Egypt welcomed a decision by Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency to launch direct flights from Russia to Borg El Arab and Alamein international airports, a move expected to boost tourism and air travel between the two countries.

Egypt army foils arms smuggling attempts on southern borders

Egypt’s Armed Forces have thwarted the activities of a transnational organised crime network involved in smuggling and trafficking arms and ammunition across Egypt’s southern strategic border, the Armed Forces said in a statement.

PM reviews development projects in Gharbia

Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli began an extensive tour of Gharbia Governorate on Tuesday to inspect and inaugurate a number of service and development projects, as part of his ongoing field visits to Egypt’s governorates.

Syria’s Assad sentenced to death in absentia

A Syrian court sentenced in absentia ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad along with his younger brother to death on Tuesday for crimes against humanity and war crimes during Syria’s 14-year conflict that left about half a million people dead.