Mina Aldroubi

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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun arrived in Baghdad on Sunday for an official visit to bolster ties between the two countries. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani welcomed Mr Aoun on his arrival in the Iraqi capital. The two leaders held discussions on regional developments and ways to boost co-operation.

6 days ago | thenationalnews.com | Mina Aldroubi

Thirty Palestinians were killed with more feared dead on Sunday after Israeli troops opened fire at an aid distribution point run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) in Rafah, Palestinian media reported. The Israelis shot at hundreds of civilians as they attempted to reach the GHF food centre, Palestinian news agency Wafa said. At least 115 people were injured, it added.

1 week ago | thenationalnews.com | Mina Aldroubi |Alvin R. Cabral

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan arrived in Syria on Saturday, leading a high-level delegation that aims to strengthen ties as the war-torn nation prepares for an economic opening on the expected lifting of years-long sanctions. Prince Faisal is due to meet Syrian President Ahmed Al Sharaa, and is expected to hold economic talks between the two sides as an economic delegation is accompanying the Saudi official, the Saudi foreign ministry said in a statement.

1 week ago | thenationalnews.com | Mina Aldroubi

A special mission established by the UN in 2003 at the request of the Iraq government has shut down a key office, in another step towards ceasing operations in the country by the end of this year. The UN Assistance Mission in Iraq closed its offices Mosul this week. Unami, which has its headquarters in Baghdad, was set up after the US-led invasion that toppled the dictatorship of Saddam Hussein.

3 weeks ago | thenationalnews.com | Mina Aldroubi |Nada Maucourant Atallah |Thomas Helm

Pope Leo XIV met members of the Eastern Church during his first full week in charge at the Vatican. EPA Pope Leo XIV met members of the Eastern Church during his first full week in charge at the Vatican. EPABringer of peace: What the Middle East is expecting of Pope LeoLeaders of the Eastern Church are urging the new pontiff to bridge ties between west and east