Egypt has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting international efforts to strengthen the tourism sector, with Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy highlighting the importance of resilient transport networks and global cooperation during the 126th session of the Executive Council of UN Tourism in Toledo, Spain.

Trump cancels Iran strikes as mediators claim deal close

US President Donald Trump announced that he had called off planned military strikes on Iran scheduled for Thursday, just hours after warning of additional bombings and expressing interest in “taking” Kharg Island, a key hub for Iranian oil exports.

Israel releases Hamas co-founder after over two years in detention

The son of a Hamas co-founder says Israeli authorities released his father in the occupied West Bank on Thursday after holding him for more than two years without trial.