Planning Minister outlines 67% private sector investment target and African integration vision at World Bank-IMF meetings
Egypt aims to increase the private sector’s share of total national investments to 67% by 2030, up from 57.7% in the 2025/2026 fiscal year and 43.1% in 2023/2024, Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom announced. Speaking at a panel discussion titled “Africa’s Promising Future: »»»
Egypt’s FM discusses food security, financing and regional cooperation in Bangkok
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held a series of meetings and participated in ministerial sessions in Bangkok on Tuesday on the sidelines of the annual meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), focusing on food security, maritime routes, development financ»»»
FBI arrests former OpenAI employee for planting listening device
US: OpenAI said on Tuesday that the Federal Bureau of Investigation had arrested a former employee in connection with a sophisticated listening device found hidden in one of its offices. The ChatGPT maker had used its internal AI models to identify the individual responsible for planting the de»»»
Saudi Arabia’s EP governor receives US Consul General in Dhahran
DAMMAM: Eastern Region Gov. Prince Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz received US Consul General Amy Smith at his office in Dhahran on Tuesday. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations and other topics of mutual interest, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Meanwhile, Consul General of the Repu»»»
King Felipe VI says Ceuta is ‘inalienable’ part of Spain in landmark visit
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia visited Ceuta on Tuesday for the first time in 14 years, with the monarch reaffirming Spain’s sovereignty over the North African enclaves claimed by Morocco. The landmark visit comes amid strained relations with Rabat and the aftermath of a mass migrant influx that »»»
Magyar proposes surprise drug and alcohol tests for Hungarian MPs – Even Fidesz backs the idea
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has proposed mandatory, unannounced alcohol and drug tests for MPs, and opposition parties Fidesz and Mi Hazánk have both voiced their support. Fidesz, however, added a pointed remark, saying it hopes the rules will apply to Prime Minister Péter Magyar as well.»»»
Nine aerial threats intercepted: Saudi Arabia destroys four cruise missiles and five drones
Four cruise missiles intercepted over Riyadh and southern Saudi Arabia, coalition states Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s air defence systems intercepted and destroyed four cruise missiles and five drones in separate operations on Tuesday, according to the Saudi-led coalition supporting Yemen’s internationall»»»
Two ships hit by projectiles in Hormuz strait: maritime agency
DUBAI: A tanker and a container ship were hit by projectiles of unknown origin in the Strait of Hormuz, the British maritime agency UKMTO said on Tuesday, as Iran keeps up its blockade of the strategic waterway in place since the start of the Middle East war. An investigation is underway, the agenc»»»
Qatar committed to strengthening public and home safety: Public Security director general
DOHA: Director General of Public Security and Vice Chairman of the Civil Defense Council Maj Gen Mohammed Jassim Al Sulaiti said that, through this council, the State of Qatar is committed to raising public awareness and encouraging home safety practices to strengthen preparedness and reinforce pub»»»
Israeli forces detain 30 Palestinians in West Bank raids, while assaults by settlers continue
LONDON: Israeli forces detained 30 Palestinians in raids across the occupied West Bank on Tuesday. Meanwhile, several people were reportedly injured when Israeli settlers attacked a Palestinian family near Nablus and olive harvesters near Tulkarem, sources said. The Palestinian Prisoners’ Media Off»»»
US recalls diplomat from Nicaragua for ‘critical’ talks
WASHINGTON: The United States said Tuesday that it is bringing its charge d’affaires in Managua back to Washington for “critical consultations,” after Nicaragua failed to approve its ambassador-designate. The rejection of Washington’s chosen ambassador Natasha Franceschi “demonstrates their complet»»»
Coalition says it intercepted, destroyed 5 drones and 6 missiles targeting Saudi Arabia
RIYADH: The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen destroyed three drones north of Riyadh on Tuesday. Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki, the spokesman for the coalition, confirmed on X the interception and destruction of the three drones. Ballistic missiles launched by the Houthis at Dhahran and Haradh w»»»
US restricts airport travel for government staff in Saudi Arabia after recent attacks
Jeddah and Dammam airports are operational although flights face delays and cancellations Abu Dhabi: The US Mission in Saudi Arabia has warned American citizens of potential attacks on airports and further travel disruptions, urging extreme caution amid flight cancellations and airspace restriction»»»
Europe...:French Student Protests Escalate as Clashes Erupt ...
