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CAIRO, 13th October, 2026 (WAM) -- Remittances from Egyptians working abroad rose 27.2% in the first eight months of 2026, reaching a record $33.9 billion, compared with $26.6 billion in the same period of 2025, the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) said on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.The increase amounted to approximately $7.3 billion year on year, the bank said.In August 2026, remittances grew 21.7% to around $
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[l] at 10/13/26 4:53am
Around 400 kg of the drug was confiscated near Tobruk after allegedly being smuggled into the country for local distribution The Libyan authorities have seized around 400 kg of hashish worth nearly $1 million near the eastern coastal city of Tobruk, officials reported on Sunday. Several suspects were arrested in the o
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ABU DHABI, 13th October, 2026 (WAM) -- The Fatima Bint Mubarak Women Sports Award has closed nominations for its 10th edition, after receiving 509 applications from 13 Arab countries, marking a 96 percent increase compared to the previous edition. The Award is held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak (Mother of the Nation), Chairwoman of the General Women's Union, President of the Supreme Cou
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CAIRO, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) -- Egypt recorded a balance-of-payments surplus of 2.8 billion U.S. dollars in the 2025/2026 fiscal year, reversing a deficit of 2.1 billion dollars a year earlier, the Central Bank of Egypt said Monday. The capital and financial account posted a net inflow of 23.2 billion dollars during the fiscal year, which runs from July 1 to June 30, up from 10.2 billion dollars a year earlier, accor
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(261012) -- CAIRO, Oct. 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People watch a performance during a Chinese culture festival at Badr University in Cairo, Egypt, Oct. 12, 2026. A Chinese culture festival was held Monday at Badr University in Cairo to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Egypt, featuring cultural performances, traditional Chinese arts and student exchanges. (Xinhua/X
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CAIRO, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) -- Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Sudanese counterpart Mohi El-Din Salem reaffirmed ties between their countries during a phone call on Monday, following a shooting in Khartoum that killed two Egyptian truck drivers and injured another. The two sides agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation, maintain close coordination and consultation, and continue efforts to strengthen
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[l] at 10/12/26 11:15am
CAIRO, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese culture festival was held Monday at Badr University in Cairo to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Egypt, featuring cultural performances, traditional Chinese arts and student exchanges. Lu Chunsheng, minister counselor at the Chinese Embassy in Egypt, expressed hope that young people would take the opportunity to gai
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An RSF-allied coalition has denied responsibility for the attack in Blue Nile state and accused Egypt of conducting it The death toll from a drone strike blamed on Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) near a camp for displaced people in Blue Nile state has risen to 41, according to a local rights group.&nbs
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[l] at 10/11/26 3:16pm
(261011) -- CAIRO, Oct. 11, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Oct. 11, 2026 shows the Tondo of the Two Brothers, an ancient Egyptian portrait from the Roman period, which will be displayed at Rome's Ara Pacis Museum, at a press conference in Cairo, Egypt. Egypt has restored the Tondo of the Two Brothers, an ancient Egyptian portrait from the Roman period that will be displayed outside the country for the first time, Egyp
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CAIRO, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) -- The deadly Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital Riyadh on Saturday has drawn widespread regional condemnation.In a statement early Sunday, the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said the fatalities in the attack on Saturday afternoon included four Saudi citizens and eight foreign residents -- two Bangladeshis and one each from the United
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ABU DHABI, 11th October, 2026 (WAM) -- Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Founding Honorary Patron of Abu Dhabi Festival, and under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Shamsa bint Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Festival has officially inaugurated its 23rd edition under the inspiring theme 'The Wisdom of Culture.'The highly a
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[l] at 10/10/26 9:45pm
EgyptAir has suspended flights from Cairo and Alexandria to Riyadh following the temporary closure of King Khalid International Airport, citing the current situation. The airline said it was coordinating with Saudi civil aviation authorities and would resume flights once operations at the airport restart. Passengers with confirmed bookings on affected flights can change their itineraries to another direct
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CAIRO, Egypt: Several explosions were heard across Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, on October 8, including a major blast near the city's international airport, as Houthi rebels in neighboring Yemen claimed responsibility for a new missile attack. A witness said fire and ambulance crews arrived at the airport and that smoke was visible after the explosions. The witness said departing flights were stopped and pass
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Washington DC [US], October 10 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) again cited the India-Pakistan conflict among eight wars he claimed to have settled, asserting that his role in resolving the conflict alone was "far more than necessary to win the Nobel Prize".In a post on Truth Social criticising the Norwegian Nobel Committee for awarding the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to Indian-origin South Afr
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Washington DC [US], October 10 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Saturday criticised the Norwegian Nobel Committee for awarding the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to Indian-origin South African jurist Navi Pillay, claiming that he deserved the honour for his role in resolving conflicts across the world. In a lengthy post on Truth Social on Friday (local time), Trump questioned Pillay's credentials and accused her
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ABU DHABI, 9th October, 2026 (WAM) -- Under the patronage of Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has concluded the third edition of the International Conference on Education (ADU_ICEDU2026) in Al Ain City. The conference brought together government representatives, education leaders, researchers and policymakers to examine how innovative peda
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Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], October 9 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Devda on Friday said he had ordered an immediate inquiry into alleged irregularities in liquor contracts for the year 2024-25 and removed his Officer on Special Duty (OSD), Deepam Raichura, of his duties to ensure an impartial investigation.Devda said he came to know about the allegations through a newspaper report pub
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Ahmed Soliman has been held incommunicado in Equatorial Guinea since speaking out about detention conditions, his lawyer saysA US federal judge has ordered the administration of President Donald Trump to facilitate the return of an Egyptian man deported to Equatorial Guinea, finding that the transfer violated his constitutional rights.Arizona District Judge John Hinderaker said in a rulin
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AL AIN, 9th October, 2026 (WAM) -- The Fatima bint Mubarak Centre for Motherhood and Childhood Research held a research retreat on Thursday, bringing together researchers, academics, experts, government representatives and relevant organisations to identify national research priorities supporting policies and programmes for mothers and children.The retreat, held at the Centre at United Arab Emirates University (
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[l] at 10/8/26 7:23pm
Advocates of nuclear disarmament are regularly dismissed by the champions of nuclear deterrence as nave and unrealistic, utopian or even irresponsible. Yet this doctrine of deterrence, regarded by France as the cornerstone of its national security, is based on quasi-religious beliefs, a theory that cannot be proven, risky gambles and fragile assumptions. So much so that one might legitimately ask which side the Care Be
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(261009) -- TURIN, Oct. 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The flame is carried in Turin after the flame collection ceremony for the Changchun 2027 Winter Universiade in Turin, Italy, Oct. 8, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Kaiyan)
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SANAA/RIYADH, Oct. 8 (Xinhua) -- At least three people were reportedly killed and eight others injured in Saudi-led coalition strikes on Yemen on Thursday, as the Houthis launched attacks targeting airports in Saudi Arabia amid escalating fighting.Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sarea said in a statement posted on social media platform X on Thursday that Saudi forces carried out 59 air and missile strikes on
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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 9 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav held an interactive session on 'Investment Opportunities in Madhya Pradesh' in Mumbai and highlighted the state's investment potential, industry-friendly policies and opportunities across various sectors in the state.  During this, CM Yadav on Thursday also held a roundtable meeting with Consuls General and diplomatic r

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