Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Co‑operation, and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Paris to discuss bilateral relations and the latest regional and international developments.

Germany set to get its first female president

Germany looks set to get its first female head of state next year after Chancellor Friedrich Merz nominated Ilse Aigner on Monday as his conservatives’ candidate to replace President Frank-Walter Steinmeier in ​the largely ceremonial role.

Sisi, UK PM discuss regional developments, Gaza and bilateral ties

President Abdel Fattah El Sisi received a phone call on Monday from UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham.

The official presidential spokesperson said that President Sisi congratulated Burnham on assuming office, wishing him success in leading the British government in the coming period. The UK prime minister expressed his appreciation for the gesture.

PM follows up on Egypt Forum 2026 recommendations on education

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Monday reviewed progress in implementing the recommendations of the Egypt Forum 2026 on pre-university and higher education, reaffirming the government’s commitment to developing the education system and improving the financial conditions of teachers and university faculty members.

Egypt’s Public Prosecution orders detention of 2 railway officials over Ayat train accident

Egypt’s Public Prosecution ordered late on Monday the detention of a train station controller and stationmaster pending investigations into the Ayat train accident, after preliminary findings pointed to negligence and safety violations.