Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty affirmed during a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi the importance of continuing the track of negotiations between the American and Iranian sides, with a view to reaching a peaceful and consensual settlement that addresses the concerns of all parties, based on mutual respect and shared interests. The phone call came within the framework of efforts aimed at de-escalation and containing tensions in the region. The top diplomat stressed the need to move beyond any differences during this sensitive phase, underscoring that dialogue remains the primary option to avert any escalation in the region. For his part, the Iranian Foreign Minister commended—during the call—Egypt’s active role and its intensive efforts to reduce escalation and contain tensions in the region, as well as its endeavors to reach understandings regarding the Iranian nuclear file. The Iranian minister also briefed Abdelatty on developments related to the recent round of negotiations between the United States and Iran hosted by the sisterly Sultanate of Oman.

Russian authorities have begun restricting access to Telegram, one of the country’s most popular social media apps, as the government continues to push everyday Russians toward its own tightly controlled alternatives to foreign tech platforms. Telegram rejects that claim, saying it actively combats the harmful use of its platform. This is not the first time Russia has gone after Telegram. One Russian military blogger said Roskomnadzor was helping “the enemy” and forcing Russian troops to rely on “carrier pigeons” by restricting use of Telegram. Segal guesses that the Russian government has decided that the pushback is “worth it,” given Russia’s internal security desires.

The Justice Department on Monday un-redacted more names in the Jeffrey Epstein files after pressure from lawmakers who reviewed unredacted versions of several records. Other names revealed amid pressure on DOJThe Justice Department on Monday revealed another name after pressure from Massie and the other lawmakers who reviewed some of the unredacted material earlier in the day. The Justice Department also revealed several other names listed in a heavily redacted document that lawmakers, including Massie, said were being protected in the files. Rep. Ro Khanna (right) and Rep. Thomas Massie speak to reporters about the Epstein files outside the offices of the Department of Justice on Monday in Washington, DC. In a 2020 review, the Justice Department found that former US attorney for the Southern District of Florida Alex Acosta had used “poor judgement” in the deal but did not find that Acosta had engaged in professional misconduct.

The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) forecasts that Wednesday’s weather will be cold at night and in the early morning, and warmer during the day across most of the country. Morning fog is expected inn areas from northern Egypt to Greater Cairo and northern Upper Egypt, growing dense at times in parts of the Nile Delta, the Suez Canal cities, and central Sinai. Wind activity will potentially stir up sand and dust in parts of the northwestern coast and some exposed areas of Lower Egypt, Greater Cairo, and the Suez Canal cities. Weather maps indicate a chance of light to moderate rain in areas of the northwestern coast and northern Lower Egypt, with lighter rain expected in the southern regions of Halayeb and Shalateen. Expected temperatures on Wednesday:Alexandria: 21CMatrouh: 22CCairo: 23CHurghada: 26CSharm El-Sheikh: 28CLuxor: 30CAswan: 32CEdited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm

In a strange twist, Trump is now threatening to block the opening of a bridge at the northern border that Canada actually already paid for. The bridge is entirely funded by Canada, which decided to foot the bill after years of waiting for buy-in from the US. Canada wants a better tie-in to its freeway system and more capacity for trade than what’s offered by the nearly 100-year-old Ambassador Bridge. This is from Trump’s post:They (Canada) own both the Canada and the United States side and, of course, built it with virtually no U.S. content. Reflecting that shift in sentiment, Carney and Canada, who have been repeatedly threatened by Trump, are seeking a new trade agreement with China.

The competent investigative authorities on Wednesday have moved to release a suspect accused of sexually harassing a woman on a bus in the al-Mokattam area, on bail of LE 1,000. The incident began when security services monitored a video clip showing a young woman pleading for help and recording her complaint on her phone about a man she stated was harassing her. Immediately, a search team from the Cairo Security Directorate, in coordination with the Information Technology Department, was formed to determine the bus route and review surveillance camera footage from nearby stops. Security forces were able to identify and apprehend the suspect, who denied the accusations against him when confronted with the video. The Public Prosecution initiated investigations, ordering the video to be preserved and examined by forensic experts, and requested further investigations from the Criminal Investigation Department regarding the incident.

Netanyahu plans to present Trump with fresh intelligence on Iran’s military capabilities, one of the sources said. “On this trip, we will discuss a series of issues: Gaza, the region, but first and foremost, the negotiations with Iran,” Netanyahu said as he boarded his aircraft. The list matched a set of earlier US demands for a broader set of discussions about Iran’s military capabilities and regional activities. In June, Israel’s surprise attack on Iran’s military and nuclear facilities derailed a series of ongoing – though foundering – talks between the US and Iran. The 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran ended with Trump demanding that Netanyahu call off another wave of attacks.

