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Egypt’s Cabinet approves US grant to develop railways, tractors, locomotives
The grant aims to recruit consultants to help the National Railways of Egypt in transforming the current shipping business unit into a separate firm with administrative autonomy and has commercial relations with other units of the railway.
Egyptian, US special forces carry out training on fighting terrorism
Training, which took place in Egypt, included exercises on ways to deal with explosive devices
Egypt, US signs EGP 280m in basic education, agriculture grant agreements
‘We supported Egypt with EGP1.2bn in couple of months’, says Carlin
Trump discusses possibility of starting mutual defence treaty with Israel
“I had a call with Prime Minister Netanyahu to discuss the possibility of moving forward with a Mutual Defense Treaty, between the US and Israel,” Trump tweeted.
Iran denies US accusations of carrying attack against Aramco oil facilities
Iraqi government dismissed media reports about use of its territory in attack
US, Egypt to discuss strengthening nuclear cooperation: Brouillette
Natural gas imports from Israel faces some security challenges, said the Deputy Secretary of Energy
Turkey, US conduct joint patrols in northern Syria ‘safe zone’
Syria condemned manoeuvres saying joint patrols are “flagrant violation” of Syrian sovereignty
US to withdraw 5,000 troops, close five military bases in Afghanistan
Taliban carries out an attack killing 16, wounding at least 119
US strikes Al-Qaeda leadership, Syrian government shell Idlib violating truce
The United States has also confirmed conducting strikes against Al-Qaeda facility north of Idlib on Saturday in an attack aimed at the organisation’s leadership.
Iran’s President refuses talks with Trump unless sanctions are lifted
Rouhani’s comment came a day after US President Donald Trump said he is willing to meet Rouhani under the right conditions.
Gold surges to $1,550/oz in 1H2019 over US-China trade war
Gold rose by EGP 115 in Egypt since the beginning of 2019, marking an unprecedented level, says Baqy
US needs time to consider removing Sudan from its terror sponsors list: official
US will observe Khartoum’s commitment to human rights, freedom of speech
Rouhani rules out talks with US until sanctions lifted
Trump said on Monday he would meet Iran’s president under the right circumstances to end a confrontation
Egypt, US stress close coordination on combating terrorism
Shoukry had a phone call with Pompeo on Monday to discuss strategic ties between Cairo and Washington and other regional issues of mutual concern.
Iran warns US from any efforts to seize its vessel again
Any efforts to seize Iranian oil supertanker would have ‘serious consequences,’ Tehran says
Gibraltar releases Iranian tanker, US wants it seized again
Gibraltar authorities announced that Iran vowed that the tanker will not unload in Syria
US-funded training centre established in Assiut to support water services
Since 2009, USAID’s partnership with Assiut has helped over 370,000 residents have access to potable water and sanitation, Sherry F. Carlin, USAID Mission Director, said.
US enshrining of FX controls to carry serious implications for global market: HSBC
Moving parts involved in current trade negotiations are similar to those evident during mid-1980s
Two Somalis arrested in US for attempting to join IS in North Sinai: FBI
Suspects were communicating with undercover agent posing as supporter of IS
Military drills between Egypt, US, UAE continue
The forces are using frigates, missile-launching boats, and mine hunters in the exercises. Special naval units, the coast guard, and F16 jet fighters are taking part in the drills.
The spinning wheel of US-China trade war
As Chinese economy slows, US import prices recognise biggest drop in six months, so when will the trade war end?
Egypt, US, UAE carry out joint drills in Red Sea
Saudi Arabia participates as observer
Egypt receives 101 MRAP vehicles from US
The light tactical vehicles designed specifically to withstand improvised IED attacks
Saudi Arabia to host US troops to “boost security, stability” in Middle East
Tensions between Washington, Tehran escalating over Iran’s nuclear programme
Gulf on fire: Iran captures British oil tanker, UK warns, US claims shooting Iranian drone
Hunt described Iran’s move as “unacceptable action”
US House condemns Trump’s “racist tweet” against four congresswomen
They strongly condemned Trump for his racist comments that have legitimised fear and hatred of New Americans and people of colour, Reuters reported.
Egypt, France, UK, UAE, US, and Italy call for immediate end of Libya violence
The ongoing confrontation has threatened to destabilize Libya’s energy sector and exacerbated the tragedy of human migration in the Mediterranean.
“Go back to fix totally broken, crime infested places you came from”: Trump
President Donald Trump’s tweets attack 4 congresswomen, 2 of whom are of Arabic origin
Iran says it is ready for talks if US lifts sanctions
US President Donald Trump’s administration previously said it is open to negotiations with Iran on a more far-reaching agreement on nuclear and security issues.
“US will not pay for expanding Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar is responsible”: says Trump
Trump clarified during his speech that Qatar will pay for the expansion of Al Udeid Air Base, stressing that his country will not pay anything, noting that Qatari investments in the US are considered the largest.