By Staff, Agencies Clashes erupted in Paris between police and demonstrators demanding the resignation of President Emmanuel Macron, the prime minister, and the education minister, as security forces used tear gas and water cannons to disperse crowds amid escalating student-led protests. The French»»»
Farage vows five-year UK asylum freeze and mass deportations
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has unveiled a sweeping immigration crackdown plan that would suspend Britain’s asylum system for up to five years, deport tens of thousands of migrants and scrap key legal protections for asylum seekers. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Farage called illegal »»»
Hackers overheat French supermarket fridges in massive cyberattack
Hackers remotely overheated refrigerators at hundreds of supermarkets across France, destroying tons of fresh and frozen food, according to local media reports and industry executives. The massive cyberattack has left retailers facing millions of euros in losses, with some stores forced to close te»»»
Police clash with Imran Khan supporters in northwestern Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Police fired tear gas and live rounds at supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan in northwestern Pakistan on Tuesday as clashes erupted over the suspension of his party’s provincial government, party officials said, an account the provincial administration rejected. The fed»»»
‘We’re in Saudi Arabia, don’t be afraid’: How children respond to warnings of danger
ALKHOBAR: When an emergency alert rang out on a mobile phone inside a house in Saudi Arabia, a young boy responded with a few words of reassurance: “We’re in Saudi Arabia, don’t be afraid.” The moment, captured in a video that circulated on social media on Tuesday, showed two children relaxing at h»»»
Director General of Public Security says Qatar committed to strengthening public, home safety
Doha: Director General of Public Security and Vice Chairman of the Civil Defense Council Maj. Gen. Mohammed Jassim Al Sulaiti said, through this council, the State of Qatar is committed to raising public awareness and encouraging home safety practices to strengthen preparedness and reinforce public»»»
Coalition Forces intercept two ballistic missiles over Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen announced the interception and destruction of two ballistic missiles launched by the Houthis towards Haradh and Dhahran in Saudi Arabia. Coalition spokesperson Major General Turki Al Maliki said debris from the interception fell in a residential »»»
Two ships struck in Strait of Hormuz: Container ship and tanker hit by unknown projectiles
UKMTO reports container ship and tanker struck by unknown projectiles in Strait of Hormuz Dubai: A container ship was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said, citing a verified source. Authorities are investigating the in»»»
Syria says it has handed over 100,000 documents to chemical weapons watchdog
LONDON: The Syrian Arab Republic has submitted more than 100,000 official documents to the international chemical weapons watchdog, Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani said on Tuesday. Speaking at a joint news conference in Damascus with Sabrina Dallafior, director-general of the Organization for th»»»
Business - IMF global economic forecast shows 'resilience under strain'
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts that global economic output will slow to 3.1% this year in spite of geopolitical disruptions, but warns that high inflation and AI share valuations could be risks for financial stability. Also in this edition: Russia says it has exported $320 billion »»»
DOJ arrests two, seizes 187 devices in North Korean laptop farm crackdown in Texas
TEXAS: The US Department of Justice on Tuesday announced the arrests of two Americans accused of helping North Korean IT workers to steal identities and obtain fraudulent employment at US companies to earn money for the North Korean government. The agency announced the arrests of Michael James Bost»»»
Saudi-led coalition destroys two ballistic missiles targeting Dhahran and Haradh
Coalition says both Houthi ballistic missiles were destroyed before reaching their targets Dubai: The Saudi-led coalition supporting Yemen’s internationally recognised government announced that it had intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles launched by the Houthi militia towards Dhahran an»»»
Emergency alerts in Saudi Arabia: Riyadh warned of imminent danger, Eastern Province gets all-clear
Saudi authorities warn sharing missile interception footage could lead to legal action Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defence issued emergency alerts for Riyadh and the Eastern Province, warning residents of potential threats. Authorities also warned against filming or sharing footage of missile and d»»»
Qatar participates in 84th session of Executive Bureau of Arab Social Affairs Ministers
Cairo: The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Social Development and Family, participated in the 84th session of the Executive Bureau of the Council of Arab Ministers of Social Affairs, held at the headquarters of the League of Arab States in Cairo. Qatar was represented at the meeting »»»
Houthi attacks are ‘a terrorist threat’ to the international community: Ex-CIA official
LONDON: The Houthis’ escalating missile and drone attacks on civilian targets in Saudi Arabia should no longer be viewed simply through the prism of Yemen’s civil war, according to former senior US intelligence official Norman Roule. They represent a terrorist threat not only to the Kingdom, he sai»»»
United States:Trump Removes Ambassador to Greece Amid Allega...
By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump has removed US Ambassador to Greece Kimberley Guilfoyle following allegations that she sought political donations in exchange for access to the administration and pressured Greek officials over purchases of American liquefied natural gas (LNG). White Hou»»»
International News:IMF Forecasts Economic Contraction Across...
