Israel and Lebanon agreed to hold direct negotiations after “productive discussions” between the two sides in Washington, the United States said on Tuesday.
Egyptian, US FMs discuss strategic partnership, regional developments
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Aati met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington to explore ways of strengthening the strategic partnership between Egypt and the United States and to consult on regional developments. The talks covered escalating military tensions in the Middle East, the Palestinian issue, Sudan, Lebanon, the Horn of Africa, and Egypt’s water security.
UN’s Guterres says highly probable Iran talks will restart
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Tuesday the indication the United Nations had was that it was highly probable talks to end the Iran war will restart.
FM meets IFC executive director in Washington
Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Aati met with Makhtar Diop, Executive Director of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), on the sidelines of the World Bank and IMF Spring Meetings. The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Hussein Issa, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid Saleh, and Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom.
PM reviews measures against digital threats facing young people
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli chaired a meeting this evening to review government measures addressing risks linked to digital platforms and online games, with the aim of safeguarding children and youth in Egypt’s digital environment.
Neuer warns Bayern of Real threat
MUNICH — Treble-chasing Bayern Munich is in control of their Champions League quarter-final tie against Real Madrid after a 2-1 first-leg win but the Spanish giants, struggling for form, could prove dangerous with their backs to the wall, Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer said.
Egypt stuns Kosovo at Med handball event
BRATISLAVA — Egypt’s U-18 handball team (born 2008) powered to a 32–9 win over Kosovo at the Mediterranean Championship in Slovakia.
