What's behind the war that has driven Sudan to famine?
The April 2023 Sudan conflict has led to severe ethnic violence, massive displacement, and famine in parts of Darfur.
Sat Aug 31 2024
Egypt's Sisi wins presidential election with 89.6 pct of vote
Egypt's National Election Authority (NEA) declared on Monday that incumbent President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi won the 2024 presidential election with some 40 million, or 89.6 per cent of valid votes.
Tue Dec 19 2023
Egyptian church fire kills at least 41, most of them children - Sources
A forensic examination showed that the fire began in the second floor air conditioning as a result of an electrical malfunction.
Mon Aug 15 2022
Egypt's President Sisi ends state of emergency for the first time in years
The state of emergency granted authorities sweeping powers to make arrests and crack down on what they call enemies of the state.
Tue Oct 26 2021
Trump, Sisi call for immediate de-escalation in Libya
The two leaders "affirmed the need for immediate de-escalation in Libya, including through a ceasefire and progress on economic and political negotiations".
Tue Jul 21 2020
Jubilation in Egypt after first World Cup berth in 28 years
Winger Mohamed Salah scored twice, securing victory with a last-gasp penalty to put Egypt four points clear with one match left in their African group E qualifying campaign.
Mon Oct 09 2017
Egypt qualifies for 2018 World Cup after 2-1 win over Congo
Egypt become the second African country after Nigeria to secure its place in the FIFA World Cup finals in Russia, a long-awaited qualification that gets Egypt into the top world soccer competition.
Mon Oct 09 2017
Egypt court sentences Mursi to 25 years in Qatar spy case
Egypt's Court of Cassation reduced Mursi's sentence in the Qatar case to 25 years in its final ruling, from an original 40 years.
Sat Sep 16 2017
Cairo police clash with Nile island residents, at least one dead, 56 injured
At least one person has been killed and dozens injured in clashes between police and residents of a Nile island in Cairo.
Mon Jul 17 2017
Pope visit to Egypt to go ahead despite blasts but security big concern
However, diplomats and Vatican sources cautioned that the trip could be put in jeopardy or parts of it changed if the security situation worsened.
Mon Apr 10 2017
Palm Sunday bombings of Egyptian Coptic churches kill 44
At least 44 people were killed in bomb attacks on the symbolic cathedral seat of the Coptic Pope and another church on Palm Sunday.
Mon Apr 10 2017
Egyptian film "Mawlana" provokes outcry over view of religion and state
An Egyptian box office hit that highlights the religious establishment's cosy relations with the state has provoked a backlash from Sunni Muslim clerics, with some calling for the film to be banned.
Mon Jan 23 2017
Egypt's Sisi, Trump agreed in call on UN Israel vote delay
Egypt had requested on Thursday that the resolution demanding Israel halt settlements be postponed after Israel launched a frantic lobbying effort.
Fri Dec 23 2016
Egypt's Sisi says spoke to Donald Trump by telephone, congratulated him on win
Trump expresses his utmost appreciation to the president, pointing out that his was the first international call he received to congratulate him.
Wed Nov 09 2016
Egypt president says no theory favoured on EgyptAir crash
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Sunday no theory was being favoured on why EgyptAir MS804 plunged into the Mediterranean.
Sun May 22 2016
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024