Berlin calls on Iran and others to prevent Middle East escalation https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/berlin-calls-iran-others-prevent-middle-east-escalation-2024-07-29/13. Egypt making efforts to contain Israel escalation with Lebanon https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20240730-egypt-making-efforts-to-contain-israel-escalation-with-lebanon/14. Pakistan, Saudi Arabia discuss upcoming global conference on girls’ education https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2558001/pakistan16. South Africa police say 95 Libyans detained at suspected military camp https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/7/26/south-africa-police-say-95-libyans-detained-at-suspected-military-camp21. South Africa has a new top diplomat.

Source: The Guardian August 01, 2024 15:17 UTC