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Latest in Politics
Temporary corrective decline limits EGX rise this week
EGX30 decreased by 0.7% last week, closing at 10,808 points
Egypt to launch of 4 satellites for scientific research by 2022
Project is part of Egyptian strategy to localise, develop peaceful use of space science
Egypt organises training on conflict resolution, mediationfor African diplomats
Total of 20 trainees from South Sudan, Nigeria, Central African Republic, and Cameroon participated in course
China holds celebration of 70th anniversary of Tibet’s peaceful liberation
China on Thursday held a grand gathering to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the peaceful liberation of Tibet. More than 20,000 people from various ethnic groups attended the event held in Lhasa, capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region. President Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of …
Xi Focus: 70 years on, Tibet embarks on new journey of modernization
China’s Tibet Autonomous Region is celebrating the 70th anniversary of peaceful liberation — a turning point in the region’s history — as it starts a new journey of modernization after decades of leapfrog development. With the peaceful liberation in 1951, the people of Tibet broke free from the fetters of invading imperialism for good, and …
2 civilian planes escape from Israeli missiles over Lebanon’s airspace
2 civilian airplanes, Lebanese and Turkish, escaped from the Israeli missiles which flew over Lebanon’s airspace to hit targets in Syria
Israel launches missile strikes at Syria’s Damascus, Homs
Syrian air defenses responded to the attacks, intercepting most of the Israeli missiles, Syrian state TV reported, citing a military source.
People in quake-hit Haiti struggle to return to normality as death toll climbs
According to Pierre Honnorat, the country director of the World Food Program, 40 percent of the population in Haiti is food insecure.
Putin discusses Afghanistan with Macron, Draghi by phone
Putin and Draghi stressed the need to further counter spread of terrorist ideology and deal with the drug threat emanating from Afghanistan
Opinion| Biden’s Democracy Summit and securing US interests
US President Joe Biden will host a “Democracy Summit” in December, the White House announced a few days ago. It added that the December summit “will move commitments and initiatives on three key issues: defending against authoritarianism, fighting corruption, and promoting respect for human rights.” Once again, the United States uses democracy as a flimsy …
Opinion| Taliban gangs rule Afghanistan
The collapse of the Afghan government at the hands of the Taliban gangs leading to the fall of Kabul reminded me of the fall of the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, at the hands of US forces nearly 20 years ago. Both events were broadcast exclusively by the Qatari Al-Jazeera TV network, with no mention about how …
Kabul remains calm but residents live in uncertainty
Afghanistan’s capital Kabul has been experiencing relatively peaceful days since the Taliban took control of the city on Sunday, but the residents have been living in uncertainty as the new establishment has yet to formally replace the former administration. In a rapid but peaceful move, the Taliban fighters captured Kabul on Sunday. Since then the …
African Union inspects Post-Conflict Reconstruction, Development Center in Cairo
Delegation completes operation procedures of AUC-PCRD in preparation for official opening
Egypt’s Al-Sisi toughens sexual harassment penalties, establishes Medical Emergency Fund
Egyptian President ratifies Sovereign Sukuk Law
Egyptian consortium installs 1st hydroelectric turbine at Tanzania’s Julius Nyerere Station
Consortium consists of Arab Contractors, Elsewedy Electric companies.
Health Minister briefs cabinet on pandemic situation, COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Vaccination centres increase to 657 nationwide
Egypt, Somalia discuss strengthening cooperation in education
Demands to increase Egyptian scholarships offered to Somali students to 450 instead of 200 scholarships
Egypt’s intelligence chief visits Ramallah, Tel Aviv to push peace process forward
Egypt previously mediated ceasefire between Israel, Hamas ending 11-day assault on Gaza in May
Egypt, Somalia discuss bilateral relations , regional issues
Shoukry affirmed Egypt’s keenness to support the Somali side and to provide it with various aspects of assistance.
Egyptian, American naval forces conduct joint drills in Red Sea
The drill activities included holding a pre-sailing conference at the Berenice Naval Base, in the presence of specialists from both sides, followed by the implementation of a set of combat activities of a professional nature, especially in the field of enhancing maritime security measures, with the aim of securing sea transportation lines and global trade and combating any threats.
Irrigation Minister leads meeting to discuss status of Aswan High Dam, its reservoir
Meeting also discussed current flood situation
Egypt’s plasma collection centres receive 1,320 donors since 14 July: Health Minister
Donors should be between 18 and 60 years old, weigh over 50 kg
Egypt’s Thanaweyya Amma graduation rate records 74% for academic year 2020-2021
First stage of university admission requires 88% grade at least for scientific stream, 65% for literary stream
Zambian president concedes defeat, pledges peacefully hand-over
Zambian President Edgar Lungu on Monday conceded defeat in the elections held last Thursday. The Zambian leader said he accepts the results of the Aug. 12 elections and that he will peacefully hand over power in line with the country’s constitution. Lungu congratulated President-elect Hakainde Hichilema and wished him success. He thanked …
155,000 Egyptians get vaccinated on Sunday: Health Minister
Ministry is planning to vaccinate about 800,000 citizens per day
Lebanese president says not to resign
Lebanese President Michel Aoun said on Monday that he will not resign and will continue to assume his responsibilities until the end of his presidency period, said a statement by Lebanon’s Presidency. The statement came following remarks by citizens over the social media and TV outlets urging the president to resign to pave the …
UN chief calls for efforts to uphold human rights in Afghanistan, stem terrorism
United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday called for efforts to uphold human rights in Afghanistan and to prevent the country from again becoming a safe haven for terrorist organizations. Speaking at an emergency meeting of the Security Council on Afghanistan as the Taliban are retaking the capital city of Kabul, Guterres called …
Sudan warns Ethiopia: ‘We will recover our land via negotiation or other means’
Sudanese army resizes control of Al-Fashqa, which has been occupied by Ethiopian militias since 1994
US troops open fire at Kabul airport, killing at least 3
U.S. troops opened fire in the air at Kabul airport on Monday, killing at least three people. Witnesses said that Afghans swarmed the runway of Kabul airport, and U.S. forces fired warning shots to deter the people. The identities of the dead are still unknown. Kabul airport was in chaos as Afghans rushed to leave …
Day one after Taliban enters Kabul
Countries and international organizations closely observing the unfolding situation in Afghanistan have swiftly reacted to Taliban forces entering the capital Kabul on Sunday. The U.S. State Department and the Pentagon issued a joint statement, saying, “At present we are completing a series of steps to secure the Hamid Karzai International Airport to enable the safe …