The Sudanese army has rejected a ceasefire call by the United Arab Emirates or UAE for the month of Ramadan. The army says it will not agree to a ceasefire until the siege on cities is lifted. This comes as Sudan’s military makes key advances in the capital Khartoum, seizing a stronghold from the paramilitary […]
ISTANBUL (AA) – A former Israeli army officer has accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump of risking the lives of Israeli captives and undermining a Gaza cease-fire agreement, saying Hamas did not violate the deal. “As for Trump, he was the one who pushed for the signing of this agreement – […]
WASHINGTON (AA) – Secretary of State Marco Rubio told United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan that Hamas must never govern Gaza again, according to a State Department readout of their call on Tuesday. The two discussed regional security and the ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas i...
ISTANBUL (AA) – South Africa has vowed not to withdraw its genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), despite the Trump administration’s threats and aid cut. There is “no chance” South Africa could withdraw its case it filed in December 2023, Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola told the Financial Times. “S...
ISTANBUL (AA) — French President Emmanuel Macron has called for “respect” for Palestinians, rejecting US President Donald Trump’s reported plans for the mass deportation of Palestinians in Gaza. Speaking to CNN on Tuesday, Macron said: “You cannot say to 2 million people, ‘okay, now guess what? You will move’,” emphasiz...
A proposed meeting between Christians and Muslims in Paris aims to strengthen inter-faith harmony PARIS, France (MNTV) – Chems-Eddine Hafiz, the rector of the Grand Mosque of Paris, has extended a proposal to Pope Francis for an interfaith meeting between Christians and Muslims in Paris later this year, aimed at promoting dialogue and unity. A...
Two countries signed a joint declaration focusing on the training of imams and religious supervisors BERLIN, Germany (MNTV) – Germany and Morocco have taken a significant step toward enhancing bilateral ties in religious affairs by signing a joint declaration of intent. The agreement was formalized by Morocco’s Minister of Endowments an...
Upgraded tracking system to identify at-risk students earlier, says deputy minister KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) — Malaysia is enhancing its Student Tracking System with artificial intelligence (AI) to better detect and support students at risk of dropping out, Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh announced. The AI-powered upgrade will all...
Morocco has diversified its revenue, but faces climatic and geopolitical growth challenges RABAT, Morocco (MNTV) – Morocco stands out as one of Africa’s most stable economies, despite facing some economic vulnerabilities, according to the United Nations Economic Development Report for Africa 2024. The report, issued by the United Nations Confe...
The Syrian army has regained control of key areas along the Lebanese border following clashes with Hezbollah. Syrian border security forces launched a large-scale military operation in the governorate of Homs to enhance security along the Syrian-Lebanese border. The operation was launched in Qusayr, a town in the Homs countryside known for smu...
