M&P Group, a public affairs and strategic communications firm, has expanded its international footprint through a series of strategic partnerships announced during the seventh edition of the Mosaic International Forum for Strategic Affairs – Middle East and Africa Edition, held in Cairo. Organised »»»

Egypt strongly condemned an Iranian attack targeting Kuwait and Bahrain on Saturday, describing it as a dangerous escalation that threatens the security and stability of the Arabian Gulf and the wider region. In a statement, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs called the attack a blatant viola»»»

Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat held talks with senior executives from China Energy and the Electric Power Planning and Engineering Institute (EPPEI) to explore opportunities for expanding cooperation in renewable energy integration, power grid modernisation, energy stora»»»

Egypt is witnessing a significant surge in digital gold investment, driven largely by younger investors, as changing consumer behaviour and growing financial awareness reshape the domestic gold market, according to Saied Embaby, CEO of iSagha, the online gold and jewellery trading platform. Citing »»»

Bassel Rahmy, Chief Executive Officer of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA), announced that the agency has provided EGP 1.5bn in financing for green economy projects between July 2014 and April 2026, reflecting Egypt’s growing commitment to environmental sustainabili»»»

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi reviewed progress on the implementation of the country’s Universal Health Insurance System (UHIS) and approved a proposal to improve wages for employees of the Egyptian Ambulance Authority, according to a statement issued by the presidency. Al-Sisi met with P»»»

Ukraine on Saturday fired hundreds of drones targeting the St. Petersburg region in the second such attack on Russia’s second-largest city in less than a week. The attack came on the final day of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, President Vladimir Putin’s annual investment forum kno»»»

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth on Saturday marked the 82nd anniversary of the World War II D-Day landings in France with a speech that bemoaned the "invasion" of "boats and men" on Europe's beaches. In his address at a US military cemetery in Normandy, Hegseth called on allies to contribute more for t»»»

DERNA, Libya: Nearly three years after a catastrophic storm tore through eastern Libya’s port city of Derna, killing almost 4,000 people, the city is getting back on its feet, but the trauma persists. New roads and bridges, thousands of new homes, and a hospital have risen from the rubble since a s»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS), through its Eid Al-Adha Sacrifice Campaign 1447 AH, reached 247,344 beneficiaries in Qatar and 13 nations across Asia and Africa: Palestine/Gaza, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Yemen, Sudan, Somalia, Niger, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Uganda, The Gambia, an»»»

The European Union’s new migration rules, agreed upon in principle by lawmakers and state representatives, will allow EU countries to transfer rejected asylum seekers to third countries if they cannot be returned to their countries of origin. They also introduce stricter rules for dealing with ille»»»

Tehran (AFP) – Iran launched a salvo of missiles at US allies Bahrain and Kuwait on Saturday after fresh American strikes, drawing a furious response from the Gulf monarchies and further straining a fragile truce. Weeks of indirect talks marked by tit-for-tat threats and sporadic exchanges of fire»»»

Damascus, June 6 (SANA) Limestone production and exports from Damascus countryside are increasing, with officials describing the sector as one of Syria’s key mineral industries supporting construction activity and export revenues. Data from Syria’s General Establishment of Geology and Mineral Resou»»»

Banque du Caire has launched a new suite of savings certificates offering returns of up to 18.5%, as part of its ongoing strategy to provide flexible savings and investment solutions tailored to the needs of different customer segments while helping maximise returns on savings. In a statement, the »»»

Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, has held talks with Luca Sabbatucci, Italy’s Permanent Representative to international organisations in Paris, and Esen Altuğ, Türkiye’s Permanent Representative to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), as Egy»»»

The African Tourism Board (ATB) has announced the appointment of two Egyptians to its executive leadership team, with Ambassador Ramy Waheed named Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Ambassador Nancy Abdelhadi named Chief Operating Officer (COO). The appointments were ratified as part of the organiza»»»

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) have marked the completion of a joint programme supporting refugees and Egyptian host communities through integrated initiatives to improve nutrition, economic resilience, and social cohesion. With »»»

