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Egypt offers condolences to Zimbabwe over Lake Kariba tragedy
https://egyptian-gazette.com/egypt/egypt-offers-condolences-to-zimbabwe-over-lake-kariba-tragedy/
Published: August 14, 2026 09:57
Egypt on Friday extended its sincere condolences and deepest sympathy to the government and people of Zimbabwe following a ferry accident on Lake Kariba that claimed dozens of lives and left several others injured. In a statement issued by the Ministry of…
Egypt hosts IDEX 2026 to boost dental sector innovations
https://egyptian-gazette.com/egypt/egypt-hosts-idex-2026-to-boost-dental-sector-innovations/
Published: August 14, 2026 09:51
Chairman of the Egyptian General Authority for Exhibitions and Conferences (EGAEC), Alaa El‑Beili, participated in the opening of the 13th edition of IDEX Egypt 2026. The opening ceremony was attended by the Turkish ambassador to Egypt, alongside…
Egypt condemns attack on 2 UAE-flagged vessels in Strait of Hormuz
Published: August 14, 2026 09:46
Egypt on Friday strongly condemned the attack on two vessels operated by UAE energy company ADNOC while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday evening, stressing that the incident poses a serious threat to maritime security, the safety of navigation…
Egyptian, Turkish FMs coordinate for regional security, stability
https://egyptian-gazette.com/egypt/egyptian-turkish-fms-coordinatefor-regional-security-stability/
Published: August 14, 2026 09:43
Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Aati and his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan met in El Alamein on Thursday evening to co-chair the second Egypt-Türkiye Joint Planning Group. The ministers reaffirmed their commitment to close bilateral co-ordination and the…
Lavrov: Russia to intensify efforts against Western aid for Ukraine
Published: August 14, 2026 09:40
Russia will intensify its efforts to destroy anything used to support Ukraine from the West, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an interview broadcast by state television on Friday. “We will make our methods much tougher in order to dismantle…
2 UAE tankers attacked in Strait of Hormuz
https://egyptian-gazette.com/world/2-uae-tankers-attacked-in-strait-of-hormuz/
Published: August 14, 2026 09:25
The United Arab Emirates is blaming Iran for firing drones at two tankers operated by a state-owned oil company ADNOC as they sailed through the Strait of Hormuz, saying Friday that the attacks were acts of piracy. The attacks caused no casualties but…
NZ Football withdraws Infantino backing
https://egyptian-gazette.com/sports/nz-football-withdraws-infantino-backing/
Published: August 14, 2026 09:18
WELLINGTON — New Zealand Football said on Friday it had withdrawn support for FIFA boss Gianni Infantino and called for an independent review into his aborted plan to sell off part of the World Cup. Infantino came under renewed fire this week in an open…
Humphrey Lyttelton plays jazz for a canine fan
https://egyptian-gazette.com/from-the-archive/humphrey-lyttelton-plays-jazz-for-a-canine-fan/
Published: August 14, 2026 08:55
14 August 1956 – BBC Radio star Humphrey Lyttelton has found a new audience at home—his dog. The famed trumpeter and jazz expert was photographed serenading his attentive pet, offering a charming glimpse into the musician’s daily life. The post Humphrey…
Irrigation minister reviews modernisation plans for smallholder farming in Upper Egypt
Published: August 14, 2026 08:50
Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam said modernising Irrigation Technologies to Improve the Livelihoods of Smallholder Farmers in Upper Egypt project represents an integrated model that combines modern irrigation systems, applied…
Hunt bags Euro sprint double
https://egyptian-gazette.com/sports/hunt-bags-euro-sprint-double/
Published: August 14, 2026 08:36
BIRMINGHAM (United Kingdom) — Briton Amy Hunt claimed a memorable European sprint double after scorching to victory in the 200m in Birmingham when Germany claimed five medals, including two golds. Hunt kept her nerve to deliver a crushing final 50 metres…
Irrigation systems for smallholder farmers in Upper Egypt reviewed
Published: August 14, 2026 08:36
Swiatek claims WTA Toronto title Hunt bags Euro sprint double The post Irrigation systems for smallholder farmers in Upper Egypt reviewed appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.
