Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol sentenced to 5 years for abuse of power
World
January 16, 2026
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol sentenced to 5 years for abuse of power
A South Korean court has sentenced former President Yoon Suk-yeol to five years in prison after convicting him of obstruction…
Psychological thriller ‘Khoroog Amen’ to compete at the Berlin International Film Festival
Culture
January 16, 2026
Psychological thriller ‘Khoroog Amen’ to compete at the Berlin International Film Festival
The psychological thriller “Khoroog Amen” (Safe Exit), directed by Mohamed Hammad, participated in the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale),…
Germany’s Lufthansa urges staff to evacuate Israel
World
January 16, 2026
Germany’s Lufthansa urges staff to evacuate Israel
The Hebrew newspaper Maariv reported Wednesday evening that the German carrier Lufthansa has instructed its staff to prepare for an…
EU releases €1 billion second tranche as part of €5 billion strategic loan to Egypt
Economy
January 16, 2026
EU releases €1 billion second tranche as part of €5 billion strategic loan to Egypt
Following Egypt’s receipt of the second installment of European Union (EU) financial aid totaling €1 billion, Angelina Eichhorst, the EU…
Netanyahu downplays US optimism over Gaza ceasefire’s second phase
Middle East
January 16, 2026
Netanyahu downplays US optimism over Gaza ceasefire’s second phase
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has commented on the US announcement regarding the transition of the Gaza ceasefire to its…
Thursday’s football guide: From the Egyptian League Cup to Europe’s major leagues
Egypt
January 15, 2026
Thursday’s football guide: From the Egyptian League Cup to Europe’s major leagues
A packed schedule of high-stakes football kicks off on Thursday, featuring crucial matches in the Egyptian League Cup, Spain’s Copa…
Egypt’s Education Minister faces potential imprisonment and removal from office
Egypt
January 15, 2026
Egypt’s Education Minister faces potential imprisonment and removal from office
The New Cairo Summary Court is scheduled to hear a criminal lawsuit on May 13 filed against Minister of Education Mohamed…
Planning Minister announces €1 billion to be disbursed from the European Union on Thursday
Business
January 14, 2026
Planning Minister announces €1 billion to be disbursed from the European Union on Thursday
Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, Rania al-Mashat, said on Tuesday that the government has implemented 16 economic…
Where to watch Egypt vs Senegal in the AFCON semi-final
Egypt
January 14, 2026
Where to watch Egypt vs Senegal in the AFCON semi-final
The Egyptian national team faces Senegal at seven pm on Wednesday, at the Grand Stade de Tanger in Morocco, in…
Temperatures across Egypt continue to plunge on Wednesday: EMA
Egypt
January 14, 2026
Temperatures across Egypt continue to plunge on Wednesday: EMA
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) forecasts a continued drop in temperatures across most of the country on Wednesday, with very…