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Egypt
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Foreign Affairs
6/2/2025 4:59:41 PM
Ghada Waly, the first Arab, African, and Egyptian to lead the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), has stepped down after a five-year term marked by global expansion and institutional reform, citing family priorities in a Sunday interview on Egypt’s ON E channel.
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World
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International
6/1/2025 11:03:16 AM
Elon Musk on Saturday denied a report that he used ketamine and other drugs extensively last year on the 2024 campaign trail.
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Egypt
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Foreign Affairs
5/31/2025 6:59:09 PM
Ghada Waly, Director-General of the United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV) and Executive Director of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), has resigned from her leadership roles, citing personal and family reasons.
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Egypt
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Health
5/28/2025 2:02:19 PM
Egypt’s state-owned Holding Company for Pharmaceuticals (HoldiPharma) has signed a partnership with US-based Dawah Pharma to manufacture and export pharmaceutical products and dietary supplements, with a focus on entering North American and European markets.
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Life & Style
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Health
5/25/2025 2:07:06 PM
Excess body weight can raise the risk of certain cancers, leading researchers to wonder whether blockbuster drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic and Zepbound could play a role in cancer prevention.
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World
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International
5/12/2025 3:19:29 PM
The French presidency on Monday condemned "fake news" spread by "France's enemies" after social media accounts of far-right figures and Russian officials falsely claimed that European leaders including President Emmanuel Macron were seen taking drugs on a train.
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Egypt
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Health
4/29/2025 1:17:22 PM
Egypt’s state-owned Medicine City, GYPTO Pharma, has signed a strategic partnership with US-based Dawah Pharmaceuticals to enhance Egypt’s pharmaceutical sector and pave the way for accreditation from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), officials announced Tuesday.
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Egypt
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Defence
4/20/2025 4:20:58 PM
The Egyptian Border Guard Forces have intercepted several smuggling attempts into the country, involving weapons, ammunition, drugs, and untaxed goods, according to a statement from the military spokesperson on Sunday.
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Egypt
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Society
4/19/2025 4:30:39 PM
Egypt’s Fund for Drug Control and Treatment of Addiction (FDCTA) has denied reports circulating on social media that the government is planning to introduce random drug testing for all citizens.
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Life & Style
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Health
4/13/2025 10:09:08 PM
GlaxoSmithKline recently held a high-level scientific conference in conjunction with the launch of “Bexsero,” the first vaccine in Egypt approved by the Egyptian Drug Authority for the prevention of meningococcal disease, commonly known as bacterial meningitis, caused by Neisseria meningitidis Group B.
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Egypt
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Defence
4/3/2025 1:07:48 PM
The Egyptian Naval Forces foiled an attempt to smuggle narcotics into the country via the Red Sea coast, operating within the jurisdiction of the southern fleet, according to a statement issued by the military spokesperson on Thursday.
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Egypt
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Defence
3/24/2025 2:36:56 PM
The Egyptian Border Guard Forces have intercepted multiple attempts to smuggle weapons, ammunition, and large quantities of drugs, including hashish, hydro, and narcotic pills, into the country.
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Al-Ahram Weekly
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Egypt
3/22/2025 12:56:26 PM
Egypt has been selected as the first country to implement a UN campaign on child drug abuse in a major vote of confidence in its ongoing prevention and treatment programmes
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World
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International
3/11/2025 11:28:43 AM
Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte was arrested on Tuesday, just weeks before his 80th birthday, on the charge of committing crimes against humanity during the deadly years-long drug war that was his signature policy.
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Sports
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Omni sports
2/27/2025 9:09:22 PM
Jannik Sinner had his nomination for the prestigious Laureus sportsman of the year award withdrawn on Thursday after he was banned for three months following two failed drugs tests, an official said.
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World
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International
2/19/2025 10:31:32 PM
The United States government is formally designating eight Latin American organized crime groups that also operate in the U.S. to be “foreign terrorist organizations.” They are involved in drug trafficking, and migrant smuggling and extend their territory through violence.
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Sports
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Omni sports
2/18/2025 2:55:51 PM
Jannik Sinner's three-month ban for a pair of positive drug tests has been defended by the World Anti-Doping Agency after claims the world number one's punishment was too lenient.
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Al-Ahram Weekly
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Focus
2/11/2025 8:32:26 PM
Efforts are continuing to provide help and medical treatment to those affected by drug abuse in Egypt, while tightening up penalties for traffickers.
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World
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International
2/3/2025 7:36:49 PM
U.S. President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum put their planned tariffs on hold Monday for a month to give time for further negotiations, and Mexico said it planned to deploy 10,000 members of its national guard to address drug trafficking.
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World
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International
2/2/2025 9:42:13 AM
President Donald Trump announced broad tariffs Saturday on major US trading partners Canada, Mexico and China, claiming a "major threat" from illegal immigration and drugs -- a move that sparked promises of retaliation.
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