Drone hits tanker in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO says
https://egyptian-gazette.com/world/drone-hits-tanker-in-strait-of-hormuz-ukmto-says/
Published: August 14, 2026 08:34
A tanker was struck by an uncrewed aerial vehicle while making an outbound transit of the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency said on Friday, citing military authorities. The vessel sustained minor damage,…
Swiatek claims WTA Toronto title
https://egyptian-gazette.com/sports/swiatek-claims-wta-toronto-title/
Published: August 14, 2026 08:32
TORONTO (Canada) — Former world number one Iga Swiatek captured her first title of the year, roaring past a weary Elena Rybakina 6-2, 6-3 to win the WTA 1000 in Toronto. Swiatek, a six-time Grand Slam champion, hadn’t even reached a final in 2026 and saw…
WWII memorial in Washington vandalised with graffiti
https://egyptian-gazette.com/entertainment/wwii-memorial-in-washington-vandalised-with-graffiti/
Published: August 13, 2026 23:30
The World War Two memorial in Washington was vandalised with bubbly soap and graffiti on Thursday, prompting vows from the US government to find the perpetrator. The fountain bubbled over with suds and someone painted “Clean hands Dirty $” on one…
USS George Washington heads to Middle East amid USS Lincoln strains
Published: August 13, 2026 20:56
The Pacific-based aircraft carrier USS George Washington has begun heading towards the Middle East, according to Navy statements and open-source information on the ship’s movements. This comes as reports have emerged of mental health and supply issues…
Egypt, Türkiye reaffirm shared positions on regional crises
Published: August 13, 2026 19:15
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdel-Aati said that Egypt remains committed to firm positions on the region’s major crises, including rejecting Israeli violations against Palestinians, preserving Syria’s territorial integrity, supporting Libya’s…
Egypt, Türkiye reaffirm shared positions on regional crises
https://egyptian-gazette.com/egypt/egypt-turkiye-reaffirm-shared-positions-on-regional-crises/
Published: August 13, 2026 19:08
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdel-Aati said that Egypt remains committed to firm positions on the region’s major crises, including rejecting Israeli violations against Palestinians, preserving Syria’s territorial integrity, supporting Libya’s…
Egypt prioritises turning mineral wealth into high-value industries
Published: August 13, 2026 18:46
Egypt is prioritising the transformation of its mineral resources into high-value industries and products to maximise their contribution to the economy, Petroleum and Mineral Resources Minister Karim Badawi said on Thursday. Badawi chaired a meeting to…
Passenger train derails, flips in southern England
https://egyptian-gazette.com/world/passenger-train-derails-flips-in-southern-england/
Published: August 13, 2026 18:32
A passenger train derailed Thursday in southern England, leaving at least three cars flipped on their sides. Aerial footage showed firefighters and paramedics attending to passengers in a field next to the derailed train, with several ambulances and three…
Perseid meteor shower draws visitors to Fayoum’s Wadi El Hitan
Published: August 13, 2026 17:10
Wadi El Rayan Nature Reserve in Fayoum welcomed visitors to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Wadi El Hitan to watch the Perseid meteor shower during the night of August 12-13, 2026. The event, attended by Fayoum Governor Mohamed Hany Ghoneim, offered…
Swiatek reaches Toronto final
https://egyptian-gazette.com/sports/swiatek-reaches-toronto-final/
Published: August 13, 2026 16:41
TORONTO (Canada) — Former world number one Iga Swiatek turned the tables on Elina Svitolina, outlasting the Ukrainian 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 to reach her first WTA final of the year in Toronto. Swiatek, seeded seventh, improved to 5-3 against Svitolina, who had…
Egyptian Armed Forces conduct multi-day strategic command exercise
Published: August 13, 2026 16:18
The Egyptian Armed Forces conducted a multi-day strategic command exercise within the Second Field Army’s area of responsibility. Egypt secures €30m financing to boost microenterprises The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (MSMEDA)…
Egyptian Armed Forces conduct multi-day strategic command exercise
https://egyptian-gazette.com/egypt/egyptian-troops-conduct-multi-day-strategic-command-exercise/
Published: August 13, 2026 15:47
The Egyptian Armed Forces conducted a multi-day strategic command exercise within the Second Field Army’s area of responsibility. It was attended by Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief and Minister of Defence and Military Production General Ashraf Salem Zaher,…
‘Lebanon not agreed to shortlist countries verifying Hezbollah disarmament’
Published: August 13, 2026 12:50
A Lebanese official denied on Thursday a Reuters report that Beirut had agreed with Israel to a shortlist of countries that could send troops to Lebanon to verify the disarmament of Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, and said it was following up on the…
