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Latest in Politics
Russia criticizes US airstrikes in Syria
The US airstrikes in eastern Syria have killed at least 22 pro-Iran fighters before daybreak Friday, according to a war monitor.
Egypt, Ukraine discuss strengthening bilateral relations
Both aspire to hold next round of bilateral consultations during this year
Eritrea urges Sudan, Ethiopia to solve disputes in peaceful manner
Eritrea’s high-level delegation visit to Khartoum came amid escalating tensions between Ethiopia, Sudan along the Al-Fashaqa border region
Eritrean refugees’ situation in Ethiopia’s Tigray remains precarious: UN
Eritrean refugees in Tigray reside across 4 camps that are Shimelba and Hitsats in the North, and Mai-Ayni and Adi Harush in the South
Egypt discusses Ethiopia Dam developments with Arab, European ambassadors
Egypt supports Sudan’s call for formation of international quartet as mediators in Nile Dam talks
Al-Sisi directs government to enhance performance of social aid mechanism
President asserts need to further rely on youth in social aid programmes to benefit from their creative ideas
Egypt’s handling of immigration considers being source, destination, and transit country: Shoukry
Shoukry participates in first Regional Review of Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration
Government discusses proposals to encourage family planning
Government aims to encourage youth to undergo medical examinations before marriage, take pre-marriage courses
Egypt dispatches medical, emergency aid to Lebanon
Egyptian humanitarian aid extremely eased people’s pain: Lebanese Defense Minister
Academic grading of Thanaweyya Amma unchanged: Education Ministry
Allowing Thanaweyya Amma students to repeat exams more than once has nothing to do with grading system
Algeria receives donation of 200,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine from China
A third batch of the Chinese Sinopharm coronavirus vaccine arrived on Wednesday night in Algeria to help the country combat the pandemic
GLOBALink | H5N8, new threat to humans amid COVID-19 pandemic?
How big a threat would the reassortant bird flu virus (H5N8) pose to human beings? Is a new bird flu pandemic on the way?
Armenia PM warns of military coup after demands of government resignation
Resignation demand comes after months of protests against Pashinyan due to disastrous handling of 6-week conflict between Azerbaijan, ethnic Armenian forces
GLOBALink | Iran-IAEA deal, turning point of nuke impasse?
IAEA Chief held talks with Iran’s atomic energy chief and foreign minister, reaching an agreement for 3-month “essential” nuclear verification
ITIDA issues e-signature licenses to accelerate digital transformation in Egypt
Application forms for e-signature licence are available at ITIDA’s premise in Smart Village from 24 February to 9 March, costing EGP 40,000
Opinion| JICA’s support to Egypt amid COVID-19
Egypt has exerted great efforts in dealing with the pandemic, and has been ranked first across Africa, third in the Middle East, and 25th globally in the COVID-19 resilience ranking issued by Bloomberg in November 2020.
Al-Sisi renews Shawki Allam appointment as Grand Mufti
Shawki Allam’s mandate will last until 12 August 2021 upon his retirement
Interior Ministry finishes security preparations for ISSF World Cup Shotgun
Egypt hosts 31 countries participating at ISSF World Cup Shotgun from 22 February to 5 March
Shoukry, AU official discuss developments in Ethiopia dam talks
Egypt’s Foreign Minister notes his country’s appreciation for Congolese efforts on GERD negotiations
EDA authorises domestic use of Sputnik V and AstraZeneca vaccines
Both vaccines went through necessary evaluation processes in laboratories of Egyptian Drug Authority
Fierce competition, outdated equipment threaten closure of some cement lines
Misr Cement Qena’s net profits surge by 34.4% in 2020
Climate change threatens global peace, security: UK warns
UK calls for supporting countries take steps needed to cut global emissions to net zero by 2050
Health Ministry to launch reproductive health convoys in March
Convoys set to target Sohag, Sharqeya, Qena, New Valley, and Qaliubiya governorates
Tourism Ministry discusses Khufu Solar Boat transfer to Grand Museum
Royal boat will be displayed in special building within GEM
Egypt emphasises need for progress on nuclear disarmament: Foreign Minister
UN Conference on Disarmament in Geneva will continue until 26 February
Opinion| We should unlock the latent talent of refugees
Refugees have faced similar restrictions on their movement and employment opportunities for years.
Opinion| Terrorism and double standards
Indeed, what the terrorist organisation ISIS has done against humanity, including crimes, murder, and bombing, without discrimination, proves that these people do not belong to Islam.
Opinion| Has the Libyan division started again?
The sequence of events confirms that the matter was not a coincidence, but was planned by external parties seeking to thwart the passage of the government from inside Libya
Arab Human Rights Committee addresses Israeli violations in occupied Palestinian territories
Committee demands Arab countries to work together to confront racist acts practiced by Israel in Palestine
Blinken phones Shoukry over boosting strategic partnership, promoting democracy
Blinken highlighted the importance of the strong US-Egypt strategic partnership, particularly in security and counterterrorism
