During his visit to Beirut on Thursday, and in line with directives from President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Foreign Minister Badr Abde-Aati visited a shelter for displaced persons (Rawdat Omar Al-Ansari).
Egypt approves FY2026/27 budget focused on growth, social protection
The Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli, approved the state budget for fiscal year (FY) 2026/2027. The move follows its presentation to President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. The budget includes linking the finances of 65 economic public authorities.
Iran: US plan ‘one sided’, diplomacy remains open
Iran’s initial response to the US proposal to end the war, which was conveyed to Pakistan, was that it was “one-sided and unfair”, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Thursday, adding that a path forward might still be found if realism prevailed in Washington.
EU urges early gas storage amid Iran war
The European Commission urged EU governments on Thursday to start refilling gas storage caverns as soon as possible to prepare for next winter, as the Iran war disrupts global fuel markets, EU diplomats told Reuters.
Trump: Maduro to face additional charges
The US will bring additional cases against deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, President Donald Trump told reporters during a cabinet meeting at the White House on Thursday.