Microsoft retreats in China
https://egyptian-gazette.com/technology/microsoft-retreats-in-china/
Published: August 13, 2026 12:31
BEIJING/SHANGHAI – Microsoft once regarded the idea of quitting China as unthinkable. The year was 2010 and Google was about to exit due to concerns over censorship and cyberattacks. That decision was lauded by democracy activists, but not Bill Gates and…
SIS urges media to ensure accuracy on TIHAMA incident
https://egyptian-gazette.com/egypt/sis-urges-media-to-ensure-accuracy-on-tihama-incident/
Published: August 13, 2026 12:31
The State Information Service (SIS) called on Arab and international media, as well as social media platforms, to verify information before publishing reports on the targeting of the vessel TIHAMA off Yemen’s coast. SIS stressed that claims linking the…
Houthis clash with Yemeni gov’t forces
https://egyptian-gazette.com/world/houthis-clash-with-yemeni-govt-forces/
Published: August 13, 2026 12:28
Clashes between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and government forces in Yemen raged overnight Thursday as renewed violence continues to spread and feed growing fears that the country’s civil war could reignite and create a new front in the Middle East war. At…
Egypt seeks stronger public-private industrial partnerships to boost local manufacturing
Published: August 13, 2026 12:09
Egypt’s Minister of State for Military Production Salah Gomblatt held talks on Thursday with Moharram Helal, Chairman of the Egyptian Federation of Investors Associations and Institutions and Member of the Supreme Investment Council, and an accompanying…
Egypt reiterates support for Sudan’s unity territorial integrity
https://egyptian-gazette.com/egypt/egypt-reiterates-support-for-sudans-unity-territorial-integrity/
Published: August 13, 2026 11:47
Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdel Aaty spoke by phone onThursday with Sudanese Foreign Minister Mohy El‑Din Salem to review bilateral relations and the developments in Sudan. Minister Abdel Aaty…
Guimaraes makes Arsenal debut
https://egyptian-gazette.com/sports/guimaraes-makes-arsenal-debut/
Published: August 13, 2026 11:00
Bruno Guimaraes made his first Arsenal appearance as the Premier League champions were held to a 1-1 draw by Como in their final pre-season friendly at the Emirates. Guimaraes, signed for a reported £75 million ($101 million) from top-flight rivals…
Israel sends more troops to W. Bank village
https://egyptian-gazette.com/world/israel-sends-more-troops-to-w-bank-village/
Published: August 13, 2026 10:56
Israel’s military said on Thursday it had sent more troops to a West Bank village where settlers have trapped Palestinian families inside their homes, a siege the Palestinians say is aimed at forcibly displacing them from their land. The siege began at…
Egypt urges media to ensure accuracy in coverage of national affairs
Published: August 13, 2026 10:50
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates issued a statement noting that some recent Arab and international media reports contained inaccurate information about Egypt. The ministry reiterated its call upon all…
Six co-operation pacts signed to develop 23 youth centres
https://egyptian-gazette.com/egypt/six-co-operation-pacts-signed-to-develop-23-youth-centres/
Published: August 13, 2026 10:41
Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli witnessed on Thursday the signing of six co-operation protocols and memoranda of understanding between the Ministry of Youth and Sports and leading civil society organisations and NGOs to implement development initiatives…
Egypt condemns Red Sea ship attacks, denies ties to vessel TIHAMA
https://egyptian-gazette.com/egypt/egypt-condemns-attacks-on-ships-in-red-sea/
Published: August 13, 2026 10:38
Egypt strongly condemned the targeting of ships in the Red Sea, including the Yemeni‑owned commercial vessel Tihama flying the Tanzanian flag near Bab al‑Mandeb on Tuesday, August 11, and the Saudi oil tanker, which was attacked on 25 July 2026. The…
SMIC profit more than triples on AI-driven chip demand
https://egyptian-gazette.com/technology/smic-profit-more-than-triples-on-ai-driven-chip-demand/
Published: August 13, 2026 10:24
BEIJING – China’s largest contract chipmaker, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (0981.HK), reported on Thursday second-quarter profit more than tripled from a year earlier, beating analyst estimates, as demand for AI-related chips…
Over 15,000 students register in “Bokra El Madrasa” initiative
https://egyptian-gazette.com/egypt/over-15000-students-register-in-bokra-el-madrasa-initiative/
Published: August 13, 2026 10:15
More than 15,000 students have registered in the “Bokra El Madrasa” platform since its launch on Monday, with registration and the submission of students’ preferences continuing for the “Bokra El Madrasa… Al Khair Fi Masr” initiative, the Ministry of…
Egypt outlines updated Industrial Strategy 2030 to diplomats
https://egyptian-gazette.com/egypt/egypt-outlines-updated-industrial-strategy-2030-to-diplomats/
Published: August 13, 2026 10:13
