India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the attack on Brazil’s federal government Sunday, calling for “democratic traditions” to be respected. “Deeply concerned about the news of rioting and vandalism against the State institutions in Brasilia,” Modi said in a Tweet Monday. “Democratic traditions must be respected by everyone. We extend our full support to the Brazilian authorities.”Modi joins a chorus of world leaders in condemning the violence in Brazil’s capital. US President Joe Biden said earlier that “the will of the Brazilian people must not be undermined.”

CAIRO - 9 January 2023: The National Alliance for Civil Development Work held its first conference, on Monday in the presence and honor of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. Since the inauguration of the National Alliance for Civil Work, in March 2022, it has had a major role in enriching civil work, and provided an opportunity for partnership between civil society institutions to support the most needy groups. The National Alliance for Civil Development Action is the first alliance of its kind in Egypt. The National Alliance for Civil Work for Development participates in the national dialogue with the National Academy for Training, and has contributed to supporting the social protection umbrella with 9 billion pounds. 2023 AgendaThose successes achieved by the National Coalition for Civil Work give a strong impetus to achieve more in the field of civil work and support the most needy groups during the next stage.

The 18th edition of the Sawiris Cultural Award kicked off at the AUC -Tahrir Cultural Center in Cairo. The Sawiris Cultural Award celebrates every year literature and creativity, and recognize Egyptian writers and intellectuals for their creative excellence and their role in shaping society's consciousness. The Ceremony was held in the presence of a number of public figures, artists, celebrities, intellectuals, and media professionals. The ceremony housed a notable group of public figures including Dr. Nevine El Kabbaj, Minister of Social Solidarity, Dr. Mohamed Shaker, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, and Ambassadors of Sweden, Holland, UK, Italy, Japan, Switzerland and the EU, the cultural advisor for Palestine, the assistant Minister of Foreign affairs and Minister of Tourism and Antiquities.

CAIRO - 8 January 2023: Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mohamed Shaker told the Middle East News Agency (MENA) that Egypt and Greece are in the process of selecting an international consulting firm that would prepare a feasibility study for an intended electricity linkage between both countries. The minister stated that the two countries can exchange electricity of around 2,000 megawatts. Minister Shaker highlighted the European interest in electricity linkage with Egypt, which has a surplus of renewable energy, and a strong distribution grid. With regard to electricity linkage with Saudi Arabia, the minister stated that 87 percent of the overhead power lines on Egyptian territories are finished. He noted that the target is finishing 1,500 megawatts in May 2025 and another 1,500 megawatts in November.

The United States is embarrassed by a prolonged House speakership election that has paralyzed the new Congress with scars left by the Capitol riot stinging even more on the second anniversary. That makes Washington elites desperate to seize the opportunity of midterm elections to gain the upper hand, according to the expert. Some of the rioters chanted “Hang Mike Pence” while making their way into the Capitol. McCarthy has previously vowed that House Republicans will seek to secure the southern US border, cut back on government spending, and launch rigorous investigations into the Biden administration. The Capitol riot also remains a source of partisan discord as House Republicans are preparing to review the Jan. 6 select committee’s findings and allegations.

The Egyptian Presidential Adviser for Religious Affairs Usama al-Azhari hailed late renowned Sheikh Mohamed Metwally al-Shaarawi as a symbol of science and patriotism. Azhari’s comments followed on controversy that erupted Thursday after liberal journalist Ibrahim Eissa criticized Shaarawi, who enjoys wide popularity in Egypt and the Arab world. Eissa accused the beloved sheikh as being “an extremist, Salafist sheikh, who is against Copts and insults women.”In a Facebook post, Azhari countered by calling Shaarawi is a symbol of knowledge, patriotism, and Egypt’s contribution to all the Arab and Islamic worlds. “Some have a vendetta against Shaarawi for an unknown reason,” he noted. Azhari continued: “There are those say that the honorable companions of the prophet are murderers and extremists, so it is not strange to hear something like this about Shaarawi, who protected people from extremism and terrorism.”“Fifty years ago, Shaarawi filled the world with knowledge, so we have not seen anyone shed blood, nor take up arms, nor become a terrorist because of a word he heard from Sheikh Shaarawi.”

KYIV, Jan 8 (MENA) - Russian forces attacked the Kherson region 19 times on January 7 during the so-called "Christmas truce". Yaroslav Yanushevych, the head of the Kherson Regional Military Administration, said this in a post on the Telegram messaging application carried by Ukrinform Sunday. The Russian forces reportedly "shelled the territory of the Kherson region 19 times. They fired artillery, MLRS, mortars, tanks and used UAVs", Yanushevych said. "Due to the attacks ... civilian infrastructure in the settlements of the Kherson and Beryslav districts was damaged," he wrote.

