Sudan’s military suspended its participation in talks with a paramilitary force it’s been battling for weeks for control of the northeastern African country, a military spokesman said Wednesday. FRANCE 24’s Bastien Renouil tells us more.
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Artillery blasts rang out Wednesday in Khartoum, after the Sudanese army suspended its participation in US and Saudi-brokered ceasefire talks, accusing its paramilitary foes of failing to honour their commitments.
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House Speaker, Nabih Berri, on Thursday met at the Second Presidency in Ain El-Tineh with Army Commander, General Joseph Aoun, with whom he discussed the security situation and affairs related to the military institution. Speaker Berri also welcomed in Ain El-Tineh, media figure Thaer Abbas, who presented him with his new publication, “Modern Turkey”.
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US President Joe Biden congratulated Thursday HRH Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II and HRH Princess Rajwa Al Hussein on their wedding. In a recorded video published by the US embassy in Amman on Twitter, President Biden delivered a message to Prince Al Hussein: “We’re thinking of you on this day of joy and celebration. And in the years ahead, we’re looking forward to working with you, your proud parents King Abdullah and Queen Rania and all Jordanians as we continue deepening the friendship between our people. And I really wish I could be there with you all today.” First Lady Jill Biden, who was in the video, congratulated Prince Al Hussein and Princess Rajwa, saying: “Crown Prince Hussein, Princess Rajwa, Congratulations. Today, as you begin your new life together, we wish you a future full of love, laughter and good health.”
Source: Jordan News Agency
His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, Thursday, wedded Her Royal Highness Princess Rajwa Al Hussein at Zahran Palace. Their Majesties, King Abdullah and Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah, welcomed the guests and dignitaries who attended the wedding ceremony. The royal ceremony was attended by the Iraqi President and his wife, the Sultan of Brunei, the King and Queen of Malaysia, the King and Queen of the Netherlands and the King and Crown Princess of Belgium. Also attended the ceremony were princes and princesses from Bahrain, the UAE, Oman, the UK, Denmark, Sweden and Norway. The ceremony was also attended by the Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister, the Rwandan President, the US First Lady, the mother of the Emir of Qatar, the wife and daughter of the Egyptian President and princesses from Japan. Officials from Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Pakistan, the UK, Spain and Cyprus attended the ceremony.
Source: Jordan News Agency
Jordanians on Thursday are immersed in a state of joy as the official celebrations of the royal wedding of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II and Miss Rajwa Khaled Al-Seif are underway. Amidst the fervor of this momentous day, the wedding festivities invoked the essence of Jordanian heritage as customs and traditions that adorned Jordanian weddings were unveiled, shining a light on the nation’s collective identity. Through mesmerizing poetry, enchanting melodies, and jubilant songs, the spirit of the Jordanian people echoed through the air. In every corner of Jordan, the people continued to express their exultation, embracing their rich customs and noble traditions. The royal family, cognizant of the significance of these heritage practices, sought to emphasize and elevate them within the royal wedding. In doing so, they shared this joyous occasion with every son and daughter of Jordan, knowing that this national celebration belonged to all and evoked happiness in the hearts of every Jordanian. This embodiment of Jordanian popular heritage in the royal wedding is evident from the gift of the traditional embroidered headscarf (Shemagh) presented to Crown Prince Al Hussein by the honorable lady Turfa Al-Abidat from the town of “Hartha” in the northern Bani Kinanah District. It is also reflected in an enchanting Jordanian night of celebration, where comrades in arms came together to commemorate the forthcoming union of the Crown Prince, creating a joyous atmosphere. The Jordanian heritage was even demonstrated through the henna ceremony for the bride-to-be, Miss Rajwa, which was held at the Zahran Palace by Her Majesty Queen Rania. In addition, His Royal Highness Prince Omar bin Faisal hosted a traditional bath ceremony for the groom at his father’s residence. The festivities culminated in a grand feast “Al-Qirah”, hosted by His Majesty King Abdullah II at the Madareb Bani Hashem in the Royal Hashemite Court, where guests from all regions of the kingdom were honored on this cherished occasion.
Source: Jordan News Agency
