Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group in Lebanon, and the Israeli military continued to exchange strikes overnight in southern Lebanon, as delegations from both countries prepare for another round of negotiations on Tuesday. Israeli military spokesperson Avichay Adraee ordered residents of Nabatieh to evacuate to north of Zahrani river as the army says it is “compelled …
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Facing intense pressure at home to act against Hezbollah, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday announced plans to strike the group in the Lebanese capital. Hours later, following an intervention by US President Donald Trump, the operation was shelved. In the morning, Netanyahu said he would not accept a scenario “in which Hezbollah attacks …
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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has reaffirmed that a comprehensive and just settlement of the Palestinian issue based on a two-state solution remains the only viable path to achieving lasting peace and stability in the Middle East. According to a statement issued by the Egyptian presidency, Al-Sisi met with a delegation from the Conference of […]
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Tensions along the Lebanese-Israeli border escalated sharply on Tuesday as Israeli military operations continued in southern Lebanon and both Israel and Hezbollah exchanged threats, prompting intensified international diplomatic efforts to preserve the ceasefire and prevent a broader regional confrontation that could jeopardise ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United States. Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health […]
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  Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population announced the start of implementing the “Newborn Pathway” from Monday, 1 June, 2026, through an integrated system within primary healthcare units and centers across the country. The “Newborn Pathway” aims to provide a comprehensive package of preventive and therapeutic services for the mother and newborn during the first month after birth, which is considered a critical stage requiring careful attention to ensure a healthy start for the child and early detection of any health issues. Services provided to the newborn within the first week include: comprehensive medical examination, growth measurements, hearing screening, heel-prick test to detect genetic diseases and metabolic disorders, early detection of jaundice, and essential vaccinations. For mothers, the services include: postpartum follow-up, support and encouragement of breastfeeding, and awareness of warning signs in both mother and child. In recent years, Egypt has expanded a range of national health initiatives to improve maternal and child health outcomes, including nationwide newborn hearing screening. The number of newborn births reached 1.452 million during the period from 16 August, 2025 to 9 May 2026, at an average of 5,439 births per day, 227 birthsContinue reading "Egypt Launches Newborn Pathway Starting June"
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  The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has announced on Sunday, 31 May, a major archaeological breakthrough at the tomb of “Panehsy” in Matariya, Ain Shams, revealing new details from the historic necropolis of Heliopolis. The discovery was made during excavations carried out by an Egyptian archaeological mission affiliated with the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA), which uncovered what officials described as the first nearly complete funerary furniture set identified in the area.  According to the Egyptian authorities, the excavation initially revealed a burial constructed from mudbrick containing human skeletal remains.  With continued careful excavation beneath the structure, the team uncovered a concealed archaeological cachette containing a collection of cosmetic tools and symbolic items associated with funerary practices.  Among the most prominent finds was a copper mirror, as well as two alabaster kohl containers that still preserved traces of cosmetic material.  A third container, made from rare black obsidian, was also discovered along with two light-blue faience vessels, one of which contained six intricately inscribed scarabs, including two encased in yellow metal frames believed to be made of gold.  Officials also noted that the discovery builds upon results from earlierContinue reading "Egypt Announces Major Archaeological Find at Panehsy Tomb in Matariya, Ain Shams"
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Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, participated in the first meeting of the Developing Eight (D‑8) Organization for Economic Cooperation, which includes Egypt, Türkiye, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. The meeting aimed at reinforcing cooperation between members and expanding joint infrastructure, according to a statement by the Ministry of Petroleum and […]
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Russia exported 14.5 million metric tons (mmt) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) between January and May, marking an 11.5% increase compared to the same period last year, according to Reuters. The growth was driven by higher output from the Arctic LNG 2 project. Russian LNG shipments reached 3.12 mmt in May alone, up 23% year-on-year […]
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