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Tanzania inaugurated the $2.9bn Julius Nyerere Hydropower Plant on Saturday, adding 2115 megawatts (MW) of electricity to its national grid through a mega-facility constructed by an Egyptian consortium. Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan and Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, participating on behalf of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi under direct instructions, unveiled the commemorative plaque…

Kyiv — A new wave of North Korean troops, already numbering 8,500 in Russia, contains a drone unit that could attack targets inside Ukraine, according to a senior Ukrainian intelligence official. North Korea, who signed a NATO-style mutual defense pact with Russia two years ago, has been sending troops to assist Moscow’s military operations since…

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Saturday joined Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan to inaugurate the Julius Nyerere Hydroelectric Dam and Power Station, one of Africa’s largest dam projects. Madbouly attended the ceremony on behalf of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, accompanying Hassan on an inspection tour of the facility, which was built by an Egyptian…

Ahmed Kamel – Egypt Daily News World White House officials are signaling an imminent diplomatic breakthrough in the Persian Gulf just as Israel’s northern front fractures under a deadly border ambush. President Donald Trump announced that backchannel negotiations with Tehran are yielding significant progress, indicating that a formal agreement to reopen the blockaded Strait of…

Egyptian Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk called for a fairer global financial architecture for developing countries and discussed local currency trade settlements during the 1st BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ (FMCBG) Meeting, taking place on August 12 and 13 in Jaipur, Rajasthan, under India’s BRICS presidency. The meeting was also attended by Rami Aboulnaga,…

At least 16 people have been killed and 130 more, including 23 children, wounded in a Russian “double-tap” strike on a shopping center in, Kryvyi Rih, central Ukraine, authorities say. Kryvyi Rih is the hometown of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and has been targeted multiple times during the four-year-war. Ukraine is facing a critical shortages…

By Mohamed Attia Minister of Civil Aviation, Sameh el Hefny, stressed the ministry’s commitment to strengthening co-operation with Iraq, expanding coordination and exchange of expertise, and providing opportunities for co-operation in training, technical support and human resources development, in a way that serves the mutual interests of both countries. This came during a meeting between…

[ENA] Egypt's approach to the Abay (Nile) River has been shaped by a doctrine of strategic dominance rather than equitable partnership. Successive governments in Cairo have sought to preserve a privileged position rooted in colonial-era arrangements that Ethiopia never accepted. From this perspective, a stronger, more self-reliant Ethiopia is not merely a neighboring state pursuing…

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi maintained a stance of ambiguity regarding the future of her country’s nuclear policies on Sunday, declining to explicitly pledge continued adherence to Japan’s decades-old “Three Non-Nuclear Principles” during an address marking the 81st anniversary of the US atomic bombing of Nagasaki. Delivering her annual address to atomic bomb survivors, their…

From the moment the EgyptAir plane took off for Dodoma, the Tanzanian capital, carrying Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and the Egyptian delegation participating in the inauguration of the Julius Nyerere Hydroelectric Dam and Power Plant, celebration filled the air. This significant Egyptian-Tanzanian achievement boasts a production capacity of 2,115 megawatts, and the flight carried the…

By Mohamed Attia Russian travellers will soon have direct access to Egypt’s Mediterranean coast after Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsia) approved direct flights to Alexandria International Airport, formerly known as Borg El Arab, and Al Alamein International Airport. The decision reflects the efforts of the Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority, headed by Pilot Sameh Fawzy,…

US-mediated talks between Israel and Lebanon ended earlier than expected on Wednesday amid renewed Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon. A US State Department official said the discussions in Rome concluded early, at 3:30 p.m. local time, “due to events on the ground.” Another source said Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter “asked the American…

Egypt and Uganda are preparing the next phase of a joint project to combat aquatic weeds in the Great Lakes as part of a long-term cooperation programme, Egyptian Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam said. Sewilam’s comments came as he received a Ugandan delegation led by David Kasura, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry…

Melania Trump grew up attending Formula 1 races with her father in her native Slovenia. On Thursday, America’s first lady will merge that longtime personal interest in cars and racing with a new one: foster youth. She’s teaming up with IndyCar and Fox Corporation to launch new scholarship opportunities for young adults transitioning out of…

Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) took part in a ceremony at the British Museum marking the completion of the 2026 International Training Programme (ITP) and the 20th anniversary of its launch, the tourism and antiquities ministry said. The programme has helped build the skills of museum and heritage professionals and strengthen cooperation among cultural…

