Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk said Egypt has demonstrated its ability to withstand external shocks while maintaining the momentum of its economic and fiscal reform agenda.

Egypt denounces Iranian strike on Bahrain

Egypt strongly condemned what it described as Iran’s “criminal” attacks targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain, calling them a blatant violation of the country’s sovereignty and a dangerous escalation that threatens Bahrain’s security and stability.

Trump confirms he called Netanyahu crazy in phone call

S. President Donald Trump acknowledged having called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu crazy in an expletive-filled phone exchange over fighting in Lebanon while the U.S. ‌was trying to negotiate an end to hostilities with Iran.

Israel plans big West Bank settlement push many see as illegal

Israel’s hardline finance minister announced on Wednesday a major expansion by more than 2,000 homes of three Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank that Palestinians hope ‌will be part of a future independent state.