Forty Palestinians, including women and children, arrived in Gaza early Tuesday morning as part of the sixth group to return from Egypt via the Rafah crossing. Among them were patients and wounded individuals who had been receiving treatment abroad, highlighting the dire health crisis plaguing Gaza. While the limited movement of people across the border continues, Israel continues violating the ceasefire agreement in effect since October. The Director General of the Ministry of Health in Gaza, Munir al-Barsh, said that the shortage of medicines has reached approximately 46 percent. Internationally, the Indonesian army is preparing to deploy up to 8,000 troops in a potential peacekeeping mission in Gaza.

The House of Representatives approved the new cabinet reshuffle during its plenary session on Tuesday. The Speaker of the House, Hesham Badawy, said that he received a letter from the president regarding the new formation. Badawy added, “The reshuffle is approved by a majority of at least one-third of the members, and the President is notified accordingly.”Reshuffled cabinet:

Zinox El Zenouki and Master for Household Cookware wrapped up their participation in Ambiente 2026 in Germany, one of the world’s largest international exhibitions for tableware, cookware, and household products. Mahmoud El Zenouki, CEO of Zinox El Zenouki and Master, said Ambiente represents a key milestone in the companies’ international growth plans, serving as a global platform that brings together leading brands, manufacturers, importers, and distributors. At the exhibition, Zinox El Zenouki showcased its latest stainless-steel cookware collections, combining durability with contemporary design and meeting the highest European and international quality standards. Meanwhile, Master for Household Cookware presented its newest cast cookware innovations, focusing on practical, user-oriented solutions for modern kitchens. Participation in major international exhibitions provides a real opportunity to showcase this progress and reinforce a professional image of Egyptian-made products in the household cookware sector,” El Zenouki concluded.

But now Japan’s Sanae Takaichi is basking in the strongest majority for a Japanese government in more than 70 years. Yuichi Yamazaki/AFP/Getty ImagesIt’s a much-needed win for the LDP, which has been working hard to rehabilitate its public image. Longtime supporters have jumped ship, viewing the LDP as too old-fashioned and center-leaning, and instead flocked to new right-wing parties. Thousands of fans huddled against the cold during one election rally in Tokyo last week, all eager for a glimpse of Takaichi. That gives Takaichi a clear path to deliver on her agenda over the coming years – until the next election in 2027.

So she texted Ukraine’s railway operator in desperation. Evan Vucci/ReutersIn recent months, Russia has stepped up drone attacks on railway hubs and infrastructure, and even the trains themselves. Pertsovskyi told CNN there were more Russian attacks on rail infrastructure last year – 1,195 – than in the previous two years combined, including the targeted destruction of dozens of power substations. An Intercity+ high-speed train is severely damaged by a Russian missile attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, on August 28, 2025. Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform/NurPhoto/Getty ImagesUkrzaliznytsia is responding to the intensity and growing accuracy of Russian attacks by trying to protect critical points on the system and by dispatching rapid recovery teams.

Peter Wilkinson/CNNStarmer fired Mandelson in September after a tranche of emails revealed uncomfortable details about his ties to Epstein. Some of those documents appeared to show that Mandelson, while serving as Britain’s business secretary in 2009, passed Epstein market-sensitive information. Having launched a criminal investigation into misconduct in public office, UK police searched two properties linked to Mandelson last week. Starmer now faces an uphill battle to convince his party that he remains the right person to lead the country. David Lammy, the deputy prime minister, said Starmer had won a mandate “for five years to deliver on Labour’s manifesto.

Gihane Zaki has been appointed Egypt’s Minister of Culture, becoming the third woman to lead the ministry in the country’s history. Her appointment follows a career across international cultural diplomacy, museum management, and academia. International Diplomacy and UNESCOZaki’s background in international policy includes a term as Egypt’s representative to UNESCO. Academic CredentialsA specialist in ancient civilisations, Zaki holds a PhD in Egyptology from the Lumière University Lyon 2 in France. The Ministry of Culture under Zaki is expected to focus on the management of national heritage, the development ofcreative industries, and the use of cultural diplomacy as a component of Egypt’s regional influence.

Egypt has announced a cabinet reshuffle that includes the appointment of Khaled Hashem as Minister of Industry and Trade, succeeding Kamel Al-Wazir. Hashem is a prominent Egyptian executive with an extensive global career in the industrial sector. With more than 30 years of experience, Hashem has led large-scale industrial, infrastructure, and energy projects across multiple regions. His career spans the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Europe, providing him with deep insight into international industrial value chains and investment dynamics. Beyond his corporate roles, Hashem has been actively involved in Egypt’s national development agenda.