Egypt breaking news
Here are some recent breaking news stories from Egypt:
Latest News
- Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi meets with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Cairo on Tuesday to discuss regional security and economic cooperation. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- Egyptian authorities arrest 12 suspected militants in Sinai: Egyptian security forces arrested 12 suspected militants in the Sinai Peninsula on Monday, according to a statement by the Egyptian military. The arrests were made as part of a campaign to combat terrorism in the region. (Source: Reuters)
- Egypt's Suez Canal Authority announces new tolls for ships: The Suez Canal Authority announced new tolls for ships passing through the canal, effective from March 1. The new rates are expected to generate additional revenue for the authority. (Source: Bloomberg)
Recent Developments
- Egypt's economy grows 3.5% in 2022: Egypt's economy grew 3.5% in 2022, driven by a recovery in the tourism sector and increased government spending, according to official figures. (Source: Egypt Today)
- Egyptian authorities launch investigation into deadly train crash: An investigation has been launched into a train crash that killed at least 11 people and injured dozens more in Egypt's Nile Delta region on Sunday. (Source: BBC News)
- Egypt's parliament approves new law on NGOs: Egypt's parliament has approved a new law regulating non-governmental organizations (NGOs), which critics say will restrict their activities and limit their ability to operate. (Source: Al Monitor)
Top Stories
- Egypt's Sisi meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Monday to discuss bilateral relations and regional issues. (Source: TASS)
- Egypt's military launches operation against militants in Sinai: Egypt's military launched a new operation against militants in the Sinai Peninsula on Sunday, aimed at combating terrorism and restoring stability to the region. (Source: Egypt Today)
- Egypt's economy faces challenges in 2023: Egypt's economy is expected to face challenges in 2023, including high inflation and a widening budget deficit, according to a report by the International Monetary Fund. (Source: Bloomberg)