The Old Rent law crisis has returned to the forefront of the national agenda, driven by parallel movements from both the Supreme Constitutional Court and Parliament. Constitutional Court challengeIn a significant legal development, the Board of Commissioners of the Supreme Constitutional Court has decided to adjourn the hearing of an execution dispute lawsuit filed against the constitutionality of the Old Rent Law (Law No. New lawmakers call for amendmentsIn tandem with the ongoing judicial appeals, several Members of Parliament have called for amendments to the Old Rent Law, with a specific focus on Article 7. This would ensure that support is directed to those who truly need it, fostering genuine equity in the pricing of “Old Rent” units. Landlords’ Union rejects amendment demandsConversely, the head of the Landlords’ Union rejected parliamentary calls to amend the law, asserting that the Old Rent Law is being implemented smoothly on the ground.

Global gold prices fell on Thursday, as precious metals saw a broad decline driven by subsiding geopolitical risks and a diminishing appetite for safe-haven assets. In early spot trading, gold fell by 0.8% to $4,799.79 per ounce as of 01:36 GMT, following a record high of $4,887.82 reached in the previous session. Other precious metals followed the downward trend:Spot Silver dropped 0.9% to $92.38 per ounce, cooling off from Tuesday’s record peak of $95.87. Platinum plunged 2.7% to $2,415.60 per ounce, down from Wednesday’s record high of $2,511.80. Palladium slipped 1% to $1,821.50 per ounce after hitting a one-week high in the previous session.

EgyptAir has announced an increase in its flight capacity to the United Kingdom, raising the total frequency to 31 weekly flights across all UK destinations. This strategic move aims to accommodate the rising influx of British tourists to Egypt during the peak winter season. During the current winter season, EgyptAir operates 28 weekly flights to the UK, consisting of 21 direct services to London and seven to Manchester. A thriving aviation marketThe aviation corridor between Egypt and the United Kingdom continues to see significant activity. Regular direct flights link Cairo International Airport with several London hubs, most notably Heathrow, via both EgyptAir and British Airways.

Santiago, Chile Reuters —Wildfires in Chile have left at least 19 people dead, authorities said Monday, as the government carried out mass evacuations and fought nearly two dozen blazes exacerbated by intense heat and high winds. Parts of central and southern Chile were under extreme heat warnings, with temperatures expected to reach up to 37 degrees Celsius (99 Fahrenheit). Hundreds of homes destroyedMost of those killed were in Penco, a small coastal city just north of the regional capital of Concepcion. Amid the wreckage was the corpse of one of her four dogs, some charred rings and a metal ladle. Both Chile and Argentina rang in the new year with heat waves, which have continued into January.

The Cairo International Book Fair on Thursday opens its doors for thousands of readers and culture enthusiasts to one of the most anticipated literary events of the year. Reduced fares and fleet expansionThe Governor of Cairo, Ibrahim Saber, has announced a reduced flat fare of only LE10 per trip on buses designated for the Cairo International Book Fair. – Cairo University – Qasr Al-Ainy – Sayyida Aisha – Autostrad – Al-Azhar University – Book Fair. – Cairo University – Qasr Al-Ainy – Sayyida Aisha – Autostrad – Al-Azhar University – Book Fair. Sakr Quraish – Maadi Carrefour – Wadi Degla Club – Ring Road – Al-Mosheer Axis – Book Fair.

Egyptian Ambassador to Kuwait, Mohamed Aboulwafa, held discussions on Thursday, January 22, 2026, with the Head of Kuwait’s Central Agency for the Resolution of the Status of Illegal Residents, Saleh al-Fadhala, on several issues related to illegal residents who are studying in Egypt or who have ties to the country. Ambassador Aboulwafa stated that during the meeting, he reviewed the Kuwaiti experience in establishing an agency dedicated to addressing the situation of the expatriates, praising the adopted institutional approach. This took place during a reception hosted by the Head of the Central Agency for the Resolution of the Status of Illegal Residents for the Egyptian ambassador and Kuwait’s Assistant Foreign Minister for Consular Affairs, Ambassador Aziz al-Deehani, along with a number of representatives from the Egyptian Consulate, a consultant from the Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and several senior officials from the Central Agency, within the framework of strengthening joint coordination between the two sides.

Egypt - The Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA) has launched a new mobile application that allows taxpayers to pay real estate transaction tax electronically and obtain tax clearance certificates in a fast and convenient manner, according to Rasha Abdel Aal, the ETA chairperson. She noted that these chambers play a key role in representing investors, conveying their challenges, and gathering feedback on the second package of tax facilitation measures ahead of its official launch. She emphasised the Authority’s continued cooperation with major international companies to develop tax systems in line with global best practices. In addition, she said the package includes the development of a central electronic offsetting system, allowing taxpayers’ credit and debit balances to be offset electronically. She added that all inquiries raised by Swiss companies regarding income tax, VAT, and the automated tax system have been resolved.

