OKSBOL – Around 1,600 Danish military recruits on Monday began the country’s new extended conscription, embarking on an 11-month service period as Denmark accelerates its defence build-up driven by Arctic security pressures and the war in Ukraine.
‘EU can give Morocco more border support’
BRUSSELS – European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed on Monday that the EU increase its support to Morocco to help prevent a repeat of the chaotic attempted influx of 50,000 migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta last week.
Six Saudi tankers turn away from Gulf of Aden
LONDON – Six Saudi-flagged supertankers have changed course in the Gulf of Aden in recent days and are heading to southern Africa following threats by Yemen’s Houthi movement to target Saudi shipping, tracking data showed on Monday.
Sisi, King of Bahrain discuss solidarity, regional stability
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call on Monday from King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain, who expressed solidarity with Egypt following the earthquake earlier in the day and affirmed Bahrain’s support in facing challenges. El-Sisi conveyed appreciation for the gesture, highlighting the depth of bilateral ties and shared positions on regional issues.
Gov’t enhances reforms to boost market competitiveness
Investment and Foreign Trade Minister Mohamed Farid took part in the “Capital Market Development Package” conference on Monday alongside the finance minister, the head of the Financial Regulatory Authority and senior officials.
Egypt sends urgent aid to Venezuela after earthquakes
Egypt dispatched on Monday a five‑tonne shipment of humanitarian assistance to Venezuela following the recent twin earthquakes that caused severe human and material losses. The move was carried out under the directives of President Abdel Fattah El‑Sisi, reflecting Egypt’s consistent policy of supporting nations in times of crisis.
PM reviews energy security with Petroleum Minister
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli met on Monday Petroleum and Mineral Resources Minister Karim Badawi in Alamein to follow up on key energy files.
