Egypt’s Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli chaired a meeting on Sunday to review progress on settling the debt of state-owned press institutions, reaffirming the government’s commitment to implementing presidential directives aimed at backing the national media sector and ensuring the long-term sustainability of national press organisations.

Deschamps hails France’s W. Cup composure

PHILADELPHIA (United States) — France coach Didier Deschamps hailed his side for keeping their cool against an aggressive Paraguay team in heatwave conditions as the favourites reached the quarterfinals of the World Cup.

FRA, NTA probe partnership to expand financial literacy, capacity building

Chairman of Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) Islam Azzam and Executive Director of the National Training Academy (NTA) Solafa El Goueli discussed ways to strengthen co-operation on financial literacy and capacity-building initiatives during a meeting on Sunday.

Cairo Water Week 2026 to spotlight global water co-operation

Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Swailem reviewed preparations for the ninth edition of Cairo Water Week, scheduled to take place from October 25 to 29, 2026. The update came in a report presented by Walid Hagigi, Head of Planning Sector and Executive Director of the event, outlining progress across organisational and technical tracks.

Norway must handle occasion against Brazil

NEW JERSEY (United States) — Norway coach Stale Solbakken urged his players not to be overawed by the occasion when they face five-time World Cup winners Brazil in the last 16 on Sunday.

Yemen: 14 soldiers killed in Houthi attack

Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels killed 14 troops in an attack south of the port city of Hodeidah, a military official aligned with the country’s internationally-recognized government told AFP on Sunday.

Proud Marsch hails Canada’s WC display

HOUSTON (United States) — Coach Jesse Marsch said his Canada side had been the better team and hopes this is just the start after the co-hosts bowed out of the World Cup in the last 16 to Morocco.