It is the first destination for Logos Hope in 2023, but not the first time for the ship to visit Egypt, for the floating book fair had a successful spell in Egypt in 2010. Logos Hope’s two-week book fair in Egypt opened on Thursday and will continue until Jan. 21. “I came to attend the opening of the world’s largest floating book fair and benefit from the valuable books it offers. Logos Hope was built in 1973 and purchased in 2004 by GBA Ships, a Germany-based non-profit charity organization. The ship received a warm welcome from Port Said authorities, which offered facilitations to Logos Hope in coordination with concerned Egyptian ministries.

CAIRO 7 January 2023: For many years, Upper Egypt women have suffered from some inherited customs and traditions, which have marginalized them and kept them away from participating in the political and social life. In a few years, and specifically with the launch of the 2017 Women's Year, Egypt witnessed fundamental changes into the conditions of women in general and Upper Egypt women in particular. The report reviews the most important axes for women's empowerment in Upper Egypt. Some governorates in Upper Egypt still need some interventions to raise the proportion of women's representation in leadership positions, according to the nature of each governorate. The Minister of International Cooperation announced that about 16.8 thousand women have been trained in Upper Egypt in the fields of agriculture and the development of special skills related to Egyptian crafts, in more than 70 villages of Upper Egypt.

CAIRO – 7 January 2023: Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El Sisi sent on Saturday a delegate to greet the Seventh-day Adventist sect on Christmas and attend celebrations on the occasion. President Sisi delegated Police Major General Walaa Farid. Sisi visited the Cathedral of Nativity of Christ in the New Administrative Capital on Friday to congratulate Egyptians on Christmas. Sisi said that such “pleasant occasion brings us together on the love of the homeland and affirms that we are on the path of citizenship”. “We will never deviate from coexistence and genuine belief in the unity of the homeland and human community,” the president stated.

Sci-Fi horror film "M3GAN" was released in Egyptian cinemas on Wednesday, January 4th, 2023, by Four Star Films, which is managing the film's distribution in Egypt. The film follows M3GAN who is designed by brilliant toy-company roboticist Gemma. "M3GAN" is directed by Gerard Johnstone from a screenplay by Akela Cooper and a story by Cooper and James Wan, who also produced the film. He also produced several horror films, including ANNABELLE. The film stars Allison Williams (Gemma), Violet McGraw (Cady), Amie Donald (M3GAN), Jenna Davis — who does the voice of M3GAN — Ronny Chieng, and Brian Jordan Alvarez.

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi also congratulated people on Christmas, stressing that the country will never deviate from coexistence and belief in the national unity. “We will never deviate from coexistence and genuine belief in the unity of the homeland and human community,” the president stated. On Thursday, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly visited Pope Tawadros II, the head of Egypt’s Coptic Orthodox Church, to congratulate him on Christmas. During their meeting, Madbouly extended his wishes of continuous blessings and health to the pope and Egyptian Christians on this occasion. The services will be held on Friday night, the 6th of January, and led by Pope Tawadros II and Patriarch of St. Mark Diocese.

Sancho, 22, has struggled for form since joining United from Borussia Dortmund in July 2021. He has not played since Oct. 22 and his absence, along with Cristiano Ronaldo's exit, has depleted United's options up front. Ten Hag said last month Sancho was "not in the right status or fitness state". I also have to show patience, although I don't have the patience because we have a lack of opportunities in the front line. I hope he can return quickly but I can't say a duration of how long it will be."

CAIRO - 6 January 2022: A recent fire in a factory in Amman, Jordan, has killed three Egyptians and injured four, Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Thursday. Two of the injured are in a critical condition and are receiving treatment, the ministry said. One of the other two injured left hospital as he only suffered minor injuries while the other is in a stable condition but still receives treatment, the ministry added. The Egyptian consul in Amman headed to Al-Bashir Hospital, where the victims were hospitalized, to follow up on the health condition of the injured and ensure that they receive the best medical care. A fire broke out in a factory in Al-Muwaqqar, Amman, on Monday 2 January.

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has received a letter of intent from Compass Capital to submit a non-binding purchase offer on the shares of Pachin. In a statement to the Egyptian Exchange, the FRA stated that Compass Capital aims to acquire a stake of no less than 51% and up to 90% of the targeted company’s capital in order to maintain its listing on the Egyptian Exchange. It added that the bidder set the initial price of the share at EGP 30, provided that the final price is determined based on the results of the due diligence examination of the target company. Eagle Chemicals set the initial price for the acquisition of Pachin shares at EGP 29.5 per share. Last November, the Emirati National Paints Holding Company submitted an offer to acquire Pachin at a price of EGP 29 per share.