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Egypt and Saudi Arabia called for an urgent meeting of the Arab League Council to discuss the dangerous situation in Sudan.
Yesterday, Khartoum and other Sudanese cities witnessed clashes between the army and the Rapid Support Forces, which led to human and material losses, in light of international calls to stop the fighting.
Source: National Iraqi News Agency
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, today visited the US Naval Support Facility in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
HM the King, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, delivered a statement in which he lauded the strategic friendship relations between the two countries, and the ongoing coordination between them to safeguard security and peace across the region.
HM the King affirmed the keenness of the Kingdom of Bahrain to strengthen its relations with The United States in a way that would achieve global security and peace.
HM the King was accompanied by the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF), Commander-in Chief Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, National Security Advisor, Royal Guard Commander, Major-General His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and Royal Guard Special Force Commander, Colonel HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa.
Upon arrival, HM the King, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, was welcomed by the Commander of the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) and 5th Fleet Commander Vice Admiral Charles Bradford Cooper, US Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Steven Bondy, and Commander of the Royal Bahrain Naval Force.
HM the King, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, was given the marine military salute, and then the national Anthem was played.
HM the King shook hands with the affiliates of the US 5th Fleet, and expressed thanks and appreciation to the NAVCENT and 5th Fleet commanders for their invitation.
HM the King, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, was briefed about military cooperation between the two countries, as well as their humanitarian operations, along with other countries, to secure the freedom of navigation and smooth maritime trade flow in the region and the world.
Source: Bahrain News Agency
Major headlines in Bahrain’s dailies on local news on Sunday:
Bahrain expresses concern over armed clashes in Sudan
Resumption of Bahrain-Qatar diplomatic relations serves GCC relations, Parliament
Bahrain participates in COPUOS meetings
UAE President holds talks with Brazilian counterpart
Morocco issues travel advisory for Sudan
Saudi, UAE and US foreign ministers discuss developments in Sudan
Saudia-owned aircraft comes under fire at Khartoum International Airport
Egypt urges restraint in Sudan
OIC, Arab League call for a ceasefire in Sudan
Arab Parliament welcomes prisoners swap in Yemen
GCC Secretary General expresses concern over escalation, military clashes in Sudan
UN Chief urges dialogue to settle crisis in Sudan
France’s Macron signs contested pension law as unions plan more protests
Source: Bahrain News Agency
His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Chairman of the Rashid Equestrian and Horse Racing Club High Committee (REHC), today issued edicts appointing the following directors at the REHC:
– Ebrahim Faisal Mohammed Al-Malki, Director of the Communications Directorate
– Maryam Mohammed Nema Mahmood, Director of the Services and Information Systems Directorate
– Aisha Ali Nasser Al-Nasser, Director of the Financial Resources Directorate
– Abdulrahman Khalifa Saad Bukhammas, Director of Studbook Directorate
Source: Bahrain News Agency
The Meteorological Directorate forecasts Cloudy weather with a chance of scattered rain at times, becoming fine with some clouds later in the day.
Wind: Mainly Northwesterly 10 to 15kt reaching 18 to 23kt at times during the day.
Warning for strong winds.
Sea State: 1 to 3ft inshore, 3 to 6ft offshore.
Temperature: Maximum 28 ºC Minimum 20 ºC
Humidity: Maximum 85 % Minimum 25 %
For further information and updates: www.bahrainweather.gov.bh
Source: Bahrain News Agency
China on Sunday morning launched a Long March-4B rocket to place a new meteorological satellite in space.
The rocket blasted off at 9:36 a.m. (Beijing Time) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China and soon sent the Fengyun-3 07 satellite into its preset orbit.
The satellite will provide services for weather forecasting, disaster prevention and mitigation, climate change response and ecological conservation, as stated in Xinhua News Agency.
The mission marked the 471st flight of the Long March carrier rockets, according to the launch center.
Source: Bahrain News Agency
An Israeli enemy force crossed the barbed wire fence in the ‘Khalet al-Ghamika’ area of ????the border town of Aitaroun, and threw several smoke bombs towards the Lebanese side, as the town’s farmers were planting tobacco seedlings.
Source: National News Agency – Lebanon
A Lebanese parliamentary delegation, which included MPs Fouad Makhzoumi, Ghassan Skaf, Elias Stephan, Elias Hanaksh and Adib Abdel-Masih, left Beirut this afternoon, heading to Washington. The delegation will hold meetings with officials of the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and members of Congress. The delegation will also participate in a series of lectures for officials in the US administration. This visit will last until upcoming Thursday.
Source: National News Agency – Lebanon
The Arab League held an emergency meeting on Sunday to discuss the recent developments in Sudan. Clashes erupted on Saturday between the Sudanese military and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The military and RSF have been competing for power as political factions negotiate forming a transitional government after a 2021 military coup. Egypt’s representative called for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan, underscoring the strategic and geographical relations between both countries. Obaida el- Dandarawy Deputy Permanent Representative of Egypt said that despite any differences in points of view that may arise at various stages, ‘there is no doubt’ that Egypt’s interests are intertwined with those of Sudan, and vice versa. ‘Egypt assures its commitment to supporting and [ensuring] stability in Sudan and the unity of its land and it assures the importance to prevent the interference of exterior forces in Sudanese affairs,’ the representative said, calling on the warring sides to find common ground and settle differences.
Source: National News Agency – Lebanon
Maronite Patriarch, Cardinal Mar Beshara Boutros Al-Rahi, presided over the Sunday Mass in Bkerke, asking the deputies: “How did you refuse to convene to elect a president, and today you meet and secure a quorum to postpone another constitutional due date?” The patriarch also criticized the deputies for not electing a president and held them responsible for the complete economic, financial, developmental and social collapse.
Source: National News Agency – Lebanon
Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad will arrive in Tunisia on Monday on an official visit on the invitation from his Tunisian counterpart, Tunisia’s foreign ministry said on its official Facebook account on Sunday.
Source: National News Agency – Lebanon
11:00 A legislative plenary session, at the invitation of Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, to discuss projects and proposals on the agenda 15:30 Prime Minister Najib Mikati chairs a cabinet session, with 9 items on its agenda
Source: National News Agency – Lebanon