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UN maritime agency rejects Hormuz tolls

The head of the UN's maritime agency said Monday there was "no legal basis" for imposing any fees for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Shipping through the narrow strait has been strangled since the US and…

Egypt seals rail deals to localize 500 AC coaches, boost fleet modernization

Egypt’s Ministry of Transport has overseen the signing of two landmark agreements between Egyptian National Railways and the National Egyptian Railway Industries Company (NERIC), advancing efforts to localize railway…

Industry Minister meets Savola Group, backs expansion, local manufacturing drive

Egypt’s Minister of Industry, Khaled Hashem, met with a delegation from Savola Group, led by CEO Sameh Hassan, to discuss the company’s operations in Egypt and future expansion plans. The talks align with the…

EBRD extends EGP 250m facility to Fawry Microfinance to boost youth-led enterprises

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has extended a financing facility worth EGP 250m (approximately €4.4m) to Fawry Microfinance, a wholly owned subsidiary of Fawry for Banking Technology and…

CBE to roll out new financial inclusion strategy by mid-year

Sherif Lokman, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) for Financial Inclusion and Sustainability, announced that the Bank will launch its new Financial Inclusion Strategy 2026-2030 by mid‑year. The strategy…

Bahrain revokes citizenship of 69 people in connection with Iran war

Bahrain revokes citizenship of 69 people in connection with Iran war Submitted by Rayhan Uddin on Mon, 04/27/2026 - 16:17 Dozens of nationals, and their families, stripped of citizenship over allegations of glorifying…

Egypt poised to become gateway to Africa, Europe: Steve Lutes

Amid shifting global supply chains and evolving partnerships across the Middle East and North Africa, Egypt stands at a pivotal geopolitical crossroads. With its unmatched geographic positioning and the vital artery of…

EU to downgrade economic forecasts as ‘Iran war’ triggers stagflation and political fears

The European Union will almost certainly downgrade its full-year economic forecasts as the ongoing “Iran war” and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz plunge the bloc into stagflation, threatening to ignite severe…

Egypt’s Al-Sisi stresses importance of Nile water in talks with Kenya’s Ruto

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi stressed the utmost importance of the Nile water issue to Egypt during talks with Kenyan President William Ruto, who affirmed his country’s keenness to find consensus among all…

Five stand trial in Germany over attack on Israeli defence company office

FRANKFURT, April 27 (Reuters) - Five people appeared in court in Stuttgart on Monday on charges of causing about 1 million euros ($1.17 million) of damage at the German site of an Israeli defence company, the court…

Israeli press review: Teens murder of pizzeria worker sparks lawlessness fears

Israeli press review: Teens murder of pizzeria worker sparks lawlessness fears Submitted by Nadav Rapaport on Mon, 04/27/2026 - 15:10 Meanwhile, a sharp rise in suicide among soldiers and police officers is recorded and…

Egyptian foreign minister holds talks with US’ Witkoff

Egyptian foreign minister holds talks with US’ Witkoff Egypt’s foreign minister Badr Abdelatty discussed US-Iran negotiations and regional tensions in a phone call with US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, according to a…

Redbridge Independents defy Labour minister Wes Streeting's 'sectarian' accusation

Redbridge Independents defy Labour minister Wes Streeting's 'sectarian' accusation Submitted by Imran Mulla on Mon, 04/27/2026 - 14:29 Leader of Corbyn-endorsed bloc, Vaseem Ahmed, criticises health secretary for…

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Iran foreign minister says Islamic Republic is 'stable, solid' in meeting with Putin

Iran foreign minister says Islamic Republic is 'stable, solid' in meeting with Putin Iran's foreign minister on Monday said the Islamic Republic was "stable, solid" during a meeting in Russia with President Vladimir…

The oil, gas and arms companies profiting from the war on Iran

The oil, gas and arms companies profiting from the war on Iran Submitted by Fleur Hargreaves on Mon, 04/27/2026 - 14:00 As bills rise across the world, campaigners call out the fossil fuel and weapons firms raking in…

Germany: Trial of 'Ulm Five' protesters accused of Elbit break-in postponed

Germany: Trial of 'Ulm Five' protesters accused of Elbit break-in postponed Submitted by Pauline Ertel on Mon, 04/27/2026 - 11:33 Five activists face trial for 'membership of a criminal organisation' after breaking into…

Russian superyacht crosses blockaded Strait of Hormuz

April 27 (Reuters) - A superyacht linked to sanctioned Russian billionaire Alexey Mordashov sailed through the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, shipping data showed, one of very few vessels to transit the blockaded…

Putin: I will do 'everything' possible to ensure Middle East peace

Putin: I will do 'everything' possible to ensure Middle East peace Vladimir Putin assured the Iranian foreign minister that Russia would do "everything" to help bring peace to the Middle East on Monday during a meeting…

Smashing a figure of Jesus is part of Israel's ongoing erasure of Christians

Smashing a figure of Jesus is part of Israel's ongoing erasure of Christians Submitted by Fares Abraham on Mon, 04/27/2026 - 11:40 If Christians in the West want to stand with Middle East Christians, they must do more…