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Egypt FM, IAEA chief discuss efforts to de-escalate US-Iran tensions

Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi discussed on Thursday efforts to de-escalate tensions between Washington and Tehran over Iran's nuclear program.

PM Madbouly receives finalized proposals for developing media sector

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly received on Thursday from the Chairman of the Supreme Council for Media Regulation (SCMR) Khaled Abdel-Aziz finalized recommendations for developing media sector to be submitted to President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi.

Egypt intensifies talks with regional, int'l partners to de-escalate Middle East tensions

Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, acting on President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi’s directives, held intensive talks over the past two days with senior regional and international officials to promote de-escalation amid rising Middle East tensions, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

Egypt condemns Israel recognition of breakaway region of Somaliland: FM Abdelatty to Somali counterpart

Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty expressed on Thursday Egypt’s condemnation of Israel's recognition of the breakaway region of Somaliland as a violation of international law that infringes upon Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Egyptian MP flags risks facing 6 mln delivery workers as 97% lack social insurance

An Egyptian lawmaker has warned that around six million delivery workers are operating without legal or insurance protection, citing figures showing that 63 percent have suffered work-related injuries, while 97 percent lack social insurance, despite the high-risk nature of their jobs.

Egypt’s Journalists Syndicate reflects diverse views, not party politics: El-Balshy

Head of Egypt’s Journalists Syndicate Khaled El-Balshy said on Wednesday evening that he bears full responsibility for his actions as an elected representative of the journalistic community, stressing that the syndicate is a professional body that reflects diverse views and is not a political party.

Egypt’s Haya Karima wins Dubai award for sustainable urban infrastructure

Egypt’s flagship rural development initiative Haya Karima won the Dubai International Award for Best Practices in Sustainable Development in the field of urban infrastructure planning and management, the cabinet said on Thursday.

Egypt health minister receives wounded Palestinians at Rafah crossing

Egyptian Health Minister Khaled Abdel-Ghaffar received a new group of wounded Palestinians on Thursday at the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing, as Egypt stepped up its medical support for those arriving from Gaza.

Egyptian Armed Forces organize Military Academy visits for families of martyrs

The Egyptian Armed Forces have organized a series of visits for the families of fallen servicemen to the Egyptian Military Academy as part of ongoing efforts to support and engage with martyrs’ families, the military spokesperson said on Thursday.

Roblox ready to hold talks after platform blocked in Egypt

Roblox said it has contacted Egyptian authorities and is ready to hold talks to resolve the issue and restore access to the platform after it was blocked in Egypt on Wednesday, according to a company statement.

Fourth group of Palestinian returnees set to leave Egypt via Rafah crossing

Sources at the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing said procedures are being finalized for the fourth group of Palestinian returnees ahead of their return to the Gaza Strip.

Factbox: TOGG electric car gifted by Turkey’s Erdoğan to Egypt’s El-Sisi

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan presented Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi with a Turkish-made TOGG electric car during Erdoğan’s visit to Cairo for the second meeting of the Egypt–Turkey High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council.

Egypt, Türkiye set $15 billion trade target in joint declaration

Egypt and Türkiye agreed to work towards boosting bilateral trade to $15 billion by 2028, as the two countries sought to consolidate a renewed strategic partnership during talks in Cairo on Wednesday.

Erdoğan gifts El-Sisi an electric car during Cairo visit

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan gifted Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi an electric car during his visit on Wednesday to Egypt for the second meeting of the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council.

Egypt, Türkiye share converging positions on regional issues: El-Sisi at presser with Erdoğan

President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi said Egypt and Türkiye share converging positions on major regional crises, including Gaza, Sudan, Libya, and Syria, as well as efforts to de-escalate tensions linked to Iran’s nuclear programme, following talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Cairo on Wednesday.

Egypt, Türkiye sign MoUs on defence, trade, health following presidential talks in Cairo

Egypt and Türkiye signed a series of memoranda of understanding (MoU) on Tuesday covering defence, trade, health, agriculture, and social policy, following talks between President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Cairo.

Erdogan’s Cairo visit reflects efforts to restore regional balance: Former ambassador

A former Egyptian ambassador to Türkiye said President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s visit to Cairo and his meeting with President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi signal growing coordination between Egypt and Türkiye amid heightened regional tensions following the Gaza war.

Egypt sends 7,120 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Gaza via 131st convoy

Egypt sent its 131st humanitarian aid convoy to Gaza on Wednesday, delivering over 7,100 tonnes of food, medical supplies, fuel, and winter aid amid worsening humanitarian conditions in the besieged enclave.

Rafah crossing operates for 3rd day, receiving patients and returnees

The Rafah border crossing continued operating at full capacity on Wednesday, receiving Palestinian wounded and patients from Gaza for the third day since its reopening from the Palestinian side, while facilitating the return of Palestinians to Gaza who have completed their treatment in Egypt.

Egypt blocks Roblox online gaming platform starting Wednesday

The Supreme Council for Media Regulation (SCMR), in coordination with the National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA), announced it will block the online gaming platform Roblox in Egypt starting Wednesday, 4 February.

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