Russia has singled out European firms in its latest drive to strip foreign owners of the right to manage their Russian assets, government and company sources said, with the Kremlin accusing the European Union of involvement in the war in Ukraine.

Trump denies Iran sanctions relief, Tehran ready for talks

US President Donald Trump said he has offered Iran nothing to end the war, rejecting media reports that cited US ‌officials saying he was willing to ease sanctions and release frozen funds for “concrete” steps regarding Iran’s nuclear programme.”This is untrue.

Egypt, UAE renew $1.36b currency swap agreement

The Central Bank of the UAE and the Central Bank of Egypt have renewed their currency swap agreement, with a nominal value of AED5 billion, equivalent to around LE69 billion, for five years. The agreement aims to support bilateral trade, strengthen financial co-operation and promote economic development in both countries.

PM reviews preparations for October Gov’t Conf.

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met on Tuesday Transport Minister Lieutenant General Engineer Kamel El-Wazir, Local Development and Environment Minister Manal Awad, Housing Minister Randa El-Menshawy and Armed Forces Engineering Authority Assistant Head Ahmed Zaki as part of preparations for a government conference scheduled for October at the direction of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to review achievements across key sectors in recent years.

Al-Ahly beat Füchse Berlin to face Zamalek for bronze

Al-Ahly earned a major victory at the IHF Men’s Club World Championship, defeating Füchse Berlin 30–27 to advance to the bronze-medal match.