Middle East & North Africa

AU Says 17 African Countries, Regions Under Border Closure Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

ADDIS ABABA, Sept 24 (NNN-ENA) – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), yesterday said that, 17 African countries and regions are under full border closure, due to concerns related to the rapid spread of COVID-19 in Africa.

Jordan, Egypt Stress Two-State Solution As Key To End Palestinian-Israeli Conflict

AMMAN, Sept 24 (NNN-PETRA) – Jordan and Egypt yesterday stressed, the two-state solution is the key to end the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

The remakes were made by Jordanian Foreign Minister, Ayman Safadi and his Egyptian counterpart, Sameh Shoukry in Amman, where their talks covered the latest regional developments and the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, according to a Foreign Ministry statement of Jordan.

Palestinian PM Says Dialogue Between Fatah, Hamas In Turkey “Encouraging

RAMALLAH, Sept 24 (NNN-WAFA) – Palestinian Prime Minister, Mohammed Ishtaye, announced last night that, the dialogue between leaders of Hamas and Fatah in Turkey is “encouraging.”

Ishtaye said that the meetings between the two movements focused on “agreeing on holding Palestinian general elections,” adding that “the atmosphere gives rise to hope.”

He went on to say that, “there is hope for reaching the desired results by completing reconciliation and turning the page on division.”

Trump mistook UN for US once again, Iran says

Tehran, Sept 24, IRNA – Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said in a tweet on Wednesday that US President Donald Trump mistook UN for US once again when he addressed the UN General Assembly.

"RealDonaldTrump mistook United Nations for the United States once again. He addressed #UN75 like a campaign rally- glorifying his failed #OnlyAmerica policy & blaming others for crises of his own making: from his disastrous handling of Covid19 to his fanning of int'l tensions," he tweeted.

Turkish-US trade increases amid pandemic

24 Sep 2020; AA: Turkish and American companies will continue to work together in order to seek opportunities to serve the interests of the citizens of both countries, said a board member of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM).

Speaking at the 38th American-Turkish Conference, Spencer Bachus said Turkey is an attractive destination for foreign investment and it continues to be a great link between the East and the West.

Lebanon president calls for end to Israeli violations

24 Sep 2020; MEMO: The Lebanese president on Wednesday called on the international community to force Israel to end violating Lebanese sovereignty, and using its airspace to attack Syria, Anadolu reports.

Michel Aoun, in his speech to the UN General Assembly’s 75th session, said Lebanon is committed to implementing the UNSC resolution 1701, which calls for full cessation of hostilities and Israel’s withdrawal from southern Lebanon.

Egypt prepares to receive its 4th German submarine in 2021

24 Sep 2020; MEMO: The Egyptian Navy is preparing to receive the fourth and final Type 209/1400mod submarine (S44) from Germany in 2021, the New Khaleej reported yesterday.

German reports said, according to the news site, that the Egyptian army had received special training on how to submerge the vessel into the sea.

Saudi king’s rare address to UN showcases monarch in charge

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s King Salman made a rare address to the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday, using the moment to highlight the foundational notions of his regime — his steadfast commitment to the Palestinians, his stature as custodian of Islam’s holiest sites and his assertion that Iran is responsible for much of the region’s instability.

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