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Al-Sisi in Nicosia for 8th tripartite summit with Greece, Cyprus
President Al-Sisi met his Cypriot counterpart ahead of summit, praised Egyptian-Cypriot cooperation, Nicosia’s support for Cairo
Mahmoud Mohieldin elected to represent Egypt, Arab Group at IMF
Mohieldin nomination came after an agreement between the 11 Arab Group members at the IMF. he will assume the new IMF position by the end of this month
EU commission president says she’s self-isolating
EU Commission head Ursula von der Leyen participated in a meeting last Tuesday attended by a person who yesterday tested positive for COVID-19
President Al-Sisi receives Libya’s Haftar, Saleh in Cairo for talks
Egypt’s Al-Sisi stressed to UNGA on Tuesday that crossing Sirte, Jufra red line in Libya will result in Egyptian defensive action
Egyptian expats abducted by traffickers in Libya return home
Egypt’s General Intelligence Service (GIS) freed the expats who were abducted in Bani Walid in southwestern Libya in cooperation with Libyan security
Former Zamalek volleyball star Azmy Megahed passes away of COVID-19
Azmy Megahed had been voted as one of top 10 players at the World Cup in 1975, and one of the top 10 athletes in Egypt in 1978
Afghan vice president survives bomb attack, 10 killed in Kabul
The bomb blast targeted vehicles of First Vice-President Amrullah Saleh in Kabul, some last vehicles of the convoy have been affected
Egypt’s credit rating reflects resilience to financing shocks supported by liquidity buffers: Moody’s
Track record of effective fiscal, economic and debt management also reflects positively on Egypt’s credit profile says Moody’s
Egypt’s Al-Sisi inaugurates Alexandria’s redeveloped Al-Mahmoudiya Axis
Demolition works, part of two-year long expansion process, is for greater good, says President Al-Sisi
Egypt arrests Muslim Brotherhood interim leader Mahmoud Ezzat
Ezzat founded the Muslim Brotherhood armed wing and oversaw several terrorist operations committed by the organization in Egypt
UN-backed tribunal convicted Hezbollah member in Hariri assassination
The four defendants, who have all been tried in absentia, were named as Salim Jamil Ayyash, Hassan Habib Merhi, Hussein Hassan Oneissi and Assad Hassan Sabra. The whereabouts of the men are not known.
Egypt’s Intelligence Head, SRF discuss final arrangements for peace agreement with Sudan
Abbas Kamel meeting with Sudan Revolutionary Front (SRF) aimed to support negotiations process, reach a comprehensive agreement towards sustainable peace.
Egypt’s Health Minister pledges medical support for South Sudan to combat Hepatitis C, B viruses, COVID-19
The two ministers inspected several medical centres South Sudan, including the Egyptian Kidney and Dialysis Center, and Juba Teaching Hospital (JTH).
Egypt’s Intelligence Head meets South Sudan’s Salva Kiir in Juba
President Al-Sisi stresses strength of Egypt-South Sudan relations during meeting
Egypt’s President Al-Sisi casts vote in Senate elections on Tuesday
Polling stations will remain open between 9:00 and 21:00 local time on both days, Senate elections result to be announced on Wednesday 19 August
Update: Huge explosion hits Lebanon’s capital Beirut, dozens dead, injured
The two huge explosions in Beirut left dozens dead and injured, al-Jadeed TV channel reported. A local hospital, however, said at least 500 were injured
COVID-19 not necessarily changing with seasons: WHO expert
She said the season and weather did not seem to be affecting the spread of COVID-19, it was people gathering and not observing distance that had an effect
1 soldier killed, 3 injured in clash with terrorists in Balochistan: Pakistan army
Earlier in July, Pakistan’s army said terrorists targeted security personnel in Panjgur area of Balochistan, killing 3 personnels and injuring 8 others.
Taxi drives into crowd in Sweden, three injured
Torbjorn Ros, the officer on duty in Sweden Bergslagen police region, said incident was “not a traffic accident,” and driver intentionally drove over people
Tokyo stocks open lower as investors tentative ahead of long weekend
As of 9:15 a.m., Tokyo 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average lost 43.97 points, or 0.19 percent, from Tuesday to 22,840.25.
Ethiopia says major understanding achieved with Egypt, Sudan over GERD
Ethiopia announces that first year of GERD filling achieved due to rainy season
Egypt aims to restore Libya balance, national institutions: Al-Sisi to Trump
US President expresses his understanding of Egypt’s concerns over negative regional repercussions of Libyan crisis
Nine killed as fierce clashes continue on Azerbaijan-Armenia border
Seven Azerbaijani servicemen, including two high-ranking officers were killed in Azerbaijan-Armenia border clashes
Militants’ attack on mosque kills 4 worshippers in N. Afghanistan
Two attackers including Qari Naqib, a member of Taliban spy agency in N. Afghanistan restive province, were killed
Nelson Mandela’s daughter Zindzi dies at 59
Thousands of South Africans have taken to social media to pay tribute to Zindzi. She was applauded for her unwavering spirit to fight against inequality.
No consensus yet in Ethiopia’s disputed dam ‘separate talks’
Egyptian delegation reviews country’s water situation and sensitivity of Ethiopia’s GERD issue to people
Iconic actress Ragaa El-Gedawy passes away at 81 from COVID-19
El-Gedawy was one of Egypt’s most beloved and prolific actresses, with a career spanning over six decades.
5 killed, 10 injured in bomb attack in southwest Somalia
On Saturday morning, another bomb attack happened in front of the revenue headquarters in the capital of Somalia, Mogadishu, injuring seven people
Ethiopian obstinacy caused GERD negotiations failure: Irrigation Ministry Spokesperson
Ethiopian document is attempt to establish a fait accompli, says Sebaey
Israel’s coronavirus infections rise to 15,589, with 208 deaths
The daily average number of coronavirus tests in Israel has dropped to 9,000 in the past 3 days, after reaching a daily peak of 13,342 on April 20.