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Steve Witkoff Postpones Middle East Visit Due to Ukraine Agreement In an interview with CNN on Sunday, Steve Witkoff, the U.S. envoy to the Middle East, commented on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, stating, “This war should never have happened. It was provoked. That doesn’t necessarily mean the Russians were the ones who did it.” He elaborated, “There was a lot of talk at the time about Ukraine joining NATO. That shouldn’t have happened. In fact, it became a threat to the Russians, and we’ll have to deal with that reality moving forward.” Witkoff has decided to delay his planned…

Saudi Arabia Welcomes Syrian National Dialogue and Supports State-Building Efforts On Tuesday, February 25, 2025, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom’s support for the Syrian National Dialogue conference, hoping it will pave the way for fulfilling the aspirations of the Syrian people and strengthening their national unity, as reported by the Saudi Press Agency. The Saudi Foreign Ministry reaffirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to supporting efforts to build Syrian state institutions, achieve stability, and ensure prosperity for its citizens. It reiterated Saudi Arabia’s longstanding position of advocating for Syria’s security, stability, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. Key Outcomes of…

Denmark Considers Banning Smartphones in Schools On Tuesday, Denmark’s Minister of Education announced plans to draft legislation banning smartphones in schools, following recommendations from a youth welfare committee. In an interview with the Danish newspaper Politiken, Education Minister Mattias Tesfaye stated, “We in the government have chosen to support this idea, which is why we’ve started preparing a change in the law.” While the specific terms of the new legislation have yet to be finalized, Tesfaye emphasized that “mobile phones and personal tablets have no place in schools—not during breaks, nor in classrooms.” In addition to prohibiting smartphone use in…

Grand Egyptian Museum Opening Date Announced Egypt revealed on Tuesday that the highly anticipated Grand Egyptian Museum will officially open its doors in July, with celebrations spanning several days. Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly shared during a cabinet meeting that the Grand Egyptian Museum is set to open officially on July 3, following its trial operations last year. “The event, eagerly awaited by the world, will unfold over multiple days,” Madbouly stated. He added, “Several ministries and relevant authorities have been assigned tasks that will be monitored regularly to ensure the global opening ceremony is executed flawlessly.” Construction of the…

Two Martyrs in Israeli Airstrike on Eastern Lebanon On Tuesday, two people were martyred as a result of an Israeli airstrike targeting a border area in eastern Lebanon, according to the official National News Agency. The agency reported that “an enemy drone carried out an airstrike on the Al-Shaara locality in the Janta area, on the outskirts of the eastern Lebanon mountain range, resulting in the deaths of two martyrs and injuring two others.” Media outlets affiliated with Hezbollah also reported that an Israeli drone strike targeted the Al-Shaara area in the eastern mountain range above the Bekaa Valley town…

Aoun to Iranian Delegation: We’re Tired of Others’ Wars on Lebanese Soil On Sunday, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun told an official Iranian delegation that “Lebanon is tired of others fighting their wars on its soil.” The statement came during a meeting at Baabda Palace, where Aoun hosted Iran’s Shura Council Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, and Iran’s Ambassador to Lebanon Mojtaba Amani, along with their accompanying delegation. Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Ragi was also present. A Call for Non-Interference Addressing the Iranian delegation, Aoun said, “I agree with you that states should not interfere in the internal…

Germany’s Next Chancellor Merz: Anti-Migration and Loyal to Ukraine It’s nearly certain that former banker Friedrich Merz will become Germany’s next chancellor after his conservative alliance secured a majority in Sunday’s pivotal legislative elections. Who Is Friedrich Merz? Merz studied law and initially worked as a lawyer before setting his sights on politics with the Christian Democratic Union (CDU). Elected to the European Parliament in 1989, he later transitioned to domestic politics, joining the German Bundestag in 1994. Rising through the CDU ranks, Merz was eventually sidelined after a power struggle with Angela Merkel. Strict Migration Stance On migration, Merz…

After Defeat, Guardiola Praises Salah and Marmoush Performances Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola spoke about the performances of Egyptian stars Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush following his team’s 2-0 defeat to Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday. Guardiola Reflects on the Match Despite the loss, Guardiola praised his team’s effort. He noted that Salah, who scored and assisted, “had to take on more defensive duties than in Liverpool’s previous matches.” Speaking to Sky Sports, the Spanish manager said, “We played a good game. It was even at the start, but we couldn’t score. Maybe we lacked focus and effectiveness…

Sharaa Receives Invitation to Emergency Arab Summit in Egypt On Sunday, the Syrian Presidency announced that transitional Syrian President Ahmed Sharaa received an invitation from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to attend an emergency Arab Summit in Egypt, scheduled for March 4, 2025. Official Invitation Details In a statement, the Syrian Presidency said: “President of the Syrian Arab Republic, Mr. Ahmed Sharaa, received an official invitation from the President of the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt, Mr. Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, to participate in the emergency meeting of the League of Arab States Council, set to take place on March 4,…

Washington Backs Israel’s Delay in Releasing 600 Palestinian Prisoners A White House statement on Sunday confirmed U.S. support for Israel’s decision to postpone the release of over 600 Palestinian prisoners. Ceasefire Deal Faces Tension On Saturday, Hamas released six Israeli hostages as planned, part of the seventh round of exchanges under a truce agreement. In return, Israel was expected to free over 600 Palestinian prisoners. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced late Saturday that the release would be delayed until the hostages’ release occurs “without degrading ceremonies.” A senior Hamas official, Bassem Naim, told Reuters on Sunday night, “There…