Middle EAst
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The US State Department has renewed its security alerts to all American citizens, urging those in the Middle East region to exercise caution.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi held a telephone call Saturday with French President Emmanuel Macron.
A fire broke out involving a regasification vessel and a storage vessel at Damietta Port on Wednesday, according to the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, without causing any casualties.
Egypt and Qatar on Saturday called for the resumption of negotiations between the United States and Iran, urging regional efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East and return to diplomacy.
El-Sisi said the revolution’s principles "served as a beacon that illuminated the path for peoples across the developing world and sparked the flame of liberation throughout our Arab nation and the African continent."
El-Sisi delivered “a message of peace” amid the region's "painful and harsh circumstances."
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed the US-Iran negotiation track in separate meetings with his Turkish and Pakistani counterparts on the sidelines of quadrilateral talks in Cairo, which also included Saudi Arabia.
Russian President Vladimir Putin affirmed on Thursday that relations between Russia and Egypt are based on mutual trust, continuous political dialogue, and coordination on international issues.
Egypt hosts scholars from 53 countries as Cairo promotes moderation, coexistence, and Islamic dialogue.
A telephone call took place on Monday between Badr Abdelatty, Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptians Abroad; and Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar.
Egypt intensifies diplomatic efforts to help secure a ceasefire and prevent Sudan’s collapse.
Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty noted escalating tensions in the Middle East and their negative repercussions on security, stability, international navigation and global supply chains.
Macron’s Cairo visit highlights the growing strategic partnership between Egypt and France amid regional turmoil.
The State Department approvals, announced Friday, come two months after the start of the US- and Israeli-led war with Iran, which is currently paused under a ceasefire.
Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit affirmed that the Middle East is experiencing a period of extreme tension, with Arab states bearing a significant share of the repercussions despite their concerted efforts to avoid regional conflict.
El-Sisi said the region is going through “delicate and critical circumstances,” stressing that Egypt believes the path forward for the region should not be based on occupation, destruction, or bloodshed.
The Council of Arab Foreign Ministers will convene for an extraordinary meeting on Tuesday via video conference, following an official request from the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Egypt and the U.S. discussed strengthening ties and regional crises during talks in Antalya.
Egypt’s FM and the International Crisis Group chief discussed regional crises and de-escalation efforts in Antalya.
