Latest in Politics Highlight
Latest in Politics

Egypt, Pakistan share strong political will to intensify relations: Shoukry
Joint political relations between Egypt, Pakistan are excellent: Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmoud Qureshi

Egypt considers Pakistan one of largest Islamic countries in region: Al-Sisi
Pakistan admires Egyptian development experience and looks forward to benefit from it, says Foreign Minister Qureshi

Egypt’s Prime Minister directs for cooperation with MPs to achieve citizen interests
Prime Minister reviewed proposals presented by MPs aimed at solving citizens’ problems

Arab League warns against Houthi escalation, calls for end to aggression
Saudi-led coalition demonstrates commitment to de-escalation: Aboul Gheit

Palestinian cause enjoys comprehensive Arab consensus: Aboul Gheit to UN envoy
Aboul Gheit valued UN envoy’s position in condemning Israeli settlement expansion

CT scan on Pharaoh Seqenenre-Taa II mummy reveals cause of death
Ancient Egyptian king was killed while fighting invaders, embalmers skilfully concealed head wounds

Senegal to receive first batch of Chinese COVID-19 vaccines
A chartered flight carrying the first batch of Chinese COVID-19 vaccines departed from Beijing on Wednesday morning for Senegal. The shipment of vaccines is expected to arrive in Senegal on Thursday morning. Produced by Xinhua Global Service

Equatorial Guinea President receives 1st dose of Chinese COVID-19 vaccine
Equatorial Guinean President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo on Monday received his first dose of Chinese vaccine against COVID-19, according to the official website of the ruling Democratic Party of Equatorial Guinea (PDGE). On this occasion, Obiang appealed to the entire population to get vaccinated, as vaccination is the only available remedy to avoid new deaths …

GLOBALink | Zimbabwe receives 1st batch of COVID-19 vaccines from China
A batch of COVID-19 vaccines donated by China arrived in Robert Mugabe International Airport in Zimbabwe’s capital here on early Monday morning. The 200,000 doses of Sinopharm vaccines are the first batch that Zimbabwe has received as it steps up efforts to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. The vaccines will cover all frontline …

GLOBALink | Hungary to receive first shipment of Chinese vaccines
Hungary is set to receive its first shipment of Chinese vaccines soon. It is the first EU member to acquire China-developed vaccines.

Egypt’s Foreign Minister receives new UN Resident Coordinator in Cairo
Elena Banova praises Egypt’s development initiatives, COVID-19 response

Egypt needs $1trn to keep pace with population growth: Al-Sisi
Government accepts opposition’s scientific criticisms, aims to solve negative aspects, says Egyptian President

Egypt re-elected as Rapporteur of UN Special Committee for Peacekeeping Operations
Re-election reflects Egypt’s position as seventh major troop-contributing country in terms of UN peacekeeping operations

Egypt condemns missile attacks on Erbil
Egypt affirmed its support for measures Iraq may take to protect its security, maintain stability

Developing countryside will enhance Egypt’s healthcare system: President Al-Sisi
Over 12 million women were examined as part of nationwide Women’s Health initiative

Arab Parliament calls for urgent international action against Houthi violations in Yemen
Arab Parliament condemns group’s issuance of death sentences against 11 members of Yemen’s House of Representatives

Technical education exams scheduled for June 2021
First semester exams at universities will be held on 27 February, says Minister Abdel Ghaffar

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister to visit Egypt on Tuesday
Egypt is important country in Middle East, acts as African continent’s gateway: Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry

We hold Ethiopia fully responsible for border aggression: Sudan FM
Sudan authorities intercepted Ethiopian crowds on the borders between two countries, Sudanese military sources revealed

Egypt’s Deputy Foreign Minister attends G5 Sahel conference in Chad
Presidency position for G5 Sahel states group transferred from Mauritania to Chad

Egyptian delegation arrives in Libya to prepare embassy’s reopening
Libya GNA Spokesperson said that arrangements had been made recently with the aim of the Egyptian embassy returning in the capital, Tripoli

Shoukry, UN Middle East Envoy discuss support for Palestinian cause
Wennesland expressed his aspiration to coordinate with Cairo to advance peace process in region

GLOBALink | Trump acquitted in 2nd US Senate impeachment trial
U.S. Senate voted on Saturday and acquitted former President Donald Trump, concluding his second impeachment trial which is the shortest one in the U.S. history. Seven Republican senators joined all the Democrats to vote “guilty,” failing to reach two-thirds majority required for Trump conviction on the article of impeachment for inciting insurrection leading to the …

GLOBALink | Over 150 injured in 7.3-magnitude quake in northeastern Japan
More than 150 people were reported injured on Sunday after an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.3 hit northeastern Japan late Saturday night. No deaths have occurred related to the quake that took place at 11:07 p.m. Saturday local time, logging Upper 6 on Japan’s seismic intensity scale that peaks at 7 in parts of …

Arab Parliament welcomes Somali national dialogue, urges all parties to engage constructively
Dialogue will focus on reaching consensual solution that enhances security, stability in country

Egypt adopts hybrid school attendance model for academic year 2020-2021
First semester exams to be held from 27 February to 9 March, with only one comprehensive exam combining all subjects to each grade

Egypt, Spain carry out joint naval exercises in Red Sea
Egypt’s Toshka frigate, Spanish Reina Sofia frigate took part in exercises, which included transportation drills, says Egyptian Armed Forces

Pope Tawadros II inaugurates new church in Alexandria
Several priests and church workers participated in inauguration

Egypt, Finland, Burkino Faso discuss Nile Dam developments, joint relations
Egypt is looking forward to resumption of Nile Dam negotiations in light of DR Congo’s taking over of AU presidency

Shoukry, Tunisian counterpart discuss bilateral relations, regional issues
Both stress need for continuing Arab efforts aimed at reaching settlement for Palestinian cause