Gaza’s Board of Peace (BoP) said on Monday it had met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his team to discuss disarming the Gaza Strip and preparing for a transition to civilian rule.

Oil drops 5% as Trump cancels Iran strike

Oil prices fell about 5 per cent to a three-week low on Monday after US President Donald Trump held off on a fresh attack on Iran.

Egypt, Saudi Arabia discuss regional tensions

Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held a phone call on Monday with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud to review developments in the region and efforts to contain escalation.

Egyptian, Bahraini FMs discuss regional developments

Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held a phone call on Monday with his Bahraini counterpart Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani to review bilateral relations and regional issues.

Egypt denies hosting EU migrant centres

An informed Egyptian source on Monday denied Italian media reports that Egypt was being considered as a possible location for centres to receive migrants outside the European Union (EU).