Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly made the announcement at a weekly news conference in the country’s new administrative capital, located east of Cairo. He hailed the figures as "promising" and expressed optimism for the future of Egypt's tourism industry

The canal, which accounts for 12% of global trade and is a key pillar of Egypt’s struggling economy, has been heavily affected by the ongoing war between Israel and Gaza, as well as a series of attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels

The arrests occurred during the dispersal of spontaneous gatherings celebrating the reported end of Assad's decades-long rule and the announcement by Syrian rebels that they had taken control of Damascus. Assad and his family were said to have fled to Russia

The AGM-114R, also known as “Romeo,” is one of the most versatile and precise weapons in the U.S. arsenal. Designed for multi-role missions, it can engage a wide range of targets, from heavily armored vehicles and fortified bunkers to moving enemy convoys

The demand was reiterated during high-level talks in Cairo, where Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met with senior U.S. officials, including National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Coordinator Brett McGurk

The project, which has secured substantial financial backing, includes $200 million from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and $170 million from the African Development Bank (AfDB)

The collapse occurred early in the morning, prompting swift action from rescuers. Nine ambulances were sent to the scene, and emergency teams worked tirelessly to lift rubble and search for survivors or bodies, according to health ministry spokesman Hossam Abdel Ghaffar

The 155-square-mile area, established by a 1974 ceasefire agreement between Israel and Syria, has remained a neutral zone for decades, patrolled by United Nations peacekeepers since the end of the Yom Kippur War

With a projected cost of $17 billion, this corridor of roads, railways, ports, and cities could pose a significant challenge to Egypt’s Suez Canal, currently a critical artery of global trade

Previously, goods transported between the two ports took six days to reach their destination via traditional shipping routes. With the new Ro-Ro line, this time has been reduced to just 2.5 days, offering a considerable advantage in trade efficiency

Egypt's Holding Company for Roads, Bridges, and Land Transportation Projects, a state-owned entity under the Egyptian Ministry of Transport, is vying for a share of Iraq's substantial railway development plans, with bids totaling $5 million in potential projects

The earthquake, which had a shallow depth, was felt across various parts of Cairo, particularly in the central and northern areas. Local residents described the tremor as brief but noticeable, with some expressing concern as buildings swayed for several seconds