Egypt has condemned the attack on a position of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in southern Lebanon, which resulted in the death of a Serbian peacekeeper and injuries to two others from Spain and El Salvador.
Egypt, Germany eye deeper technology transfer, industrial ties
Egypt’s Minister of Industry, Khaled Hashem, has met with the German Ambassador to Egypt, Jürgen Schulz, to discuss strengthening industrial co-operation across several sectors of mutual interest.
Serena’s comeback to continue in Berlin
LONDON — Serena Williams has added a second tournament to her comeback schedule.
The 44-year-old will made her return to professional tennis next week in London, where she will play doubles with Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko in the HSBC Championships at Queen’s Club.
Azim targets IBF world title tilt
LONDON — British light-welterweight Adam Azim believes there is no need to rush into a domestic battle with Dalton Smith and instead wants a shot at the IBF title next.
Israel strikes south Lebanon after evacuation warnings
Israel launched a series of airstrikes across southern Lebanon on Friday, just hours after issuing evacuation orders to nine villages, including one that had become a refuge for thousands displaced by the three‑month conflict. Lebanon’s state news agency reported that six people were killed in the bombardment.
WFP: Middle East crisis pushes millions towards hunger
GENEVA – The Middle East conflict is driving millions closer to hunger, with soaring fuel and transportation costs pushing up food prices at the same time that funding gaps force aid organisations to cut back, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) said on Friday.
Egypt, Saudi, Qatar FMs co-ordinate response to regional instability
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Co-operation, and Egyptian Expatriates, Badr Abdel-Aati, had separate phone talks with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Friday.
