President Abdel Fattah El Sisi stressed the need to continue implementing reforms across Egypt’s education system and build on the progress achieved to improve the quality of education and prepare future generations with the skills needed for the evolving labour market.

Egypt, Kuwait FMs discuss regional developments, efforts to de-escalate tensions

Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Aati reaffirmed Egypt’s full solidarity with Kuwait and condemned all attacks targeting its security, stability, and sovereignty.

Egypt condemns Israeli settler attacks in West Bank

Egypt on Sunday denounced assaults by Israeli settlers against Palestinian civilians in the West Bank, stressing its outright rejection of violence and violations targeting the Palestinian people. The Foreign Ministry expressed deep concern over the escalation of attacks, which have included burning homes, property and religious sites, as well as assaults on civilians. It warned that such practices fuel tensions and undermine prospects for peace and stability.

Egypt, UK discuss expanding energy co-operation

Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Mahmoud Esmat, met on Sunday the British Ambassador to Cairo, Mark Bryson-Richardson, to explore ways of strengthening partnership in renewable energy, modernising power grids and advancing energy storage systems. The talks, held at the ministry’s headquarters in the New Administrative Capital, focused on attracting new investments and expanding the role of British companies in Egypt’s energy sector.

Israeli air strike kills top Hamas official

An Israeli airstrike on Sunday killed a senior officer of the Hamas-run Palestinian internal security service in the Gaza ​Strip and an associate as they travelled in a vehicle ‌through Deir Al-Balah in central Gaza, medics and police officials said.

Normandy’s D-Day beaches named UNESCO heritage site

The Normandy D-Day beaches where Allied forces landed on June 6, 1944, to ​fight Adolf Hitler’s Nazi troops and ‌go on to liberate France have become a UNESCO protected world heritage site, the United Nations ​body said on Sunday.

Iran: Oman talks ‘fruitful’ on Hormuz sea traffic

Iran and Oman have held “fruitful” talks on the management of safe shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, with some progress achieved, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Sunday.

Man City extends Khusanov contract

LONDON — Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov signed a five-year contract extension with the English Premier League club.

Egypt prepares state firms for stock market listings

Investment and Foreign Trade Minister Mohamed Farid took part in the launch of a new programme designed to build the readiness of state‑owned companies temporarily listed on the Egyptian Exchange, ahead of their full public offering. The initiative, led by the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), aims to strengthen corporate governance, disclosure, and compliance while expanding market depth and competitiveness.

Israeli settlers torch West Bank mosques after clash

Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian villages in the occupied West ​Bank early on Sunday, setting fire to two mosques and scrawling graffiti on buildings, Palestinian officials said.