US military hits Caracas as Trump says President Maduro taken into custody
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that US forces have captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, following what he described as “successful and large-scale” military strikes on Venezuela. In a post on the Truth Social
Kremlin demands Ukraine’s total withdrawal from Donbas before any ceasefire
The Kremlin issued a stark ultimatum on Monday, insisting that Ukrainian forces must completely abandon the Donbas region before any cessation of hostilities can begin. The demand, delivered by spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, effectively sets a hard territorial price on the
Abdelatty outlines Egypt’s peace and development vision for Eastern Congo and Horn of Africa
Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has detailed Egypt’s strategic vision for regional stability, calling for an emergency African Union (AU) session to reject Israel’s recognition of Somaliland while offering peacekeeping support for the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Addressing a
Three killed in Syria’s coastal region amid Alawite protests for self-determination
The Syrian army deployed armoured vehicles and tanks to coastal cities on Sunday after protests demanding self-determination turned violent, leaving at least three people dead and 60 others injured in clashes between security forces and demonstrators. The Syrian Ministry of
Netanyahu to meet Trump for Gaza Phase 2 talks amid US frustration over delays
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu travels to Florida on Sunday for a summit with US President Donald Trump to discuss the second phase of a Gaza ceasefire, amid American frustration that the Israeli leader is slowing the peace process. The
From shield to showcase: Egypt’s military envoys briefed on 2026 economic ‘turning point’
In a room filled with the nation’s newly designated military attachés, the talk was not of ballistics or borders, but of textiles, tech hubs, and the price of global trade. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Egypt’s Minister of Planning, Economic Development and
Egypt completes restoration of 43 historical agreements, 13 maps for Foreign Ministry archive
Egypt’s Culture Minister Ahmed Fouad Hano has delivered 13 maps, 22 documents, and 43 historical agreements to Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty following their restoration by the National Library and Archives. The handover represents the completion of the first and second
Gaza ceasefire under strain amid regional diplomacy, renewed Israeli threats
Tensions surrounding the Gaza ceasefire escalated on Wednesday as Israel and Hamas exchanged accusations of violations, while regional and international actors intensified diplomatic, political, and legal engagement related to the conflict. Hamas said a senior delegation led by Khalil Al-Hayya
Egyptian cabinet approves tougher traffic law penalties to improve road safety
At its 72nd meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, the Egyptian Cabinet approved a package of key decisions spanning traffic regulation, healthcare, infrastructure development, vocational training, and economic reform. The Cabinet endorsed amendments to Traffic Law No. 66 of
Gaza death toll rises as health crisis deepens, Israel’s ceasefire violations continue
Gaza’s Health Ministry said on Tuesday that five people were killed over the past 24 hours, including one newly reported fatality, while three others were wounded, as the enclave continues to face severe humanitarian conditions despite an ongoing ceasefire. According