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Health Ministry ready to medically secure ‘Rams Road’ reopening
Abdel Ghaffar inspects medical services in vicinity of Rams Road

US warns its citizens to avoid visiting Jerusalem’s Old City
“Because of security incidents that often occur without warning, we strongly encourage US citizens to be vigilant and take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness,” it said.

Five Chinese nationals kidnapped in eastern DR Congo
The Chinese embassy to the DRC confirmed the attack in a statement, adding that five Chinese nationals have been abducted.

Lebanon aims to reach deal on maritime border demarcation with Israel: president
“Lebanon looks forward to resuming indirect U.S.-mediated negotiations with Israel to reach a deal that would allow us to benefit from our oil and gas resources,” Aoun said during his meeting with a delegation from the U.S. Congress.

World rallies behind Uganda in renewed terror war with regional connotation
Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an affiliate of the Islamic State in central Africa, claimed the suicide attacks that left seven people dead, including three suicide bombers, and 37 other people injured. Similar attacks were carried out in central Uganda last month, although they were of a lesser magnitude.

EU threatens sanctions on Libyan election obstructionists
Bueno said, “The EU has adopted a legal framework that allows for the imposition of sanctions on persons and entities that obstruct or undermine the elections,” referring to UN Security Council Resolution 2571 (2021), which supports this step.

Israel on alert as Hamas claims responsibility for Jerusalem’s Old City attack
Fadi Abu Shkhaydam, 42, was a religious education teacher at Rashidiya School in East Jerusalem.

‘Lake Victoria – Mediterranean’ navigation corridor awaits feasibility studies, funds: official
Nile basin countries are included in project to link their nations

Egypt witnesses heavy rains, thunderstorms nationwide
Schools were suspended in 12 governorates due to unstable weather

Sudan’s deposed PM reinstated after agreement with military, Egypt welcomes step
Political accord stipulates full adherence to constitutional document

Palestine’s Foreign Ministry rejects UK’s decision to designate Hamas as terror group
The ministry called on the British government to “stop the policy of double standards and immediately retract this decision.”

Children are builders of Egypt’s future: First Lady
She stated on her official page on Facebook, that children are the most precious thing Egypt have, and they have many rights they should enjoy without any discrimination.

World admits urgent need to develop international, regional frameworks: Shoukry
International system has not found just solutions to several armed conflicts yet, says Shoukry at Manama Dialogue

Libyan Parliament Speaker Aguila Saleh registers candidacy for presidential polls
The Commission announced that 23 potential candidates have registered their papers until Friday.

Egypt shows flexibility in GERD talks, while Ethiopia maneuvers: Irrigation Minister
US delegation in Cairo to discuss Ethiopian dam dispute

Unvaccinated citizens would not be allowed in government facilities by December: Cabinet
Government to expand COVID-19 vaccination booths at Cairo Metro stations, railways stations, and malls

Shoukry participates in Ad-Hoc Liaison Committee to discuss assistance to Palestinians
Egypt calls for integrated vision to meet humanitarian needs of Palestinians

Health Ministry adds 3 specialties to health initiative to end waiting lists
All surgeries, medications that patients receive under presidential initiative are free of charge

Government prohibits construction near flood spillways: Prime Minister
Dozens killed, injured in Aswan’s torrential rains

10 potential candidates in Libya’s presidential elections so far
826 potential candidates register for parliamentary elections

Egypt confirms support for UNRWA to continue serving Palestinian refugees
Minister Shoukry stressed in his speech the vital role of the Agency since its founding in 1949 in recruiting, relief and providing basic services to Palestinian refugee brothers.

Egypt comes 39th in US News 2021 ranking of Best Countries for Education
Harvard University hails Egypt’s launch of Knowledge Bank

UK F-35 fighter jet crashes in Mediterranean
A British F-35 fighter jet has crashed into the sea during a routine operation in the Mediterranean, the country’s Ministry of Defence said Wednesday.The pilot ejected and returned safely to the royal navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth, the ministry said.It added the incident happened at 1000 GMT over international waters and hostile action is …

UN chief reiterates call for immediate release of UN staff members detained in Ethiopia
United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday reiterated his call for the immediate release of 10 staff members detained four days ago in Ethiopia.“As far as the secretary-general is aware, the staff members are being held without charge, and no specific information has been provided regarding the reasons for their arrest,” said a statement …

Opinion| Egypt to enact a law to combat parental violence against children
In fact, the issue of violence directed against children is a complex and multidimensional matter, as violence against children means the use of all forms of physical, psychological, or verbal punishment on the part of the parents, one of them, or one of the individuals surrounding the child. This also includes psychological violence such as ridicule and insult and the lack of care for them in all aspects of health and economics, in addition to their exploitation in work that is not commensurate with their abilities, whether cognitive or physical.

Opinion| Boris Johnson warns that Alexandria will disappear
Dam engineering specialists talk about two scenarios for the disappearance of Alexandria: erosion or drowning. The first is clear and well-known, while the second is still vague. There is also a third scenario for its survival, by filling large areas with sand on the beaches of the historic city.

Egypt forms Prime Minister-chaired high committee to organise COP27
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi ordered forming a high committee under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister, with the membership of concerned ministers and heads of state bodies.

Egypt, EU discuss combating human trafficking during 3rd Migration Dialogue
Both sides held detailed discussions on Tuesday, co-chaired by Badr Abdelatty, Egypt’s Assistant Foreign Minister for European Affairs; Helena König, Deputy Secretary General of the European External Action Service; and Johannes Luchner, Deputy Director of DG Home, European Commission.

5 million students examined within presidential health initiative
Initiative aims at early detection of anaemia, obesity, and stunting

Egypt condemns Liverpool terrorist attack
Man was killed after his homemade bomb went off