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Egypt FM in Jeddah for extraordinary OIC meeting to reaffirm support for Somalia sovereignty

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty arrived in Jeddah on Saturday to participate in an extraordinary meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) foreign ministers to reaffirm support for Somalia's sovereignty

Egypt, EU warn against military escalation amidst regional crises

President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi and the European Union's (EU) High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, discussed a range of regional and international crises on Saturday, warning against military escalation and stressing the need for political solutions.

FM Abdelatty stresses Egypt regional de-escalation efforts to EU commissioner

Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty emphasized Egypt's efforts to de-escalate regional tensions and the latest regional developments in a phone call on Friday with EU Commissioner for Mediterranean Dubravka Šuica.

Egypt braces for heavy rain and strong winds on Friday

Egypt is set to experience a spell of unstable weather on Friday, marked by strong winds, varying rainfall, and a noticeable drop in temperatures, the Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) has warned.

11 killed, 9 injured in road collision in Minya

Eleven people were killed and nine others injured on Thursday in a collision between a truck and a pickup truck carrying quarry workers on the Eastern Desert Road near Samalut in Minya governorate.

Egypt, 21 Arab-Islamic-African nations condemn Israeli FM's Somaliland visit

A fresh joint statement issued on Thursday by foreign ministers from 22 Arab, African, and Islamic countries, including Egypt, condemned a recent visit by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar to the breakaway region of Somaliland as a "clear violation" of international law.

Egypt hails Lebanon’s progress in restricting arms to state control

Egypt has welcomed the completion of the first phase of Lebanon’s plan to restrict weapons to the state authority south of the Litani River.

Egypt categorically rejects any attempts to divide Gaza: FM Abdelatty to UN chief

Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty reiterated Egypt’s categorical rejection of any measures that would divide the Gaza Strip or undermine the territorial integrity linking Gaza and the West Bank.

NCCM files complaints as controversial “Kids Episode” of The Blind Date Show is deleted

The National Council for Childhood and Motherhood (NCCM) filed formal complaints with the Public Prosecution’s Child Protection Office and the Supreme Council for Media Regulation (SCMR) on Thursday, after two children appeared in a “Kids” episode of the online programme The Blind Date Show, produced by BingeCircle, in a format that mimics adult dating shows.

Egypt rejects Israeli visit to Somaliland

Egypt has firmly rejected Israel’s recognition of the breakaway region of Somaliland and the recent visit by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar to the territory, describing the move as illegal, illegitimate, and a dangerous precedent that threatens regional and international security.

Irregular migration, refugee burden top Egypt–EU talks between Abdelatty, Kallas

Irregular migration and the strain Egypt says it faces from hosting millions of refugees dominated talks on Thursday between Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and European Union (EU) foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas in Cairo.

Egypt reaffirms support for Burkina Faso’s security, development efforts

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty reiterated Cairo’s support for Burkina Faso’s efforts to combat terrorism and promote stability during a phone call on Thursday with his Burkinabe counterpart, Karamoko Traoré.

Egypt sends 112th Gaza aid convoy with 118,000 food parcels

The Egyptian Red Crescent (ERC) on Thursday dispatched its 112th aid convoy to Gaza, carrying more than 118,000 food parcels, winter clothing, and thousands of tonnes of humanitarian supplies, as Egypt continues its relief operations for the besieged territory.

Coptic Orthodox Christmas celebrated at Saint Mary Church in Washington, D.C.

Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church celebrated Christmas according to the Coptic Orthodox calendar during a service held under the pastoral supervision of Bishop Karas, bishop of the Diocese of Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, and West Virginia. The church is led by Father Domadeus Sarbamon.

Egypt received 179,000 citizen complaints in December, 134,000 referred for action

Egypt’s government complaints system processed 179,000 complaints, distress calls, requests, and inquiries in December, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said on Thursday, as officials reported continued high volumes of citizen grievances across public services.

Egypt is strategic partner of the EU: Cyprus President

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides on Wednesday highlighted close cooperation with Egypt during a meeting in Nicosia with Egyptian Minister of Petroleum Karim Badawi, who is representing President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi at the opening of Cyprus’s presidency of the Council of the European Union (EI).

Egypt, Oman reiterate support for Yemeni dialogue in Riyadh

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Omani counterpart, Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, expressed support for Yemeni-led dialogue in Riyadh aimed at achieving a political settlement for the southern cause while preserving Yemen’s unity and stability.

Egypt sends 37,900 winter garments, 9,900 blankets to Gaza in latest aid convoy

The Egyptian Red Crescent (ERC) said on Wednesday it had dispatched its 111th aid convoy to Gaza, carrying more than 6,160 tonnes of humanitarian assistance as winter conditions worsen an already dire humanitarian crisis in the Strip.

Egypt orders precautionary recall of limited Nestlé infant formula batches

Egypt’s National Food Safety Authority (NFSA) has ordered a precautionary recall of limited batches of infant formula produced by Nestlé Egypt after traces of a bacterial toxin were detected in a raw material used in manufacturing.

Egypt FM urges expanded humanitarian access in Gaza, Sudan in call with UN aid chief

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed the worsening humanitarian crises in Gaza and Sudan during a phone call on Wednesday with Tom Fletcher, the United Nation's (UN) Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator.

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