Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Omani counterpart, Badr Al-Busaidi, discussed regional developments and efforts to contain current tensions during a telephone call on Saturday, Egypt’s foreign ministry said.

Peru declares state of emergency in 5 high-security prisons to combat criminal gangs

Peru declared a state of emergency in five high-security prisons on Saturday, ​allowing police and military forces to take ‌control of the facilities in response to citizens’ security concerns, the government said in a decree.

EPL: Newcastle salvages draw with Bournemouth

LONDON — Newcastle surged back from a two-goal deficit against Bournemouth on Saturday to draw 2-2 and extend their unbeaten start to their English Premier League season after a period of intense upheaval at the club.

Egypt, Mali call for intensified efforts to combat terrorism in West Africa

Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty stressed Egypt’s full support for efforts to combat terrorism in West Africa and the Sahel, calling for a comprehensive approach that combines security and development to address the threat.

Egypt’s state-funded treatment costs exceed LE25 billion in 8 months

The cost of state-funded medical treatment exceeded LE25 billion during the first eight months of 2026, the Ministry of Health and Population said in a statement on Saturday.