Ahmed Kamel – Egypt Daily News World The Islamic Republic of Iran officially declared that the strategic Strait of Hormuz will remain entirely closed to international shipping until all active American military threats directed at Tehran are completely resolved. Behnam Saeeidi, Secretary of the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee in the Iranian Parliament, confirmed…

The Israeli military acknowledged for the first time on Wednesday that it opened fire on the vehicle carrying 5-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza and said it had opened a criminal investigation into the killing. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) had previously denied involvement in the January 2024 killing, saying months later that a preliminary investigation…

Hermes fleet uses artificial intelligence for targeting, intelligence gathering, and mission management Behind the closed doors of military operations rooms, life-or-death battlefield decisions are no longer made solely by senior staff. Instead, they are increasingly framed and executed by silent algorithms operating high in the sky. In a rare intelligence leak unveiling operational tactics on…

As Tehran denies talks with Washington, US Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday that peace negotiations with Iran would “be messy” and take time. He added that “the Iranians are extraordinarily difficult people” with “a fractured system.” During his interview with Fox News Wednesday evening, Vance said: “Our job is to navigate through that and…

Oman, a historic partner for the United States and proven mediator to Iran, was once again threatened by President Donald Trump over its negotiations with the Islamic Republic, leaving many in the region confused. Trump’s warning on Monday reiterated a threat he issued in May to “blow up” Oman over its ongoing negotiations with Iran,…

By Mohamed Attia Egypt has officially concluded the 11th edition of Africa and Indian Ocean Aviation Week (AFI Aviation Week 2026) in Cairo. Organised by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and hosted by Egypt for the first time, the event brought together a wide range of international stakeholders for a week of strategic dialogue…

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Trump's adviser says Washington is working with "all countries across the Horn," while analysts say Egypt is steering an emerging regional alignment that increasingly shapes Red Sea and Horn security.

London — The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are planning to move back to Britain, CNN understands, a shock move that comes six years after the couple stepped back from official duties and fell out with other members of the royal family. Prince Harry and Meghan are said to be planning to relocate from the…

By Mohamed Attia During the 11th Africa and Indian Ocean Aviation Week, Egypt’s Ministry of Civil Aviation signed several strategic agreements to strengthen international partnerships, support regional growth, and share industry expertise. Under the leadership of Minister of Civil Aviation Sameh el-Hefny, the Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority reached key agreements with counterparts from the United…

Israel has launched attacks in parts of the Lebanese city of Tyre, wounding at least four, according to Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency (NNA). Drones struck the nearby town of Al-Burj Al-Shamali, which was subsequently hit by a strike from a fighter jet, NNA said on Thursday, adding that people were seen fleeing toward Tyre.…

President Donald Trump is rolling out yet another Iran war strategy in familiar fashion: with an all-caps threat. But the world will, as usual, have to wait to see whether he folds when the political costs pile up. Trump on Wednesday promised “the MOST CRUSHING ECONOMIC OPERATION EVER TAKEN AGAINST ANY COUNTRY” in a Truth…

By Mohamed Attia Egyptian Minister of Civil Aviation Sameh el-Hefny met with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar during a series of high-level diplomatic meetings with global industry leaders. The discussion focused on establishing a sustainable growth roadmap for the African civil aviation sector to keep pace with rapid changes in…

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Ethiopia's Minister of Water and Energy, Habtamu Itefa, has dismissed Egypt's "unfounded accusations" against the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), saying Cairo would benefit more from returning to negotiations under previously agreed frameworks than continuing unrealistic claims against the project.

Kyiv — At least a dozen people have been killed and more than 30 others wounded in a “massive” Russian attack on Kyiv overnight into Thursday, the city’s mayor Vitali Klitschko said. The strikes damaged a hospital, a school, residential buildings and several warehouses across the city, local authorities said. CNN producers in the Ukrainian…

Climate change is rapidly reshaping food security across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), transforming what was once viewed primarily as an environmental challenge into a strategic economic priority. Although the region contributes less than 5% of global greenhouse gas emissions, it is among the world’s most climate-vulnerable, facing rising temperatures, prolonged droughts, chronic…

New York — Meta’s business relies on hooking young people and exploiting their data and attention, a lawyer for a group of state attorneys general argued in opening statements for the latest blockbuster trial against the social media giant on Tuesday. The trial could be Meta’s most consequential legal fight yet over youth safety and…

Ahmed Kamel – Egypt Daily News World A senior Gulf official, involved in these discussions, estimated a roughly 50:50 chance of reaching a deal by Friday, citing the absence of input from the hardline Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in the Iranian delegation, which must endorse any agreement details. Trump’s positive outlook has seemingly caught…