Questions have emerged over the fate of thousands of Islamic State prisoners in northeastern Syria after government forces seized swaths of territory long controlled by Kurdish forces who had been guarding the prisons. The territory was held by the mainly Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), once a key United States ally in the fight against the Islamic State, or ISIS. And on Wednesday, US forces launched a transfer mission to move ISIS detainees from northeastern Syria to secure detention centers in Iraq. The US-led coalition fighting ISIS in Syria had long relied on the SDF to guard ISIS prisons. “Historically, the US military presence in northeastern Syria was justified primarily as a counter-ISIS partnership,” he wrote.

The Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA) has launched a new mobile application that allows taxpayers to pay real estate transaction tax electronically and obtain tax clearance certificates in a fast and convenient manner, according to Rasha Abdel Aal, the ETA chairperson. She emphasised the Authority’s continued cooperation with major international companies to develop tax systems in line with global best practices. Key measures include reducing the time required for value-added tax (VAT) refunds and simplifying related procedures. In addition, she said the package includes the development of a central electronic offsetting system, allowing taxpayers’ credit and debit balances to be offset electronically. She added that all inquiries raised by Swiss companies regarding income tax, VAT, and the automated tax system have been resolved.

Here’s what to know about the board and who is, and isn’t, joining. Trump’s Board of Peace has been mired in controversy. Diplomats, officials and world leaders have expressed major concerns over the expanded remit of the board, Trump’s indefinite chair, and the potential damage it could cause to the UN’s work. The UN’s top humanitarian official and Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher told CNN Trump’s Board of Peace will not replace his organization. “I’m clear and my colleagues are clear that the United Nations isn’t going anywhere,” he said.

Medical teams treated 22 cases at the village’s local health unit, providing comprehensive care to all affected individuals. Mohamed Saeed confirmed that the recorded cases were mild and limited in scope, posing no broader threat to public health. The patients have been discharged from the health unit in stable condition, with none requiring transfer to larger hospitals. The Aswan Governorate has reassured citizens that the health situation in Adindan remains stable and is under full control. The Governor emphasized that citizen health remains the province’s top priority, noting that all health emergencies are handled with speed and absolute transparency.

Beijing said on Thursday that the idea China poses a threat to Greenland was “completely unfounded,” responding to reports that NATO and US President Donald Trump had discussed keeping China and Russia from gaining a foothold on the Arctic territory. “The so-called ‘China threat’ is completely unfounded, and China opposes the practice of using China as a pretext for pursuing selfish interests,” foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun told a regular press briefing. At an event in Davos on Thursday, NATO chief Mark Rutte said he and Trump had previously discussed how NATO nations could “collectively make sure that the Arctic stays safe [and] that the Russians and the Chinese stay out.”

Finnish golfer Lauri Ruuska won the Egypt Golf Series – New Giza title after carding an exceptional final round of 10-under-par 62 to finish one stroke ahead of the field at the New Giza Golf Club. Ruuska, who received an $18,000 winner’s prize from a total tournament purse of $100,000, said the victory held special value as it was his first competitive appearance since September. The tournament saw intense competition for the top positions, with Zan Luka Stirn and Aron Zimmer sharing third place. In addition to the prize money, Ruuska earned points for the world rankings. The Egypt Golf Series is scheduled to continue at the Marassi Address resort on the Mediterranean coast starting on January 24.

Egypt on Wednesday opened the 57th edition of the Cairo International Book Fair, with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly inaugurating the event on behalf of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi at the Egypt International Exhibition Centre in New Cairo. Renowned artist Mohieddin El-Labbad was selected as Personality of the Children’s Book Fair, while Romania is participating as guest of honour. Madbouly praised the continuous development of the Cairo International Book Fair in recent years, saying the steady growth in international participation, diversity of exhibitors and expansion of exhibition space reflect the fair’s prominent position on the Arab and regional cultural map. Hanno noted that this year’s fair places special emphasis on Egypt’s ancient civilisation and heritage, coinciding with the recent opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum. He said the Cairo International Book Fair continues to strengthen its role as a leading platform for cultural dialogue, a key supporter of the publishing industry and an important gateway for spreading knowledge and public awareness.

US President Donald Trump pledged to resume mediation of the long-standing dispute between Egypt and Ethiopia over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), during a meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi on Wednesday. Speaking during the meeting with Al-Sisi on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Trump stated he would seek to bring Egyptian and Ethiopian leadership together to reach a settlement. “I said it before, I reiterate it now… but for President Trump, we wouldn’t have reached an agreement on Gaza,” Al-Sisi told reporters. Trump praised Al-Sisi as a “great leader” and “strong guy,” noting the long-standing relationship between the two men. The meeting was attended by Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and the Director of the General Intelligence Service, Hassan Rashad.