Pope Leo XIV declared on Monday that he is "not afraid of the Trump administration" and rebuked "neo-colonial" world powers, responding just hours after United States President Donald Trump launched a direct attack on the leader of the 1.4 (...)
US President Donald Trump said any small Iranian attack boats approaching a US-enforced naval blockade would be "eliminated immediately," escalating tensions as Washington's restrictions on Iranian ports came into force following failed talks in (...)
Opella Egypt is scaling up its commitment to the local market with total investments of approximately EGP 1bn over the past decade, as the global self-care giant doubles down on local manufacturing, portfolio expansion, and youth development while (...)
Egypt on Wednesday welcomed US President Donald Trump's announcement of a two-week suspension of military operations in the region, calling it a positive step towards de-escalation and a chance to revive diplomacy.
In a statement, the foreign (...)
U.S. President Donald Trump said that "Tuesday is Iran's deadline," adding that the conflict could end "very quickly" if Tehran complies with U.S. demands, while reiterating that the central objective remains preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear (...)
Egypt is intensifying its diplomatic efforts to prevent the region from sliding into "comprehensive chaos" and instability, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Monday during high-level discussions with counterparts from Germany, Canada, and (...)
U.S. President Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric against Iran on Sunday, warning that power plants and bridges could be targeted if Tehran continues to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed, as concerns mounted over a wider regional spillover and Egypt (...)
Military escalation between the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other is intensifying, as diplomatic efforts falter amid continued strikes, mounting casualties, and growing attacks on critical infrastructure.
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The confrontation linked to the U.S.–Israeli war on Iran intensified across the region on Monday, marked by escalating threats, reported strikes, missile and drone interceptions, and heightened military alerts on multiple fronts.
Tehran reiterated (...)
Egypt's non-oil exports climbed to $12.2 billion in the third quarter of 2025, marking a 19.6% increase compared to the same period a year earlier, according to a government report.
The growth in exports, combined with a slight decline in imports, (...)
Egypt has launched an intensive diplomatic offensive to prevent the Middle East from descending into "total chaos," promoting a potential dialogue between the United States and Iran as the "only way" to ensure regional stability.
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Global energy markets were jolted on Wednesday after Iran carried out an attack on a major liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility in Qatar, triggering sharp increases in both oil and European natural gas prices and intensifying fears of prolonged (...)
The United States has revised the scope of sanctions relief on Venezuela to facilitate investment and activities related to Venezuelan oil and to allow the export of fertilisers directly to American buyers, as prices surge on the back of supply (...)
Founder and CEO of MNT-Halan, Mounir Nakhla, said the company is operating under exceptional geopolitical conditions, noting that these developments coincide with its ongoing expansion and investments across four key markets: Egypt, Turkey, (...)
Egypt and Russia discussed a United Nations Security Council draft resolution on Wednesday as part of urgent diplomatic efforts to contain the "rapidly accelerating" conflict in the Middle East.
In a telephone call with Russian Foreign Minister (...)
Military confrontations in the Middle East entered their tenth day as Iran continued exchanging strikes with the United States and Israel, while Tehran simultaneously witnessed a major political shift with the appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as the (...)
Oil prices climbed more than 3 per cent on Thursday, extending gains for a fifth straight session as the escalating war between the United States, Israel and Iran heightened fears of prolonged disruptions to Middle East oil and gas supplies.
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Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev on Thursday ordered his armed forces to prepare "appropriate retaliatory measures" after accusing Iran of carrying out an "unjustified act of terrorism and aggression" involving drone strikes on the Nakhchivan (...)
Military confrontation between the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other entered a fifth consecutive day, with attacks spreading across several Gulf states and heightening fears of a broader regional war.
U.S. President Donald (...)
The crackle of anti-aircraft fire over Kabul and the dull thud of explosions near the gates of Bagram Airbase have signalled a volatile new chapter in the enduring friction between Pakistan and Afghanistan. On Sunday morning, the Afghan capital's (...)
The Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation announced that it had issued 916 operating licences—both renewals and first-time permits—for livestock, feed, and poultry projects, as well as milk collection centres.
Tarek Suleiman, head of the (...)
Egypt on Saturday condemned in the strongest terms Iran's targeting of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of several "sisterly Arab countries," warning that the current military escalation could slide the entire region into a state of (...)
On the plush, cabin-lit interior of Air Force One on Friday night, President Donald Trump struck a rare chord of cautious optimism. Addressing reporters as the aircraft cut through the evening sky, the President characterised the opening round of (...)
In the quiet of a high-security Istanbul venue, diplomatic couriers are laying the groundwork for a meeting that was unthinkable just eight months ago. On Friday, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are (...)
Aswan has been named the "Tourist City of the Year" for 2026 by the Developing-8 (D-8) Organisation for Economic Cooperation after winning the majority of votes from member states.
The Egyptian city secured the title, awarded for the second (...)