Egypt is stepping up efforts to attract industrial investment and increase exports by boosting co-operation between its diplomatic missions abroad and the country’s industrial sector, Industry Minister Khaled Hashem said on Thursday. Hashem was addressing…
Egypt, UAE FMs discuss ties, regional developments
https://egyptian-gazette.com/egypt/egypt-uae-fms-discuss-ties-regional-developments/
Published: August 13, 2026 09:16
Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdel Aaty spoke by phone with UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan to review bilateral relations and regional developments. The two ministers praised…
Miami knocked out of Leagues Cup
https://egyptian-gazette.com/sports/miami-knocked-out-of-leagues-cup/
Published: August 13, 2026 08:48
MIAMI — Lionel Messi made an emotional return following his father’s death and hints at retirement, but it wasn’t enough for his Inter Miami side who were knocked out of the Leagues Cup in a 3-2 loss to Mexico’s Leon. The Miami captain flew back to Florida…
Ukrainian drone strikes push up Russian trucking costs
https://egyptian-gazette.com/world/ukrainian-drone-strikes-push-up-russian-trucking-costs/
Published: August 13, 2026 08:43
Walking past a line of parked trucks in the town of Ramenskoye outside Moscow, Valeria Savenkova, commercial director of logistics operator Logistic Performance, said rising fuel costs had forced her company to scale back its geographical footprint.…
GAFI: 3,366 Chinese companies operate across key Egyptian sectors
https://egyptian-gazette.com/egypt/gafi-3366-chinese-companies-operate-across-key-egyptian-sectors/
Published: August 13, 2026 08:40
CEO of Egypt’s General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), Mohamed Awad, chaired on Thursday the first meeting of the Egyptian-Chinese Committee for Business and Investment Promotion with a main aim of strengthening economic and investment…
Egypt, UAE FMs discuss regional developments
https://egyptian-gazette.com/morning-brief/egypt-uae-fms-discuss-regional-developments/
Published: August 13, 2026 08:04
Miami knocked out of Leagues Cup Egypt, China launch joint committee to boost investment cooperation Minister of Military Production meets investors’ union to boost industrial cooperation The post Egypt, UAE FMs discuss regional developments appeared first…
Egypt’s Tahya Misr Fund marks 12 years with aid for vulnerable families
Published: August 12, 2026 21:25
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli attended a ceremony on Wednesday night marking the 12th anniversary of Egypt’s Tahya Misr Fund, which announced a wide-ranging package of aid for vulnerable families and support for victims of a recent road crash. Madbouli…
Egypt prepares documentary on Agatha Christie’s Aswan visits
Published: August 12, 2026 20:47
Egypt’s National Media Authority (NMA) has begun preparations for a new documentary, “Agatha Christie in Aswan,” to be broadcast on Egyptian television channels and Maspero’s digital platforms, NMA said. The film is part of a documentary series titled…
Egypt repays $16b to IMF as outstanding debt falls to $9.3b
https://egyptian-gazette.com/egypt/egypt-repays-16b-to-imf-as-outstanding-debt-falls-to-9-3b/
Published: August 12, 2026 20:15
Egypt has repaid $16 billion to the International Monetary Fund since launching its economic reform programme in 2016, the IMF’s executive director, Mohamed Maait, told AlQahera News Channel. Egypt’s outstanding debt to the Fund fell to $9.3 billion by the…
President Sisi: Youth are Egypt’s strength, makers of future
Published: August 12, 2026 19:35
On the occasion of International Youth Day. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi affirmed that Egypt’s young people are the nation’s strength and the makers of its future. He stressed that their ideas. creativity, and active participation form a fundamental…
Australia to make tech companies pay more outlets for content
Published: August 12, 2026 19:21
SYDNEY – Australia will raise the number of deals large tech firms must strike with local news outlets under a revamp of its media licensing laws to be introduced to parliament on Thursday, the government said, adding the measure would distribute…
New attacks on shipping as Iran war talks hit fresh impasse
https://egyptian-gazette.com/world/new-attacks-on-shipping-as-iran-war-talks-hit-fresh-impasse/
Published: August 12, 2026 19:08
DUBAI (Reuters) – The US and Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis reported separate attacks on shipping as prospects for ending the Iran war appeared to dim, with Tehran saying the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed unless Washington accepts its conditions. The…
Hefny: Kazakh market offers promising air opportunities
https://egyptian-gazette.com/egypt/hefny-kazakh-market-offers-promising-air-opportunities/
Published: August 12, 2026 18:58
The Minister of Civil Aviation, Sameh el-Hefny, received on Wednesday the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Cairo, Askar Genis, to discuss ways of strengthening co-operation in civil aviation, enhancing air connectivity and supporting tourism…
Search for Colombia earthquake survivours continues
