Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty received a phone call on Monday from Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger to discuss regional developments. Abdelatty outlined Egypt’s ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalation and promoting dialogue, stressing the importance of supporting the U.S.–Iran negotiation track as a means to strengthen regional security. He highlighted Egypt’s continued coordination with regional and international partners and emphasized the need to safeguard international waterways as a foundation for global trade and economic stability.

Israel, Hezbollah war persists despite truce extension

BEIRUT/JERUSALEM – Israel carried out airstrikes in southern Lebanon on Monday, Lebanese security sources and ​the state news agency said, while Hezbollah announced new attacks on Israeli forces, continuing the war in Lebanon despite the ‌extension of a U.S.-backed truce.Reignited by the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, hostilities between Iran-backed Hezbollah and Israel have rumbled on since U.S. President Donald Trump first announced a ceasefire on April 16, with fighting mostly contained to southern Lebanon.

National Press Authority: state-owned institutions advancing toward financial stability

Chairman of the National Press Authority,Engineer Abdel Sadeq Shorbagi, stated that Egypt’s national press institutions are steadily moving toward financial balance. Addressing the House of Representatives’ Committee on Culture and Media, he highlighted significant progress achieved through asset utilization, decisive reforms, and strong cooperation with the Ministry of Finance.

Carvajal’s Madrid spell nears end

MADRID — Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal will leave the club at the end of the season, Los Blancos said on Monday.The Spain international, who has played 450 times for Madrid, has won 27 trophies, including six Champions Leagues and four La Liga titles.