AP — A Russian court on Monday convicted a prominent opposition politician for speaking out against the war in Ukraine and sentenced him to 11 years and one month in prison in the latest crackdown leading up to next month’s parliamentary election. The verdict against Lev Shlosberg, a senior member of the Yabloko party, was…

Egypt and Greece on Wednesday called for a peaceful settlement and a comprehensive agreement between the United States and Iran, saying such a deal is essential to reduce tensions and prevent the regional conflict from widening as negotiations continue over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The position was expressed during a telephone call…

US President Donald Trump is struggling to extract the United States from a war that he started almost six months ago – alternating between claims that Tehran is “begging” for a deal, and threats to renew military attacks. Now Iran’s hardline leadership is devising and promoting its own strategy for continued confrontation with Washington. The…

Arab and Islamic foreign ministers agreed on Wednesday to launch a joint operational mechanism to document Israeli violations in Jerusalem, warning that escalations at holy sites could provoke a religious conflict with global repercussions. Meeting in Amman at the invitation of Jordan, the Arab Ministerial Committee—comprising Egypt, Jordan, Tunisia, Algeria, Iraq, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia,…

The joint military drills between the United States and South Korea have been cut in half at Washington’s request, days after President Donald Trump called for their reduction, citing his close relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The annual Ulchi Freedom Shield (UFS) exercise, which began on Monday, was due to run for…

Ahmed Kamel – Egypt Daily News World A discarded four-thousand-kilogram SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket booster has officially crashed directly into the lunar surface with an explosive force mimicking three tons of conventional TNT. The uncontrolled upper-stage hull initially entered deep space during a historical commercial transport mission before drifting off course and striking the pristine…

Reuters — The Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo has killed 2,325 people, government data showed on Sunday, surpassing the toll from the 2018-2020 outbreak to become the deadliest in the country’s history. DR Congo’s public health institute said in its latest report that confirmed cases had risen to 4,945, including 101 new cases…

Ahmed Kamel – Egypt Daily News World United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk officially expressed deep concern regarding the sudden, sharp escalation of capital punishment cases across the Islamic Republic of Iran. The international monitoring body verified that the domestic surge in execution sentences has increased noticeably since the outbreak of regional…

As Donald Trump’s critics see it, he’s striking out badly on foreign policy. But the president is still taking mighty swings. His long-broken memorandum of understanding with Iran reached its 60-day expiration date on Monday. Instead of celebrating a nuclear deal that might have justified his war, Trump vented his frustration by finding some of…

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian vowed to support “any measure” taken by Palestinian leaders in a call with Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya, amid talks toward a lasting peace deal in Gaza, Iranian state media said. During a phone call with al-Hayya, head of Hamas’s political bureau, Pezeshkian praised the official’s “role and leadership in coordinating the…

Washington DC and Seoul, South Korea — President Donald Trump announced Sunday that the United States would reduce military exercises with key regional ally South Korea, just hours before they were due to get underway, citing his positive relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Seoul’s lack of assistance with Iran. “Based on…

Ahmed Kamel – Egypt Daily News World ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems has officially launched the INS Drakon submarine at its corporate shipyard in Kiel, Germany. The highly specialized vessel represents the sixth and final installment of the Dolphin-II class fleet. The submarine quietly commenced its initial open-water sea trials within Kiel Bay without any public ceremony…

President Donald Trump’s sudden announcement the US is scaling back major military drills with South Korea risks renewing concerns US forces are too stretched to support crucial Western allies or maintain deterrence against autocracies that threaten them. It’s also a gift to North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un at a time when he has ramped…

US President Donald Trump has raised hopes that the Strait of Hormuz could be reopened “soon” amid talks between Iran and Oman about safe passage. But Iranian state media has cast doubt on that assessment. State broadcaster IRIB reported Wednesday that any future agreement between Iran and Oman – which both border the strait –…

AP — Firefighters across France and in central England struggled against multiple fires Friday as a new wave of record-breaking heat baked a swath of Europe, their task further complicated by exceptionally parched landscapes. With France experiencing its driest year ever, a new fire raced through woodlands overnight in the Landes region on the southwest…

Pope Leo XIV will make a return visit to Peru in November, a country where he served as a missionary and bishop for nearly two decades. The Vatican announced on Wednesday that Pope Leo will make a lengthy visit to Latin America November 6-17 and will be in Peru from November 11 until the end…