Verdict postponed in Hisham Ashmawi’s trial to 1 Dec
Hesham Ashmwai was arrested on 8 October 2018 in Libya as part of a wide-scale military operation conducted by the Libyan Armed Forces.
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Dozens of anti-government protestors released without being brought before the prosecution
The Egyptian human rights centres said that security forces detained about 2,000 people, connected to the demonstrations demanding the departure of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi.
Egypt seeks international support to end GERD talks deadlock
Egypt’s government fears that the Ethiopian dam will negatively impact its limited share of the Nile’s water, estimated at 55.5 bn cubic meters (cm), of which Egypt depends on more than 90% for drinking, agriculture
Egypt can offer a better model than the Ottoman Empire: Fethullah Gülen
Gülen sent a message to the Egyptian people, saying “the current course in the country is good, but I am following the situation from outside
Egypt scolds Turkey’s Erdogan over sponsoring terrorism in the region
Erdogan made his remarks while addressing the UN General Assembly, to which the Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded, “Egypt and its people have only the highest respect for the Turkish people, however, Erdogan’s continuous statements on the circumstances of Morsi’s death are ‘baseless’.”
How some TV channels reported news of Friday demonstrations in Egypt
The sudden protests were covered by many foreign, Arabic, and international media and press outlets, however few local media outlets discussed the protests
Fate of outlawed Islamists, Brotherhood members in post-Bashir Sudan
Sudan’s transitional government seeks new era with Egypt through extraditing wanted Islamists, MB members, says political expert
Egypt launches its 2nd satellite Narescope-1 from Japan
is scheduled to position the satellite in orbit by next November
Egypt’s police forces kill group of militants in North Sinai
The statement noted that the targeted militant group was preparing to carry out a series of attacks against checkpoints affiliated to police and army forces in North Sinai.
As US marks 18th anniversary of 9/11 attacks, what lies ahead for Al-Qaeda
The 911 attacks were conducted by the militant group of Al-Qaeda which is considered as one of the fiercest jihadi organisations in the world and includes thousands of fighters
Terrorism trial of 555 members of IS affiliated ‘Sinai Province’ postponed
Group unveils identity of 3 Palestinian militants in new video
Syrian refugees no longer welcome in Turkey, as authorities intensify crackdown, deportation
Hundreds of protesters gathered near Bab al-Hawa crossing, shortly before Russia announced a “unilateral ceasefire,” on Saturday morning in this area of north-western Syria.
Egypt aims to enhance its Air Force’s capabilities by acquiring new Russian jets
MiG-35 jets deal is the largest since disintegration of Soviet Union
Russia considers providing Turkey with Su 35-57 fighter jets
Shogayev’s statement came on the sidelines of the International Aviation and Space Show (Max-2019) in Zhukovsky, on the outskirts of Moscow.
US State Department removes ‘Palestinian Territories’ from its list of countries
The current version of the US State Department’s website only mentions Palestinians on its page for Israel, in the context of Trump administration’s peace efforts.
Fiscal deficit to record 7.3% of GDP in FY19, current account will move into surplus from 2021, political stability to strengthen
Egypt’s fiscal consolidation to continue, unemployment shrinking, GDP to record 5.5% in 2020: The Economist Intelligence Unit
First death linked to vaping pushes parliament to demand banning e-cigarettes
According to local media reports, many MPs asserted that the banning of e-cigarettes in Egypt is necessity and called on the Ministry of Health to start investigation into the damages that it may cause
Army officer killed in North Sinai, Rafah border crossing closed
Local media reports indicated that Gamal was killed after a sniper shot him during a military operation against militants affiliated to the Islamic State terrorist group.
Egyptian Air Force the strongest in MENA: Global Firepower
Egypt surpasses Israel, Turkey, and Iran in recent GFP ranking
No foreign military bases will be allowed in Libya: Haftar
LNA’s air force destroys under-construction Turkish military base in Misrata
Egypt, Russia and Belarus participate in joint military exercise in Moscow
According to a statement, the above mentioned military exercise will continue for 10 days, the exercise is entitled ‘Protectors of Friendship 4’
Cabinet vows to empty Cairo from government buildings by 2020
In a statement released by Egypt’s cabinet, Madbouli asserted that there is a mandate from President Al-Sisi to develop Cairo through moving state administrative headquarters to the New Administrative Capital, turning Cairo into historical, cultural, tourist city.
Al-Sisi honours Egypt’s scholars on Science Day
The honoured scholars and university professors received previously other state awards in science.
Perpetrator of NCI blast identified, security kills 15 collaborators in shootout
The criminal record of Abdel Rahman, 24, was attached to the Interior Ministry’s statement showing that he had been one of the wanted fugitives sought by the Egyptian police in a 2018 terrorist case, dubbed Hasm Vanguard.
Cyrill Nunn appointed as new German ambassador to Egypt
Nunn, who previously served as Germany’s ambassador to Iraq, expressed his happiness to have the opportunity to represent Germany in Egypt, according to a statement by the German embassy in Cairo.
Decent Life: a presidential initiative aims to develop Egypt’s poorest villages
The first conference of the initiative aimed to showcase the state’s efforts to provide a decent life for all citizens, besides clarifying the initiative’s cornerstones and providing an outlet for young people to share their ideas regarding the execution of the initiative.
Sultan of Brunei meets Al-Sisi as part of an official visit to Egypt
Brunei counts on Egypt’s role for the stability of the Middle East and the Islamic world as a whole
Ashmwai, the most-wanted terrorist admits training suicide bomber of St. Peter and St. Paul Church attack
The army officer-turned-terrorist Ashmwai confessed he was recruiting physicians to be part of a militant group he was forming during the Muslim Brotherhood’s Rabaa sit-in in 2013.
“Sale of Amun’s head in London is theft of Egypt’s identity”: Sahar Talaat Mostafa
Auctions on Egyptian artefacts in Europe must end
Cabinet meeting takes place in New El-Alamein City, PM expects it as 2nd capital soon
The meeting witnessed the presence of different ministers with the aim of delivering a message to the world that Egypt is moving toward new horizons through expanding in cities and establishing new communities.