DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran has decided to shift its policy ​from defensive to “fully offensive” due to the deadlock in efforts to agree a permanent end to ‌its war with the United States, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Monday.

FM praises Press Syndicate’s national role

Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Co-operation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdel-Aati met Khaled El‑Balshy, head of the Press Syndicate, on Monday to discuss stronger co-operation and engagement with the national press.

Egypt sees 20% rise in newly-established companies in H1 2026

Nearly 26,000 new companies were established in Egypt during the first half of 2026, an increase of around 20% compared with the same period last year, according to the Cabinet’s Media Centre.

PM reviews textile sector revival projects in New Alamein

As part of Egypt’s efforts to revive the textile industry and restore the global reputation of Egyptian cotton, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli chaired a meeting in New Alamein to follow up on the development of the Cotton and Textile Holding Company. The session reflects President Abdel Fattah El‑Sisi’s direct interest in the sector and the state’s drive to modernise spinning and weaving operations.

Netanyahu’s re-election hopes ride on divided party’s primaries

JERUSALEM – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party will choose its candidates to fight in October elections on Monday, with analysts saying a shift further to the ​right by many members could threaten the Israeli leader’s chances of winning.