Saudi’s MBS wants more than peace at his Ukraine summit
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Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces peace talks make progress, mediation source says: Reuters
CNN — Peace talks between Sudan’s warring Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces have made progress, and an agreement on a ceasefire to the bloody conflict is expected soon, a…
Pope says the Vatican is involved in a peace mission to end the war in Ukraine
CNN — The Vatican is part of a peace mission to end the war in Ukraine, Pope Francis said Sunday. “The mission is in the course now, but it is…
Xi Jinping speaks with Ukraine’s Zelensky for first time since Russia’s invasion
Hong Kong CNN — Chinese leader Xi Jinping and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky spoke by phone Wednesday, in their first known conversation since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as Beijing…
Russia’s Lavrov hosts UN meeting on ‘international peace,’ gets slammed by Western diplomats
CNN — Western diplomats slammed Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov for his country’s unprovoked assault on Ukraine during a face-to-face session hosted by Moscow’s top diplomat at the United Nations…
Israel and Sudan finalize text of peace agreement, says Israeli foreign minister
CNN — Israel and Sudan have finalized the text of a peace agreement to be signed “later this year,” Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen announced on Thursday. Speaking upon returning…
Despite Putin’s claims, Ukraine peace talks look unlikely in near future
CNN — As a year dominated by Russia’s war on Ukraine draws to a close, Vladimir Putin has made a point of suggesting he is open to peace talks despite…
Ahmed Qorei Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here is a look at the life of Ahmed Qorei, former prime minister of the Palestinian National Authority. Birth date: March 1937 Birth place: Abu Dis, West Bank…
Palestinian militants threaten ‘regional war’ as fury erupts against Israel — and their own leaders
Jenin Refugee Camp, West Bank CNN — Four US-made M4 Carbine rifles lean against the back of the sofa. The young men, mostly dressed in black civilian clothes, are relaxed…
Mahmoud Abbas Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at the life of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. Aneroid Sphygmomanometer Unit McKesson LUMEON 2-Tubes Pocket Aneroid Adult Medium Cuff (#746) Birth date: 1935 Birth place:…