Egypt has strongly condemned the Iranian strike on Kuwait International Airport, describing it as a “heinous attack” that caused injuries and severe damage to airport facilities. The statement stressed that the assault represents a blatant violation of Kuwait’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and a dangerous escalation threatening the security and stability of the Gulf region and beyond.

Egypt, OECD keen to boost strategic partnership

Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom met on Wednesday with Andreas Schaal, Director for Global Relations and Co-operation at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The meeting was held on the sidelines of the 2026 OECD Ministerial Council Meeting in Paris, under the theme “Shaping Sound Economic Policies for Open Markets, Growth and Prosperity.”

PM reviews updates on subsidy system, social protection programs

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met today in the New Administrative Capital with Supply and Internal Trade Minister Sherif Farouk to follow up on the latest efforts to improve Egypt’s subsidy system and strengthen social protection programs.

UK government condemns violence at protest over teen’s stabbing death

Britain’s interior minister accused activists of hijacking a tragedy to stir up violence after police were attacked at a protest over the death of a teenager who was handcuffed as he lay dying while his killer stood nearby.

US, Iran exchange fire as tensions rise over stalled peace talks

US and Iran exchange new strikes as ceasefire talks falter over Israel’s military actions in Lebanon.

Centcom said US forces remained “vigilant and ready to defend against unwarranted Iranian aggression during the ongoing ceasefire”.

Egypt, Mauritania seek to expand medical links

Minister of Health and Population, Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, received Mauritania’s Ambassador to Egypt, El Houssein Sidi Abdoullah Dieh, and his accompanying delegation.

Ukrainian drones set fire to a St. Petersburg oil terminal

Ukrainian long-range drones struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg and set it ablaze, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday, as the Russian city hosted an annual international economic forum promoted by President Vladimir Putin.