Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli has affirmed the government’s commitment to monitoring the progress of the first phase of the presidential “Hayah Karima” (Decent Life) initiative.

Madbouli reaffirms State’s commitment to sustainable, efficient medical supply for citizens

Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to securing a sustainable and efficient supply of essential medical goods for all citizens, stressing that the settlement of arrears owed to suppliers of the Unified Procurement Authority (UPA) remains a top priority.

Iran calls for human chains to protect power plants

TEHRAN (AP) — Airstrikes pounded Tehran on Tuesday, and Iranian officials urged young people to form human chains to protect power plants, hours before the expiration of US President Donald Trump’s latest deadline for the Islamic Republic to reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz or face punishing strikes on its infrastructure.

Al-Aqsa Mosque closed amid heightened tension following Ben-Gvir’s visit

Israeli occupation authorities continue to close the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound under the pretext of a “state of emergency” and security concerns.

McKeown leads Aussie swimming

CANBERRA — Olympic 200m backstroke champion Kaylee McKeown clocked a dominant 2:05.66 at the Australian Open as the world record holder kick-started preparations for the Commonwealth Games and Pan Pacific titles this year.

Egypt’s FM steps up efforts to contain escalation, avert broader conflict

Egypt’s Foreign Minister, Badr Abdel-Aati, has carried on with his intensive dialogue with regional and international counterparts and senior officials as part of ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions and contain the mounting military situation in the region.

GUPCO drills new promising well 

Gulf of Suez Petroleum Company (GUPCO) has successfully drilled a new exploratory well, “South Wastani BB,” in the South Wastani area of the Gulf of Suez, in partnership with the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) and UAE-based Dragon Oil.

Iran defies Trump deadline amid airstrikes

DUBAI/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Iran and Israel traded ​attacks on Tuesday as Tehran refused to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and accept a ceasefire deal on the eve of a deadline set by US President Donald Trump ‌to agree to his demands or get “taken out.”

Egypt shares pioneering experience in ‘One Health’

Egypt’sparticipation in the “One Health Summit” in the French city of Lyon, aims to share the country’s pioneering experience in applying the “One Health” concept and to enhanceinternational partnerships in this vital field.

Qatar: Region nearing point of no return in war

Qatar on Tuesday warned the war in the Middle East was close to a threshold where it cannot be controlled after US President Donald Trump set a deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, AFP reported.

Egypt, US eye deeper industrial co-operation

Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem affirmed that Egypt and the United States enjoy robust relations underpinned by a long-standing history of co-operation, emphasising the government’s commitment to further strengthening bilateral trade ties, particularly in priority sectors.

Wazir inspects smart transportation system on Shubra–Banha highway

Minister of Transport Kamel El-Wazir on Tuesday inspected the smart Transportation System project on the Shubra–Banha highway, being implemented by Elsewedy Electric as part of the urgent phase of development across Egypt’s national road network.

Finance minister: Budget priorities shift to essential needs

Egypt’s Minister of Finance, Ahmed Kouchouk, said on Tuesday that government spending priorities during the first quarter of the current fiscal year have been recalibrated to mitigate the impact of ongoing exceptional circumstances.

2 dead in shootout near Israeli consulate in Istanbul

ISTANBUL – At least two attackers were killed ​and one was seriously injured in an extended gun ‌battle between police and assailants directly outside the building housing the Israeli consulate in Istanbul on ​Tuesday, according to media reports and ​Reuters video.

WHO stops Gaza evacuations over worker shooting

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has suspended medical evacuations from Gaza to Egypt after a “security incident” left a contract worker dead, with Israel saying Tuesday that its soldiers opened fire while facing “an immediate threat”.

S. Sudan’s Kiir fires parliament speaker, deputy

NAIROBI (Reuters) – South ‌Sudan President Salva Kiir has sacked the East African nation’s speaker and deputy speaker of parliament, according to a decree read out in the parliament on Tuesday.