Gov’t steps up efforts to ensure stable supply of basic goods

Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Hussein Issa chaired a meeting on Sunday to review government measures aiming to ensure the availability of basic commodities. 

The meeting is part of the ongoing tireless monitoring of the repercussions of the US–Israel–Iran war and its negative impact, at the local and global levels, Minister Issa said. 

Egypt to relaunch Citizen Bond via post offices after strong debut

Citizen Bond will be offered again nationwide through post offices over the coming days, following strong demand during the initial issuance, which generated significant proceeds within three weeks.

The bonds offer a fixed annual return of 17.75 per cent, net of taxes, paid monthly over an 18-month period. They carry a nominal value of EGP 1,000 and its multiples, with a minimum investment of EGP 10,000. The minister described them as a secure, direct investment in government securities, designed to provide citizens with a stable monthly income.

Egypt, Pakistan eye stronger economic ties, urge regional de-Escalation

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Aati held talks in Islam Abad on Sunday with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar on strengtheningbilateral relations, and regional developments.

Abdel-Aati met Dar during his visit to Pakistan where he is participating in a quadrilateral ministerial meeting that will address on regional developments and ongoing efforts to pronotede-escalation, and reduce tensions, according to ministry spokesman Tamim Khallaf.

3 governorates halt classes as sudden bad weather hits Egypt 

Three major Egyptian governorates suspended schools on Sunday morning after a wave of unstable weather hit the country. Cairo, Giza, and Qalyubia (Graeter Cairo) announced the decision as heavy rain and strong winds disrupted normal conditions.  

Europe boosts deportations amid fears of Trump‑style tactics

The European Union is expanding its powers to track, raid and deport migrants to “return hubs ″ in third countries in Africa and elsewhere, quietly adopting tactics of the Trump administration that have drawn public criticism across the 27-nation bloc.

Iran: US plotting attack assault despite diplomatic push

Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Sunday that the United States was plotting a ground attack despite publicly engaging in diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the war.

Mediators meet in Pakistan to discuss ending Iran war

Top diplomats from key regional powers were gathering in Pakistan on Sunday to discuss how to end the fighting in the Middle East, but there were few signs of progress as Israel and the US kept up strikes on Iran, and Tehran responded by firing missiles and drones across the region.

US, Israel strike Iranian port city near Hormuz

US-Israeli strikes on Sunday hit a quay at an Iranian port city near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, killing five people, Iranian state media reported.