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Irrigation Ministry reviews preparations against torrential rains
Abdel Aty reviews executive position of flood protection projects
Arab Parliament calls on Algeria, Morocco to avoid escalation
Algeria cuts diplomatic relations with Morocco
Shoukry directs ambassadors promote Egyptian achievements abroad
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry met, on Wednesday, with the country’s new ambassadors ahead of their departure to serve as heads of diplomatic missions abroad. Shoukry called on the ambassadors to make every effort to represent Egypt in the best way, and to continue implementing the priorities of the Egyptian foreign policy. Shoukry …
Withholding information about Ethiopian dam’s filling cost us dearly: Sudan
Sudanese Minister of Irrigation Yasser Abbas said, on Wednesday, that withholding information about the unilateral filling of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) cost his country dearly. He also indicated in a tweet on his Twitter account that the Cabinet session on Tuesday regarding the 2021-2022 flood season reviewed a report on “the flood in …
Egyptian mission meets Libyan government to develop bilateral relations
The meeting dealt with the arrangements for reopening the Egyptian embassy in Tripoli, as well as the consulate in Benghazi.
Egypt rolls out 1st batch of locally manufactured ‘Sinovac-VACSERA’ vaccine
Manufacturing, analysis process for 15 million vaccine doses is underway
Ministry of Education asserts new academic year to start in October
Minister of Education and Technical Education, Tarek Shawky, asserted that the new school year 2021-2022, will start on 9 October despite the emergence of the Delta Plus coronavirus (COVID-19). The Minister confirmed, in a statement on Wednesday, that coordination has been made with the Supreme Committee for Corona Crisis Management, before taking any action for …
Egypt aims to provide insurance for expatriate workers
Egypt’s Minister of Manpower Mohamed Saafan met with Saleh Farhoud, the head of the Egyptian community in France, to discuss boosting cooperation between both sides to provide insurance for Egyptian workers abroad. Farhoud hailed the role of the Ministry of Manpower in caring for the people in all countries around the world, stressing that the …
Egyptian, French air forces conduct joint exercises
The Egyptian Air Force and their French counterpart have conducted a joint military exercise with multirole fighter jets, including Mirage 2000, Rafale, and Egyptian F-16s, the Egyptian Armed Forces spokesperson said on Tuesday. During the exercise, the Egyptian and French forces carried out an air-to-air refueling exercise with the participation of French aerial refueling aircraft …
Egypt evacuates 40 nationals from Afghanistan after Taliban takeover
On Tuesday, Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry received the members of the Egyptian diplomatic mission in Kabul, following their evacuation from Afghanistan.
Egypt, Sierra Leone sign agreement for culture, youth cooperation
An official session was held on a number of bilateral and regional issues of common interest, in addition to signing a number of bilateral agreements to enhance cooperation between the two countries.
Iran says time not in favor of nuke deal revival
Khatibzadeh made the remarks in his weekly press briefing, saying that Iran has not seen any new move but words from new US officials.
Negotiations underway as Taliban deploys forces to only province out of its control
Negotiations are underway in Afghanistan on the situation in the eastern Panjshir province, the only province still out of Taliban’s control, as the Taliban said it has sent forces to the region but will try to resolve the issue peacefully. Since the start of the US-led troops’ withdrawal from Afghanistan on May 1, the …
Egypt offers condolences to Sudan over flood victims
Death toll from devastating floods reaches 52
Egyptian President awards first-class order to Administrative Prosecution’s former chief
Ezzat Abu Zaid was sworn in before President Al-Sisi as new head of APA
Egyptian government follows up on progress of ‘Decent Life’ projects
Total of 300 km of electric train project have been completed
Egypt to turn 1st Islamic capital in Africa ‘Fustat’ into open museum: Prime Minister
Project aims to transform region into touristic site representing Historic Cairo
Health Minister reports first cases of delta variant in Egypt
Total of 15 million doses of Sinovac-VACSERA vaccine to be distributed on Tuesday
Challenges remain in delivery of aids to quake-hit southern Haiti
A week after the powerful earthquake rattled Haiti, humanitarian aids from international organizations and countries poured in but their delivery to remote areas were hindered by complex situations. On Aug. 14, Haiti was hit by a 7.2-magnitude earthquake, one of the strongest ever to hit the country, leaving at least 2,189 dead and over 12,000 …
World leaders, officials blast US pullout for causing Afghan chaos, catastrophe
The United States’ irresponsible pullout has caused chaos and “catastrophe” in Afghanistan, and is condemned by world leaders and officials. Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the Taliban’s sweep across Afghanistan shows the futility of the West’s efforts to enforce its democratic vision, after his talks in Moscow with visiting German Chancellor Angela Merkel on …
IS suicide bomber attacks security checkpoint in southeast Libya
An Islamic State (IS) suicide bomber attacked on Sunday a security checkpoint belonging to the eastern-based army in the southeastern Libyan town Zalla, without causing any casualties. “An IS suicide bomber attacked the Zalla checkpoint with a car bomb, causing no human casualties,” the spokesman of the eastern-based army, Ahmad al-Mismari, posted on his …
Tunisia closes borders with Libya due to COVID-19
Tunisia has witnessed a huge increase in the death toll from COVID-19 recently, which led to the emergence of large demonstrations against the government and parliament of the Muslim Brotherhood’s Ennahda Movement party.
Egypt opens 5th edition of Higher Education Exhibition
Egypt’s Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, and Minister of Trade and Industry Nevine Gamea inaugurated, on Sunday, the fifth Higher Education Exhibition, with the participation of 40 universities and institutes. The exhibition will run for two days, providing an opportunity for all universities and institutes to promote their best programmes. …
Anti-Taliban fighters evict Taliban from districts in Afghanistan’s northern Baghlan
The anti-Taliban fighters seized Pul-e-Hisar, Deh Salah and Banu districts on Friday, but the Taliban recaptured Banu on Saturday, and fighting is underway to re-take two more districts, the local media outlet reported.
Pentagon chief orders US airlines to assist Afghan evacuation
Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby said in a statement that Austin has ordered the Commander of US Transportation Command “to activate Stage I of the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF),” which provides the Pentagon access to commercial air mobility resources to support evacuation from Afghanistan.
Egypt, Sudan discuss enhancing military production cooperation
The Egyptian Minister said that this meeting also aimed at discussing financing mechanisms for contracts between the two sides.
Serbia invites Egypt President Al-Sisi to attend Non-Aligned Movement’s 60th anniversary celebration
Serbia FM praises Egypt’s efforts in combating extremism
Egypt to establish maternity, children hospital in Djibouti
Project includes nursery school attached to hospital
Arab League warns against continued Israeli attacks on Jerusalem, Al-Aqsa mosque
Arab League calls on international community to assume its responsibilities towards occupied city of Jerusalem and to provide international protection for Palestinian people
UNICEF warns of ‘water shortage disaster’ in Lebanon
Fund warned that more than 71% of Lebanon’s population may not have access to water this summer