Egypt Independent

A group of 32 nations - including 29 European countries, as well as Canada, Australia and New Zealand - issued a joint statement on Wednesday condemning Iran's use of the death penalty against protesters. "The people of Iran must be free to exercise their

AP - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday for the first time visited the Kuril Islands, a Russian-controlled Pacific island chain also claimed by Japan, in a move that drew a protest from Tokyo. Putin visited a fish plant, a hospital and a school

Hackers deployed an AI system to carry out sophisticated cyberattacks on Taiwan, officials said, in what experts believe is the first known fully autonomous attack on government agencies. Over four days in July, the AI agents were able to map 21 governmen

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned Washington to "be careful" on Thursday, after President Donald Trump insisted the US has full control of the Strait of Hormuz. "Worse than fake news is fake intelligence," Araghchi posted on X. "The U.S. has l

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi directed the development of local manufacturing in the black sand industry and related value-added products, as well as fertilizers and rare earth elements. This came during President Sisi's meeting in New Alamein on Wednesd

Al-Azhar Grand Imam Ahmed al-Tayyeb and Qatar's Ambassador to Egypt Jassem bin Abdulrahman Al Thani discussed ways to strengthen academic and religious cooperation between Al-Azhar and Qatar on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Tayyeb highlighted the longstandi

Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, called for a more responsive global financial system that better addresses the growth and development priorities of emerging economies. Kouchouk also urged a greater role for multilateral deve

Civil Aviation Minister Sameh al-Hefny affirmed Egypt's readiness to support Venezuelan airlines, in line with applicable regulations, to facilitate their operations and expand air services between the two countries, boosting travel, tourism and trade. Du

Colombia has begun receiving international aid and rescuers after initially refusing some offers in the crucial hours following Monday's devastating earthquake. The delay is considered the first controversy of the country's new government, led by conserva

Lebanon's president has sought to allay concerns over the negotiations between his country and Israel, following a seventh round of heated talks in Rome. President Joseph Aoun said in a post on X that negotiators and he will not allow Israel to remain "on