Kremlin holds out hope for Putin-Trump summit but warns against Western ‘war rhetoric’
The Kremlin said on Monday that Russia remains hopeful that a summit can be held between President Vladimir Putin and his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump, but stressed that such a high-stakes meeting requires thorough preparation and the right conditions to
Egypt, Russia, EU coordinate on Gaza peace implementation, Sudan crisis
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Friday held separate phone calls with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, and the European Union’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, to discuss the implementation of the Gaza peace deal and the escalating crisis in
Egypt’s solar panel production to begin by early 2026 with up to 90% local component: GAFI
Egypt will begin solar panel production in early 2026 with a local component rate of up to 90%, according to Hossam Heiba, CEO of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI). Heiba said the move marks a significant
Egypt urges ceasefire in Sudan as EU denounces RSF brutality after El-Fasher’s capture
As fighting in Sudan escalates and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) seize control of El-Fasher— the last stronghold of the Sudanese army in Darfur—regional and international calls for action are intensifying amid reports of mass atrocities against civilians. The situation
EU warns China’s rare earth curbs are a ‘great risk’, weighs response
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has warned that China’s tightening of export restrictions on rare earth metals and battery materials poses a “great risk” to Europe and said Brussels is considering all options in response, including coordinating with
Egypt, EU discuss CBAM impact, green transition cooperation
Egyptian Minister of Planning Rania Al-Mashat has met with the European Union’s Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience, and competitive Circular Economy, Jessika Roswall, to discuss the implementation of the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). The meeting, held during the
France & Germany’s Economic Councils Endorse Electric Trucks Over Hydrogen
The best news in freight decarbonization this year didn’t come from a truck manufacturer, a startup accelerator, or a press release festooned with EU flags. It came from a bunch of European economists. That’s right—after years of letting hydrogen hype
EU approves €4bn loan for Egypt
The European Parliament has approved the second tranche, worth €4bn, of the European Union’s (EU) Macro-Financial Assistance (MFA) package for Egypt. The announcement was made by the Egyptian Ministry of Planning and Economic Development, and International Cooperation in a statement
Egypt’s Al-Sisi and EU’s Costa discuss regional stability, humanitarian aid for Gaza
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met with European Council President António Costa on Tuesday to discuss regional stability, the flow of aid into Gaza and the strengthening of ties between Egypt and the European Union. The meeting occurred on the
Altilium and Helm partner to develop a sustainable domestic lithium supply chain in the UK
UK-based clean technology group Altilium has announced a new partnership with LevertonHELM, the UK subsidiary of German chemical firm HELM, to develop a sustainable domestic supply chain for lithium