President Abdel Fattah El Sisi received President of the Republic of Tatarstan of the Russian Federation Rustam Minnikhanov at Al-Ittihadiya Palace on Tuesday. The meeting was attended by Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli, along with a number of ministers and senior officials from both sides.
Egypt’s FM heads to Washington for strategic talks, IMF-WBG meetings
Egypt’s Foreign Minister, Badr Abdel-Aati, has left for Washington, where he will have talks with US senior officials, foremost among them Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Congress members.
Egypt expands state-funded treatment to primary healthcare units
Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel Ghaffar announced on Tuesday the rollout of state-funded treatment services across primary healthcare units, expanding access beyond hospitals to ease congestion and improve patient care, as per the directives from President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.
US, Iran may resume Islamabad peace talks this week
Negotiating teams from the US and Iran could return to Islamabad later this week, five sources said on Tuesday, days after the highest-level talks between the two countries in decades ended without a breakthrough.
Iraq coach Arnold weighs future
SYDNEY — Iraq coach Graham Arnold said his future beyond the 2026 World Cup remains undecided as his contract ends after the tournament and no formal talks have yet taken place, though retirement is not on his mind.
UN praises mediation efforts by Egypt, S. Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan to end ME conflict
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres praised mediation efforts by Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey between the US and Iran during talks hosted in Islamabad, calling on the international community to support mediators’ efforts to achieve lasting peace and stability in the Middle East.
Italy suspends defence agreement with Israel
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Tuesday she was suspending Italy’s defence agreement with Israel, which involves the exchange of military equipment and technology research, news agencies reported.
AFC plans 32-team Elite expansion
BENGALURU, India — The Asian Football Confederation on Tuesday recommended the expansion of its premier club competition, proposing the AFC Champions League Elite move to a 32-team tournament from 24 starting from the 2026-27 season.
Swiatek hires Nadal’s ex-coach
STUTTGART, Germany — Iga Swiatek is hoping to benefit from new coach Francisco Roig’s experience and technical expertise when the world No 4 begins her claycourt season at the Stuttgart Open this week after a disappointing start to the year.
Arteta urges Arsenal to bounce back
Mikel Arteta has warned Arsenal that fatigue is no excuse for their damaging stumble as he urged his side to hit back by finishing off Sporting Lisbon in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg.
UK blocks Kanye West from country
The British government has blocked US rapper Kanye West from entering Britain on grounds that his presence would not be conducive to the public good, BBC reporter Nick Eardley posted on X on Tuesday.
Egypt, ILO deepen co-operation on jobs, skills development
Egypt’s Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Ahmed Rostom, Director of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Office in Cairo, Eric Oechslin, have discussed means to further enhance bilateral co-operation in fields of development, foremost of which creating decent job opportunities, developing skills, and supporting startups.