By Staff, Agencies The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has sharply downgraded its 2026 economic outlook for West and Central Asia, projecting a 0.3% contraction instead of the 1.9% growth forecast six months ago, as the war against Iran disrupts oil production, exports, and shipping through the S»»»
Gaza death toll reaches 74,389 as Israeli strikes continue
GAZA: Continued Israeli airstrikes, artillery shelling, and gunfire across the Gaza Strip have resulted in further civilian casualties, including the death of a young child from earlier injuries, according to Palestinian medical sources. In the Al-Tuffah neighborhood northeast of Gaza City, an Isra»»»
Gov't approves gas distributor acquisition under strict competition conditions
AMMAN — Afaq Energy has received conditional government approval to acquire full ownership of Advanced Central Gas LLC, a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) distributor, subject to measures aimed at safeguarding competition in the market.Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Yarub Qudah issued Decision»»»
CARC, UAE ambassador discuss expanding cooperation in air transport
AMMAN — Chief Commissioner of the Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (CARC) Dhaifallah Farajat on Tuesday met with UAE Ambassador to Jordan Sultan Al Shamsi to discuss prospects for expanding bilateral cooperation in air transport.During a meeting at CARC headquarters, the two sides highlighted t»»»
Norwegians will invest PLN 200 mln in anti-drone systems in Pomerania
Norwegian defense company Kongsberg plans to invest more than PLN 200 mln in a factory in Pomerania to produce counter-drone systems. The facility will employ 100 people and become part of Kongsberg’s global manufacturing network, serving Poland and future customers in Europe. Poland’s Defense Mini»»»
Experts: increase in apartment sales in 2027 is unlikely
JLL expects developer home sales in 2027 to match 2026 levels or fall slightly, with y/y growth considered unlikely. Sales in 2026 across Poland’s seven largest markets could reach about 50,000 units. A large supply of completed homes is viewed as temporary and beneficial because it gives buyers mo»»»
Imperial Capital wants to move beyond Krakow
Kraków-based Imperial Capital has grown from a 55-unit project a decade ago to more than 1,000 apartments under construction and a land portfolio for about 3,000 units. The company, which has about PLN 1 bln in assets, focuses on buying undervalued land and increasing its development potential. It »»»
Number of cyberattacks in Poland increased 150% during the year
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Proacta has contract with Ares Thera to provide support services in AI and data analysis
Proacta has signed a framework agreement with Ares Thera to provide technology services supporting the development of Ares Thera’s products. The work will focus on artificial intelligence, medical data analysis, and selected validation and regulatory compliance needs. Proacta says demand is growing»»»
Ethiopian forces enter key Tigray town, raising fears among residents
Ethiopian federal forces and their allies have entered a key town in northern Tigray near the Eritrean border after rebel fighters withdrew. As the conflict intensifies, residents fear further violence and instability. Tom Canetti has the latest from the ground.»»»
Ethiopia: Social media becomes a battleground for propaganda
Millions of Ethiopians rely on social media for daily news. But as fighting resumes in the country’s north between federal forces and a coalition of rebel groups, these platforms have become a breeding ground for propaganda and disinformation. Pro-government and pro-rebel accounts are battling to s»»»
South Africa suspends asylum applications amid renewed anti-immigrant protests
Tensions have flared in South Africa after a court ruling prompted the government to open its application system to all foreign nationals, regardless of their legal status. Despite applications remaining subject to approval, anti-immigrant protests erupted outside several Home Affairs offices, forc»»»
France: Student protesters want to 'keep the pressure up on the government'
Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Paris on Tuesday in support of high school students protesting poor classroom conditions. The mobilisation brought together not only students but also teachers, unions, political figures and activists, including Greta Thunberg, from across the count»»»
France in focus - Broken children: France confronts crisis of sexual violence against minors
In France, a new "comprehensive law" aims to strengthen preventative measures, the judicial process and support for child victims of sexual violence. Yet advocacy groups, lawyers, and healthcare professionals point out that the legislation has numerous shortcomings. We take a closer look in this ed»»»
French youth demand answers as education protests enter third week
French students have continued nationwide protests for a third week, demanding more funding for education, better teaching conditions and more staff. The government’s plan to recruit 3,000 substitute teachers has failed to satisfy demonstrators, who are calling for an additional €10 billion in educ»»»
The Debate - France's fed-up youth: Can presidential candidates connect with student movement?
Will it be autumn recess to the rescue for a beleaguered French government? Ministers no doubt counting the days until Friday evening when the holidays start in hopes that an unexpected student movement disappears as quickly as it materialized. A movement sparked three weeks ago by deteriorating co»»»
Spotlight - ISS amid global conflict: A rare bastion of 'scientific collaboration' between the East and West
François Picard is pleased to welcome Alban Guyomarc'h, Researcher in Space Geopolitics at Paris's École Normale Supérieure School of Higher Learning. As a new era of space rivalry unfolds, the International Space Station remains one of the last bastions of cooperation between geopolitical adv»»»
France: Student anger rages as tear gas and fires hit Paris
Around 480,000 people took part in nationwide student demonstrations across France on Tuesday, according to student and school unions, up from the previous week’s mobilisation. In Paris, the demonstration ended with tear gas and fires, as tensions escalated. Claire Paccalin has the latest.»»»
Hungarian man attempted to rape a woman out running in Vienna
A passer-by intervened after witnessing the attack on a 28-year-old woman, helping her escape. Police arrested the 34-year-old Hungarian suspect just 300 metres from the scene. A 34-year-old Hungarian man has been arrested in Vienna on suspicion of attempting to rape a woman who was out running on »»»
Spotlight - 'Transactional diplomacy': Greece positioning itself as Trump's most 'reliable ally in the region'
François Picard is pleased to welcome Petros Konstantinidis, a financial journalist for Greece's leading daily newspaper TA NEA. The current controversy surrounding the US ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, has all the makings of a reality TV show or a telenovela, or both. "This is diplomacy»»»
Belgium: Greener schools thanks to European funding
🇧🇪 In Ganshoren, in Belgium, a new school replaces run-down buildings. But the need for renovations remains enormous.👉🏻 Find the whole reporting on France 24 English. »»»