New Zealand voters face weeks of political limbo after a knife-edge election left the country’s conservative coalition government at risk of losing its majority following just a single term in office. Saturday’s preliminary results show Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s National-led coalition with a two seat majority. But the margin is so tight, a small variance …
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Israeli President Isaac Herzog said it was “like a bolt from the blue” when President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday, the day of the midterm elections, that he would end US aid to Israel. Herzog brought up the issue during a meeting with the Yashar party, led by Gadi Eisenkot, the main rival of Prime …
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International golf media have highlighted Egypt’s hosting of the 13th edition of the World Golf Awards (WGA 2026), set to take place on Saturday, 7 November, at Madinaty Golf Club. Specialised outlets including Golf Today, Golf Business News, and Golf Industry Asia covered the event. They pointed to the significance of Egypt hosting the ceremony […]

Egypt's remittances recovered after the 2023 slump. CBE and World Bank figures explain the rebound, transfer costs and what recipients can check when money is late

Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, and the Arab League condemned an armed attack on Egyptian border guard forces in southern Egypt that resulted in the deaths of two military officers, according to statements issued on Friday, 6 November. Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its condemnation of the attack and affirmed its solidarity with Egypt in confronting threats to its security. The ministry also extended condolences to the officers’ families and the Egyptian government. Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs similarly condemned the attack, reiterating its rejection of violence, terrorism, and criminal acts, regardless of their motives. Jordan’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Fouad Al-Majali expressed support for Egypt and conveyed condolences to the families of the two officers. The Arab League also condemned the attack, affirming its support for Egypt’s efforts to protect its security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. The organisation described Egypt’s security and stability as a fundamental pillar of Arab national security. The condemnations followed an announcement by Egyptian Military Spokesperson Colonel Ahmed Othman Ali on Thursday, 5 November, that two officers had been killed during operations targeting illegal gold mining in the Eastern Desert. The officers were identified asContinue reading "Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Jordan Condemn Attack on Egyptian Border Guards"
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President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi attended the marriage contract ceremony of Amira, the daughter of a late Egyptian Armed Forces officer, on Thursday, 5 November, fulfilling a promise he made to her eight years earlier. Amira is the daughter of Brigadier General Mohamed Saad Mostafa Ayad, who was killed in the line of duty, according to a presidential statement. Ayad was killed on 28 November 2014 when unidentified gunmen opened fire on a military vehicle in the Gesr El-Suez area of Cairo. According to a military statement published at the time, the attackers were travelling in an unmarked car without licence plates and fled the scene, leaving Ayad dead and two other military personnel injured. The shooting took place amid heightened security across Egypt ahead of planned anti-government demonstrations at the time. Military personnel had been deployed to protect public facilities and infrastructure, while security forces were responding to threats of violence in several areas. Four years later, during a Police Academy graduation ceremony in 2018, Amira spoke to el-Sisi about her wish to have her father present on her wedding day. “If our attending your wedding would be enough forContinue reading "el-Sisi Fulfills Eight-Year Promise to Fallen Officer’s Daughter"
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Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi has discussed potential cooperation with the African Finance Corporation (AFC) to finance and implement new projects across the oil, gas, refining, petrochemicals and mining sectors, according to a ministry statement on November 7. Badawi met AFC Executive Director and Chief Investment Officer Sameh Shenouda and an […]
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UAE energy giant ADNOC has signed a long-term sales and purchase agreement (SPA) with Indian gas distributor Gujarat Energy to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to India from the international gas portfolio of XRG, ADNOC’s international investment company, according to a statement on November 6. The agreement marks the first sale of molecules from XRG’s […]
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