https://egyptian-gazette.com/world/search-for-colombia-earthquake-survivours-continues/
Published: August 12, 2026 17:51
CALI (Reuters) – Colombian rescue teams raced on Wednesday to find survivours still trapped beneath collapsed buildings two days after a powerful earthquake left nearly 250 people dead. At Torres del Limonar, a collapsed apartment complex in Cali,…
Egypt, Czech Republic probe expanding bilateral co-operation
https://egyptian-gazette.com/egypt/egypt-czech-republic-probe-expanding-bilateral-co-operation/
Published: August 12, 2026 17:42
Egyptian Ambassador to the Czech Republic Mahmoud Afifi met on Wednesday with Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš to discuss the current state of Egyptian-Czech relations and efforts to achieve a qualitative leap in bilateral co-operation. The meeting…
Tourists flock to erupting Mount Etna, raising safety concerns
https://egyptian-gazette.com/world/tourists-flock-to-erupting-mount-etna-raising-safety-concerns/
Published: August 12, 2026 17:36
Tourists are flocking to Mount Etna to watch lava flow down the slopes of Europe’s tallest active volcano, prompting concerns among local guides about overcrowding and safety. Etna has been spewing ash and lava for several days, repeatedly disrupting…
Sisi extends Osama Rabie’s term as SCA chairman
https://egyptian-gazette.com/evening-brief/sisi-extends-osama-rabies-term-as-sca-chairman-2/
Published: August 12, 2026 16:44
President Abdel Fattah El Sisi issued several presidential decrees on Wednesday extending the term of Osama Mounir Mohamed Rabie as Chairman and Managing Director of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) for one year. effective August 12. 2026. As per the…
Labour min. visits workers injured in Ismailia accident
https://egyptian-gazette.com/egypt/labour-min-visits-workers-injured-in-ismailia-accident/
Published: August 12, 2026 16:08
Egypt’s Labour Minister Hassan Radad visited on Wednesday workers injured in the tragic collision between two trucks on Dawawis Road in Qassasin district. Accompanied by Ismailia Governor Major General Nabil El-Sayed Hasaballah, Radad visited Ismailia…
Iran: No progress on reviving interim peace deal with US
https://egyptian-gazette.com/world/iran-no-progress-on-reviving-interim-peace-deal-with-us/
Published: August 12, 2026 15:06
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran and the United States remain at loggerheads over efforts to agree a permanent end to the war in the Gulf, according to a senior Iranian source who said there had been no progress in talks to revive the interim deal agreed in June and…
Sisi extends Osama Rabie’s term as SCA chairman
https://egyptian-gazette.com/egypt/sisi-extends-osama-rabies-term-as-sca-chairman/
Published: August 12, 2026 14:56
President Abdel Fattah El Sisi issued several presidential decrees on Wednesday extending the term of Osama Mounir Mohamed Rabie as Chairman and Managing Director of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) for one year, effective August 12, 2026. As per the…
Prime Minister follows up on UHIS automation
https://egyptian-gazette.com/egypt/prime-minister-follows-up-on-uhis-automation/
Published: August 12, 2026 14:26
Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli stressed on Wednesday that investment in the health and education sectors is a top government priority. He also noted that the state is working to develop the education system, improve the quality of its graduates and build…
Half of Afghan women rarely leave home
https://egyptian-gazette.com/world/half-of-afghan-women-rarely-leave-home/
Published: August 12, 2026 13:53
Half of Afghan women now leave their homes only once or twice a month as Taliban-imposed restrictions curtail their freedom of movement and participation in public life, according to data released by UN Women on Wednesday. As the Taliban prepare to mark…
Leaked documents reveal AI integration in Israeli drone fleet
https://egyptian-gazette.com/op-ed/leaked-documents-reveal-ai-integration-in-israeli-drone-fleet/
Published: August 12, 2026 13:38
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…
Egypt, Saudi FMs discuss ties, regional developments
https://egyptian-gazette.com/egypt/egypt-saudi-fms-discuss-ties-regional-developments/
Published: August 12, 2026 13:31
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdel-Aati received a phone call from his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on Wednesday to discuss bilateral relations and the latest regional…
Trump says his plane faced ‘greater risk’ in secret flight change
https://egyptian-gazette.com/world/trump-says-his-plane-faced-greater-risk-in-secret-flight-change/
Published: August 12, 2026 13:11
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he secretly switched planes in Türkiye last month at the direction of the US Secret Service, but that the plane he ultimately flew on was still more vulnerable than Air Force One. Following a NATO summit in…
Iran, US not in talks to extend ceasefire, official says
Published: August 12, 2026 13:10
