Latest in Politics Highlight
Latest in Politics
Egyptian medical team arrives in Lebanon to help injured of Akkar explosion
Egyptian doctors arrived onboard plane carrying 1.5 tonnes of medical tools, supplies
Egyptian President, Japanese FM tackle regional, international issues
Both sides exchange views on Afghanistan situation
137k students register to take university admission tests in Egypt
Application open until 19 August, says Higher Education Ministry
Police in Zambia appeal for calm as violence erupts
Police Spokesperson Esther Mwaata-Katongo said the police have observed an emerging tendency where violence has erupted as a result of others failing to contain emotions and ending up attacking those seen celebrating the victory of their candidates.
Cote d’Ivoire confirms one Ebola case
The Pasteur Institute of Cote d’Ivoire examined the woman’s blood sample taken on Friday, and informed local health authorities on Saturday of the positive case, Health Minister Pierre Dimba said in a press release.
Local authorities tighten security measures after blast in Yemen’s Aden
“The local authorities deployed a number of security units in Aden and intensified intelligence operations to thwart imminent terror attacks against the state institutions in the city,” the local government source said on condition of anonymity.
UK parliament to be recalled next week over situation in Afghanistan
British parliament will be recalled on Wednesday from their summer recess to debate the British government’s response to the situation in Afghanistan as Taliban members are poised to enter the Afghan capital, the British House of Commons confirmed on Sunday. Members of the parliament will return to Westminster for a session from 9:30 a.m. …
5+5 Joint Military Committee agrees on plan for withdrawal of mercenaries from Libya
This development is considered as an important step for implementing the ceasefire agreement, stabilising the country and unifying the military institutions.
Taqa Arabia, Germany’s MAN Energy partner to produce green hydrogen in Egypt
In a statement, the company indicated that under the MoU, TAQA, in cooperation with MAN Energy Solutions, will prepare a feasibility study over the next six months for the use of electrolysis solutions in hydrogen fuel stations.
Egypt expresses condolences to Lebanon over Akkar explosion
Preparations are underway for urgent Egyptian medical aid to Lebanon
Egypt’s Al-Sisi, CIA Director address regional, international issues
Meeting tackles developments in Afghanistan, EastMed, Libya, GERD issue
Taliban in power ‘again’, as Afghanistan President AshrafGhani leaves for Tajikistan
US, Western governments evacuate their nationals as panic sweeps Afghanistan’s capital Kabul
Egypt receives 1.76 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine
Total of 40 million doses expected to arrive Egypt under COVAX initiative
Egypt’s external debt increases to $134.8bn in March 2021: Central Bank
Long-term debt accounts for $121.5bn (90.2%) of total external debt, while short-term debt reaches $13.3bn (9.8%)
US Envoy for Horn of Africa visits Djibouti, Ethiopia, and UAE
Feltman’s nine-day tour aims to promote peace in Ethiopia
Egypt, UAE conclude ‘Zayed-3’ joint air forces training
It also included the multi-tasking fighters from both sides carrying out several joint sorties for training in attacking enemy targets and defending vital targets in perfect harmony, as well as training in refueling in the air.
No intention to remove subsidy, but rather ‘reorganise’ its system: Egypt’s Al-Sisi
Developing Egyptian countryside will cost from EGP 700bn to EGP 800bn in 3 years: Al-Sisi
Afghanistan: Taliban controls 3 more major cities, nears Kabul
In the last 24 hours, Afghanistan second- and third-largest cities — Herat in the west and Kandahar in the south — have fallen to Taliban
Taliban seizes five more Afghan provincial capitals
Taliban militants overran five provincial capitals in north and west of Afghanistan on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, bringing total to 10
Rafah crossing remains open to allow humanitarian relief
Crossing has been open since 16 May to receive wounded, humanitarian cases
Sudan to hand former dictator Omar Al-Bashir to ICC over Darfur conflict
Sudan willing to cooperate with ICC ‘to achieve justice for victims of Darfur war,’ Foreign Minister Mariam al-Mahdi
Preliminary results of Thanaweyya Amma exams unreleased yet: Cabinet
Thanaweyya Amma exam results will be officially announced between 15-18 August
Syria’s president orders formation of new government, most ministers unchanged
The new change covered five ministers in total, namely the ministers of information, social affairs, as well as internal trade, and two state ministers.
Irresponsible withdrawal of US, NATO forces from Afghanistan to lead unrest: Pakistani FM
Addressing a press conference here, the official called for a responsible and orderly withdrawal of the troops without leaving a vacuum for the militant element to play havoc and create a chaotic situation for the region.
Taliban seizes Farah city in western Afghanistan: source
Local Tolo News TV reported that the Taliban militants have controlled the provincial government offices, including the provincial police station.
Egypt condoles Algerian victims of mass fires
Algeria witnesses huge forest fires in several regions
Ethiopia’s PM urges civilians to join army as Tigray conflict spirals
The country’s is suffering from armed conflict in several regions.
Japanese Foreign Minister to visit Cairo as part of Middle East tour
Tour will also include Palestine, Israel, Jordan, Turkey, Iran, and Qatar
Egypt’s Health Minister discusses J&J vaccine supply plan through AVAT
Plan comes in cooperation with Afreximbank
President Al-Sisi launches Egypt University of Informatics in New Capital
Project aims to create distinguished young professionals capable of keeping pace with global technological development, being driving force for technological innovation in Egypt