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Paris Conference: Morocco stresses need to respect Lebanon’s sovereignty & territorial integrity, to establish full ceasefire

Morocco has called for a full ceasefire in Lebanon and for the respect of the country’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the dignity of its citizens. Lebanon “cannot and must not continue to bear the burden of conflicts that are playing out elsewhere, under the shadow of regional agendas, which have left it drained,” said Morocco’s […]

Is Spain backpedaling on bringing Polisario leader before justice?

Pressure mounts on the Spanish justice to uphold independence and bring Polisario leader before justice on charges of war crimes, rights violations and rape. But so far, the Spanish judiciary failed to meet the demands of Ghali’s victims. While the Spanish executive stressed that they will not intervene if the judiciary brings Ghali to court, […]

Saudi Arabia shelves plan to take over United Bank of Egypt over disagreement with Cairo

Saudi Arabia has put a plan by its sovereign wealth fund to acquire the United Bank of Egypt on hold because of a disagreement with the Egyptian authorities over its valuation, Reuters reports citing two sources familiar with the matter. The pause is unprecedented in the spree of investments done by the Gulf country in […]