Egypt shifts public spending to health, social protection
Egypt’s Minister of Finance, Ahmed Kouchouk, stated that the current priority is to secure sufficient and sustainable financial resources to meet citizens’ basic needs, emphasizing ongoing coordination with all state bodies to ensure the availability of food commodities in markets and secure energy supplies.
Natanz nuclear facility has been hit in an airstrike
Iran’s Natanz nuclear enrichment facility was hit in an airstrike on Saturday, the official Iranian news agency Mizan reported. There was no radiation leakage, it said, as the war in the Middle East entered its fourth week.
Three weeks into the Iran war
The US and Israel are locked into a longer-than-expected war that may extend through April before Iran’s military is sufficiently neutered to begin shifting toward a “defensive” posture and reopening oil and gas flows to a world thirsting for cheaper energy, military and energy analysts said.
Egypt slams Israeli attack on Syrian military sites
Egypt has strongly condemned the Israeli attack targeting military facilities and infrastructure in southern Syria.
FIFA boosts prospects for women coaches
PARIS — All teams participating in a women’s tournament organised by FIFA will be required to have a female head coach or assistant after football’s governing body passed ground-breaking regulations at its council meeting.
Ruud falls to Quinn in Miami
MIAMI — American Ethan Quinn upset Norway’s 11th-seeded Casper Ruud 6-4, 7-6 (9/7) and advanced to the third round of the WTA and ATP Miami Open.
Israel strikes Hezbollah’s civilian, military wings
An Israeli strike on a health centre in southern Lebanon instantly killed 12 medical workers, seriously wounded one and left four missing under the rubble for hours.
Iran war’s energy impact forces world to pay up, cut consumption
The war in the Middle East has triggered a nightmare scenario for the global energy system, slashing so much supply that consumers around the world must both pay up big and lower consumption.
Putin tells Tehran: Russia stands by Iran
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Iranian leaders on Nowruz and said Moscow remained a loyal friend and reliable partner to Tehran, the Kremlin said on Saturday (Mar 21).
CAF Champions League reaches decisive stage
The race for the 2025/26 CAF Champions League semi-finals reaches its decisive phase, as four quarter-final second legs will decide the continent’s final four.
Israel and Iran trade more attacks as US sends marines to ME
Israel and Iran launched attacks on each other on Saturday, as the US was sending thousands more marines to the Middle East and President Donald Trump accused Nato allies of cowardice over their reluctance to help open the Strait of Hormuz.
Egypt’s wheat output rise 6.5% in 2026/2027 season
Egypt’s wheat production rose 9.8 million tonnes in the 2026/2027 season, marking a 6.5 per cent increase from the previous year, according to estimates by the United States Department of Agriculture.
Egypt marks World Down Syndrome Day
Egypt’s National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) launched an awareness campaign to mark World Down Syndrome Day, an annual global event recognized by the UN General Assembly on March 21.
Egypt accelerates university hospital overhaul to enhance healthcare
Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Abdelaziz Konsowa said the ministry is moving forward with a comprehensive strategy to upgrade healthcare services and advance medical education.
US duo seals world indoor double
TORUN, Poland — Jordan Anthony was crowned sprint king at the World Indoor championships as shot putter Chase Jackson ensured a double golden start for the US team in Torun, Poland.
Trump considering ‘winding down’ war
President Donald Trump said that he was considering “winding down” military operations against Iran, as the United States temporarily eased sanctions on Iranian oil shipments to stem a global supply crisis.
Israel threatens a surge in attacks on Iran
Israel’s defense minister threatened a surge in attacks against Iran on Saturday and Britain condemned Iran for targeting a joint UK-US base in the Indian Ocean as the war in the Middle East entered its fourth week.
Alcaraz, Sabalenka advance in Miami
MIAMI — Men’s top seed Carlos Alcaraz and women’s World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka through to the next round of the Miami Open.
