A Chinese alliance has expressed interest in establishing an integrated textile city in Egypt covering all stages of the industry, with investments estimated at $300 million, according to a report by Egyptian state-owned newspaper Al-Ahram. This announcement came during a meeting between the Chairman of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) in Egypt Hussam Heiba, and the Chairman of the China Textile and Garment Council Li Runfeng, on the sidelines of a visit to Egypt by a delegation of major Chinese textile companies to discuss enhancing cooperation between both countries ..read more

CNN  —  Russia on Wednesday vetoed a United Nations resolution that proposed a ban on the use of nuclear weapons in outer space amid US intelligence-backed concerns that Moscow is trying to develop a nuclear device capable of destroying satellites. Russian Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia described the UN draft as a “dirty spectacle” and a “cynical ploy” prepared by the resolution’s backers, the US and Japan. In February, President Joe Biden confirmed the US has intelligence that Russia is developing a nuclear anti-satellite capability. Three sources familiar with the intelligence subseq ..read more

Israel has consistently denied aid convoys to northern Gaza, according to the UN’s agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA). Food shortages are worst in northern Gaza, where Israel concentrated its military offensive in the early days of the war. Israeli authorities vetoed at least 27 out of 81 aid missions that require coordination in the north and south of the strip, between April 1 and April 19, UNRWA said in a report. The last time UNRWA was able to deliver food supplies to the area was on January 23. The Israeli agency in charge of inspecting convoys entering Gaza told CNN earlier this month ..read more

Syracuse, New York CNN  —  President Joe Biden might not be saying much about his Republican challenger’s criminal trial, but as Donald Trump sits in a Manhattan courtroom — irritated, seemingly tired and, by his own declaration, freezing cold — the president is still finding plenty to say about his rival. The Trump Bibles he’s selling? “I almost wanted to buy one just to see what the hell is in it,” he said this week in Florida. Drooping stock prices for Trump’s Truth Social? “He might do better under my tax plan than his,” Biden deadpanned in Pennsylvania. Trump’s Covid-era musing ..read more

Germany will resume cooperation with the UN’s relief agency for Palestinians in Gaza (UNRWA) after the organization accepted the recommendations of an independent review of its neutrality. The German foreign office said it was pleased that UNRWA said it would heed the recommendations of the review headed by former French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna and implement them “swiftly and in full.” “In support of these reforms, the German government will soon continue its cooperation with UNRWA in Gaza, as Australia, Canada, Sweden and Japan, among others, have already done,” the foreign office ..read more

Following collaborations with various Egyptian and Arab festivals, the MedFest Egypt Forum has announced a new partnership with the 14th edition of the Malmö Arab Film Festival (April 22-28) in Malmö, Sweden. This partnership brings a special discussion session titled “Mental Health Challenges in the Film Industry” to Malmö on April 25. The session will feature MedFest founder and Egyptian actor Mina al-Naggar, who brings his experience and passion for mental health advocacy. Joining him are actress Louise Højgaard Johansen, founder of the Sane Cinema initiative and an expert in mental he ..read more

Banks in Egypt began sending messages to their customers regarding online banking and money transfers starting on Thursday, which marks the beginning of Daylight Saving Time in Egypt, according to the Pulse Mubasher website. Egyptians will set their clocks forward by 60 minutes at midnight on Thursday, to coincide with the start of Daylight Saving Time, which will last until October 28. The Commercial International Bank Egypt (CIB) sent a message to its customers stating that it will start operating on Daylight Saving Time on Friday, April 26. Therefore, the bank will update its systems to mat ..read more

The coordinator of the Fish Boycott Initiative in Egypt, Wassam al-Safty, announced that the initiative has seen great success since its launch a few days ago, having reached over nine governorates so far and dropping fish prices by 50 percent. In television statements to the Egyptian “Sada al-Balad” channel, he explained that the initiative aims to enable citizens with limited and middle incomes to buy fish at fair prices. He added that he was happy with the response of the people of Port Said to the initiative, adding that its spread showcases a clear dissatisfaction with the prices of seafo ..read more

The Cabinet began its weekly meeting on Wednesday 24/4/2024 under Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly at the government headquarters in the New Administrative Capital to discuss a number of political, economic and social files, as well as the latest developments in the global arena. During the meeting, the Cabinet discussed a number of topics including, following up on the implementation of the initiative to reduce commodity prices and market movement, increase the availability of food commodities, implement decisions to control markets, in addition to important laws and ministerial decisions that ..read more

The Ministry of Health and Population announced that Assistant Health Minister for Public Health Projects and Initiatives Mohamed Hassani won the membership of African Medicines Agency (AMA). The announcement came during the activities of the 3rd exceptional conference for the parties of AMA Treaty held in Addis Ababa for three days. Spokesperson for the Health Ministry Hossam Abdel Ghaffar said that the inaugural session was attended by representatives of 30 African countries. Hassani represents Sahel & Sahara Gathering which includes 23 Arab and African countries, Abdel Ghaffar said. Egy ..read more