Egyptian media authorities reaffirm solidarity with Arab states
Egypt’s leading media authorities voiced concern over recent harmful media practices and reaffirmed the strength of Egypt’s ties with its Arab partners.
Trump postpones his China trip to focus on the war in Iran
US President Donald Trump is delaying a diplomatic trip to China that had been planned for months but began to unravel as he pressured Beijing and other world powers to use their military might to protect the Strait of Hormuz.
Egypt FM intensifies diplomatic outreach, affirms Kuwait solidarity, discusses ties with Singapore
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates, Badr Abdel-Aati, held separate calls on Wednesday with his Kuwaiti counterpart Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan, addressing regional developments and bilateral relations.
Egypt voices support for Oman’s sovereignty, stability
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi held a phone call on Wednesday with Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman.
Oscars 2026 viewership drops to 17.9m, online buzz rises
The Academy Awards telecast attracted 17.9 million US viewers, a 9 per cent decrease from the previous year and the lowest since 2022, according to Nielsen data released by broadcaster ABC.
PM witnesses signing of renewable energy agreements
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli attended on Wednesday the signing of several power purchase agreements for renewable energy projects and independent battery storage stations, with a total capacity of 5,620 megawatts. The agreements were signed between the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy and private sector companies, in the presence of Minister Mahmoud Esmat.
Egypt pushes for stronger auto industry
Egypt’s Minister of Industry, Khaled Hashem, held a meeting on Wednesday with Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk and Investment and Foreign Trade Minister Mohamed Farid Saleh.
During the meeting, they reviewed recommendations from the task force on the National Automotive Industry Development Program (AIDP).
How Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr
Muslims around the world are bidding farewell to the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and will soon start celebrating the holiday of Eid al-Fitr. Eid is typically greeted with joy and excitement and is marked with congregational prayers and festivities that usually include family visits, gatherings, outings and new clothes.
Egypt prioritises green projects, local development
Minister of Planning Ahmed Rostom met with Minister of Local Development and Environment Manal Awad on Wednesday. They reviewed progress on the 2025/2026 plan. They also discussed proposals for the 2026/2027 investment plan.
Partnership with Magdi Yacoub Foundation to enhance cardiac care, training
Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Abdelaziz Konsowa met renowned heart surgeon Professor Magdi Yacoub on Wednesday.The meeting aimed to strengthen strategic cooperation between the ministry and the Magdi Yacoub Heart Foundation.
Senegal to protest being stripped of Cup of Nations title
Senegal have condemned the decision to strip them of the Africa Cup of Nations title, labelling it “unfair, unprecedented, and unacceptable”, and saying it casts a shadow over African football.
Iran wants to move its World Cup matches from US to Mexico
The public wrangling between Iran, FIFA and U.S. President Donald Trump over the narrative of playing in the World Cup shifted on Tuesday to Mexico where President Claudia Sheinbaum seemed open to a suggestion by Islamic Republic diplomats that Iran’s games in June be moved to her country.