National News Agency correspondent reported that Israeli enemy warplanes launched an air raid on the southern Lebanese town of Aita al-Shaab.
Source: National news agency – Lebanon
Saudi Royal Court announces death of Princess Sultana bint Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
JEDDAH: The Royal Court of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced today that Princess Sultana bint Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has passed away.
The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said that the funeral prayer will be performed tomorrow, Monday, after the Asr prayer at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh.
Source: Emirates News Agency
UNRWA calls for independent investigation into Israeli bombing of agency school
Jerusalem – Ma’an – The Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), Philippe Lazzarini, called again for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip after 9 months of brutal war.
“The longer the war lasts, the deeper the rift becomes and the more the population suffers,” Lazzarini said on the X platform on Sunday, calling for an independent investigation into Israel’s bombing of an agency school housing 2,000 displaced people in the Nuseirat camp in central Gaza.
“Since the war began, our facilities have been bombed, some multiple times, some directly, and as a result, 520 people have been killed and nearly 1,600 wounded as they sought some safety,” he added.
He continued: “The repeated claim from Israel is that our facilities are used by Palestinian groups, and we reiterate that these are claims that UNRWA rejects.”
Sixteen Palestinians, most of them children and women, were killed yesterday, Saturday, in an Israeli bombardment that targeted a school housing displ
aced people in Nuseirat in the central Gaza Strip.
Source: Maan News Agency
UAE President congratulates Keir Starmer on becoming UK Prime Minister
ABU DHABI: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan extended his congratulations today in a phone call to Sir Keir Starmer on his appointment as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
His Highness expressed his best wishes for the UK Prime Minister’s success in leading his country towards further prosperity. He also looked forward to working together to strengthen the historic and strategic relations between the two countries and to expand their cooperation into broader areas that serve their mutual interests and benefit both nations and their peoples.
In response, Prime Minister Starmer thanked His Highness for his congratulations, expressing his appreciation for the kind sentiments towards the UK and its people. He affirmed his commitment to enhancing his country’s relations and bilateral cooperation with the UAE in various fields, particularly in economic and investment sectors and other vital areas.
Source: Emirates News Agency
Phone call between the President and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer
Ramallah – Ma’an – A phone call took place today, Sunday, between President Mahmoud Abbas and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
The President congratulated the new British Prime Minister on the occasion of his party, the Labour Party, winning the British parliamentary elections, forming the new British government, and starting his duties.
The President expressed his confidence that the formation of the new British government would contribute to strengthening the friendly relations and joint cooperation between the two friendly countries and peoples, wishing his government success and prosperity in order to achieve progress and prosperity for his country.
The President briefed the British Prime Minister on the latest developments in the Palestinian territories, and the immediate need to respond to international efforts to cease fire, allow humanitarian aid in, withdraw Israeli occupation forces from the entire Gaza Strip, and release Palestinian funds withheld by Israel.
The President stressed his readi
ness to work with the British Prime Minister to make peace, through the two-state solution based on international legitimacy, calling for the importance of Britain’s recognition of the State of Palestine.
In turn, British Prime Minister Starmer renewed his country’s positions in support of a ceasefire, providing humanitarian aid, releasing hostages, and the importance of releasing the withheld Palestinian funds.
He stressed the importance of the Palestinian government continuing its reform programmes and his readiness to work with it and receive its Prime Minister, noting that British Foreign Secretary David Lammy will soon visit Palestine to continue political discussions and strengthen cooperation relations between the two countries.
The President and the British Prime Minister agreed to continue coordination and communication to follow up on the issues raised and strengthen bilateral relations.
Source: Maan News Agency
Chairman of Muslim Council of Elders visits Thailand’s House of Representatives
BANGKOK: Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, President of the National Assembly and Speaker of the House of Representatives of Thailand, received Prof. Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, today, Sunday, at the Thai House of Representatives.
The meeting was attended by the Thai Minister of Justice and several members of the House of Representatives to discuss ways to enhance mutual relations.
The President of the Thai House of Representatives welcomed the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, emphasising that the visit marks a historic milestone in the records of the Thai Parliament.
He expressed his pride and gratitude, noting that this visit is the first by a Sheikh of Al-Azhar to the Thai Parliament and will be remembered by the Thai people and etched in the memory of the Thai House of Representatives. He also assured that he has been following the activities and meetings held by the Grand Imam in Thailand and is confident that these events will strengthen the cooperation b
etween Al-Azhar and various cultural and educational institutions in Thailand.
The President of the Thai House of Representatives expressed his appreciation for the 70-year-old Egyptian-Thai relations, highlighting Al-Azhar’s significant role in the development of these relations. He thanked the Grand Imam and Al-Azhar for their hospitality towards Thai students, who number more than 3,000, and for offering 160 annual scholarships to Thai Muslims. He also appreciated Al-Azhar for hosting delegations of Thai imams for training at the Al-Azhar International Academy for Imams and Preachers. He noted that most, if not all, Al-Azhar graduates in Thailand hold prominent positions in various ministries and institutions, serving as senior scholars, imams, judges, teachers, and doctors.
The Speaker of Thailand’s House of Representatives requested the Grand Imam to increase the number of scholarships and Al-Azhar emissaries to Thailand, emphasising their crucial role, especially in universities and secondary schools
in Thailand. He mentioned that he received his education at the Islamic University in Thailand and studied Arabic under an Al-Azhar teacher sent to Thailand at that time.
Speaker of Thailand’s House of Representatives expressed his nation’s appreciation for the significant and pioneering efforts made by Al-Azhar and the Muslim Council of Elders in spreading the values of diversity, dialogue, respect, and acceptance of others, which contribute to enhancing mutual coexistence and human fraternity.
For his part, the Grand Imam expressed his gratitude to the Speaker of the Thai House of Representatives for the warm welcome and his appreciation for the mutual relations between Egypt, particularly Al-Azhar, and Thailand. He was delighted to hear about the excellence of Al-Azhar graduates in Thailand, their positive integration into society, and their contributions to the country’s development through leadership in Islamic institutions and centers. The Grand Imam affirmed Al-Azhar’s readiness to increase scholarsh
ips for Thai Muslims, establish a center for teaching Arabic to Thais to learn the language of the Quran, and expand cooperation to meet the needs and future aspirations of the Thai community.
During the meeting, the Grand Imam announced an increase the number of Al-Azhar emissaries to Thailand from 15 to 21, in response to the request of the Speaker of the Thai House of Representatives. He also pledged to intensify the training courses for Thai imams at the Al-Azhar International Academy for Imams and Preachers, with a special program designed by senior scholars and professors of Al-Azhar to suit the nature of Thai society.
At the end of the meeting, the Grand Imam presented the Speaker of the Thai House of Representatives with the Al-Azhar Shield and the Medal of the Muslim Council of Elders, commemorating the tenth anniversary of the council’s establishment.
Source: Emirates News Agency
NCM forecasts partly cloudy weather tomorrow: Dusty by day, humid at night
ABU DHABI: The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecasts tomorrow’s weather to be partly cloudy, with low clouds appearing along the eastern coast, with some areas experiencing raised and carried dust.
It will become humid at night and into Tuesday morning in some western coastal regions, with a chance of light fog forming.
In its daily statement, NCM said that winds will be light to moderate in speed, occasionally becoming active, especially in Eastern regions.
The sea will be slight to moderate in the Arabian Gulf and in the Oman Sea.
Source: Emirates News Agency