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Latest in Politics
Government keen to cooperate with international partners: Trade Minister
The results of the field survey are being released to monitor the repercussions of the spread of the coronavirus on commercial and service establishments
Hospital occupancy for COVID-19 patients decreased in the past ten days: Health Ministry
The number of home isolation patients has also decreased by 41.9% in the same period
This is probably the most dangerous situation we have had in Europe since World War II: Swedish Ambassador
If Russia invaded Ukraine, the impacts will be very serious, affecting the security situation in all of Europe
Wide western condemnation of Russia’s decision to recognise the separation of Luhansk and Donetsk republics in eastern Ukraine
In a press conference, Johnson said Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recognition of the independence of the pro-Russian separatists was “a repudiation of the Minsk agreements” that were signed in 2015 to bring peace to Ukraine.
Egyptian-Kuwaiti cooperation is mainstay for achieving regional stability: Al-Sisi
Al-Sisi thanked the emir for the warm reception and hospitality, stressing Egypt’s keenness on achieving the stability and security of Kuwait and all Gulf countries in the face of internal and regional challenges, stated Presidential Spokesperson Bassam Rady.
Chinese FM calls on all parties to resolve Ukraine issue through dialogue
Chinese Foreign Ministry on Tuesday called on all parties on the Ukraine issue to remain calm, ease tensions and resolve differences through dialogue and negotiation. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin made the remarks at a daily press briefing. Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi had a telephone conversation with U.S. Secretary of State …
US provides 2.2m additional doses of Pfizer vaccine to Egypt
The US’ total coronavirus vaccine deliveries to Egypt have reached 23.5m doses
Egypt’s Education Minister holds first Advisory Council meeting for developing technical education
The meeting aimed to establish an advisory council to support the technical education reform strategy. It also discussed the main challenges of developing the technical education system and ways to modify the existing strategy.
Egyptian, French militaries conduct ‘Ramses 2022’ naval and air drill
The training comes in light of the growing military cooperation between the Egyptian and French armed forces
Egyptian, Jordanian PMs chair 30th session of Egyptian-Jordanian Joint Higher Committee
The preparatory meetings preceding the session were headed by Minister of International Cooperation Rania Al-Mashat
Egypt, US launch Working Group on Climate Change
The meeting was held in the presence of Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry, Minister of Environment Yasmin Fouad, and US Ambassador to Egypt Jonathan Cohen.
Egypt’s FM discusses with UN’s Special Envoy to Syria paths to political settlement of Syrian crisis
Ministry Spokesperson Ahmed Hafez said that Pedersen briefed the minister on the ongoing efforts and measures being taken to move towards a political settlement of the Syrian crisis and expressed his appreciation for the Egyptian role in supporting these efforts.
Russia says destroyed 2 Ukrainian combat vehicles, killed 5 intruders
Russia said on Monday that its forces destroyed two Ukrainian combat vehicles that violated the state border on Monday.At about 6 a.m. Moscow time (0300 GMT) in the border area of Russia’s Rostov region, Federal Security Service (FSB) officers discovered the penetration of a sabotage and reconnaissance group from Ukraine, the Russian Defense Ministry said.To …
Egyptian, Jordanian PMs discusses ways to enhance bilateral cooperation
An official reception ceremony was held for the Jordanian delegation at the headquarters of the Council of Ministers.
Heads of Arab parliaments hail Egypt’s role in achieving Arab security
Al-Sisi asserted the importance of strengthening parliamentary communication between Arab countries
PNA receives Egyptian-Chinese donation of VACSERA-Sinovac vaccine
The event was attended by Acting Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Assistant Foreign Minister for Arab Affairs Alaa Moussa, China’s Ambassador to Cairo Liao Liqiang, and PNA Consul Nidaa Barghouti.
Egypt, Japanese Embassy in Cairo, UNICEF, sign grant agreement, MoU worth $3.5m to implement project to expand scope of vaccination in Egypt
The Acting Minister of Health stressed the importance of this tripartite agreement in strengthening state’s plan to combat the pandemic by establishing effective cooling systems in 500 vaccination sites
Ethiopia says begins generating electricity from GERD
Egypt considers the step a violation of the 2015 Declaration of Principles
CPC Central Committee, State Council congratulate Chinese delegation on Winter Olympics achievements
The Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and China’s State Council have sent a congratulatory message to the Chinese delegation for its “best in history” performance at the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games, scheduled to be concluded on Sunday. Winning nine gold medals, four silvers and two bronzes, the delegation achieved the best results …
Egypt’s Acting Health Minister, Chinese Ambassador discuss bilateral cooperation
The meeting discussed transferring vaccine production technology locally to confront the coronavirus pandemic
Egypt’s FM participates in session on environment, climate change in Munich Security Conference
Shoukry affirmed that Egypt realises that there is still much work left in the field of confronting climate change
Russian escalation on Ukrainian border threatens Europe: UK’s PM
It is not too late for Russia to change course, retreat, and accept a political solution: NATO
Palestinian-Israeli negotiations must resume to avoid escalation: Munich Quartet
“The four ministers met in Munich on Saturday 19 February to continue coordination and consultations aiming to move the peace process in the Middle East towards a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace on the basis of a two-state solution,” a joint statement said.
Egypt’s Media Regulation Council to take legal measures after Ibrahim Eissa’s controversial statements about Isra and Mi’raj
This came after an outpour of public outrage due to Eissa’s statements about the Isra and Mi’raj, which is also called ‘the Night Journey’ in Islam, and his assertion that it was a fantasy of Salafi sheikhs.
Health Ministry to provide antiviral COVID-19 drug Molnupiravir in government pharmacies
New drug was produced by American company Merck
Remote diagnosis system saves life of newborn child: Health Ministry
Child was transferred from Dakhla General Hospital to Al-Demirdash Hospital for operation
Opinion| Salmawy’s biography reveals support of Obama administration for Muslim Brotherhood
Salmawy is not only a renowned writer and journalist in the Arab world, but he also enjoys international fame, as many of his literary works have been translated into many languages, such as English, French, Italian, and Urdu.
Opinion| The reality of the conflict in Ukraine
Previously, Russian President Vladimir Putin openly offered Russia joining NATO to the US administration under Barack Obama, but of course, the latter refused this request.
Former president of Constitutional Court dies at 68
Earlier this month, President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi issued a presidential decree to relieve Marei of his duties and allow him to retire due to his severe illness, while adding the remaining two years and four months of his term to his work record.
Senate submits draft law to toughen penalties on cyber-extortion
In his proposal to the council, Al-Gendy said that in recent times, Egyptian society has experienced many crimes that it was not familiar with or used to before and that electronic extortion is among the most prominent of said crimes and represents a great danger to all citizens.