There were no discussions between Iran and the United States to extend their ceasefire because, from Tehran’s perspective, the deal had no start date and therefore had nothing to extend, a senior Iranian source told Reuters on Wednesday. The source’s…
Regional live initiative launched on Egypt’s North Coast
Published: August 12, 2026 13:04
The second edition of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Music LIVE House initiative has launched, bringing together digital entertainment, live performances, and community engagement across the region. Organised by TikTok LIVE, the flagship…
German advocacy group lodges criminal complaint over Meta AI glasses
Published: August 12, 2026 12:58
FRANKFURT – A German advocacy group has filed a criminal complaint against Meta (META.O) and other companies selling the technology group’s AI glasses in Germany, arguing the devices violate privacy laws, Reuters reported. Digital rights group HateAid…
TNG eWallet users just a click away from mental health support with Ziloy
Published: August 12, 2026 12:34
KUALA LUMPUR — TNG eWallet app will now feature a mental health telemedicine platform called Mindcare by Ziloy, making mental health resources more accessible for millions of Malaysians, Reuters reported. TNG eWallet users can take a free mental wellbeing…
Rulli joins Man City as Gianluigi’s backup
https://egyptian-gazette.com/sports/rulli-joins-man-city-as-gianluigis-backup/
Published: August 12, 2026 12:31
MANCHESTER, England — Manchester City’s back-up goalkeeper to Gianluigi Donnarumma will be Geronimo Rulli after the Argentina international joined from Marseille on a two-year deal on Wednesday. The 34-year-old Rulli replaces James Trafford as City’s…
Damietta Port sees record 46.4m tonnes of cargo in 2025-26
https://egyptian-gazette.com/egypt/damietta-port-sees-record-46-4m-tonnes-of-cargo-in-2025-26/
Published: August 12, 2026 11:39
Egypt is stepping up the development of Damietta Port to increase its capacity to handle containers and cargo and receive mega-ships, strengthening the competitiveness of Egyptian ports and the country’s position as a regional transport, logistics and…
Zelenskyy says nighttime blitz damages Russia’s Black Sea stronghold
Published: August 12, 2026 11:35
Ukrainian anti-ship missiles, jet-powered aerial drones and sea drones blitzed a major Russian naval base on the Black Sea coast in a “unique” nighttime operation, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday. Cutting-edge drones developed by…
Ex-Chinese premier Zhu Rongji, architect of growth, dies of illness at 97
Published: August 12, 2026 11:26
Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji has died, according to state media. The impatient, sharp-tongued reformer helped ignite China’s explosive economic boom by forcing wrenching change on state industry in the 1990s and leading the country into the World…
Health Minister meets Huawei on digital healthcare co-operation
https://egyptian-gazette.com/egypt/health-minister-meets-huawei-on-digital-healthcare-cooperation/
Published: August 12, 2026 11:20
Health Minister Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar met representatives of Huawei to discuss strengthening cooperation in digital transformation of Egypt’s healthcare sector. The talks focused on deploying advanced technological solutions to improve service quality…
PSG targets Super Cup win over Villa
https://egyptian-gazette.com/sports/psg-targets-super-cup-win-over-villa/
Published: August 12, 2026 11:11
SALZBURG (Austria) — Paris Saint-Germain gets back on the trophy trail on Wednesday in the UEFA Super Cup against Aston Villa. There are six pieces of silverware up for grabs for PSG this season, with the No. 1 priority being a third straight Champions…
Libya: Attack on Zawiya substation causes major outage
https://egyptian-gazette.com/world/libya-attack-on-zawiya-substation-causes-major-outage/
Published: August 12, 2026 11:10
The General Electricity Company of Libya said on Wednesday that an attack on the South Zawiya substation caused a complete outage and loss of power supply to wide areas south of the city of Zawiya. The Libyan electricity provider said US company GE…
Egypt, Venezuela seek to boost air connectivity, tourism
https://egyptian-gazette.com/egypt/egypt-venezuela-seek-to-boost-air-connectivity-and-tourism/
Published: August 12, 2026 10:42
Egypt’s Minister of Civil Aviation Sameh El-Hefny met on Wednesday Venezuelan Ambassador to Cairo Wilmer Omar Barientos to discuss prospects for cooperation in civil aviation and a number of issues of mutual interest. The meeting covered the latest…
In photos: Three ancient tombs found in Egypt’s Bahariya Oasis
Published: August 12, 2026 10:12
An Egyptian archaeological mission has uncovered three tombs dating to different periods of ancient Egyptian history at the Sheikh Subi site in the Bahariya Oasis, the Tourism and Antiquities Ministry said Wednesday. The discoveries include mummies,…
Luxon survives leadership vote ahead of New Zealand election
https://egyptian-gazette.com/world/luxon-survives-leadership-vote-ahead-of-new-zealand-election/
Published: August 12, 2026 10:00
