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President Donald Trump on Monday called on New Mexico to change its name to “New America” — the latest example of him seeking geographical name changes that fit his political agenda.

France is on fire, and it faces a political and an economic reckoning that feels dangerously familiar to Americans.

The United Kingdom said Tuesday it will deploy fighter jets to defend Saudi Arabia against attacks by the Iran-allied Houthi rebels in Yemen.

The Muslim Brotherhood has become a flashpoint in Michigan’s Senate race, with Republicans trying to cast Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed as sympathetic to interests connected to Islamic terror and El-Sayed arguing that he is being unfairly accused of t…

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly emphasized that the “Egypt Forum 2026” will be dedicated to the citizen, quoting the President that the citizen is the “hero of the story,” and noting that the Egyptian citizen is the one who bore with the state the full bu…

Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty welcomed the convening of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) Economic Forum in Cairo on Tuesday, highlighting its focus on strengthening the private sector’s…

Rapid advances in technology, artificial intelligence and digital services are opening new opportunities for young people to launch businesses and develop their skills, Investment and Foreign Trade Minister Mohamed Farid Saleh said on Monday, October 19,…

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has made education a top priority since taking office, noting that significant steps have been taken to reform the sector.

Vice President JD Vance on Monday declined to say whether he endorses Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection, after President Donald Trump recently threw his support behind the Israeli prime minister.

The fact that President Donald Trump was photographed flashing a suit tag from a bargain brand of imported suits should not really be news.

In a major step toward balancing public safety with animal welfare, the Red Sea Housing Directorate has officially allocated a LE 23 million contract to launch Hurghada’s first fully integrated shelter for free-roaming street dogs.

The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) revealed on Wednesday that attacks on Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport resulted in several injuries among citizens and foreign residents, ranging from minor to severe, as…

Israel announced that the majority of British diplomats will depart from the British Consulate in occupied East Jerusalem, in response to UK sanctions imposed on settlements in the occupied West Bank.

Israel’s National Security Council (NSC) has issued a renewed travel advisory urging Israeli citizens to avoid all travel to several regional countries, explicitly highlighting Egypt, including the Sinai Peninsula, under a Level 4 (High Threat) warning.

Giza Governorate has announced a total closure on the 26th of July Axis and the Ring Road (Western Arc) heading toward 15th of May Bridge for a period of 5 days.

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Egypt’s long-term foreign-currency sovereign credit rating at “B” with a Stable Outlook.

London — The leader of the UK’s Green Party, Zack Polanski, will on Thursday challenge the political establishment by taking on the ruling Labour Party in a special election for the seat held by former prime minister Keir Starmer.

A 28-year-old lab researcher at a Russian institute dedicated to studying plague and dangerous pathogens died of pneumonia of an “unknown” origin.

The Trump administration is struggling to get clear answers about the death of a Russian laboratory worker at an institute dedicated to studying the plague and has formally escalated its request for information from the country, amid days of stonewalling…

The FBI opened preliminary investigations targeting anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement protesters in Southern California, a former FBI intelligence official alleged in a whistleblower complaint, adding that she believed the move violated the law and…

Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty received a phone call from Kaja Kallas, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly affirmed the State’s commitment to developing the non-banking financial sector in its various activities given its vital role in driving the national economy, attracting investment and expanding the participation of the dom…

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will travel to the Republic of Korea on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, as the first leg of his Asian tour that will also include Malaysia and Indonesia.

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly stated that the Egyptian Energy Journey session at Egypt Forum 2026 reviews the energy sector’s progress since 2014 through a comprehensive presentation of achievements, supported by figures, indicators, projects, and inves…

London — France’s unprecedented wave of student protests has laid bare the country’s growing financial pressures, which will only become more difficult to tackle as Europe’s second-largest economy tries to rein in a ballooning budget deficit.

Moscow — Russian authorities have sought to allay global worries over the death of a young woman who worked at a Siberian anti-plague laboratory.

Jerusalem — Three years to the minute after the start of the deadliest single day in Israel’s history, the country marked the somber occasion with a series of ceremonies, memorials and protests at more than 400 locations.

President Donald Trump says many bizarre and even hateful things.

US President Donald Trump attributed the student protests in France to “mass migration” and “Islam,” as part of promoting his global right-wing narrative ahead of his country’s challenging midterm elections.

Israeli Army Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said that the security achievements realized by Israel do not erase the failure that occurred on October 7, nor do they diminish “our responsibility for it.”

The East Cairo Public Prosecution ordered a four-day detention pending investigation against a Sudanese co-pilot on Tuesday for possessing crystal methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia at the Cairo Airport.

The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) forecasts continued chances of light to moderate rainfall across scattered areas of the country, along with a drop in temperatures during the night and morning hours on Wednesday.

The alleged hijacker of the Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv likely wanted to target Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport, the country’s main international gateway, according to an Israeli official and an Israeli source familiar with the matter.

Shazia knows what life will be like in a major city that’s run out of water because she’s already living that reality — and it’s unbearable.

The Trump administration has discussed beginning reciprocal nuclear site visits with China and plans to continue pushing for that possibility during in-person meetings in the coming months, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Officials in California denounced comments made by President Donald Trump as “dangerous” on Monday after he appeared to suggest Iran could “take out” Los Angeles or San Diego – major cities in a state he has often criticized.

Actress Mona Zaki discussed her upcoming series, “Tale’ Nazel” (Going Up, Going Down), scheduled to premiere on October 10 on the Shahid platform.

Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt’s condemnation of all attacks against Saudi Arabia and its full support for the Kingdom’s security and stability during a phone call with Prince

Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, discussed with Fatah Central Committee Secretary-General Jibril Rajoub developments in the Palestinian territories, particularly the

Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel Ghaffar chaired on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, the seventh meeting of the Board of Directors of the Medical Professions Risk Compensation Fund, in the presence of Hussein Dahroug, the fund’s executive director,…

Data released by the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) showed on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, that the value of Egyptian exports to South Korea rose to $44.6 million during the first half of 2026, compared with $40.1 million duri…

Yemeni government forces claimed Monday to have retaken key positions near the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a vital chokepoint for global trade, as they launch a renewed campaign to roll back recent gains made by the Iran-backed Huthi movement.

France is struggling to contain its biggest student protests in decades.

Reuters — Britain’s Green Party voted on Sunday to class Zionism as a form of racism, drawing criticism from British Jews and from the Israeli government which said it now viewed the party as “a body that gives legitimacy to terrorism.”

President Donald Trump might be in a political hole, but his brand of conservative populist nationalism is flourishing across the globe.

Egyptian TV host Ahmed Moussa issued a stern message to Israel, warning that any recklessness or attempt to infringe upon Egypt’s territory could lead to a “lesson greater than 1973,” as he warned.

Emirates announced on Monday the suspension of its codeshare operations with Flydubai for flights to and from Tel Aviv, effective immediately and until further notice.

The US Embassy in Riyadh issued a security alert regarding the current security situation in Saudi Arabia, warning of the potential for drone or missile attacks targeting the Saudi Arabia.

The production team behind the series “Bayn al-Shakk wa al-Yaqin” (Between Doubt and Certainty) is preparing to shoot the opening scenes in Minya Governorate later this week, ahead of its scheduled broadcast during the Ramadan 2027 drama season.

The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) forecasts rains of varying intensity on Tuesday across different areas of the country, while hot to slightly hot weather conditions will persist.