President Abdel Fattah El Sisi has stressed the need to expand economic co-operation between Egypt and Indonesia, setting a target of raising bilateral trade to $5 billion by 2030.

Speaking at a joint press conference with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta on Sunday, President Sisi said Egypt and Indonesia were committed to turning their strategic partnership and longstanding historical ties into concrete projects.

Saudi Arabia vows response to Houthi attack on Riyadh airport

The Saudi-led coalition said Sunday it would respond to what it called a “full-fledged war crime” after accusing Yemen’s Houthi rebels of attacking Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport.

Nepal urges villagers to flee after landslide flood

Nepali authorities urged villagers on Sunday to move to safer places after a massive flood in a river in the central part of the country swept away several houses and infrastructure, but there were no reports of any casualties.

Egypt mourns citizen killed in attack on Riyadh airport

Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Co-operation and Egyptian Expatriates expressed deep sorrow on Sunday over the death of Egyptian citizen Azza Ramzy Mohamed Hassan, who was killed in an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.

Egypt targets 5.4% economic growth in FY 2026/2027

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly reviewed on Sunday with Planning and Economic Development Minister Ahmed Rostom the key issues on the ministry’s agenda, including Egypt’s economic performance, investment plans and preparations for a national economic transformation programme.

Egypt, EU discuss research, startup co-operation

As part of Egypt’s efforts to open up new horizons for collaboration with European Union, Egyptian Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research and Acting Minister of Culture Abdelaziz Konsowa met on Sunday the European Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation Ekaterina Zaharieva in Brussels . The meeting was held with the aim to discuss strengthening co-operation in scientific research, innovation and startup support, and expanding opportunities for Egyptian universities and research institutions to participate in European funding programmes.

Sisi thanks Prabowo for warm welcome, generous hospitality

President Abdel Fattah El Sisi has thanked Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto for his warm welcome and generous hospitality during his official visit to Indonesia, which concluded on Sunday. He also expressed his gratitude to the Indonesian government and people.

Egypt, Indonesia pledge to strengthen strategic partnership

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries during an official visit by El-Sisi to Indonesia on 10 and 11 October 2026.

According to a joint statement issued on Sunday, the visit, held at the invitation of President Prabowo, followed his visits to Egypt in December 2024, April 2025 and October 2025. El-Sisi was accorded an official reception at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, followed by bilateral talks and an official luncheon. The two presidents exchanged views on bilateral, regional and international issues of mutual interest and witnessed the exchange of several documents aimed at strengthening their strategic partnership.

Egypt prepares for flood season, heavy rainfall

The Permanent Committee for Regulating the Nile River’s Revenue held a meeting chaired by Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Swailem, attended by ministry officials and representatives of the National Water Research Centre, to prepare for the upcoming flood season and heavy rainfall.

Kipchoge ends three-year marathon drought

MELBOURNE — Two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge won his first marathon in three years on Sunday when the Kenyan great cruised to victory at Melbourne.

The most-decorated marathoner in history crossed the finish line in 2hrs 9min 10sec, two seconds inside the race record.

Shelton crashes out of Shanghai Masters

SHANGHAI — World number 56 Arthur Gea stunned Ben Shelton in straight sets in the third round of the Shanghai Masters on Sunday as the US Open finalist became the biggest casualty so far. The 21-year-old Frenchman beat Shelton 7-6 (7/5), 7-6 (7/3) for the biggest win of his career.

Bezzecchi wins in Indonesia as Martin retakes MotoGP lead

JAKARTA — Marco Bezzecchi stormed to victory in Indonesia on Sunday as Jorge Martin was third to retake the lead from Marc Marquez in the MotoGP world championship.