JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departed to Washington on Monday, where he said he would meet US ​President Donald Trump for their first face-to-face talks since the start of ‌their conflict with Iran.

China slams US ‘AI hegemonism’, warns of retaliation

China’s commerce ministry on Monday accused the United States of “AI hegemonism” and threatened countermeasures after senior US officials said Chinese AI companies could face investigations, sanctions and trade restrictions over the alleged theft of US ‌technology.

Shot fired outside US consulate in Toronto

TORONTO (Reuters) – At least one shot was fired outside the US consulate in ​downtown Toronto early on Monday but ‌there were no injuries, police said, in what was the second such incident in ​the last four months.

Egypt condemns drone attacks on Saudi Arabia

Egypt strongly denounced on Monday the drone strikes targeting Saudi Arabia, describing them as a violation of the kingdom’s security and stability and a dangerous escalation undermining regional peace.

Farouk Hosny receives Egypt’s 2026 Nile Prize for Arts

Egyptian artist and former culture minister Farouk Hosny has won the 2026 Nile Prize for Arts, the Supreme Council of Culture announced on Monday during its annual meeting to vote on the state prizes.

Safaga port marks milestone with first container arrivals

Transport Minister Kamel El-Wazir said on Monday the docking of two container vessels at Safaga port represents a historic breakthrough, underscoring the readiness of the new multipurpose terminal “Safaga 2” to accommodate growing maritime trade, particularly transshipment.

PM reviews national plan on stray dogs

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli chaired a meeting on Monday in New Alamein to follow up on the government’s integrated approach to managing stray dogs, stressing the need for scientific and organised solutions that balance public health, citizen safety and environmental considerations.