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Egypt, GCC launch political consultation mechanism
Shoukry joined his counterparts from the GCC countries and the Secretary General of the council.
Egypt hails CISSA for combating threats facing Africa
President Al-Sisi receives chairmanship of 17th Conference of CISSA
Egypt hosts Committee of Intelligence & Security Service of Africa 17th conference
Egypt’s General Intelligence Service received the chairmanship of Committee of Intelligence & Security Service of Africa for one year.
Sharm El-Sheikh to host 9th United Nations anti-corruption conference
The UNODC is the global reference for combating corruption and how to cooperate between countries of the world in related fields.
Egypt, Russia conclude ‘Friendship Bridge-4’ naval exercises
Training comes in light of growing military cooperation between Egyptian, Russian armed forces
2.36 million newborns undergo hearing impairment examination since September 2019
6,609 non-citizen children residing in Egypt were examined under initiative for early detection of hearing loss
Egypt’s human rights strategy responds to people’s aspirations: Al-Sisi
He said on the occasion of Human Rights Day, that Egypt is keen to improve the social and economic rights of its citizens.
Helicopter carrying Indian Defence Chief crashes, killing and injuring 8 military leaders
A helicopter carrying Indian Chief of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat, his wife and 12 military personnel crashed on Wednesday near Coonoor, Nilgiris district, according to Indian local media. Reports said there were 14 people, five crew and nine passengers were on board. About five bodies have been found in the crash site, while three people …
Opinion| Did the FBI assassinate Malcolm X?
The Manhattan District Attorney said that the defendants did not get the justice they deserved. The Attorney General announced in statements to the New York Times that the FBI and the US police had withheld evidence that was likely to lead to the two men’s acquittal.
Quality education is human right: Al-Sisi at ICESCO conference
Al-Sisi announces provision of 100 educational opportunities in Egyptian universities for talents from around world
Parliament sends amendment of Rights of People of Determination law to presidency for approval
The first article of the law stipulates that a new article No. 50 be added to the Law on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities promulgated by Law No. 10 of 2018, which reads as follows:
Olaf Scholz elected new German Chancellor
Scholz won the votes of 395 politicians in the German parliament, the Bundestag, on Wednesday morning to replace Angela Merkel.
Egypt’s Ambassador to Juba meets South Sudanese Foreign Minister
South Sudanese Minister expresses his appreciation to President Al-Sisi for support, assistance to South Sudan
First batch of Japanese Tokkatsu education graduates in Egypt
The ceremony was attended by Tarek Shawky, Minister of Education and Technical Education; Ambassador Designate of Japan to Egypt, Oka Hiroshi; Hany Helal, former Minister of Higher Education and the Secretary General of EJEP Steering Committee; Imoto Sachiko, JICA Senior Vice President; Nevine Hamouda, Advisor to the Minister for Strategic Relations; Omura Yoshifumi, Chief Representative of JICA Egypt office; and Isam Hamza, Director of Liberal Arts and Culture Centre (LACC), on behalf of Ahmed ElGohary, President of Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST)
Backgrounder: Major wars America has fought in history
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter described the United States as “the most warlike nation in the history of the world” in remarks made in April 2019.
Interview: Some American wars fought “simply for profit,” sanctions also destructive, human rights lawyer says
“The American people have virtually no say over when we go to war. These decisions are made in back rooms somewhere,” Kovalik noted. “The American people continue to be lied to about why we go to war, because again, one of the big reasons is simply for profit, and that’s always been true to some extent, but now it is in a very naked way.”
Interview: U.S. fails to draw lesson from wars, Princeton scholar says
Falk had first-hand experience visiting wartime Vietnam in 1968, which led him to question the lawfulness and the legitimacy of U.S. wars abroad.
Interview: Disgrace for America to spend so much on wars, arms, says former UN independent expert
The United States has spent too much on wars and arms, a disgrace given that there are still so many people in the world suffering from hunger and poverty, Alfred-Maurice de Zayas, former United Nations (UN) independent expert on the promotion of a democratic and equitable international order, has said recently. “It’s really a disgrace …
A diagnosis of America’s war mania
There are historical, commercial, and geopolitical contexts behind the lust for wars, in which the United States has gained independence, interests, and influence. Over the past decades, the country has launched or engaged in wars all over the world in a never-ending endeavor to establish and retain hegemony.
German parties sign coalition agreement
“This should be a morning for a new start,” Chancellor-designate Olaf Scholz told a press conference.
Vienna talks on 2015 Iran nuke deal to continue on Thursday: Iranian media
“The correspondent of Tasnim news agency was informed that the negotiating delegations will resume their talks in Vienna on Thursday,” the Iranian news agency said.
Egypt receives mobile medical clinics to detect COVID-19 from US
The clinics consist of analysis laboratories with medical supplies provided by the US government in order to support Egypt’s efforts to confront the spread of COVID-19.
Egypt condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi capital
Saudi-led coalition in Yemen targets Houthi forces in Sana’a
Most patients infected with Omicron COVID-19 variant get mild symptoms: S. African doctor
Angelique Cootze, who has treated 70 patients diagnosed with the new variant, said she has seen most patients with mild symptoms such as headaches, body aches and sore throats over the past two weeks.
More than 7 million students examined within presidential health initiative
Initiative aims at early detection of anemia, obesity, and stunting diseases
Al-Sisi stresses Egypt’s support to Organization of Islamic Cooperation
OIC chief briefed Al-Sisi on Organisation’s future programmes
Death toll in Indonesia’s Semeru volcano eruption rises to 34, over 100 injured
Four evacuation teams are currently carrying out search operations for victims affected by hot clouds in some points and sand mining locations, Head of the Operations and Alert Section of the Regional Search and Rescue Agency in Surabaya, East Java, I Wayan Suyatna, told journalists on Tuesday.
Egypt hosts 42nd edition of ISESCO’s executive council meeting
ISESCO supports efforts to confront repercussions of COVID-19
EAPD, GAH partner to extend healthcare services under ‘Decent Life’ initiative to Africa
Mohamed Khalil, Secretary General of the EAPD, said that the cooperation aims to support African countries in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the African Union Agenda 2063 by transferring the authority’s distinguished expertise in the field of Health to African countries and providing therapeutic and pharmaceutical assistance.
Economic recovery is essential in countering COVID-19 impact on Africa: Shoukry
He delivered a speech in the first plenary session of the forum, held under the title ” African continent and the world in the post-Corona pandemic”.