– King Talal of Jordan passed away in Istanbul, and a 40-day mourning period was announced.
– An explosive device was thrown at the entrance of the Beirut newspaper, injuring one of its editors.
– Syrian President Hafez al-Assad concluded his visit to Moscow by signing two cooperation agreements and a joint communique supporting Syria militarily and endorsing the Palestinian struggle.
– Yasser Arafat is scheduled to visit Moscow to continue discussions that began last year, aiming to strengthen the Palestinian revolution.
– The Municipal Council held its third session, discussing the demolition of expropriated houses, the internal regulations of the council, and the powers of its members.
– An article from the Financial Times discusses Algeria’s focus on economic development and its shift from an agricultural to an industrial society.
– An article from Le Monde analyzes the Simla Agreement between India and Pakistan as a step towards peace, though it notes the unresolved issues of Kashmir and Pakistani prisoners of war.
– An article from The Time magazine details Egyptian criticism of the Palestinian resistance movement, advising them to operate covertly from within Israeli territory rather than from neighboring Arab countries.
– An article from Le Figaro reports that Sudan is preparing to restore diplomatic relations with Washington, following Yemen’s lead, a move seen as a setback for the Arab front against Israel.
– A collection of opinions from various Arab newspapers including Al-Muharrir, Ad-Dustour, Al-Jumhuriya, Al-Thawra, and Al-Akhbar on topics like the Israeli threat, occupation, and US-Zionist plans.
– The Municipal Council approved its 75-article internal regulations, with significant debate over Article 65 concerning members’ intervention in the executive body’s work.
– An interview with Abdul Aziz Abdullah Al-Sarawi, Minister of Post, Telegraph, and Telephone, discussing his views on culture, the role of the Socialists’ Association, and societal renewal.
– The Higher Education Fund for Arab Refugees announces scholarships for Palestinian students to study nursing and other fields.
– A review of Anthony Nutting’s book on Gamal Abdel Nasser, focusing on the US-Israel relationship during the transition from President Johnson to President Nixon.
– An article from the Jerusalem Post discusses the increase in US economic aid to Israel, justifying it by framing Israel as a bastion of Western security.
– An account from a French medical mission to Bangladesh, describing the difficult conditions and the challenges of providing aid in the post-war environment.
– A report on the popularity of archaeological exhibitions in Britain, highlighting the commercial and cultural aspects.
– Lebanese President Suleiman Franjieh clarifies Lebanon’s position on the Palestinian resistance and the possibility of calling in Arab forces.
– A Palestinian commando group clashed with an Israeli ambush in the Galilee, resulting in the death of the group’s leader.
– The Brazilian oil authority will import $5 million worth of crude Iraqi oil.