US marks 250 years amid stark contrast: Trump attacks progressive ‘threat’ while Pope Leo defends migrants
As the United States marked its 250th anniversary, President Donald Trump used a Mount Rushmore address to warn of a “communist threat” from progressive Democrats and vow the deportation of immigrants, drawing a sharp contrast with Pope Leo, who concurrently
Egypt opens new Strategic Command in New Capital; Al-Sisi outlines post-IMF economic plan
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi inaugurated the State’s Strategic Command in the New Administrative Capital on Saturday. He used the occasion to outline a post-International Monetary Fund economic plan. Moreover, he detailed the country’s foreign policy stances amidst regional crises.
Iran funeral draws millions as Hormuz tensions and diplomacy remain in focus
Iran on Saturday began six days of funeral ceremonies for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with authorities expecting millions of mourners to attend nationwide, while regional diplomacy and tensions over the Strait of Hormuz continued to shape the post-war landscape.
Egypt, EU review strategic partnership, regional security and US-Iran diplomacy
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and European Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Šuica reviewed progress in the Egypt-European Union Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and exchanged views on key regional developments, including U.S.-Iran negotiations and broader Middle East security issues. According to
Egypt uncovers 18 ancient tombs at Marina El Alamein archaeological site
An Egyptian archaeological mission working at the Marina El Alamein Archaeological Site on Egypt’s northwestern Mediterranean coast has uncovered 18 ancient tombs, together with a collection of sarcophagi, surface burials and archaeological artefacts, offering new insights into the history and
French heatwave linked to over 2,000 excess deaths in a single week
An exceptional heatwave that struck France in June has resulted in more than 2,000 excess deaths within a single week, the French Public Health Agency announced on Friday in its first preliminary toll, as reported by the Le Parisien newspaper.
Banque Misr launches Riyadh branch, begins banking operations in Saudi Arabia
Banque Misr has officially launched its branch in Riyadh, marking the start of its banking operations in Saudi Arabia after completing all regulatory requirements and obtaining approval from the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA). The expansion reflects the growing economic partnership
Al Ahly Pharos completes EGP 744m securitised bond issuance for Valu
Al Ahly Pharos Investment Banking, the investment banking arm of the National Bank of Egypt (NBE), has announced the successful completion of the third issuance under the eighth securitisation programme for U Consumer Finance S.A.E. (Valu), with a total value
IDA reclaims industrial land, factory units from non-compliant investors
Egypt’s joint committee, led by the Industrial Development Authority (IDA) in coordination with land-owning authorities and law enforcement agencies, continued its large-scale enforcement campaign for the second consecutive day, reclaiming industrial land plots and ready-built factory units from non-compliant investors
Alexandria University approves Talaat Moustafa Group donation to support innovation, scientific research
Alexandria University’s Council has approved a donation worth EGP 1.53m from Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG) to support the Aquaphoton team, which is representing the university in the regional competition for unmanned submarines and marine robots. The donation aims to strengthen