Egypt’s exports to countries worldwide rose by 18.7 per cent year-on-year to $4.7 billion in August 2026, compared with $4 billion in August 2025, according to the latest data released by the Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics (CAPMAS), headed by Major General Akram El-Gohary.

Egypt experienced major security transformation since 2011

Egypt has experienced a major security transformation since the events of 2011, advancing towards the present state of stability, Interior Minister Mahmoud Tawfiq said.

Speaking at a session on national and citizen security at Egypt Forum 2026 on Wednesday, Tawfiq said the period following 2011 witnessed widespread security breakdowns and a decline in the efficiency of various state sectors, leading to a sharp and alarming rise in various types of criminal activity.

Egypt launches e-consular services app for expatriates

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Co-operation and Egyptian Expatriates has launched the trial run of an interactive online platform for consular services through “Masri Belkharig” (Egyptian Abroad) mobile application, available for download on the App Store and Google Play.

Egyptian artists’ exhibition opens in Rome

Egypt’s Ambassador to Italy Bassam Rady, his wife and Rasha Saleh, director of the Egyptian Academy of Arts in Rome, inaugurated on Wednesday an exhibition showcasing talents of Egyptian artists.

PM: Egypt’s Talaat Moustafa deal to bring LE 11 trillion in investment

Egypt has reached an agreement with Talaat Moustafa Group to develop, build and operate four large mixed-use projects, with investments totalling about LE 11 trillion, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said on Tuesday.

Gaza death toll since ceasefire rises to 1,534

The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza said on Wednesday that the number of Palestinians who have died from the bombings by the Israeli Army on the Gaza Strip since the entry into force of the ceasefire agreed on October 10, 2025, has risen to more than 1,530, including seven in the last day.

Israeli forces arrest dozens of Palestinians in West Bank raids

Israeli forces arrested dozens of Palestinians during raids on several villages and towns across the West Bank on Wednesday, as attacks by Israeli settlers against unarmed Palestinians continued.

NATO to send planes, drones to Black Sea after attacks on shipping

NATO will send more maritime patrol aircraft, ​radar systems and drones to the Black Sea, the ‌military alliance said on Tuesday, after a series of deadly drone attacks on shipping in the region apparently linked to Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Kospi jumps 3% after Wall Street rally

Asian shares were mixed on Wednesday, with Japan and South Korean technology stocks advancing following a broad rally on Wall Street.

Foden hat-trick fires Man City past AEK 5-1

Phil Foden scored a hat-trick as Manchester City bounced back from their defeat by Paris Saint-Germain with a 5-1 win over AEK Athens in the Champions League at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday.