Latest in Tag: region Highlight
Latest in Tag: region

50% of citizens say they have bribed government officials: Transparency International
Bribery is particularly common in Egypt, Yemen, Morocco and Sudan with 40%-60% of bribes being paid to court officials in Egypt, says report

Al-Sisi heads to Tokyo to meet Emperor, Prime Minister until Wednesday
President’s visit is the first of its kind in more than a decade

We do not mind holding bilateral talks with Egypt: Turkish FM
Çavuşoğlu said Egypt has a great regional role that is hampered by internal turbulence

Security in Egypt reflects security in the region: CIA Director
During meeting with Egyptian president and Interior Minister, Brenan lauded security cooperation between Egypt and the US

Egypt strongly condemns attacks in Somalia
An integrated plan is needed to fight terrorism worldwide: Shoukry

GCC States approaching towards tax reforms: Deloitte
Saudi Arabia is committed to BEPS initiative and OECD action plan

Divisive reactions over Al-Sisi’s claim to renounce power
Between fear of anarchy, belief in peaceful protesting, Egyptians divided over calls for uprising on 25 January

Security Council passes first resolution on ceasefire in Syria
The resolution was unanimously adopted by 15 Member States

Egypt condemns mass bombings in Ankara
Bombings of a protest in Turkey left at least 100 dead
Egypt sends condolences over UAE, Bahrain soldiers killed in Yemen
An attack launched by Houthi rebels against Saudi-led coalition forces killed dozens of soldiers

Egypt, Yemen review latest security updates
Saudi-led coalition has bombed several Houthi locations in Yemen’s capital Sana’a

Lebanon’s ‘You Stink’ movement calls for more protests
20 were arrested in clashes between protesters and security forces on Saturday

Al-Sisi’s Singapore visit is historic: Singapore’s Ambassador in Cairo
Presidential visit will discuss bilateral maritime, education and water resource cooperation

Shoukry discusses regional conflicts with Kerry, Lavrov
In telephone conversations, Egypt’s foreign minister discussed with Russian and US counterparts the situation in Yemen and Syria

US reiterates support for Egypt’s fight against terrorism
Kerry and Shoukry agreed to hold strategic dialogue biannually after six years of suspension

Informal Yemeni delegation meets Egyptian officials
The delegation, representing former president Saleh’s regime, discussed ongoing conflict in Yemen

‘Islamic State’ blows up, drowns Iraqi hostages in newly released video
Brutal and inhumane method contradicts simplest basics of human rights and religion, says Al-Gendy

The Saudi cables: A campaign of securing influence over Egyptian media
Recently leaked cables from the Saudi FM reveal an orchestrated campaign of media influence

Egypt to receive detailed technical studies on GERD construction consequences
Studies by international consultant reveal GERD’s social, economic and environmental threats on Egypt and Sudan

Official condemnations of new death sentences for Brotherhood leaders
The verdict should be reviewed only by judicial entities, says Egyptian lawyer

ICC is purposeless: South Africa’s ruling party
Reports suggest Sudanese president Omar Al-Bashir flew back to Sudan despite ICC arrest warrant
UNESCO condemns destruction of old Sana’a heritage site
Site which dates to Ottoman era, was destroyed in Saudi airstrike

Syrian opposition representatives in Cairo agree outlines of transitional period
Code of conduct was developed during two-day conference in Cairo

Turkey election results will reduce ongoing hostility with Egypt: Analyst
Ruling party threatened to form government after opposition parties took over 25% of seats

Foreign ministry denounces Pakistani condemnation of Morsi’s death sentence
Shoukry met with Pakistan’s ambassador to Cairo to voice rejection of Pakistan’s statements
More protests worldwide denounce Morsi’s death sentence
11 police officers injured in Turkey in clashes with protesters
2 conscripts dead in North Sinai following militant attack
The military spokesperson announced killings of at least 700 militants since October
Houthi foreign allies criticise Egypt’s support of Saudi-led airstrikes
A string of rumours in April targeted Egyptian affairs by state-run Iranian news agencies
Court places Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis on terrorist organisations list
The court referred its alleged founder and seven others to the list on Saturday

Yemenis in Egypt struggle to return home
We are not afraid to go back to Yemen and die among our families, one citizen said