ILEA002637407: Egypt, Kuwait urge for "immediate" ceasefire in Gaza

Syria open to initiatives for improving relations with Türkiye: Assad

STORY: Syria open to initiatives for improving relations with Türkiye: Assad SHOOTING TIME: June 26, 2024 DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:33 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of meeting between Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and Alexander Lavrentiev, the special envoy of the Russian President to Syria (Courtesy of Syrian Presidency Media) STORYLINE: Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said on Wednesday that his country remains open to initiatives regarding its relationship with Türkiye, emphasizing Syria's sovereignty over its territories and its commitment to fighting terrorist groups. Assad made these remarks during a meeting with Alexander Lavrentiev, the special envoy of the Russian President to Syria, in Damascus. Assad highlighted the importance of respecting Syria's sovereignty and combating terrorism as the basis for any effort to improve Syrian-Turkish relations. Lavrentiev expressed Russia's support for initiatives involving Syria and Türkiye, noting favorable con

Death toll from building fire in Kuwait rises to 49

STORY: Death toll from building fire in Kuwait rises to 49 SHOOTING TIME: June 12, 2024 DATELINE: June 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:58 LOCATION: Kuwait City CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the site of the fire 2. various of the injured receiving treatment in hospital STORYLINE: The death toll from a fire early Wednesday morning in a residential building in the Mangaf area, south of Kuwait City, rose to 49, according to a statement released by the Interior Ministry. Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah ordered an immediate investigation into the cause of the fire, and vowed to hold those responsible accountable, Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported. The emir, Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Sabah, and Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah have sent condolence messages to the families of the victims, the KUNA said. Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Al-Sabah, Kuwait's first deputy prime minister, defense minister, and interior minister, ordered the detention of individuals i

New Development Bank organizes int'l seminar in Egypt

STORY: New Development Bank organizes int'l seminar in Egypt SHOOTING TIME: June 11, 2024 DATELINE: June 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the seminar 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): MOSTAFA MADBOULY, Egyptian Prime Minister STORYLINE: An international seminar organized by the New Development Bank (NDB) kicked off on Tuesday in Egypt's New Administrative Capital, under the patronage of Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi. Themed "Navigating New Horizons," the two-day seminar aims to introduce the NDB's operations, enhance cooperation between the government and the private sector, and explore future collaboration opportunities among founding and new BRICS members, Egypt's Ministry of International Cooperation, a co-organizer, said in a statement. The seminar, held for the first time outside BRICS founding member states, comes after Egypt joined the NDB in March 2023, and was officially approved for membership in the BRICS group earlier this year. Whi

Conference on humanitarian response for Gaza held in Jordan

STORY: Conference on humanitarian response for Gaza held in Jordan SHOOTING TIME: June 11, 2024 DATELINE: June 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:56 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the conference 2. SOUNDBITE (English): MARTIN GRIFFITHS, UN Emergency Relief Coordinator STORYLINE: The UN chief, leaders of regional states, and top U.S. diplomat gathered Tuesday in Jordan, stressing the need to accelerate humanitarian aid delivery to the conflict-ridden Gaza Strip. At a conference titled "Call for Action: Urgent Humanitarian Response for Gaza," they appealed for intensified efforts to aid the Palestinians in Gaza. The conference, co-organized by Jordan, Egypt, and the United Nations (UN), aims to develop a collective response to the dire humanitarian situation in the enclave. In his remarks at the conference, Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi welcomed Resolution 2735 adopted Monday by the UN Security Council, which supports a comprehensive ceasefire agreement and a hostages-pr

UN Security Council adopts resolution calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

STORY: UN Security Council adopts resolution calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza SHOOTING TIME: June 10, 2024 DATELINE: June 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:57 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Security Council Chamber 2. various of delegates voting 3. various of Security Council President announcing voting result STORYLINE: The UN Security Council on Monday adopted a resolution aimed at reaching a comprehensive ceasefire deal in three phases to end the war in Gaza. Adopted by a large majority with 14 votes in favor and Russia abstaining, Resolution 2735 also urges both parties to the conflict to fully implement the terms of the proposal "without delay and without condition." According to the resolution, phase one includes an "immediate, full, and complete ceasefire with the release of hostages including women, the elderly and the wounded, the return of the remains of some hostages who have been killed, and the exchange of Palestinian prisoners." It calls for the w

