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US praises Egypt’s constructive role as defence partner
Officials from the US State Department and Pentagon said that Biden has made human rights a priority in talks with Egypt.

Opinion| US-Turkish relations and the Afghan migrant crisis
Once again, tensions in US-Turkish relations are resurfacing, announcing the continued deterioration of relations in the coming years. This is despite the common interests between the two countries, especially in the Middle East, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s attempts to improve relations with US President Joe Biden. This apparent contradiction is mainly due to …

Opinion| Fall of Afghanistan
In fact, I do not know whether the American withdrawal took place under the pretext that it does not want its forces to remain fighting forever there, or is it the kiss of life for the center of political and jihadist Islam, which has been faltering since the Egyptian revolution on 30 June 2013, which removed the Brotherhood from ruling Egypt.

Who do U.S. politicians really stand with? — Truth about U.S. blatant interference in China’s internal affairs on Hong Kong-related issues (part 1)
The unprovoked attacks on China by the new U.S. administration on issues related to Hong Kong are listed below in a bid to restore truths through an account of facts.

Egypt to integrate population education in school curriculum
New partnership between Egypt, UNFPA to enhance teachers’ capacity in population education

Egypt seeks to boost cooperation with Iraq in water resources management
Egypt’s Irrigation Minister discusses outcomes of recent Iraq visit

Egyptian Armed Forces carry out ‘Badawi 2021’ training in Sinai
During exercises, Second Field Army showed high combat readiness

Al-Sisi orders naming new bridges, axes after Egyptian Olympic medalists
Al-Sisi pledged full support to Egyptian athletes at Olympic Games

Vow Developments to launch 2nd project at New Administrative Capital
Company aims to specialises in administrative, commercial projects

Irrigation Ministry reviews Egypt’s water situation, monitors rainfall rates
Additional amounts of water released from Aswan High Dam to Nile River

Sudan recalls ambassador to Ethiopia for consultations over Tigray crisis
Ethiopia accuses Khartoum of interfering in Tigray crisis

Bahrain King affirms solidarity with Egypt in protecting its water rights
Bahrain supports all efforts aimed at reaching legally binding agreement on GERD

Al-Sisi extends tenure of Suez Canal Authority, Financial Regulatory leaders
Prime Minister extends term of Egyptian Exchange Chairperson for further 4 years

Massive fire engulfs floating restaurant at Zamalek district, without casualties
Fire caused by short circuit due to high electricity loads, soaring temperature, according to preliminary investigation

60,000 students register to take university admission tests
Application open until 19 August, says Higher Education Ministry

Egypt to inaugurate ‘Banat Afkari’ plastic art exhibition
Exhibition to presents original works by artist Magda Ali

Culture Minister witnesses cultural shows at Baladna summer event
Baladna event presents Egyptian folklore performances at coastal cities

Egyptian-Chinese alliance to conclude technical, construction works of Zagazig power station, by August-end
The technical and construction works of the Zagazig Power Station with a capacity of 11/66/500/220/kV, which is being carried out by an Egyptian-Chinese alliance under the supervision of the Armed Forces Engineering Authority, will be completed by the end of August, at a total cost of more than EGP 150m. Rabab Fayed, Chairperson of Giza …

Shoukry heads to Manama in official visit
The message also deals with coordination regarding all regional developments, in a manner that enhances the pillars of stability in the region and preserves the elements of Arab national security.

Ethiopia threatens to deploy ‘full defensive capabilities’ after TPLF forces advance
It was not immediately clear what the government’s plans are, although units from different regions have moved towards Tigray in recent weeks to support the army

Egypt sends 2 helicopters to help control Greece’s wildfire
Hundreds of residents have been evacuated from towns north of the Greek capital, Athens, as wildfires spread across the country.

Israel resorts to UN Security Council over Hezbollah attacks
Lebanese government says Israeli strikes against Hezbollah as hostile act

Egypt’s President, Iraq’s Defence Minister discuss mutual military cooperation
In June, Al-Sisi made the first visit by an Egyptian president to Iraq in 30 years

New US administration playing with fire by selling arms to Taiwan
U.S. State Department has approved an arms deal with China’s Taiwan region worth 750 million U.S. dollars — the first arms sale to Taiwan by the new U.S. administration.By doing so, the United States betrayed its promise, continued down the path of “playing with fire,” and went against the trend of the time for doing …

US, Sudan agreed to encourage conflict parties in Tigray to cease fire
The two sides also discussed the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Tigray region and reports of the re-entry of Eritrean forces to Ethiopia, with its repercussions on regional stability.

Irrigation Minister reviews water management mechanisms to meet demands
Rainfall rates increased at the sources of the Nile and the quantities of water reaching the AHD’s lake

Tunisia going through most challenging period since 2011: Constitutional Law Association chief
Kais Saied’s decisions are not ‘coup’, but the emergency state should end quickly, says Hamrouni

Egypt, Italy discuss developments in Libya, Tunisia
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry received, on Wednesday, a phone call from his Italian counterpart Luigi Di Maio, to discuss a number of regional issues, especially the developments in Libya and Tunisia. The Italian minister briefed Shoukry on the overall results of his recent visit to Libya and his meetings with various parties …

Egypt keen to reach out, support Lebanon: President Al-Sisi
Lebanese people commemorate first anniversary of Beirut explosion which killed 214 people

Opinion| US-China relations between Trump’s arrogance and Biden’s maneuvers
Indeed, the Chinese news agency reported that the dialogue is most welcome and is expected to lead to tangible progress. But at the same time, the agency stressed that to make the talks between the two sides fruitful, the US side must stop demonizing China and work with China to put in place a set of protective barriers for the long-term development between the two countries.