The Ministry of Social Solidarity announced on Monday the launch of the first phase of disbursements under the presidential initiative “Egypt Is With You”, which provides care and financial support to the minor children of Armed Forces and Civil Police martyrs, civilian victims, and civilian minors injured in terrorist attacks.

Pioneering Egyptian composer Hany Shenouda dies at 83

Egyptian composer Hany Shenouda has died at the age of 83, leaving behind a musical legacy that helped shape modern Egyptian and Arabic music and influenced generations of artists.

Egypt, Germany sign technical education partnership

In a first-of-its-kind initiative reflecting the boost of bilateral ties, Egypt’s Minister of Education and Technical Education Mohamed Abdel Latif and State Secretary of Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development of Germany, Niels Annen, signed on Monday a joint declaration of intent to develop Egyptian-German technical schools.

US expands Iran bombing as Tehran retaliates

The United States conducted a new round of airstrikes early Monday targeting Iran after announcing the death of another American service member, hitting around a northwestern city believed to be home to underground missile bases. Iran responded by launching an attack targeting Bahrain, the home of the US Navy’s 5th Fleet, and Kuwait.

At least 930 people have died in Congo’s Ebola outbreak

At least 930 people have died in Congo’s Ebola outbreak, the country’s Ministry of Health said Monday, with 37 new deaths recorded in a 24-hour span Friday into Saturday, one of the highest totals.

Ukraine fires 400 drones toward Moscow

Ukraine fired more than 400 drones toward Moscow in its latest major attack on the Russian capital, the city’s mayor said Monday.