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Egypt repatriates 866 nationals from Saudi Arabia amid COVID-19 fears

In a statement, the consulate said it is following the latest measures…

Daily News Egypt

Egypt condemns assassination attempt against Sudanese Prime Minister Hamdouk

Hamdouk survived assassination attempt while heading to his workplace, and no officials…

Sarah El-Sheikh

Al-Sisi says Egypt supports Sudan’s security, stability

Presidency spokesperson said the two sides exchanged their views on overall bilateral…

Omnia Rizk

Jordan stands with Egypt to preserve its water security

Egypt describes Ethiopia’s statements as ‘inappropriate’ and ‘undiplomatic’

Bassant Mohammed

Egypt’s supreme water committee to sit in permanent session amid GERD tensions

Egypt describes Ethiopia’s statements as ‘inappropriate’ and ‘undiplomatic’

Mohammed El-Said

Erdogan orders coast guard to stop migrants crossing Aegean

‘A landmark EU-Turkey agreement to curb irregular migration to EU has collapsed,’…

Daily News Egypt

Tunisia investigates embassy attack to determine explosives’ composition

Two bombers used large amounts of explosives in attack: judiciary office

Bassant Mohammed

Three senior Saudi royal family members arrested for unclear reasons

Saudi government has not acknowledged arrests or comment so far

Daily News Egypt

Iraq’s prime minister-designate Allawi withdras his candidacy, blaming some factions 

Iraqi president Barham Saleh will start consultations to choose an alternative candidate…

Sarah El-Sheikh

Israel heads unprecedented 3rd elections

After two inconclusive rounds of votes in 2019, recent public opinion polls…

Xinhua