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Iran's targeting of Ras Laffan ‘dangerous escalation and direct threat to security’, Qatari Foreign Ministry

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 - 09:52 GMT

The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Wednesday that the Iranian targeting of Ras Laffan Industrial City constitutes a dangerous escalation and a blatant violation of the state's sovereignty, as well as a direct threat to national security and regional stability.

UN Security Council demands immediate halt to Iranian attacks on regional neighbors

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 - 09:31 GMT

Iran has launched drone and missile attacks targeting locations across the region, including areas hosting US military forces and other civilian facilities, causing casualties, in retaliation for US-Israeli strikes on Iranian cities.

UN Security Council to vote on US resolution backing Trump Gaza plan Monday

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 - 06:20 GMT

Trump’s 20-point plan, which last month secured a ceasefire and prisoner swap between Hamas and Israel, calls for a temporary international force in Gaza and a “Board of Peace” led by Trump with a mandate running until the end of 2027 to oversee a Palestinian technocratic government.

UN calls for first step toward peace in Sudan

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 - 05:29 GMT

UN Assistant Secretary-General Martha Ama Akyaa Pobee stated that it is time to take the first step toward lasting peace for the Sudanese people.

Ethiopia deluded in thinking Egypt will forget its Nile rights: FM

Sat, 27 Sep 2025 - 08:56 GMT

“Egypt is ready to resort to the judiciary and international legal mechanisms to protect its water rights and will not relent in defending them,” Abdelatty said, condemning Addis Ababa’s unilateral actions in filling and operating the dam.

UN Security Council members including US condemn Israeli strikes on Qatar

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 - 08:41 GMT

However, the council refrained from identifying Israel as the source of the attack, a reflection of political sensitivities, particularly due to the involvement of the United States, Israel’s longstanding ally.

Egypt strongly condemns Israel’s attacks on Syria

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 - 10:48 GMT

Egypt strongly condemned on Wednesday the recent Israeli attacks on Syrian territory, considering it a ‘systematic escalation’ and a violation of international law.

Egypt strongly condemns Israeli Minister of National Security storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 - 04:07 GMT

Egypt has strongly condemned the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by the Israeli Minister of National Security, under the protection of the Israeli occupation police, expressing its complete rejection of this ‘provocative step’.

Palestinian presidency condemns U.S. veto against Security Council resolution calling for ceasefire

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 - 07:01 GMT

The Palestinian presidency condemned, on Wednesday, the use of the veto by the United States of America in the UN Security Council to prevent the adoption of a resolution calling for a ceasefire and an end to the Israeli aggression in the Gaza Strip.

Egypt, Brazil launch strategic partnership citing 7 reasons

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 - 11:23 GMT

The Egyptian and Brazilian presidents launched Monday a strategic partnership between the two countries during the former's visit to Rio De Janeiro to attend the G20 Summit.

UN wants to collaborate with Egypt on mobilizing more humanitarian aid for Gaza

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 - 11:32 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expats Badr Abdelatty received Sunday UN Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza Sigrid Kaag.

Egypt welcomes General Assembly voting to grant Palestine “full membership” in UN

Fri, 10 May 2024 - 05:30 GMT

Egypt welcomes the UN General Assembly voting in favor of a draft resolution to grant Palestine “full membership” in the United Nations, with a total of 143 ‘yes’ countries’ votes.

General Assembly adopts draft resolution to grant Palestine “full membership” in UN

Fri, 10 May 2024 - 03:49 GMT

The UN General Assembly voted, on Friday, in favor of a draft resolution to grant Palestine “full membership” in the United Nations, with a total of 143 ‘yes’ countries’ votes.

Egypt regrets Security Council failure to enable Palestine UN full memberships

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 - 10:46 GMT

Egypt expressed on Thursday its deep regret following the Security Council failure to pass a resolution enabling Palestine to obtain full membership in the United Nations.

In meeting with UK minister: Egyptian FM stresses importance of implementing Security Council resolutions on Gaza

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 - 01:30 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry met Thursday with UK Minister of State for the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia, Commonwealth and United Nations Tariq Ahmad.

UN Security Council adopts ceasefire resolution in Gaza after nearly 170 days of war

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 - 03:17 GMT

The United Nations Security Council succussed on Monday to adopt a resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza after nearly 170 days of war.

Egypt's UN permanent representative: We call on security countil to solidarity with UNRWA

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 - 01:54 GMT

Egypt's permanent representative to the United Nations, added during his speech that they call on the Security Council to show solidarity with UNRWA.

Egypt criticizes 'unjustified repetitive U.S. use of veto' against Gaza ceasefire

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 - 05:20 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry met Wednesday with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Rio De Janeiro.

Egyptian FM meets with UN Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 - 02:24 GMT

She has recently held the position in the aftermath of the issuance of the UNSC resolution no. 2720 a few weeks ago.

Game Of Thrones star Liam Cunningham criticizes US stance after the UN Security Council meeting

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 - 11:21 GMT

Game Of Thrones star Liam Cunningham criticizes US stance after the UN Security Council meeting.

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