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BRUSSELS, European Parliament (EP) President David Sassoli Friday expressed “deep disappointment” that European Union leaders have failed to agree on the opening of accession talks with Albania and North Macedonia.”Both countries and their citizens hav…

WASHINGTON, The US Treasury Department convened this week the first meeting of the Counter-Hezbollah International Partnership (CHIP) “to build multilateral cooperation for targeting Hezbollah’s global financial networks,” the Treasury said Friday.Trea…

RIYADH, The Saudi Foreign Ministry on Friday has warned its nationals against traveling to Lebanon, whether from the kingdom or from any other country, in fear of their safety, said an official source.”Due to the current situation in the sisterly repub…

Analysis by Ayoub Khaddaj BEIRUT, Lebanon’s Prime Minister Saad Al-Hariri has given politicians in the country a 72-hour ultimatum to carry out reforms amid angry protests, but analysts predict a bleak future for the country.Hariri earlier told protest…

BRUSSELS, The European Union Friday condemned the terror attack on Muslims attending their weekly prayers at a mosque in Nangahar province, Afghanistan, in which over 60 people were reported dead.”The attack aims at undermining hopes for peace and reco…

MADRID, The Spanish police estimated the number of protesters in Barcelona city at 525,000 on Friday as riots continue for the fourth day after jailing Catalonian separatist leaders.The figure reflects a low ebb when compared with the 1.8 million demon…

KUWAIT, The Kuwaiti Embassy in Lebanon called on citizens who are determined to go to Lebanon, to wait because of the demonstrations and conflicts in Lebanon.Citizens in Lebanon must take utmost care and stay away from demonstration areas, the embassy …

TOKYO, The South Korean Unification Ministry said Thursday that it will continue to seek inter-Korean dialogue and cooperation with the international community to bring about a “fundamental change” in the US-North Korea relations, Yonhap News Agency re…

LONDON, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday announced what he said was a “great new deal” for Britain to leave the European Union, as leaders gathered in Brussels for talks.”We’ve got a great new deal that takes back control,” he wrote on Twitt…

BRUSSELS, European Union High Representative, Federica Mogherini and the Minister of National Defence of Vietnam, General NGO Xuan Lich, signed Thursday an agreement establishing a framework for the participation of Viet Nam in EU-led civilian and mili…

BRUSSELS, The President of the European Commisison, Jean-claude Junkcer, announced Thursday than an agreement has been reached with the UK on Brexit.”Where there is a will, there is deal we have one!” he tweeted.”It’s a fair and balanced agreement for …

WASHINGTON, US Congressman Elijah Cummings has died of “complications concerning longstanding health challenges,” his office announced Thursday.Cummings, 68, a Democrat who has served Maryland’s 7th Congressional District since 1996, also served as the…

ISLAMABAD, Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan on Thursday reiterated resolve to further deepen bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Oman in diverse fields.He reiterated the resolve while talking to Omani Chief of Staff of Sultan’s Armed Forces…

MOSCOW, Russia on Thursday called on all warring sides in Syria to exercise utmost self-restraint and avoid escalation.Speaking at a news conference, Russian Foreign Ministry’s spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Russia urged all powers existing on the gr…

KUWAIT, Minister of Justice and Minister of State for parliament affairs Dr. Mohammad Al-Afasi welcomed Wednesday the safe return home of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah following successful medical tests in the US.”The wh…

KUWAIT, Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Fahad Al-Shula Wednesday congratulated His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah for his safe return home following successful medical tests in the US.Al-Shula, also Minister of State fo…