President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Sunday chaired a meeting that reviewed the main features of Egypt’s economic and social development plan for FY2026/27 and the proposed National Economic Transformation Programme for 2027–2030.

Egypt, Türkiye intensify diplomatic efforts to contain regional crisis

Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Co-operation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty received a telephone call on Sunday from his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, to discuss joint efforts to de-escalate regional tensions.

Egypt develops higher education, scientific research in Sinai, Suez Canal cities

The government is stepping up efforts to develop higher education and scientific research in the Sinai Peninsula and Suez Canal cities, with investments of around LE 25.6 billion in national projects aimed at supporting comprehensive and sustainable development in the region.

Egypt, Pakistan intensify contacts to defuse regional tensions

Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Co-operation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty held a telephone conversation on Sunday with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar to discuss regional developments and ongoing efforts to contain tensions.

Egypt steps up diplomatic engagement at Francophonie summit

Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi conveyed President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s greetings to French President Emmanuel Macron and held talks with several world leaders and senior officials on ways to boost bilateral co-operation, particularly in the oil and gas sectors.

ASEAN summit focuses on trade war ahead of Trump visit

A key summit opened Sunday in Manila, with Southeast Asian heads of state grappling with the Middle East crisis and their own regional flashpoints and global leaders finding common ground over US President Donald Trump’s trade war.

Arab League urges support for UN agency as Gaza education disrupted

The Arab League has called for political and financial support for the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, warning that continued Israeli attacks and aid restrictions are worsening conditions in Gaza and disrupting education.

Yemen forces withdraw near Bab el-Mandeb, Houthis take control

Yemeni forces fighting for the internationally recognised government said on Sunday that they were withdrawing from an area overlooking the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait, leaving the Iran-aligned Houthis in control.

Moriyasu backs Japan to become world’s best

SINGAPORE — Coach Hajime Moriyasu said Japan can become the best in the world after beating Brazil for a second time, as he prepares to step down after eight years in charge.

Giannis leads Miami past Detroit

LOS ANGELES (United States) — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 34 points as the Miami Heat’s recent resurgence continued with a 137-117 upset of the Detroit Pistons.