WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – One week after the massive election defeat that repudiated their fealty to President Donald Trump, Republicans in the US Congress were set on Tuesday to decide who will lead their party next year when Democrats take over the Senate and House of Representatives.

FM delivers Egypt’s statement at G7 Ministerial Meeting on Middle East stability

PARIS – Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Co-operation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty delivered on Tuesday Egypt’s statement as a keynote speaker at a session on Middle East stability, focusing on food security, during the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Paris.

Iran’s top security official says no talks underway with US

(Reuters) – Iran’s top security official Mohsen Rezaei said there are ‌currently no negotiations taking place between Tehran and Washington, in an interview with pro-Iran broadcaster Al-Mayadeen.

Egypt calls for stronger Arab health co-operation amid regional crises

Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel Ghaffar stressed the utmost importance of joint efforts to support fellow Arab countries facing emergency and difficult circumstances, while continuing to provide medical and humanitarian assistance, supporting recovery and reconstruction efforts, and placing Arab peoples and their health systems at the forefront of priorities.

Rare orange-yellow fish found in New York harbour

A rare orange-yellow fish has been caught during a routine survey in a harbour in New York state, US wildlife officials said.

Egypt’s ICT Minister discusses AI co-operation with Qatari, South Korean counterparts

Minister of Communications and Information Technology Raafat Hendy held talks with his Qatari counterpart Mohammed bin Ali bin Mohammed Al Mannai on strengthening co-operation in artificial intelligence (AI) and supporting digital innovation.