PARIS: The Union of Arab Banks has selected the Minister of Finance, H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, as the recipient of the “Leadership Visionary- Personality of the Year 2026” award, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the development of financial policies and the enhancement of the e»»»

Orlen’s market value has surpassed that of Russia’s Gazprom and Lukoil, and it may soon overtake Rosneft as well. According to June 5 figures, Orlen’s capitalization reached about PLN 167.7 bln, compared with Gazprom’s PLN 159 bln and Lukoil’s PLN 157 bln. Rosneft remains ahead at roughly PLN 184.2»»»

A planned meeting between Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Budapest has been postponed, according to Hungarian media reports. The talks, reportedly scheduled for Monday evening, were expected to focus on repairing relations between Hungary and Ukra»»»

A missing American college student was found dead in the mountains of Japan near Kyoto. File Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI | License Photo June 6 (UPI) -- A college student who went missing in Japan while on a trip with his family was found dead, his mother said on Facebook Saturday. James "Weston" Hi»»»

LONDON: Outgoing Mossad chief David Barnea transformed Israel’s spy agency into a force capable of influencing conflicts across multiple fronts in the Middle East, according to a wide-ranging report published by the Jerusalem Post as he concluded his five-year tenure. The report, published on Satur»»»

Dubai: Emirates has issued a travel advisory warning passengers of updated entry measures linked to Ebola-related precautions affecting several countries, including the UAE. The airline said multiple destinations have introduced entry restrictions and enhanced health screening in response to the vi»»»

Dubai: India’s total fertility rate has fallen to 1.9 children per woman for the first time, dropping below the replacement level needed to sustain population growth over the long term and marking a profound demographic shift in the world’s most populous nation. The decline, according to The Econom»»»

BEIRUT: Lebanese army commander General ​Rudolf Haykal has left on a visit to Pakistan, ‌Lebanon’s army ‌said ​on Saturday, ‌amid ⁠Pakistani ​efforts to ⁠mediate an end to the US-Israeli conflict ⁠with Iran ‌that ‌has ​also ‌spilled into Lebanon. The ‌army said the visit was at ‌the invitation of H»»»

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia has reiterated its condemnation, in the strongest terms, of the blatant Iranian attacks and flagrant violations of the sovereignty of Bahrain and Kuwait, which constitute a threat to regional and international security. The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said i»»»

The new Suez Canal will enhance the commercial movement especially in the Canal cities, Angy Essam will explain the effect of the new Suez Canal on the commercial sector Most of the investors and experts regard the new Suez Canal as a step on the right track toward achieving the targeted economic d»»»

AMMAN: Jordan’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities on Saturday welcomed the UK’s decision to update its travel advice and reclassify most parts of the kingdom as safe for travel. In a statement, the ministry said the move reflects Jordan’s security and stability and reinforces its position as a de»»»

RIYADH: The Culinary Arts Commission is showcasing Saudi gastronomic heritage at the Kingdom’s pavilion at the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair through publications highlighting culinary arts as part of the Kingdom’s cultural identity. Among the featured works is “Sufra: Saudi Feast,” published»»»

The crisis surrounding Syria's nomination of Mohammad Taha Al-Ahmad as its ambassador to Egypt, first revealed in an Asharq Al-Awsat report published on June 1, appears to be heading toward a resolution. An Egyptian official source told Asharq Al-Awsat that Cairo has received the name of a new nomi»»»

Geneva, June 6 (SANA) The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has welcomed efforts to implement Presidential Decree No. 13 of 2026, which allows eligible Syrian Kurds, including those previously unregistered in civil records, to obtain Syrian citizenship after decades of legal unc»»»

Doha, Qatar: The opening round of the Sport For All Track Series 2026 concluded successfully at the Aspire Indoor Running Track, organized by the Qatar Sports For All Federation under the umbrella of the Ministry of Sports and Youth. The event attracted strong participation, with more than 300 male»»»

NEW DELHI: Supporters of India’s viral cockroach-themed youth movement staged their first protest in New Delhi on Saturday, after gaining massive online support among young Indians and weeks of dominating social media feeds and news headlines. The Cockroach Janta Party, an online movement that star»»»

