European Union foreign ministers agreed on Monday to establish a new support ​mission in Lebanon aimed at advising and training the ‌country’s military and internal security forces.

Egypt, JICA discuss co-operation to improve education quality

As part of Egypt’s efforts to improve the quality of education and strengthen its strategic partnership with Japan, Minister of Education and Technical Education Mohamed Abdellatif met on Monday with a delegation from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to discuss ways to enhance co-operation and expand the application of Japanese educational practices in Egyptian schools.

Egyptian, Sudanese FMs stress strong bilateral ties

Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Co-operation, and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty
held a telephone call on Monday with his Sudanese counterpart, Mohieddin Salem, as part of Egypt’s efforts to enhance bilateral ties.

Saudi Arabia faces new missile, drone fire

RIYADH (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia said ​it was facing a new barrage of incoming fire on Monday and that Riyadh airport would remain shut ‌for now, days after Saturday’s deadly missile strike on a departure terminal that was claimed by Yemen’s Iran-allied Houthis.

‘Pope Leo to be hospitalised on Tuesday ahead of surgery’

VATICAN CITY – Pope Leo will be admitted to hospital on Tuesday ahead of surgery to remove ​a small growth found on one of his lungs, the ‌Vatican said, as the pontiff kept up a busy schedule on Monday, holding seven previously planned meetings in the morning.

Alcaraz exits Shanghai Masters

SHANGHAI — Carlos Alcaraz fell to Zizou Bergs in straight sets at the Shanghai Masters on Monday, interrupting the former world number one’s in-form return to the professional Tour after being sidelined for months by injury.

Simeone backs goalless Alvarez to improve

MADRID — Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone encouraged goalless striker Julian Alvarez to keep improving ahead of the team’s UEFA Champions League clash against Manchester United on Tuesday.