At Aswan Forum, Egypt’s FM urges reform of UN Security Council, finance bodies
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Sunday called for the reform of international institutions, including the UN Security Council and global financial bodies, and an end to the policy of double standards in order to restore trust in the rules-based
Tensions rise in Gaza as Israel violates ceasefire agreement
Tensions flared in the Gaza Strip on Sunday as Israel and Hamas traded accusations of violating the ceasefire agreement, while the Health Ministry in Gaza reported that the death toll from the war — now entering its second year —
Al-Sisi: Cairo to host Gaza reconstruction conference in November
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi announced on Sunday that Egypt will host an international conference on Gaza reconstruction in November 2025, following two years of Egyptian mediation to end the war, facilitate humanitarian aid, and secure the release of hostages. He
Egypt’s FM joins Sahel region roundtable at Aswan Forum
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Sunday participated in a roundtable discussion on the Sahel region, where he stressed the need for a comprehensive approach to combating terrorism that includes developmental and ideological dimensions. The meeting, held on the sidelines
Malaysian PM congratulates Egypt’s Al-Sisi on Gaza peace deal
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Saturday congratulated Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi on the successful efforts to secure a Gaza peace agreement, the Egyptian presidency said. In a phone call, Anwar expressed Malaysia’s appreciation for the “historic achievement” and
Israeli violations persist in Gaza amid international moves to monitor ceasefire
The Gaza-based Palestinian Center for Human Rights (PCHR) has documented 129 incidents of shelling and gunfire by Israeli forces since the Gaza ceasefire came into effect on Monday, resulting in the deaths of 34 Palestinians and injuries to 122 others.
Pakistan says preemptive strikes thwarted planned militant attacks from Afghanistan
Pakistan said on Saturday it had conducted preemptive precision strikes against militant camps along its border with Afghanistan, thwarting multiple planned militant attacks that were to be launched during a ceasefire between the two countries. In a press statement, Minister
Fragile Gaza ceasefire tested as humanitarian crisis deepens
Israeli occupation forces have committed multiple violations of the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, resulting in further civilian casualties, as concerns mount over famine risks and the continued closure of the Rafah crossing amid international efforts to preserve the
Egypt’s Al-Mashat expects 2026 to be ‘turning point’ for economy after Gaza deal
Egypt’s Minister of Planning and International Cooperation said she expects 2026 to be a “turning point” for the country’s economy, with a peace deal in Gaza set to restore normal navigation in the Suez Canal and boost revenues alongside growth
Egypt’s human rights committee reviews national strategy, UNHRC membership bid
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Tuesday chaired the fifth ministerial meeting of the Supreme Standing Committee for Human Rights, where he reviewed the country’s national human rights strategy and its bid for membership on the UN Human Rights Council