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Latest in Politics
Parliament continues review of government performance
President Al-Sisi directs for coordination with specialised companies for local production of railway rods
Supreme Media Council refers newspapers, websites for urgent investigations
Referral comes following case of female Mahala doctor wrongfully accused of marital infidelity
Gates Developments records EGP 590m of contractual sales in January
Company invests over EGP 10bn in several projects in New Capital
US COVID-19 cases exceed 26 million: Johns Hopkins University
US COVID-19 cases rose to 26,012,880, with a total of 438,239 deaths, as of 2:22 p.m. local time (1922 GMT), according to the CSSE tally.
Egyptian Transport, Petroleum Ministers attend Parliament to outline governmental efforts
Egyptian Parliament’s special committees will resume meetings on Sunday, to discuss draft laws, briefing requests
Egypt’s Foreign Minister to meet AU Commission Chairperson in Cairo
Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry will receive, on Sunday, the African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat
Egypt re-nominates Aboul Gheit as Arab League Secretary-General
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi asks Arab leaders to support nomination of Aboul Gheit s Secretary-General of the Arab League
Parliament backs Egypt’s candidate in AU Commission elections
Amani Abu Zeid is running for re-election as Infrastructure and Energy Commissioner. AU Commission elections to be held during AU’s 34th Ordinary Session
President Al-Sisi phones Tunisian counterpart after ‘failed poison attempt’
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi telephoned his Tunisian counterpart Kais Saied, on Saturday, to wish him a return to good health, according to a statement by the Egyptian presidency.
Palestine to receive 1st batch of Russian coronavirus vaccine in 2 days
The first batch of Russian coronavirus vaccine Sputnik V is a donation from Russia and will arrive in Palestine within two days
International partners urge Somali leaders to ensure credible polls
International partners called on Somali leaders to compromise to ensure credible parliamentary and presidential elections in February.
One killed, 226 wounded during protests in Lebanon
Police reportedly fired live bullets in order to stop protesters who tried to storm Tripoli’s government building
Egypt’s humanitarian air bridge to Lebanon will continue until pandemic ends: Official
Egypt sends three aircraft with medical supplies to Lebanon
South Africa to receive 1st COVID-19 vaccine batch Monday
The COVID-19 vaccine shipment is produced by the Serum Institute of India, said South Africa’s health department on Wednesday.
Saudi Arabia sets retrial date for Egyptian engineer over drug smuggling
Emigration Ministry asserts it is closely following case, communicating with competent authorities
Armed Forces continue disinfecting public places to combat COVID-19
Open air seminars also held to educate citizens about dangers of virus’ spread
Tunisia approves cabinet reshuffle following protests
Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi named 11 new ministers in reshuffle
Parliament summons 10 ministers to review government performance
During past week, Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Water Resources, and Agriculture addressed parliament on their work
US not in position to lecture Egypt on human rights: Parliamentarian
Country has been involved in horrific torture at Abu Ghraib and Guantanamo, without batting an eye, says MP
Middle East peace process must be corrected: Arab League chief
Two-state solution is only acceptable formula to end conflict between Palestinians, Israelis
Egypt affirms support for sustainable financing for peacebuilding activities
UN’s Peacebuilding Fund should rely on innovative financial sources, not just voluntary financial contributions alone, says FM Sameh Shoukry
Egypt will not compromise on interests in River Nile, water rights: Shoukry
Foreign Minister briefs House of Representatives on Ethiopian dam, regional crises
Egyptian diplomatic efforts ‘turning point’ for Libya crisis: Foreign Minister
Country supports every attempt to support Libya’s stability, says Minister Shoukry
Europe expected to help revival of Middle East peace process: Arab League
EU envoy in Middle East presents bloc’s policies towards Palestinian cause, plans for future action
Coptic Church announces masses to resume in Cairo, Alexandria from 31 January
Churches found violating precautionary measures will have prayers suspended for 15 days
Egypt will not compromise on its water rights: Foreign Minister
Protecting Egypt’s historical rights in River Nile is top priority for Egyptian Foreign Ministry
Islamic preacher Abla Al-Kahlawi passes away from COVID-19
Egypt loses honourable model of woman faithful to her religion and homeland, says First Lady Entissar Al-Sisi
Sudanese Minister accuses Ethiopian army of fighting in border areas
Ethiopian forces open fire on Sudanese patrol on Sunday near border
Egypt condemns Yemen’s Houthis attacks on Saudi capital
Saudi-led coalition announced interception of Houthi missile on Saturday, while Yemeni movement denies responsibility
Foreign Minister attends graduation of new diplomats
Two batches include 33 diplomats, of whom 14 females, from various scientific disciplines