RIYADH: Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi said Gulf youth are a key pillar in building the future of GCC states and achieving their national visions, the Saudi Press Agency reported. On Gulf Youth Day, observed annually on June 6, Albudaiwi highlighted the contributions of »»»

Major global financial institutions stated that Egypt’s flexible exchange rate and recent monetary policies have enhanced investor confidence, as Egyptian ministers outlined plans to deepen the capital market and expand exports during a series of meetings in London. Representatives from BlackRock, »»»

Egypt urged multilateral development banks to deploy faster and more flexible financing to counter the economic fallout of Middle East conflicts, whilst confirming the continued rollout of a 2024-2027 European Union financial support package. Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation a»»»

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) emphasised that the Iranian regime's persistent terrorist acts against vital infrastructure and civilian facilities clearly demonstrate its intent to destabilise security and stability in the region and undermine peace efforts. GCC Secretary-»»»

Officials said on Saturday that Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi was heading to Tehran as part of Islamabad's diplomatic efforts to promote dialogue between Iran and the United States amid renewed attacks. Diplomatic and security sources said: "Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi is travelling »»»

Minister of Finance, Amr Al Garhy, referred to the economic performance indicators within the first-half of 2016/2017. He said, the total deficit declined to a 5.1 percent compared to a 6.2 percent within the same period of last year. The revenues recorded EGP 220 billion, increasing by a 14.5 perc»»»

Head of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) Aisen Nikolaev and First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Daniyar Amangeldiev signed an updated intergovernmental agreement on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. The current document on the principles of»»»

In tonight's programme, efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak are hampered by mistrust and rumors. Ruto defends Kenya’s preparedness measures, including a U.S.-supported Ebola quarantine facility. And Africans themselves drive tourism's growth on the continent.»»»

The municipal leadership of Kazanlak and a delegation from the Spanish city of Xativa discussed opportunities for cooperation in culture, education, tourism, and business, Kazanlak Municipality said in a press release on Saturday. With such meetings, aimed at building a sustainable partnership betw»»»

RIYADH: World Bicycle Day, observed annually on June 3, highlights cycling as a simple, affordable, and eco-friendly mode of transport, and a key driver of public health and sustainable urban living. The Saudi Cycling Federation, in cooperation with the Saudi Sports for All Federation and the Sport»»»

BAHA: The development and rehabilitation of the flower garden at Prince Hussam Park has been completed by the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture’s branch in the Baha region, in cooperation with Baha municipality. Fahd Al-Zahrani, director general of the ministry’s branch in Baha, said t»»»

Kuwait: The Kuwaiti Criminal Security Sector, represented by the General Department of Criminal Investigations, arrested a suspect involved in a robbery targeting one of the branches of an exchange company in Al Shaab area of the country. The Kuwait Ministry of Interior in a social media post recen»»»

Melbourne, Australia: Recorded influenza cases in Australia have plummeted 65 percent compared to the same period last year, but infectious diseases experts are urging the public not to underestimate the risk. The Australian Center for Disease Control (ACDC) released its latest respiratory surveill»»»

Dubai: Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is set to introduce a series of road upgrades across the emirate this month, including the addition of a new lane on Sheikh Zayed Road for traffic joining from Hessa Street towards Abu Dhabi, as part of efforts to improve traffic flow and reduce co»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar condemned the Israeli attack that targeted a Lebanese Army patrol on the Khardali–Nabatieh road, which resulted in the martyrdom of two officers and a soldier. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement, said that Qatar regards this as a serious escalation and a»»»

Without a strong, independent, and respected bar, there can be no fair and effective justice, Minister of Justice Nikolay Naydenov said in his address to the Spring National Conference of the Supreme Bar Council, his Ministry said in a press release on Saturday. Naydenov emphasized that trust in th»»»

After a two-year hiatus, Nasr Casting Company has resumed operations, symbolizing a pivotal step in Egypt’s industrial revival. This reopening is the result of concerted efforts by Lieutenant General Engineer Kamel El-Wazir, the Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development, and Minister of Indu»»»