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Turkey seeks to normalize relations with Russia
The Turkish president has expressed regret for the downing of a Russian warplane in 2015. But Putin’s spokesman warned it would take “more than one step” to mend ties between the countries.
Cameron announces resignation after UK votes out of EU
The UK has voted to leave the EU in a referendum and the prime minister who called it, David Cameron, says he will quit. Cameron said the vote “must be respected,” but that another prime minister should implement it.
India to launch biggest-ever mobile airwaves auction
The cabinet of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the holding of an auction of mobile phone radio waves. It is expected to be the biggest-ever held in the country, bringing in a record sum in revenue.
Displacement, terrorism and FGM in Somalia
No longer a failed state, though struggling to rise from the ashes. Mohamed Omer Arteh, Somalia’s Deputy Prime Minister, is Michel Friedman’s guest on Conflict Zone.
Amazon adds billions to Indian investment
Amazon chief executive Jeff Bezos has pledged an additional $3 billion (2.6 billion euros) in investments in India, banking on exponential growth in the online shopping sector in the Asiaās third largest economy.
Basic commodities available at affordable prices is government’s top priority: prime ministerĀ
Governors instructed to follow up on service projects, connect homes to water and sewage gridsĀ
Middle East peace talks open without Israeli, Palestinian representatives
In light of the Syrian civil war and the ongoing refugee crisis, the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians has been largely pushed into the background in recent months. But the conference in Paris which opened on Friday aimed to begin a new peace initiative between the two conflict parties. Envoys from some 28 countries and …
Abe delays plan for tax hike in Japan
Japan’s prime minister Shinzo Abe will delay a controversial increase in sales tax due to concerns for the country’s fragile economy. The move is a blow to his economic policy aimed at boosting growth and inflation.
Israeli environment minister resigns in protest of ‘extremist government’
Center-right politician Avi Gabbay has stepped down as environment minister, saying the governnment has swung too far to the right. His resignation comes shortly after Prime Minister Netanyahu reshuffled his cabinet.
In Pictures: Fire breaks out at popular market in central Cairo, Al-Attaba
Photos by Asmaa Gamal
End of the line for Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu?
Turkey’s ruling party is set to hold an extraordinary congress to decide the fate of Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu. The past few weeks have seen increasing speculation and tension between Davutoglu and the president.
Former prime minister Nazif is now āfree of all chargesā
The appeal court acquitted Nazif from charges of illicit gains
Baghdad’s Shiite-Sunni politics in shambles
Iraqi Prime Minister Al-Abadi has failed to abolish sectarian and party quotas for government positions. The threat of a shutdown now looms, while “Islamic State” continues to control large parts of the country.
Parliament approves Ismail’s cabinet with 433-vote majority
Only 38 voted against the programme, while five abstained from voting
Egypt PM appreciates Cypriot support during hijacked plane crisis
Cyprus is ready to be the voice of Egypt inside the European Union, says Cypriot parliamentary speaker
Free Egyptians approves cabinet programme despite numerous defects
āRejection could lead to more economic uncertainty,ā says party spokesperson
Youth campaign criticises parliamentās āabsence of vision, planningā
āPublic approval of parliamentary performance is in monthly decline, and could near zero popularity by end of first legislative term,ā says report
Prime Minister looks into advancement plan for textile industry on Tuesday: cabinet
Establishing zones for textile industries close to rural and agricultural areas is being considered, says government spokesperson
Prime Minister arrives to parliament to give statement
Deputy Parliament Speaker announced speech to be broadcast live
Al-Sisiās legislative and executive bodiesā encounter
Cabinet and parliament mutual endorsement power guarantee for both, despite constitutional parliament authority
PM to hand list of 8 reshuffled ministers to Al-Sisi: source
The new ministers will be sworn in Tuesday, according to official reports
Japanese premier defends nuclear power’s necessity on eve of Fukushima anniversary
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has said Japan “cannot do without” nuclear power ahead of the fifth anniversary of the earthquake and tsunami. Japan’s leader also pledged to bolster decontamination efforts in irradiated areas.
Egypt doubles production of gas in Q2 of 2017: Prime Minister
EGP 164bn for public investments, EGP 700bn to pay for the debt service, wages, subsidies in all forms
Ministry of Interior serious about real change of policy: Abdel Ghaffar
Abdel Ghaffar told the police chiefs during the meeting that reform efforts should accumulate over time
Government adopts new financial instruments to implement national projects, including Sukuk
We aim to raise economic growth to 10% by 2030: Ismail
PM opens “L05 runway” in Cairo Airport after renovation at cost of EGP 235m
Construction of “Terminal 2” will be completed next April at estimated cost of EGP 3.4bn
Former Israel Prime Minister Olmert starts prison term
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has started a 19 month prison sentence for bribery and obstruction of justice. He is the first former Israeli prime minister to serve jail time.
Tahya Masr Fund makes trucks available for the sale of discounted food commodities
The trucks will sell meats, chicken, fish, basic food commodities, vegetables, and fruits
Spain faces electoral mess and real test
Spanish voters have broken the two-party system by welcoming two new groups to Congress following a tight election. But as Martin DelfĆn reports from Madrid, the fragmented outcome means more uncertainty than before.
French prime minister urges tourists to ‘come spend money in Paris’
France’s premier Maniel Valls sent a call to tourists to come to Paris, spend money and enjoy the capital’s cultural attractions to help boost the city in the wake of deadly jihadist attacks. “Come to Paris, security conditions are assured,” Prime Minister Manuel Valls said on French radio, in what he described as a “message …