Meta introduced Threads, a text-based social networking platform, to worldwide acclaim. Threads, which allows Instagram logins, was expected to give a new way to share ideas and experiences. Twitter’s rate limitations and other restrictions decreased user interest around the app’s debut. Many considered Threads an alternative to Twitter, now X. In an earlier interview, Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri said that Threads was not meant to replace Twitter. He said Threads aimed to create a “public square” for Instagram groups that haven’t adopted Twitter. Mosseri told the Washington Post that Threads would offer Direct Message (DM) messaging. Threads originally surprised users…
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July 30 was World Day against Trafficking in Persons for Egypt and its UN partners. NCCPIM&TIP Chair Ambassador Naela Gabr gave a taped address on social media to commemorate the day. Ms. Cristina Albertin, UNODC Regional Representative for the Middle East and North Africa, and Mr. Eric Oechslin, ILO Cairo Country Office for Egypt and Eritrea, also spoke. According to UN Egypt, the World Day against Trafficking in Persons is observed globally on 30 July to raise awareness of a crime that affects victims and society. This year’s theme, “Reach every victim of trafficking, leave no one behind,” emphasises finding,…
The Chinese Ministry of Defence stated Monday that China and the UAE will hold joint air force training exercises in western China’s Xinjiang region in August. The ministry noted in a brief statement that the “Falcon Shield 2023” manoeuvres will be the first cooperative air force training between the two countries. The training aims to improve practical exchanges and collaboration between their military forces, building trust. The statement did not clarify the UAE unit’s size or length. The UAE, a longtime US ally, has participated in many military exercises with the US, including the annual Iron Union exercise in May.…
Germany suspended development aid and financial support to Niger on Monday following the military coup that overthrew Mohamed Bazoum, the democratically elected president. France did the same on Saturday. At a Berlin press conference, German Foreign Ministry spokesperson Sebastian Fischer said, “We have suspended all direct payments in support of the Nigerien government.” Katarina Koven, Ministry of Development spokesman, stated, “A decision was made this morning (Monday) to suspend any bilateral cooperation in the field of development.” The German government has not yet evacuated its residents or military from Niamey, Niger’s capital, due to the unstable situation. Continuous evaluation will…
Saied Saleh’s 85th birthday is July 31. Saleh featured in almost 500 films, 100 plays, and 20 TV dramas over five decades, winning several honours for his services to Egyptian cinema. During the black-and-white period of Egyptian film, he became a comedy genius and one of the most famous performers. Saleh’s comedic timing and performance make Arab audiences laugh for years. Saleh, born July 31, 1938, has established the standard for humour with his on-screen appearances. His classics have charmed audiences for decades. ‘El-Rasasa La Tazalu Fe Gaibi’ (1974), ‘Ala Bab El-Wazir’ (1982), and ‘Salam Ya Sahby’ (1986) were among…
Today (Saturday), Tunisian Finance Minister Siham Al-Bugdiri Namsiya said her nation has not defaulted on its obligations and would honour its commitments despite pressure. The Tunisian minister said during a parliamentary plenary session on a draught law to approve a loan agreement signed on July 20 between Tunisia and Saudi Arabia to finance the state budget that Tunisia was able to repay 42% of the total loans claimed to be paid this year. She said Tunisia must repay 20 billion dinars ($6.451 billion) in loans this year. On August 4, Tunisia had to return a “samurai loan” of 560 million…
Egypt condemned vehemently yesterday’s terrorist explosion in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, northwest Pakistan, which left dozens of people dead and injured. In a statement, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry reaffirmed its categorical repudiation of all forms of violence and its complete solidarity with Pakistan in the fight against extremism and terrorism. In addition, the ministry conveyed its deepest condolences and sympathies to the government and people of Pakistan, wishing a rapid recovery for all the injured.
Iran’s Fars News Agency reported on Monday that a training plane crashed west of Tehran, killing the pilot and a university student. The service also said that a “Teknam” training plane crashed in Karaj province, west of the Iranian capital, killing the pilot and a trained university student. The office didn’t say why the accident happened; all they said was that they were looking into it. The tragic news was revealed by the Director General of the Accident and Incident Investigation Office of the Civil Aviation Organisation of Iran. Karaj is Iran’s fourth-largest city, and it is close to Tehran,…
After months of fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) with no end in sight, the World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that 19 million people, or 40% of Sudan’s population, will fall into hunger. Since mid-April, the war’s disastrous effects in the capital’s three cities, Darfur, and numerous Kordofan state districts have created an unparalleled humanitarian catastrophe. Muhammad Al-Amin, a WFP representative, told Sky News Arabia: The country’s food insecurity worries WFP. “I did not expect more than 19 million people to slip into hunger, and if that happened, it would be the…
If deposed President Mohamed Bazoum does not return to power within a week, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will adopt all measures necessary to restore constitutional order in Niger. ECOWAS demanded that the military commanders “immediately release” the detained president and “restore constitutional order in the Republic of Niger in its entirety.” During its emergency summit on Sunday (July 30, 2023) in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, the (ECOWAS) gave the putschists in Niger one week to restore constitutional order to power following the coup against President Mohamed Bazoum, without ruling out “the use of force.” The member of…