Egypt tones down criticism of Turkey as divisions are being addressed

Egypt has instructed its media to water down criticism of Turkey at a time the two countries are engaged in secret talks to iron out conflicting files including the Libyan one. A source in Egyptian state TV who asked not to be named told New Khaleej that authorities gave the new instructions as Cairo and […]

EU launches $2 bn anti-migration fund for Africa

The European Union launched a fund for Africa on Thursday with an initial $2 billion to tackle the spiralling number of migrants flooding its shores. The trust fund was unveiled at the Valletta summit on migration that brought together European and African Heads of State and Government in an effort to strengthen cooperation and address […]

Libya: Tobruk calls Arab States to rescue in fight against Deash

The Libyan government in Tobruk has called on the Arab States to help it combat the militants of the Islamic State in the coastal town of Sirte. The town has been under the influence of the Tripoli-based government backed by the coalition of Islamist forces before they were forced out of the city at the […]