Gaza death toll tops 30,000, risks of starvation grows

STORY: Gaza death toll tops 30,000, risks of starvation grows SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 29, 2024 DATELINE: March. 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:38 LOCATION: Gaza/Jerusalem CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): ZHANG TIANLANG, Xinhua correspondent in Jerusalem 2. various of Israeli military operations (courtesy of IDF) 3. various of displaced Gazan residents 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): AYMAN SHAHIN, Resident in Gaza 5. various of displaced Gazan residents 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): NAGUIB ABU KHALED, Resident in Gaza STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ZHANG TIANLANG, Xinhua correspondent in Jerusalem "Death toll in Gaza has surpassed 30,000 on Thursday. Israel's military actions are continuing in Gaza, aiming to destroy Hamas and rescue over 100 hostages being held. The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) announced on Thursday morning that over the past day, it conducted airstrikes in the southern Gazan city of Khan Yunis, while ground operations were launched in central and northern Gaza to destroy tunnel shafts and other in

Multinational military exercise kicks off in Egypt

STORY: Multinational military exercise kicks off in Egypt DATELINE: Sept. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:44 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Bright Star military exercise (courtesy of Egyptian army) STORYLINE: A multinational military drill kicked off in Egypt with the participation of 8,000 troops and observers from 34 countries, the Egyptian Armed Forces said on Friday. In a statement, the Egyptian Armed Forces said the drills, dubbed the Bright Star, will be held at the combat training fields of Mohamed Naguib Military Base and a number of naval and air bases in Egypt. Moreover, members of the civil police and a number of legal experts from the International Committee of the Red Cross will also participate in the activities, the statement said. The joint military exercise will run until Sept. 14, according to the statement. The commanders of the participating countries' forces inspected an exhibition of weapons and equipment involved in the training, expressing their conte

New Photos Released of Jordan's Royal Wedding - Amman

New Photos Released of Jordan's Royal Wedding - Amman

Lebanon’s Prime Minister Naguib Mikati and wife pose as they attend Jordan’s Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II’s Royal Wedding Banquet at Al Husseinieh Palace in Amman, Jordan, on June 1st, 2023. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Egyptian company launches 3G mobile phone network in N. Korea

Egyptian company launches 3G mobile phone network in N. Korea

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Naguib Sawiris (L), chairman and chief executive officer of Egypt's mobile carrier giant Orascom Telecom Holding, and North Korean Vice Premier Kim Yong Il shake hands as they meet in Pyongyang on Dec. 15. Orascom Telecom launched a third-generation mobile phone network in North Korea, the country's first such system.

Joint military exercise "Hercules-2022" concludes in Egypt

STORY: Joint military exercise "Hercules-2022" concludes in Egypt DATELINE: Aug. 28, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Mohamed Naguib Military Base where the military exercise kicked off 2. various of joint military exercise Hercules-2022 STORYLINE: The seven-day joint military exercise "Hercules-2022" concluded in Egypt Saturday. Special forces units from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Greece, and Cyprus took part in the exercise. The United States, Democratic Republic of Congo, Jordan, and Bahrain also participated in the exercise as observers. In September 2021, the previous edition of the exercise, Hercules-2021, was held in Greece with the participation of Greece, Egypt, and UAE. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Cairo. (XHTV)

Ex-Japanese diplomat receives Sheikh Zayed book award

Ex-Japanese diplomat receives Sheikh Zayed book award

Haruo Hanawa, an 83-year-old former Japanese diplomat who received the prestigious Sheikh Zayed book award, poses in June 2015. He has been credited with translating into Japanese works of the Egyptian Nobel laureate Naguib Mahfouz. The annual award recognizes significant cultural achievements relating to Arabic culture. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Egyptian company launches 3G mobile phone network in N. Korea

Egyptian company launches 3G mobile phone network in N. Korea

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Naguib Sawiris (L), chairman and chief executive officer of Egypt's mobile carrier giant Orascom Telecom Holding, and North Korean Vice Premier Kim Yong Il shake hands as they meet in Pyongyang on Dec. 15. Orascom Telecom launched a third-generation mobile phone network in North Korea, the country's first such system. (Kyodo)