Trump says Ukraine war a ‘disaster,’ hints at Saudi meeting with Putin
US President Donald Trump has called the war in Ukraine “a disaster” and hinted at a potential meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia in the not-too-distant future. This comes as his administration pushes for negotiations between Russia
Opinion | The Madman in the White House: How Trump’s Erratic Foreign Policy Could Backfire
The exhilaration of victory has once again emboldened Donald Trump, the returning President of the United States. Fresh from his electoral conquest, he now revels in the illusion that his words translate directly into action, that his vision will manifest
Al-Mashat addresses global growth, inflation, gender equality at Davos 2025
Rania Al-Mashat, Egypt’s Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, participated in several discussions on global growth, inflation, gender equality, and the future of development in Africa. This came during the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2025 in Davos, Switzerland,
Egypt seeks stronger ties with Latvia, Botswana
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with Andžejs Viļumsons, Secretary of State at the Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on Jan. 14, to discuss bilateral relations and cooperation. In a separate phone call on Tuesday, Abdelatty spoke with Phinny Butale,
The Consequences of Syria’s Collapse
Over the past few days, dramatic and unprecedented events have unfolded in Syria. In less than 10 days, Bashar al-Assad’s regime fell to a Sunni-Kurdish alliance—an outcome that was neither anticipated nor imagined. This historic shift is not merely a
Gold prices surge 6% in one week amid increasing demand for safe havens
Global gold prices experienced a significant surge last week, marking their best weekly performance in 20 months. The rise was driven by increased demand for safe-haven assets amid the ongoing escalation between Russia and Ukraine, despite the continued strength of
Trump assumes the role of the US President before the elections
Trump dominated the media landscape and headlines last week, overshadowing significant events such as the escalating situation in the Middle East and the BRICS summit. Despite these pressing issues capturing public attention, Trump managed to draw focus with his controversial
Egypt will not compromise on water rights: Abdelatty
Egypt will not compromise on its water rights, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said during a joint press conference with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on Saturday. “Water is an existential issue for Egypt,” Abdelatty said, adding that the country will
Putin holds pre-summit briefing with BRICS media, discusses global order, Ukraine, expansion
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a pre-summit briefing with heads of leading BRICS media agencies on Thursday, offering insights into Russia’s position on a range of global issues, including the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the expansion of BRICS, and the
Russia accuses Ukraine of using, planning chemical weapons attacks
Russia Foreign Ministry has accused Ukraine of using and planning to use chemical weapons in the ongoing conflict, claiming to have irrefutable evidence of these actions. Spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated on Tuesday that the Russian Federation has been monitoring and