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said Wednesday that he survived a leadership vote prompted by a challenge from his defense minister less than three months before an election. The vote took place during a hastily convened meeting of Luxon’s…
Eclipse craze grips Spain, Iceland as millions get set for ‘event of the century’
Published: August 12, 2026 09:58
MADRID/REYKJAVIK – Millions of people across Spain and Iceland geared up to witness a total solar eclipse on Wednesday, packing their protective glasses and travelling to areas where the rare astronomical event can be observed in full, Reuters reported.…
Egypt targets stronger local manufacturing, food security
https://egyptian-gazette.com/egypt/egypt-targets-stronger-local-manufacturing-and-food-security/
Published: August 12, 2026 08:49
Minister of State for Military Production Salah Soliman Gomblat met Supply and Internal Trade Minister Sherif Farouk and Executive Director of Future of Egypt Authority for Sustainable Development Bahaa El-Ghannam to discuss cooperation on national…
Tropical storm Chan-hom weakens after hitting Japan
https://egyptian-gazette.com/world/tropical-storm-chan-hom-weakens-after-hitting-japan/
Published: August 12, 2026 08:40
Business in the greater Tokyo area was almost back to normal Wednesday after a tropical storm weakened to a depression and left Japan, with transportation operating normally and power restored to most homes. Before becoming a depression, Tropical Strom…
Egypt offers 14 oil, gas blocks in major 2026 bidding round
Published: August 12, 2026 08:27
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Tentoglou grabs 4th Euro title
https://egyptian-gazette.com/sports/tentoglou-grabs-4th-euro-title/
Published: August 12, 2026 08:12
BIRMINGHAM (United Kingdom) — Greece’s Miltiadis Tentoglou soared out to a record-equalling fourth European Athletics long jump title in Birmingham, but Italian Marcell Jacobs was unable to claim a third 100m gold. Tentoglou, the double Olympic champion,…
Colombia’s new government races to respond to earthquake
https://egyptian-gazette.com/world/colombias-new-government-races-to-respond-to-earthquake/
Published: August 12, 2026 08:09
The search for life in the rubble of Colombia’s powerful earthquake grew more desperate on Wednesday as search teams pushed up against a key time threshold to locate survivors with signs of life. The devastation has tested Colombia’s new President Abelardo…
Rybakina sets up Toronto semi with Gauff
https://egyptian-gazette.com/sports/rybakina-sets-up-toronto-semi-with-gauff/
Published: August 12, 2026 08:07
TORONTO (Canada) — World number two Elena Rybakina came from a set down to defeat four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka and reach the WTA Toronto Masters semi-finals, where she will face fourth-ranked Coco Gauff. Rybakina, the reigning Australian Open…
General Motors unveils experimental XP-500
https://egyptian-gazette.com/from-the-archive/general-motors-unveils-experimental-xp-500/
Published: August 11, 2026 23:08
12 August 1956 — General Motors has unveiled the XP-500, a groundbreaking experimental car powered by a free-piston engine. The vehicle operates on animal, vegetable, or mineral oils, pumping hot gas to a turbine that drives the rear wheels. The post…
Taylor Swift sparks bridal industry frenzy
https://egyptian-gazette.com/entertainment/taylor-swift-sparks-bridal-industry-frenzy/
Published: August 11, 2026 23:04
Taylor Swift’s wedding dress remains under wraps. But wedding chain David’s Bridal is already betting brides will want one just like it. Fans are eagerly awaiting the reveal of the Christian Dior dress Swift wore at her tightly controlled Madison Square…
Egypt’s power grid reaches record 40,000 MW load, ministry says
https://egyptian-gazette.com/egypt/egypts-power-grid-reaches-record-40000-mw-load-ministry-says/
Published: August 11, 2026 20:32
Egypt’s national electricity grid absorbed a record peak load of 40,000 megawatts on Tuesday, the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy said. The figure was 700 MW higher than Monday’s peak of 39,300 MW and exceeded last year’s record of 39,800 MW,…
Ronaldo, Georgina marry in private ceremony
https://egyptian-gazette.com/entertainment/ronaldo-georgina-rodriguez-marry-in-private-ceremony/
Published: August 11, 2026 20:08
Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo and his longtime partner Georgina Rodriguez have married in a civil ceremony in the coastal town of Cascais, the couple said. The ceremony was held privately on Monday, a year after the couple announced their…
PM follows up on Ismailia crash response
https://egyptian-gazette.com/late-night-roundup/pm-follows-up-on-ismailia-crash-response-2/
Published: August 11, 2026 19:27
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli is closely monitoring implementation of President Abdel Fattah El‑Sisi’s directives regarding the truck collision in Dawawis, Ismailia, which left several dead and injured. Egypt, Iraq discuss civil aviation cooperation…
Iran: Hormuz stays closed until US meets conditions
https://egyptian-gazette.com/world/iran-hormuz-stays-closed-until-us-meets-conditions/
Published: August 11, 2026 18:55
