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Griffiths: 1st aid shipment to besieged Gaza to enter Saturday

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 - 12:14 GMT

Griffiths added that in-depth talks with all parties aim to ensure that the process of aid entering Gaza begins as soon as possible.

UN Chief António Guterres arrives at Rafah border crossing to deliver speech

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 - 10:40 GMT

The secretary-general of the United Nations arrived this morning at Al-Arish Airport, and inspected the humanitarian aid that should be delivered to the civilians of besieged Gaza, Extra News channel reported.

Suspending Russia from UN Human Rights Council linked to politicizing UN bodies: Egypt

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 - 07:35 GMT

Egypt’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Osama Abdel Khalek affirmed that Egypt does not see the draft resolution on suspending Russia from the UN Human Rights Council as being related to the Ukraine crisis

UN adopts World Youth Forum as an int’l platform, praises its role to empower youth

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 - 09:42 GMT

The United Nations adopted “World Youth Forum” as an international platform, in recognition of the contributions of the three editions of the forum in discussing youth issues, problems and achievements along with their role achieving the 2030 sustainable development agenda.

UN Women welcomes Egypt’s ‘unprecedented’ efforts to support survivors of sexual assault, harassment

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 - 07:17 GMT

Egypt is witnessing incredible social momentum in support of survivors of gender-based violence, including sexual assault and harassment.

Tourism Ministry participates for 1st time in UN Annual Bazaar

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 - 12:31 GMT

It is worth mentioning that Egypt was chosen to head this year’s bazaar, where more than 70 countries are participating.

Arab League welcomes UN report on Israeli war crimes against Palestinians

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 - 04:57 GMT

The Arab League (AL) welcomed on Thursday the results of a report issued by the United Nations Special Committee to Investigate Israeli practices against Palestinians

UN supports Egypt’s efforts to confront terrorism

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 - 09:45 GMT

The manager of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime for the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries affirmed that terrorism poses a real danger to all nations.

Yemeni government, Houthis invited to UN's Sept 6 peace talks

Fri, 17 Aug 2018 - 10:34 GMT

The United Nations has invited the Yemeni government and the Houthi movement that controls most of the north to peace talks in Geneva on Sept. 6

Yemeni min. calls on UN to look carefully into Houthis past

Tue, 17 Jul 2018 - 11:38 GMT

Yemen's Minister of Information Muammar al-Eryani highlighted Houthis continuous violations to all international treaties.

Palestine summons its ambassador to US after UNGA voting

Mon, 01 Jan 2018 - 01:58 GMT

Palestinian Authorities summoned their Ambassador to the United States Husam Zomlot on Sunday.

Washington responds after Jerusalem vote, cuts budget to UN

Mon, 25 Dec 2017 - 01:39 GMT

A major reduction in the United Nation’s budget of up to $285 million was announced by U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley on December 24.

Media outlets say U.S. veto isolates it from int’l community

Tue, 19 Dec 2017 - 07:30 GMT

Media outlets said that the U.S. veto over Jerusalem in the Security Council on Monday isolated the country from the international community.

U.S. veto mocks int'l community: Abbas

Mon, 18 Dec 2017 - 07:23 GMT

Palestine president condemned the American veto over Egypt's draft resolution, adding that it considers to be disrespectful to the int'l community.

U.S. vetoes Egypt's draft resolution over Jerusalem

Mon, 18 Dec 2017 - 05:57 GMT

United States Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley vetoed Monday a draft resolution submitted by Egypt over Jerusalem.

Members of Congress criticize U.S. policy toward Qatar

Thu, 23 Nov 2017 - 11:33 GMT

Representatives of Congress criticized the announcement made by U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin in October.

Malaysia, UN: Qatar seeks new mediators

Fri, 28 Jul 2017 - 09:27 GMT

Malaysia expressed readiness to mediate in the Arab-Qatari crisis, while the United Nations (UN) refrained. The Qatari regime has sought new mediators.

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