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Republicans secure Senate majority, House control still undecided

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 - 11:13 GMT

The triumph comes while Donald Trump won the 2024 US presidential elections after obtaining more than the necessary 270 electoral votes, becoming the 47th president of the United States

FMs of Egypt, Jordan, KSA, Qatar urge categorical US position on protecting Gaza civilians

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 - 01:59 GMT

The foreign ministers of Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar have highlighted the important role of the United States, as a permanent member of the Security Council, to put an end to the war in Gaza and stop the continued Israeli aggression against Palestinian civilians.

Egypt’s FM urges intensifying int'l efforts to reach Gaza ceasefire in meeting with US Senator Cardin

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 - 02:10 GMT

Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry has emphasized the need to intensify international efforts in order to reach a complete and sustainable ceasefire in Gaza and protect the lives of civilians.

Sisi reiterates to US Senate members Egypt’s rejection of displacement of Palestinians

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 - 02:55 GMT

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi reiterated on Monday Egypt’s rejection of the forced displacement of the Palestinian people from their lands as he received a delegation of US Senate members from the Democratic and Republican parties.

US Senate backs arms sale worth $2.2 B to Egypt

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 - 10:25 GMT

The US Department of Defense in a statement on January 25, 2022 said: “This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a Major Non-NATO Ally that continues to be an important strategic partner in the Middle East.”

Egypt’s FM to receive chair of US Senate’s Foreign Relations Committee Thursday

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 - 07:57 GMT

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry will receive on Thursday US democrat Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey, who serves as chair of the Senate’s Foreign Relations committee.

Saudi Arabia hits back after Senate's allegations on Khashoggi

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 - 11:40 GMT

Saudi Arabia denounced the recent stance of the US senate concerning its report on the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

U.S. Senate to vote on ZTE ban in defense bill this week

Mon, 11 Jun 2018 - 10:40 GMT

The U.S. Senate will vote on legislation to block a Trump administration agreement that would allow China's ZTE Corp, to resume business with U.S.

U.S. Senate advances bill to penalize websites for sex trafficking

Mon, 19 Mar 2018 - 10:43 GMT

The U.S. Senate on Monday voted to advance legislation to make it easier to penalize operators of websites that facilitate online sex trafficking.

Senate panel requests Trump's fired FBI chief to testify

Wed, 17 May 2017 - 06:24 GMT

US Senate panel investigating Russia's interference in America's elections requested that sacked FBI director James Comey testify before its members.

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