Egypt's Sisi, Blinken agree to intensify efforts toward Gaza ceasefire

STORY: Egypt's Sisi, Blinken agree to intensify efforts toward Gaza ceasefire SHOOTING TIME: June 10, 2024 DATELINE: June 11, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:42 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of headquarters of the Egyptian presidency 2. various of the meeting 3. various of headquarters of the Egyptian presidency STORYLINE: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken agreed on Monday to intensify efforts to reach a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. During a meeting in the Egyptian capital Cairo, Sisi and Blinken reviewed the latest developments pertinent to joint efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza as well as a hostages-prisoners swap between Israel and Hamas, the Egyptian presidency said in a statement. The meeting also discussed Egyptian efforts to secure access to humanitarian aid for the people of Gaza. Sisi emphasized the importance of international cooperation to remove obstacles to the delivery of humanitarian aid, as well as the necessity to end the

Israeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz resigns from gov't, calls for new elections

STORY: Israeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz resigns from gov't, calls for new elections SHOOTING TIME: June 9, 2024 DATELINE: June 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:06 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. footage of Benny Gantz speaking at a televised press conference on Sunday 2. file footage of Israeli army in Gaza (courtesy of Israeli army) 3. file of Benny Gantz with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant (courtesy of Government Press Office of Israel) STORYLINE: Israel's centrist War Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz announced his resignation from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's emergency government on Sunday and called for new elections. In response, Netanyahu released a statement saying that "Israel is in an existential war on several fronts. Benny, this is not the time to abandon the campaign." In a televised press conference, Gantz accused Netanyahu of prioritizing his political survival over a ceasefire deal that would secure the release of about 100

Egypt continues airdropping aid to northern Gaza: army

STORY: Egypt continues airdropping aid to northern Gaza: army SHOOTING TIME: June 8, 2024 DATELINE: June 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of aid loaded onto the plane (Courtesy of Egyptian Armed Forces) 2. various of airdropping of humanitarian aid from Jordan to Gaza Strip (Courtesy of Egyptian Armed Forces) STORYLINE: The Egyptian Air Force, along with its counterparts from other friendly states, continued to carry out airdrops of humanitarian aid over the north of the Gaza Strip, said the Egyptian military on Saturday. The international operation to airdrop aid to Gaza continued from June 3 to June 8, aiming to ease the suffering of the people in the Palestinian enclave "in light of the obstacles and difficulties preventing sufficient entry of aid into the sector," according to a statement by the Egyptian army. Egypt joined in March a coalition of a number of Arab and Western states to airdrop relief supplies to northern Gaza. Aid delivery to G

Egypt, Azerbaijan discuss boosting bilateral relations, regional issues

STORY: Egypt, Azerbaijan discuss boosting bilateral relations, regional issues SHOOTING TIME: June 8, 2024 DATELINE: June 9, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:57 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Egyptian Presidential palace 2. various of the meeting and the signing ceremony STORYLINE: During a joint press conference with the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev on Saturday, Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi affirmed that the visit is significant, reflecting the two countries' interest in enhancing their bilateral relations in the coming period, based on their historical ties. Both sides confirmed their aspiration to continue working together to strengthen bilateral relations in various fields, discussing coordinating regional and international issues of mutual interest, as well as boosting economic and trade relations by utilizing opportunities available. A signing ceremony of agreements was held in the fields of electrical and renewable energy, economy, information and communication t

D-8 countries call for immediate, unconditional ceasefire in Gaza

STORY: D-8 countries call for immediate, unconditional ceasefire in Gaza SHOOTING TIME: June 8, 2024 DATELINE: June 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the extraordinary meeting of foreign ministers of Developing 8 (D-8) countries 2. various of Hakan Fidan, Turkish Foreign Minister STORYLINE: The extraordinary meeting of foreign ministers of Developing 8 (D-8) countries held in Türkiye's Istanbul called on Saturday for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. "We demand an immediate, permanent, and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza and a halt to Israel's attacks on the Palestinian people," the ministers stated in a declaration after the meeting, Türkiye's state-run Anadolu news agency reported. The declaration noted that D-8 member states would offer unwavering support for Palestine's pursuit of full membership in the United Nations (UN) and its struggle for self-determination. At a press conference after the meeting,

Egypt, Kuwait urge for "immediate" ceasefire in Gaza

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