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Latest in Politics
Anti-Muslim Brotherhood raids could extend to more EU countries: Expert
Austrian prosecutors said police arrested 30 people in over 60 raids on Monday as part of anti-terror operation
Egypt, Greece leaders discuss bilateral cooperation, regional issues
Greek President honoured Al-Sisi with Greece’s highest and oldest medal
Al-Sisi mourns death of Bahrain’s Prime Minister Khalifa bin Salman
Bahraini minister had been receiving treatment at Mayo Clinic in US
Libya’s 5+5 joint military commission launches 6th round of talks in Sirte
The talks, which will take place from 10-13 November, aim to “advance the implementation of the Ceasefire Agreement signed in Geneva on 23 October, and to build on the progress achieved last week in Ghadames,” the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) said.
Egypt reserves enough of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for 20% of needs: Zayed
US pharmaceutical company announced that its candidate vaccine is more than 90% effective
Al-Sisi heads to Greece for meetings on mutual cooperation, Eastern Mediterranean issues
Talks will tackle enhancing Egypt-Greece cooperation in energy, trade exchange, and investment
Al-Sisi follows up on development of North Sinai’s Bardawil Lake
This will see the provision of all technical studies and management competence, to stabilise the level of production and achieve the desired development.
‘Decent Life’ initiative provides medical assistance to 125,000 citizens in October
Total of 1,599 cases transferred to hospital for surgical operations, treated at expense of state and health insurance
Facebook, Fatabyyano launch campaign to help spot false news
The campaign aims to educate and inform people on how to detect potential false news and misinformation, especially about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
UN opens Libyan Political Dialogue Forum amid efforts to end crisis
Solution is for Libyan people to regain their full sovereignty, says Tunisian President Kais Saied
President Al-Sisi, UK’s MI6 Chief discuss mutual cooperation, regional issues
Both Al-Sisi and Moore exchanged views on developments related to several regional issues
Ethiopia will not descend into chaos: PM Abiy Ahmed
President of Tigray region expresses readiness to negotiate with federal authorities, stop fighting
US elections show deep divisions at home, reasoned diplomacy abroad
US President-elect calls on Trump supporters to give him chance, and to turn page on what he described as “grim era of demonisation”
Shoukry says terrorist acts in France are political, bare no relation to Islam
Le Drian says battle against terrorism is not being fought by France only, but by international community as well, praising Egypt’s counterterrorism efforts
Cairo, Giza, and Alexandria record Egypt’s highest COVID-19 cases: Health Minister
65% of cases are among retirees, those who have been in enclosed places for long periods
Voting runs smoothly on final day of House of Representatives elections
NEA Head Lashin Ibrahim said that the authority communicates constantly with judicial authorities in the 13 governorates overseeing the second phase of voting, to ensure an orderly process.
Al-Sisi asserts importance of upholding values of religious coexistence
Egyptian President tells French Foreign Minister that there is a need to extend bridges of understanding, and not to insult religious symbols
US President-elect Biden pledges to unify nation while Trump claims electoral fraud
During victory speech, Biden says he ‘seeks not to divide, but to unify’ American nation
Egyptians vote in 2nd phase of House of Representatives elections
Elections will continue inside Egypt until Sunday, with second stage having already concluded for Egyptian expats on Friday
TMG facilitates voting process at New Cairo’s Al-Rehab, Madinaty cities
Voting takes place in Al-Rehab at the British School for city residents, while in Madinaty polling will be held in Madinaty Language School.
Egypt condemns Israel’s demolition of Palestinian homes
The demolition in the village, which was located in the Jordan Valley, has caused the displacement of dozens of Palestinians, including children.
Ethiopia faces internal strife as Tigray offensive continues
Country’s federal authorities declare six-month state of emergency to fight TPLF forces
Biden wins 290 college electoral votes to clinch White House
Biden, who was Vice President under incumbent US President Donald Trump’s predecessor, Barack Obama, secured, on Saturday, 26 electoral votes of Pennsylvania and Nevada, giving him a total of 290 college electoral votes, way more than the 270 votes he needed to win, several media outlets reported on Saturday.
No intention to close schools in Egypt despite COVID-19 fears
Shawky asserted that his ministry is working to ensure the success of this academic year, despite the difficult circumstances imposed by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, local media reported.
President Al-Sisi casts ballot in 2nd phase of parliamentary elections
Second phase of House of Representatives’ elections start on Saturday in 13 governorates
Egypt’s Al-Sisi, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince discuss bilateral relations, regional updates
Two sides affirmed keenness to continue consultations, coordination on different topics of mutual interest
Xinhua Commentary: China’s promise and practice of opening-up
At a time when the COVID-19 pandemic is still raging on and the world economy is tottering along, China’s steadfast promise and practice of opening-up resonate with and buoy up all those dedicated to battling the coronavirus, boosting common development and building a brighter future for humanity.
MNHD records 22% increase in consolidated revenues during 9M 2020
Company reports consolidated revenues of EGP 1.8bn
Egyptian expats vote in 2nd phase of parliamentary elections
Second stage of elections will start in Egypt on Saturday 7 November
President Al-Sisi, DR Congo delegation discuss boosting bilateral ties
Al-Sisi sent his greetings affirming Egypt’s support for Congolese sovereignty to achieve stability and development.