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PoliticsPutin Seizes Control of Russian Infrastructure Amid Escalating Ukrainian Strikes
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree allowing the government to temporarily seize control of critical infrastructure if private owners fail to protect it from Ukrainian attacks. The measure comes as both sides intensify their air campaigns amid ongoing conflict.
EconomyTrump's New Economic War Against Iran Relies on Beijing—Will Xi Jinping Cooperate?
As the US launches a new economic campaign against Iran, Washington faces the difficult challenge of securing China's cooperation. Beijing has strongly rejected unilateral sanctions and vows to protect its trade interests.
CultureParamount Pictures Develops Sequel to Rom-Com Classic 'How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days' After Two Decades
Paramount Pictures is developing a sequel to the 2003 romantic comedy 'How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,' with Kate Hudson serving as a producer and potential return of Matthew McConaughey.
Breaking NewsEgyptian Police Arrest Suspect Following Viral Microbus Harassment Video in Cairo
Egyptian security forces have arrested a man after a social media video exposed him harassing a female student inside a Cairo microbus.
MiscellaneousGlobal Airlines Gradually Resume Middle East Routes While Others Extend Suspensions
International airlines are gradually restoring Middle East routes, though major carriers like Lufthansa, British Airways, and Air Canada continue extended suspensions for key destinations such as Dubai and Tel Aviv.
PoliticsIran and Oman Propose Joint Framework for Safe Navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran and Oman have unveiled a phased framework featuring a temporary shipping corridor and joint mine-clearing operations to restore safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
PoliticsEgypt Praises US Decision to Delist Syria as State Sponsor of Terrorism
Egypt has welcomed the US decision to remove Syria from the list of state sponsors of terrorism, stating it will aid in the country's economic recovery and regional reintegration.
PoliticsLiberia Receives US Deportees Under New Deal, Echoing Historic Migration Ties
Liberia has begun receiving migrants deported from the US under a new agreement, sparking complex reactions among locals in a nation historically tied to American migration.
EconomyIran Dismisses US Threat of New Sanctions, Claiming America Lacks Economic Leverage
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf dismissed US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's threat of new sanctions, arguing that the US lacks the economic leverage to restrict global relations.
EconomyEgypt Champions Integrated Water Management Strategies to Maximize Resource Efficiency
Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam outlined Egypt's advanced strategies for sustainable water management during a lecture at COP17 in Mongolia.
EconomyPrime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and CBE Governor Discuss Economic Coordination and Financial Reforms
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met with CBE Governor Hassan Abdalla to discuss economic coordination, inflation reduction, foreign reserves, and new digital financial identity regulations.
SportsEgypt Climbs Past European Powers to Secure Fifth Place in Taranto 2026 Medal Standings
Egypt has climbed to fifth place in the Taranto 2026 Mediterranean Games medal standings with 13 medals, successfully surpassing major sporting powers like Spain and France despite fielding a smaller delegation.
EconomyEgypt and Mongolia Explore Strategic Partnerships in Water Resources Management
Egyptian and Mongolian officials met during COP17 to discuss cooperation in water resources management, focusing on agricultural efficiency and food security.
PoliticsKim Yo Jong Claims Ignorance Over Alleged Communication Between Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump
North Korean official Kim Yo Jong stated she is completely unaware of any recent communication between her brother Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump, despite Trump's claims of contact.
PoliticsAir Force Officer Faces Rare Criminal Charges After Publicly Criticizing Donald Trump
US Air Force Maj. Jason Watson has been officially charged under the Uniform Code of Military Justice following his public criticism and protests against President Donald Trump.
PoliticsAs Elections Approach, Netanyahu Casts Turkey as Israel's Newest Strategic Adversary
As Israeli elections approach, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has increasingly framed Turkey as a major adversary, culminating in a military strike in Syria that critics argue is politically motivated.
PoliticsUS Secret Service Investigates Iranian State Media Video Targeting Barron Trump
The US Secret Service is investigating an Iranian state media video that appears to threaten the life of Barron Trump, the youngest son of US President Donald Trump.
EconomyEgypt Establishes New Regulatory Framework to Compensate Owners of Architectural Heritage Buildings
The Egyptian Cabinet has approved a new resolution to regulate compensation and incentives for owners of heritage buildings with distinguished architectural styles. The framework aims to streamline registration, support property revitalization, and ease financial burdens on owners.
TechnologyEgypt Launches Flying Taxi Services Connecting Major Cities and Tourist Destinations with Fares Starting at $200
Egypt is introducing flying taxi services connecting major cities and tourist destinations, with fares starting at US$ 200 and significantly reducing travel times compared to traditional transport.
CultureEgyptian Stars Laila Ahmed Zaher and Hisham Gamal Celebrate the Birth of Their First Child
Actress Laila Ahmed Zaher and her husband, producer and actor Hisham Gamal, have welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Ella.
PoliticsUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Refuses to Rule Out Military Force in Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Tensions with Iran
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the Trump administration will not rule out military strikes in the Strait of Hormuz or Iran following a series of heavy economic sanctions.
Breaking NewsSevere Heat Wave Set to Grips Egypt This Week With Rising Temperatures and High Humidity
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority has warned of a rising heat wave starting Tuesday, with high humidity levels making temperatures in Cairo feel closer to 40C.
TechnologyQuiet on Set: How Artificial Intelligence Revolutionized China's Microdrama Industry
Advanced AI-video generation tools have rapidly taken over China's booming microdrama industry, drastically cutting production costs, flooding platforms with AI content, and displacing thousands of live-action actors and crew members.
EconomyUS Treasury Secretary Warns of Historic Economic Offensive Against Iran Amid Decades of Sanctions
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warns of an unprecedented financial offensive against Iran, highlighting decades of extensive US sanctions dating back to 1979.