The Strait of Hormuz will remain closed as long as the US does not change its behaviour and accept Iran’s conditions to end the war, the newly appointed secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said on Tuesday. His comments are the strongest…
ICT Minister meets MPs to review mobile line regulations
https://egyptian-gazette.com/egypt/ict-minister-meets-mps-to-review-mobile-line-regulations/
Published: August 11, 2026 18:34
Communications Minister Raafat Hindi met members of the House of Representatives’ Communications Committee, chaired by MP Ahmed Badawy, to discuss recent regulatory measures on mobile line registration. The meeting was attended by NTRA CEO Mohamed…
Egyptian nuclear physicist joins ROSATOM’s International Youth Advisory Council
Published: August 11, 2026 17:35
Dr Safa Abdo, an Egyptian nuclear physicist, certified nuclear security specialist, and international youth and climate trainer, has joined Impact Team 2050. The initiative serves as the International Youth Advisory Council to Alexey Likhachev, Director…
PM follows up on Ismailia crash response
https://egyptian-gazette.com/egypt/pm-follows-up-on-ismailia-crash-response/
Published: August 11, 2026 17:31
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli is closely monitoring implementation of President Abdel Fattah El‑Sisi’s directives regarding the truck collision in Dawawis, Ismailia, which left several dead and injured. The prime minister instructed Health Minister…
Egypt, Iraq discuss civil aviation cooperation
https://egyptian-gazette.com/egypt/egypt-iraq-discuss-civil-aviation-cooperation/
Published: August 11, 2026 17:11
Civil Aviation Minister Sameh El‑Hefny met Iraqi Ambassador Qahtan Taha Khalaf in Cairo to explore prospects for cooperation in civil aviation and exchange of expertise. Talks focused on opportunities in training, technical support and capacity building,…
MSF: Half of displaced Somali children acutely malnourished
Published: August 11, 2026 16:31
Doctors Without Borders, also known as Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) warned Tuesday that half of all children in displacement sites in southwest Somalia are acutely malnourished, the situation exacerbated by funding cuts and drought. Egypt condemns…
Egypt, UK FMs hold talks on bilateral ties, regional issues
https://egyptian-gazette.com/egypt/egypt-uk-fms-hold-talks-on-bilateral-ties-regional-issues/
Published: August 11, 2026 16:10
Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty spoke by phone on Tuesday with UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband. Abdelatty conveyed President Abdel Fattah El‑Sisi’s congratulations to Prime Minister Andy Burnham and congratulated Miliband on assuming office, expressing…
WHO defends childhood vaccines after Trump orders fewer shots
https://egyptian-gazette.com/world/who-defends-childhood-vaccines-after-trump-orders-fewer-shots/
Published: August 11, 2026 15:17
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday defended the science-based process used to determine childhood immunisation schedules after US President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at reducing the number of recommended childhood…
Transport Minister honours Damietta Port heroes, reviews expansion projects
Published: August 11, 2026 14:59
Under the banner “Day of Loyalty and Honour”, Transport Minister Kamel El‑Wazir visited Damietta Port on Tuesday to inspect development projects and honour 74 leaders and workers for their role in containing the LNG vessel incident. He praised their…
Arab League rejects Colombia’s recognition of Israeli Golan sovereignty
Published: August 11, 2026 14:47
Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy rejected Colombia’s announcement recognising Israeli sovereignty over the occupied Syrian Golan Heights, saying the move had no legal effect and carried no value in determining the territory’s status or…
SIS chief: Youth awareness vital for future
https://egyptian-gazette.com/egypt/sis-chief-youth-awareness-vital-for-future/
Published: August 11, 2026 14:03
Chairman of Egypt’s State Information Service, Ambassador Alaa Youssef, said building youth awareness is central to strengthening society and enabling it to face challenges. He explained that awareness means understanding reality and recognising risks,…
Egypt condemns Colombia’s recognition of Israeli sovereignty over occupied Golan
Published: August 11, 2026 13:36
Egypt’s Foreign Ministry denounced on Tuesday Colombia’s decision to recognise Israeli sovereignty over the occupied Syrian Golan Heights, describing it as a violation of international law and relevant UN resolutions. The statement said the move undermines…
MSF: Half of displaced Somali children acutely malnourished
https://egyptian-gazette.com/world/msf-half-of-displaced-somali-children-acutely-malnourished/
Published: August 11, 2026 13:32
Doctors Without Borders, also known as Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) warned Tuesday that half of all children in displacement sites in southwest Somalia are acutely malnourished, the situation exacerbated by funding cuts and drought. In June UN-backed…
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