had proclaimed a "new page" in relations on Thursday, after meeting President Abdelmadjid Tebboune
On Friday, Macron and Tebboune presided over a "coordination meeting" involving security officials from both countries
Morocco fumes at Tunisia, recalls envoy over Polisario meeting
Morocco has taken offense at the hosting of the head of the Polisario movement by Tunisia’s president and recalled its...Morocco's foreign ministry has declared the move as hostile and against the 'fraternal relations' the two countries have enjoyed
The move came as French President Emmanuel Macron was visiting Morocco's arch-rival and Polisario backer Algeria for a high-profile, three-day visit
Agreement signed to implement Abu Dhabi Agri Genome Program
The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) signed a collaboration agreement with the Khalifa Centre for Genetic Engineering...The program aims at applying the best international practices related to agricultural genetic research.
It aims to develop local spices of plant, animal and fish, to improve agricultural production and address the emirate's climatic and environmental challenges.
Argentina seizes 1.6 tons of cocaine headed for Dubai
Argentine authorities seized 1.6 tons of cocaine hidden in animal feed destined for Dubai and detained 12 people, police said...The seizure took place overnight from Thursday to Friday in the central city of Rosario in Argentina
The cocaine "is worth approximately $60 million," said the head of the dangerous drugs department in the federal police.
