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Nabil Fahmy to be next Secretary-General of Arab League after states approve Egypt’s nomination, will succeed Aboul Gheit in June

Egypt's former Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmy has been unanimously nominated by the Arab League Council to become the next Secretary-General. The seasoned diplomat, who also founded AUC's School of Global Affairs, will begin his five-year term on July 1, 2026, succeeding Ahmed Aboul Gheit. This appointment awaits final approval at…

The Times of India

Independent Arabia writer Nabil Fahmy appointed as new Arab League chief

Arab foreign ministers have picked veteran Egyptian diplomat Nabil Fahmy to lead the Arab League for the next five years

The Independent UK

Appointing a new leader is the least of Iran’s troubles

Regime hands Khamenei’s son the top job in a country reeling from the US-Israeli onslaught and virtually at war with its Gulf neighbours

The Guardian - UK

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France names first woman to lead Institut du Monde Arabe after Lang exit

France has appointed a new leader for one of its most visible cultural bridges with the Arab world, the Institut du Monde Arabe (IMA) in Paris, following the resignation of its long-time president Jack Lang in connection with the Epstein affair. The move comes as the institute faces financial challenges…

Radio France Internationale

France, UN call for a ceasefire in Sudan amid mounting reports of atrocities

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has called for a ceasefire between the warring parties in Sudan, with Paris denouncing the ethnic nature of the abuses attributed to the RSF paramilitaries, particularly in the flashpoint city of El-Fasher.

Radio France Internationale

Qatar hosts Arab-Islamic emergency summit: Who said what?

Arab, Muslim leaders gather in Qatar to condemn Israeli attack in Doha and warn Gaza war is a campaign of extermination.

Al Jazeera

Arab-Islamic summit: Qatar’s emir vows to ‘confront Israeli aggression’

The emir accuses Israel of trying to ‘thwart negotiations’ for Gaza ceasefire, as he warns against Israeli expansionism.

Al Jazeera

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Who are the 57 members of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation?

Representatives from the Arab and Muslim world have gathered in Doha to respond to Israel’s attack on Qatar.

Al Jazeera

Qatar PM blasts Israel, appreciates Arab, Islamic support ahead of summit

Arab-Islamic summit on Monday a show of solidarity with Qatar after Israeli attacks on Doha last week.

Al Jazeera

Will the latest diplomatic moves to end the war in Gaza work?

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The Conversation

New peace plan increases pressure on Israel and US as momentum grows for Palestinian statehood

A new vision for Middle East peace emerged this week which proposes the withdrawal of Israel from Gaza and the West Bank, the disarming and disbanding of Hamas and the creation of a unified Palestinian state. The plan emerged from a “high-level conference” in New York on July 29, which…

The Conversation

Arab League calls for funds to rebuild Gaza at summit in Baghdad

The war on Palestinian territory dominated the summit, especially after Israel approves plans to expand its offensive.

Al Jazeera

Arab League To Meet In Baghdad To Discuss Regional Crises

The Arab League is meeting in Baghdad on Saturday to discuss Gaza and other regional crises, but some key leaders are expected to miss the talks that come straight after US President Donald Trump's Gulf tour.

International Business Times

Syria's Captagon Empire: Production, Smuggling, And Revenue

Discover how the post-Assad era in Syria fueled a billion global Captagon trade.

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Saudi Arabia Appoints First Ambassador To Syria In 12 Years

Recent diplomatic developments in the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia appointing an ambassador to Syria and improving relations with Iran.

Salon

Why the Nakba still matters

In 1948, 750,000 Palestinians were displaced from what's now Israel. Why did it happen, and what does it mean now?

Al Jazeera

Arab League calls for UN peacekeepers in occupied Palestinian territory

Arab leaders accuse Israel of obstructing Gaza ceasefire efforts and demand an end to its war on Palestinian territory.

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Morning Digest | ED arrests Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in excise policy case; electoral bonds full data reveals companies under ED, I-T scanner donated poll bonds to BJP, BRS, Congress, and more

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The Hindu

India displayed ‘steadfast dedication’ to Palestine cause: Arab League ambassador

India's steadfast dedication to Palestine includes humanitarian aid and support for a two-state solution, as praised by the Arab League.

The Guardian - UK

Washington faces UN showdown over fresh resolution for Gaza ceasefire

US may feel impelled to protect Israel with veto again as UAE prepares security council motion

Radio France Internationale

Arab, Muslim leaders slam Israel's war on Gaza but shy away from punitive steps

Arab and Muslim leaders rejected Israel’s "self-defence" claims in Gaza and called for an immediate ceasefire at a joint summit in Riyadh. But they declined to approve punitive economic and political steps against the country over its war against Hamas.

Radio France Internationale

Arab, Muslim blocs meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss Gaza conflict

Arab leaders and Iran's president gathered in the Saudi capital Saturday for a summit meeting expected to underscore demands that fighting in Gaza end before the Israel-Hamas war draws in other countries.

The Guardian - AU

Israel-Hamas war: UN calls Gaza fighting ‘reprehensible’ – as it happened

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Al Jazeera

Arab-Islamic summit rejects justifying Gaza war as Israeli self-defence

Leaders meeting in Saudi Arabia demanded aid be allowed to enter Gaza, called for cessation of arms exports to Israel.

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