Israel said on Monday it would resume allowing commercial goods shipments into Gaza after a days-long halt over a tax dispute ​involving Hamas and merchants, restoring a key route for food and ‌other essentials to the aid-dependent enclave.

Araujo: Too early to discuss permanent Liverpool move

LONDON — Ronald Araujo says it is “very early” to be talking about making his move to Liverpool permanent despite an impressive start to his loan spell at Anfield.

Egypt, AU discuss co-operation on infrastructure, continental integration

Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Co-operation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty received African Union Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy Lerato Mataboge on Monday to discuss ways to strengthen co-operation in energy and infrastructure and advance development and continental integration.

Saudi Arabia postpones its ‘Davos in the Desert’ conference

Saudi Arabia has ‌decided to postpone its flagship investment conference until next year, organisers confirmed in a statement on Monday, following deadly attacks which rocked the kingdom in recent weeks as the Middle East conflict widens, disrupting business.

‘South Africa must prepare for potential loss of US trade benefits’

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that the country must prepare ​for its potential exclusion from the United ‌States’ duty-free trade initiative, AGOA, as relations between Washington and Pretoria have soured.

Sisi wishes Pope Leo XIV speedy recovery

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi expressed his deep concern over the sudden health setback affecting Pope Leo XIV, head of the Catholic Church, wishing him a speedy recovery and continued good health.

‘Ronaldo handed 30-day suspension’

LISBON — Cristiano Ronaldo has been handed a 30-day suspension for leaving the Portuguese national team camp during the UEFA Nations League, the country’s football federation (FPF) announced on Monday.

PM outlines education priorities at Egypt Forum 2026

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly delivered a speech during a session entitled “What Are Our Children Learning, and Does It Prepare Them for the Future?” on the first day of Egypt Forum 2026, held under the slogan “A Look at Today, a Vision for Tomorrow” under the auspices of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. The session was attended by Education and Technical Education Minister Mohamed Abdel Latif, Higher Education and Scientific Research Minister and Acting Culture Minister Abdelaziz Konsowa, parliamentarians, university presidents, education experts, academics, private-sector representatives, students and parents.