Houseboats lie perched on desiccated riverbeds, receding water levels have left wide stretches of newly exposed riverbank and the shipping sector is bracing for trouble. The low-lying Netherlands is used to grappling with too much water; now it’s struggling with too little. On Thursday, the country declared an official water shortage, raising its national drought …
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London —  Britain’s new Prime Minister Andy Burnham entered 10 Downing Street on Monday, making few detailed policy statements but offering plenty of clues about the nature of his premiership. Optics mean a great deal in politics, so on Burnham’s first day in the job, he delivered bold pledges, without constraining himself to timelines, showcased a …
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Egypt is currently drafting its second five-year National Human Rights Strategy for the 2026-2031 period to consolidate the values of democracy, citizenship, and the rule of law, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty told a European Parliament delegation on Tuesday. During the meeting, the European Parliament’s Subcommittee on Human Rights, […]
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Egypt issued a statement on Tuesday strongly condemning threats by Yemen’s Houthis to impose a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, describing the move as an irresponsible escalation that undermines regional stability. The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs statement warned that the threats endanger the safety of maritime navigation, international trade, and vital waterways. Egypt stated […]
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In the Egyptian national team’s dressing room, the players are celebrating. Shirts are strewn across the floor, accompanying shoes, socks, and golden confetti still hanging in the air. Quickly, the camera pans toward a bin, in which, sitting amongst various items of rubbish, is the FIFA World Cup trophy. Hit by a used water bottle chucked unceremoniously into the bin, the trophy foregrounds the appearance of the word toz, written in Arabic. Meaning ‘whatever’, or ‘who cares’, the word exemplifies the way in which Egyptian fans have transformed feelings of injustice into a celebration, a rejection of the World Cup’s absurdity. The absurdity, according to fans, was writ large in Egypt’s last game against Argentina. After suffering a 3-2 loss to the South American side on 7 July, widespread accusations of injustice spread rapidly, in Egypt and internationally. In an emotional post-match interview, the Egyptian footballer Mostafa Ziko explained, “we were wronged today, everyone saw it”. In Britain, former England player Alan Shearer agreed, saying, “I think it’s utter and complete b******”. Both were referring to the disallowing of Egypt’s spectacular goal in the 58th minute following VAR review, inContinue reading "Why Egypt Threw the World Cup Trophy in the Bin"
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Egypt and Germany signed a joint declaration of intent on Monday, 20 July, to develop a network of Egyptian-German technical schools, in what the Ministry of Education described as the first agreement of its kind between the two countries. Education Minister Mohamed Abdel Latif signed the declaration with Niels Annen, State Secretary at Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, during a visit to Berlin. According to the ministry, the initiative aims to strengthen technical education, better align graduates’ skills with labour market needs, and prepare qualified workers according to international standards. Under the agreement, Egyptian-German technical schools will become part of Egypt’s education system through a scalable model. Schools meeting internationally recognised accreditation standards, including ISO-aligned requirements, will receive Egyptian-German technical school status. The declaration also includes expanding work-based learning and dual education programmes, developing competency-based curricula, strengthening partnerships with the private sector, supporting teacher training, and equipping schools with modern workshops and infrastructure. Students will also study specialised technical German language modules from levels A1 to B1. “The signing of the joint declaration of intent represents a new step in Egyptian-German cooperation to develop the technical educationContinue reading "Egypt, Germany Launch New Egyptian-German Technical School Initiative"
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The International Energy Agency (IEA) is warning that escalating Middle East tensions are increasing uncertainty in global oil and gas markets. Hostilities threaten the Strait of Hormuz and regional energy infrastructure. IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol said the agency is closely monitoring developments and their impact on global energy security. Disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz, […]
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In the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, Halliburton posted net income of $534 million, up from $461 million last quarter. This growth was driven by a 5.5% sequential increase in revenue to $5.7 billion, an operating margin of 14%, and adjusted operating income of $683 million. Chairman and CEO Jeff Miller said one reason for this […]
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