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Pakistan’s Foreign Minister to visit Egypt on Tuesday
Egypt is important country in Middle East, acts as African continent’s gateway: Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry
We hold Ethiopia fully responsible for border aggression: Sudan FM
Sudan authorities intercepted Ethiopian crowds on the borders between two countries, Sudanese military sources revealed
Egypt’s Deputy Foreign Minister attends G5 Sahel conference in Chad
Presidency position for G5 Sahel states group transferred from Mauritania to Chad
Egyptian delegation arrives in Libya to prepare embassy’s reopening
Libya GNA Spokesperson said that arrangements had been made recently with the aim of the Egyptian embassy returning in the capital, Tripoli
Shoukry, UN Middle East Envoy discuss support for Palestinian cause
Wennesland expressed his aspiration to coordinate with Cairo to advance peace process in region
GLOBALink | Trump acquitted in 2nd US Senate impeachment trial
U.S. Senate voted on Saturday and acquitted former President Donald Trump, concluding his second impeachment trial which is the shortest one in the U.S. history. Seven Republican senators joined all the Democrats to vote “guilty,” failing to reach two-thirds majority required for Trump conviction on the article of impeachment for inciting insurrection leading to the …
GLOBALink | Over 150 injured in 7.3-magnitude quake in northeastern Japan
More than 150 people were reported injured on Sunday after an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.3 hit northeastern Japan late Saturday night. No deaths have occurred related to the quake that took place at 11:07 p.m. Saturday local time, logging Upper 6 on Japan’s seismic intensity scale that peaks at 7 in parts of …
Arab Parliament welcomes Somali national dialogue, urges all parties to engage constructively
Dialogue will focus on reaching consensual solution that enhances security, stability in country
Egypt adopts hybrid school attendance model for academic year 2020-2021
First semester exams to be held from 27 February to 9 March, with only one comprehensive exam combining all subjects to each grade
Egypt, Spain carry out joint naval exercises in Red Sea
Egypt’s Toshka frigate, Spanish Reina Sofia frigate took part in exercises, which included transportation drills, says Egyptian Armed Forces
Pope Tawadros II inaugurates new church in Alexandria
Several priests and church workers participated in inauguration
Egypt, Finland, Burkino Faso discuss Nile Dam developments, joint relations
Egypt is looking forward to resumption of Nile Dam negotiations in light of DR Congo’s taking over of AU presidency
Shoukry, Tunisian counterpart discuss bilateral relations, regional issues
Both stress need for continuing Arab efforts aimed at reaching settlement for Palestinian cause
Egypt condemns targeting of UN convoy in Afghanistan
Five members of Afghan Protection Service accompanying convoy were killed in attack
New Libyan government’s position on Turkish mercenaries is essential to reach peaceful resolution: Political pundit
Libyan parliament will not grant confidence to government that legitimises Al-Sarraj’s violations: Abdel Hakim Maatouk
7 senior WE Data officials referred to trial for illicitly seizing EGP 240m
WE Data is joint-stock company in which state contributes share
Sudan eyes return of border signs with Ethiopia, as neighbour’s acts worsen situation: Pundits
On Saturday Ethiopian Foreign Ministry spokesperson accused forces from Sudan of crossing border to plunder civilian property
Government works on reviving Historic Cairo by integrating old buildings into surroundings: Madbouly
Urban rehabilitation requires improving built environment, housing, infrastructure, and local services
Chilean president gets first dose of Chinese vaccine, delivers message of confidence
Nationwide campaign began in January with 2 shipments of Chinese vaccine from Sinovac, which will continue to ship doses to Chile over coming weeks
Egypt understands Ethiopia’s electricity needs, but they must respect our interests: Shoukry
Sudan warns that Ethiopia’s plan to start second phase of Nile Dam filling constitutes ‘direct threat’ to its national security
GLOBALink | Opening arguments begin in former President Trump’s second impeachment trial
U.S. Senate on Tuesday voted to proceed with the second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump. Opening arguments in the trial began Wednesday. The Senate voted 56-44 that the impeachment trial of Trump is constitutional despite calls from some Republicans to dismiss proceedings. Six Republican senators voted with all 50 Democrats. “The Senate shall …
GLOBALink | Bolivia to launch COVID-19 mass vaccination following deal with China
Bolivia’s President Luis Arce on Thursday said a mass vaccination campaign against the novel coronavirus disease will begin this month, following an agreement signed earlier in the day with China for the supply of pharmaceutical firm Sinopharm’s vaccine. “We now see light at the end of the tunnel. After having borne so many deaths and …
1 Togolese peacekeeper killed, 27 injured in central Mali attack
28 Togolese peacekeepers were injured in the attack Wednesday on its temporary base in Kerena, in Mali’s central region of Mopti
Alok Sharma discusses increasing cooperation with Egypt ahead of COP26
COP26 President stresses need for urgent climate action plan
Egypt, CEPEJ roundtable discuss “Improving the management of dashboards at Egyptian administrative courts”
Council of State held an online roundtable on Thursday on “Improving the management of dashboards at Egyptian administrative courts”.
Al-Sisi receives letter from King Salman of Saudi Arabia
Letter deals with several bilateral cooperation issues
Shoukry congratulates new Sudanese Foreign Minister on appointment
Egyptian Minister stresses keenness to continue strengthening bilateral relations
Al-Sisi, Jordan Prime Minister discuss bilateral cooperation, regional issues
Egyptian President praises level of cooperation between Cairo, Amman
Egypt, COP26 President hold consultation session on climate change
COP26 must adopt balanced agenda that takes into account interests of developing, developed countries alike: Egyptian officials
Palestinian National Dialogue’s results are positive, everyone must abide by them: Arab League
Observers from Arab League will follow electoral process in Palestine: Aboul Gheit