The relationship between Ukraine and the United States is facing increasing strain over intelligence sharing, sanctions, Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy and the path to peace. There also appears to be deepening mutual distrust between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky. Trump on Monday accused Zelensky of not knowing what he was …
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French authorities promised a “massive” police presence for planned protests on Saturday and imposed localized curfews for a second consecutive night as the country grapples with the fallout from its worst rioting in years. The moves come after protests over education and the cost of living spiraled into a wave of deadly, nationwide violence over …
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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi said on Wednesday that Egypt’s proposed military effort was aimed at defending Saudi Arabian territory and did not include an attack on Yemen, adding that Egypt would also defend the territory of any other Arab state if asked to do so. Al-Sisi said the purpose was to defend Saudi Arabia’s […]

Egypt’s exports of chemicals and fertilisers to China surged 678% year on year to $287m during the first eight months of 2026, up from $37m in the same period last year, according to data from the General Organization for Export and Import Control (GOEIC). The strong performance has strengthened China’s position among the top 10 […]

Egypt’s Minister of Interior Mahmoud Tawfiq said on 21 October during the “Homeland and Citizen Security” session at Egypt Forum 2026 that the public has the right to know the results of investigations into complaints and videos shared on social media, stressing that the ministry seeks to balance transparency with the protection of privacy. Tawfiq said complaints shared publicly online can extend beyond personal grievances to become matters of public concern, particularly when they involve incidents that may affect public security. He noted that complaints posted on social media must be verified, as some may be fabricated, misleading, or taken out of context. “The public has the right to know what happened with these complaints,” Tawfiq said, explaining that the ministry publishes the results of its examinations on its official social media pages, alongside the original complaint or video and an explanation of the findings. He added that the ministry presents these findings transparently while taking the necessary precautions to protect individuals’ privacy. According to Tawfiq, this approach has helped build trust between citizens and security authorities by demonstrating the speed with which complaints and public concerns are addressed. TheContinue reading "Egypt’s Interior Minister Says Public Has Right to Know Results of Social Media Complaints"
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  Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has warned that students’ inability to speak Arabic proficiently poses a serious challenge to Egypt’s national identity and national security, calling for greater attention to Arabic-language education in international schools. Speaking during the Egypt 2026 Forum on Monday, Madbouly questioned whether students enrolled in international schools had sufficient command of Arabic, describing it as the national language and the language of Egyptian society. He argued that the issue extends beyond education policy to the preservation of Egypt’s cultural identity and national security. Madbouly’s remarks came during a session titled “What Are Our Children Learning, and Does It Prepare Them for the Future?” The discussion addressed concerns raised by parents about the teaching of Arabic and religious education in international schools, as well as whether grades in these subjects should count toward students’ overall academic results. The prime minister said the government had received complaints about the requirements, while emphasizing that maintaining students’ connection to their language and national culture remained a priority. “The question that must be asked is how proficient graduates of these schools are in the Arabic language and how connected theyContinue reading "Egypt’s PM Warns Arabic Language Decline Poses National Security Threat"
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Egypt’s Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk said each additional gigawatt of renewable energy capacity saves about $250 mn in gas imports, as the government seeks to reduce energy costs and strengthen public finances, according to a cabinet statement on October 22. Speaking during the “Energy Journey” session on the fourth day of Egypt Forum 2026, Kouchouk […]
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Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said  during Egypt 2026 Forum that rising oil prices, to $110 per barrel, leave the government with three options: passing the higher costs on to citizens, absorbing them through the state budget, or to maintain the budget’s existing allocations and purchase petroleum products at higher prices within available resources, according to […]
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