Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Co-operation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdel-Aati held talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi, during which they expressed appreciation for the strategic partnership binding Egypt and Russia.

Egypt keen to lure more FDIs

Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Co-operation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdel-Aati stressed Egypt’s commitment to attracting more foreign direct investments (FDIs) and providing a competitive, investor-friendly environment by enhancing the legislative and institutional frameworks, promoting transparency, and removing any obstacles that may hinder investors, and reinforcing the private sector’s role as a key driver of national development.

FM: Egypt, Bulgaria seek to deepen co-operation

Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Co-operation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdel-Aati made a phone call on Friday with newly appointed Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova-Chamova, voicing Egypt’s aspiration to further boost bilateral relations across various fields.

Trump, Xi end summit touting progress but key differences remain

BEIJING (AP) — Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping wrapped up critical talks on Friday, claiming important progress in stabilizing U.S.-China relations even as deep differences persist between the world’s two biggest powers on Iran, Taiwan and more.

Arsenal closes to Premier League title

LONDON — Arsenal can move within touching distance of the English Premier League crown before title rivals Manchester City next play as a gripping race enters its final stretch.

Gauff faces Svitolina for Italian title

ROME — Third seed Coco Gauff surged into her second consecutive Italian Open final, overcoming Romanian Sorana Cirstea 6-4 6-3, before Elina Svitolina joined her in the title match with a 6-4 2-6 6-2 win over world number three Iga Swiatek.

New keeper in France W. Cup squad

PARIS — Uncapped goalkeeper Robin Risser and Crystal Palace duo Maxence Lacroix and Jean-Philippe Mateta were all named in France’s 2026 World Cup squad by coach Didier Deschamps.

Japan reveals World Cup squad

TOKYO — Former Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu has been included in Japan’s World Cup squad by head coach Hajime Moriyasu despite not playing for the ‘Samurai Blue’ for almost two years due to a series of injuries.

Russia, Ukraine swap 205 prisoners of war each

MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia and Ukraine swapped 205 prisoners of war ‌each on Friday, part of an agreement linked to a ceasefire earlier this month brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump.