On the occasion of International Youth Day. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi affirmed that Egypt’s young people are the nation’s strength and the makers of its future. He stressed that their ideas. creativity, and active participation form a fundamental pillar of the nation-building and development.

Through his official social media accounts. President Sisi said: “On International Youth Day. I affirm that Egypt’s youth are the strength of our nation and the makers of its future. Their ideas, creativity, and active participation constitute a fundamental pillar in the journey of building and development.”

Egypt, Saudi FMs discuss ties, regional developments

Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Co-operation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdel-Aati received a phone call from his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on Wednesday to discuss bilateral relations and the latest regional developments.

The two ministers praised the deep and strategic ties binding Egypt and Saudi Arabia and reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation across various fields.

Tourists flock to erupting Mount Etna, raising safety concerns

Tourists are flocking to Mount Etna to watch lava flow down the slopes of Europe’s tallest active volcano, prompting concerns among local guides about overcrowding and safety.

Etna has been spewing ash and lava for several days. repeatedly disrupting flights at nearby Catania airport. a key gateway to Sicily.

New attacks on shipping as Iran war talks hit fresh impasse

The US and Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis reported separate attacks on shipping as prospects for ending the Iran war appeared to dim, with Tehran saying the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed unless Washington accepts its conditions.

The attacks, in the Gulf of Oman leading to the strait and at the entrance to the Red Sea – both vital chokepoints for global oil supplies come as the war shows no signs of ending despite repeated assertions from US President Donald Trump of a deal being imminent.