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Latest in Politics
Egypt’s Al-Sisi meets with Saudi Arabia’s FM
In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Bassam Rady said that Al-Sisi stressed the strategic specificity of Egyptian-Saudi relations, as they represent a pillar for the stability of the entire Arab region, especially in light of the delicate circumstances experienced by Arab countries and the various challenges they face.
Syria says Aleppo airport returns to service after Israeli strikes
US forces establish 3d base in Syria’s Hasakah
UN Secretary-General appoints Senegalese Abdoulaye Bathily as UN envoy to Libya
UN Secretary-General appoints Senegalese Abdoulaye Bathily as UN envoy to Libya
At least 17 killed by Al-Shabab militants in central Somalia
Mohamed Hussein Ali, a local resident, told Xinhua on the phone that the raid occurred on the outskirts of Beledweyne, the administrative town of Somalia’s Hirshabele state when the vehicles were ferrying local civilians and food supplies to their respective towns.
“My world turns upside down” — Pakistan’s floods survivors in distress
“We had been told through mosques that we need to vacate our village as soon as possible as flood water can enter anytime soon … we immediately started packing our stuff up, but the unmerciful flood water did not give us enough time to even carry things we needed,” she said.
White House suggests no conditionality between revival of Iran nuclear deal, IAEA probes
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre made the remarks during a daily briefing, referring to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and investigations related to Iran’s obligations under the Non-Proliferation Treaty.
Egyptian, American navies carry out joint training
The training comes in the framework of the plan of the general command of the armed forces to upgrade the level of training and exchange experiences with the Armed Forces of brotherly and friendly countries,
Egypt condemns terrorist bombing targeting a mosque in Afghanistan
Egypt expressed its sincere condolences to all the relatives of the victims and its wishes for a speedy recovery for the injured, reiterating its condemnation and rejection of all forms of violence, extremism, and terrorism.
General Coordinator of National Dialogue denies its end
No party did not participate in the national dialogue: General Coordinator
John Kerry to visit Egypt on 7-8 September
Kerry to participate in Egypt-International Cooperation Forum, as well as Meeting of African Ministers of Finance, Economy, Development and Environment ahead of COP27
Al-Sisi follows up on projects, activities of Suez Canal Authority
Suez Canal Authority reviews its efforts to localize manufacture of fishing vessels
UN Security Council renews Mali sanctions
Unanimously adopting resolution 2649, the 15-member council also extended until Sept. 30, 2023 the mandate of the Panel of Experts monitoring implementation of the sanctions, as well as the request encouraging the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali to assist the panel.
Tunisian president voices discontent over US interference in internal affairs
The president expressed his rejection of any “interference in its internal affairs,” it added.
Sudan summons Ethiopian ambassador over plane downing statement
An official with Sudan’s Foreign Ministry condemned Yibeltal Aemero Alemu’s Monday statement confirming that the Ethiopian forces had shot down a plane carrying weapons for the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) after it passed through Sudanese airspace and violated Ethiopian airspace, the ministry said in a statement.
Brazil’s ex-president Lula leads polls ahead of October presidential race
Lula, who represents the Workers’ Party, holds 42.3 percent of voter support, while current President Jair Bolsonaro of the conservative Liberal Party has 34.1 percent, according to the latest poll released Tuesday by the MDA Survey Institute and commissioned by the National Transport Confederation.
Egypt removes 25 million mines planted during World War II
According to a statement by the spokesperson for the Egyptian army, this comes “within the framework of keenness to provide a safe climate throughout the Egyptian state, which contributes to pushing the development wheel and maximizing the use of all areas suitable for the establishment of urban agglomerations and national projects on them.
US warns Libyan leaders and foreign forces of UN sanctions
These remarks came in a speech by First Adviser for Special Political Affairs at the US Mission to the UN Jeffrey DeLaurentis before the Security Council on Wednesday.
Egypt hosts 4th session of AU’s Specialised Technical Committee
The state is ready to provide its expertise on the mechanisms of planning and implementing the Decent Life projects to our African brothers: PM
Egypt participates in World Water Week in Sweden
Minister of Irrigation is scheduled to meet with many senior water officials
Al-Sisi affirms Egypt’s full support for Iraq to face current circumstances
President Al-Sisi stressed Egypt’s full support for the security and stability of Iraq and the safety of its brotherly people.
Opinion| US tries to confront Russian incursion into Africa through Sudan
This was evident in the arrival of John Godfrey — the former official in charge of terrorism in the US State Department — to Sudan to be his country’s first ambassador there to support the democratic transition process after 25 years of cold diplomatic ties between the two countries.
Al-Sisi reviews with Eni future activity in Egypt
Egypt achieves great boom in natural gas sector in Mediterranean region, says El-Molla
PM Madbouly inaugurates first New Administrative Capital Youth Forum
Forum includes set of activities and programmes
FM Shoukry in ACW 2022: Climate change hinders development efforts in Africa
International community is lagging behind in face of climate change and funding must increase: Shoukry
Al-Sisi orders supporting climate action programmes
NWFE is a national program and a regional approach to linking international climate and development issues
Violent clashes in Tripoli, both UN, US call for de-escalation
Witnesses said the clashes erupted in downtown Tripoli amid a political crisis over control of the Libyan government that has seen armed groups increasingly mass around the capital in recent weeks.
‘Mashrou’ak’ initiative provides EGP 24.5bn loans to 197,500 projects: Local Development Minister
Coordination takes place with banks participating in programme to increase lending rates: Hisham Amna
Egypt participates in Climate Week for Africa in Gabon
The FM met with a number of senior Gabonese officials to discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation and coordination between Egypt and Gabon in various fields, in addition to exchanging visions and views on various issues of common interest raised on the continental and international arenas.
Egypt’s PM arrives in Tunisia to head TICAD 8
The summit will run in the Tunisian capital from 27 to 28 August
Hercules-2 joint military drill concludes at Mohammed Naguib Military Base
The drill was held over several days at the combat training fields of the Mohammed Naguib Military Base and the training areas of the Northern Military Region.