Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdel-Aati said that Egypt remains committed to firm positions on the region’s major crises, including rejecting Israeli violations against Palestinians, preserving Syria’s territorial integrity, supporting Libya’s unity and institutions, rejecting efforts to divide Somalia and pushing for an end to the war in Sudan.

Perseid meteor shower draws visitors to Fayoum’s Wadi El Hitan

Wadi El Rayan Nature Reserve in Fayoum welcomed visitors to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Wadi El Hitan to watch the Perseid meteor shower during the night of August 12-13, 2026.

Swiatek reaches Toronto final

Former world number one Iga Swiatek turned the tables on Elina Svitolina, outlasting the Ukrainian 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 to reach her first WTA final of the year in Toronto.

Passenger train derails, flips in southern England

A passenger train derailed Thursday in southern England, leaving at least three cars flipped on their sides.