LONDON/TEL AVIV/PARIS, Sept 8 (Reuters) – Israel said on Tuesday it was closing Britain’s consulate in East Jerusalem in response to plans by the UK, France and Canada to block imports from Israeli settlements in the West Bank.

Egypt launches industrial investment sub‑fund

The Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade announced that Minister Mohamed Farid has approved the establishment of the Egypt Sub‑Fund for Industrial Investment as one of the sovereign wealth fund’s sub‑funds, with paid‑in capital of LE 500 million and authorised capital of LE 10 billions.

Air traffic control issue disrupts departing flights at major UK airports

LONDON (Reuters) – Hundreds ‌of departing flights from major British airports were disrupted on Tuesday after air traffic control provider NATS experienced a technical issue, with Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester and Stansted among the hubs affected by cancellations and delays.

Military Production Minister explores defence co‑operation with China’s CETC

As part of the Alamein International Air and Space Show (EIAS 2026), Minister of State for Military Production Salah Suleiman Gomblat met with the Chairman of China’s CETC to discuss future collaboration in defence industries and advanced technologies.