Iranian parliament speaker Mohammed Baqer Qalibaf said on Friday that Iran must plan to overcome “unjust sanctions”, a day after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced what he described as the toughest sanctions ever imposed on Iran.
Palestine urges global action to halt Israeli E1 settlement plan
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Friday welcomed a joint statement by Britain, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Canada and Norway opposing Israel’s planned expansion of the E1 settlement project in the occupied West Bank.
Flick targets La Liga hat-trick
BARCELONA — Hansi Flick’s second season at Barcelona built on the success of his first, with the German coach guiding the Catalan giants to a second straight La Liga title.
Greece’s Energean eyes new investments in Egypt
Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi on Friday held talks with Energean PLC CEO Mathios Rigas on the Greek company’s plans to expand its oil and gas exploration and natural gas production activities in the Mediterranean, as well as prospects for expanding its operations in Egypt in the coming period following the settlement of outstanding dues owed to investment partners.
Egypt prepares for Mediterranean Games in Italy
Egypt’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Gohar Nabil, arrived in Italy Thursday night to attend the opening of the 2026 Mediterranean Games, following an official invitation from his Italian counterpart.
Egypt modernises Esna Barrage with advanced control systems
Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Swailem, stated that the project to modernise the operation, control and monitoring systems at the spillway of the New Esna Barrage forms part of the ministry’s policy to upgrade barrages along the Nile, maximise their efficiency, safeguard their components and extend their service life.
Egypt’s young wrestler shines with World bronze
CAIRO — At just 18, Egyptian wrestler Mohamed Shaaban has won a bronze medal at the World Junior Championship, currently taking place in Slovakia.
