Apparel, textile chambers engage with Chinese delegation to explore investment opportunities in Egypt
The Egyptian Chamber of Apparel and Home Textile Industries (ECAHT) and the Textile Industries Chamber at the Federation of Egyptian Industries (FEI) recently hosted a high-level Chinese delegation comprising 15…
Egyptian president follows up on initiatives to counter extremist thought
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi on Monday reviewed the Ministry of Awqaf's (Religious Endowments) efforts to renew religious discourse and combat extremism, his office said in a statement. The president…
Gaza on verge of famine as war escalates, ceasefire talks stall
The humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip continues to intensify as the Israeli assault escalates and ceasefire negotiations stall, with growing warnings of an impending famine. The Gaza Ministry of…
Thai, Cambodian leaders to meet in Malaysia for ceasefire talks
The leaders of Thailand and Cambodia will meet in Malaysia on Monday for talks aimed at ending four days of deadly border clashes, a Thai official said, following pressure from…
North Korea not interested in South’s reconciliation efforts, says Kim’s sister
North Korea is not interested in any policy or proposal for reconciliation with South Korea, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said on Sunday, in Pyongyang's…
Obama calls for aid access to Gaza, says ‘no justification’ for withholding food
Former US President Barack Obama on Sunday called for aid to be allowed to reach the people of the Gaza Strip, stating that there is "no justification for withholding food…
Gaza crisis, trade on agenda as Trump hosts Starmer in Scotland
US President Donald Trump will host British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday at his Scottish golf resort for talks expected to cover issues from the worsening hunger crisis in…
Al-Sisi: Egypt intensifies efforts to end Gaza crisis, facilitate aid delivery
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi declared on Monday that Egypt has been working tirelessly since the outbreak of the Gaza war on 7 October 2023, in coordination with Qatar and…
Indian Embassy to launch cultural festival in Assiut, film fest in Cairo
The Embassy of India in Cairo has announced a series of cultural events in August, including a cultural festival in Assiut, a film festival in the capital, and a caricature…
Egypt, South Africa pledge to deepen development cooperation at G20 meeting
Egypt and South Africa have pledged to deepen their cooperation on development and align their perspectives on regional and global issues, Egypt’s planning ministry said, following a meeting between the…