US President Donald Trump has called for the negotiation of a “modernized” nuclear arms control treaty between Washington and Moscow, rejecting the extension of the now-expired New START agreement. Writing on his Truth Social platform on Thursday, the President stated: “The United States is the strongest nation in the world. President Donald Trump.“The New START Treaty, which caps the number of deployed nuclear missiles and warheads held by the US and Russia, officially expired on Thursday. Originally signed in 2010 and extended in 2021, the pact served as the final legal mechanism regulating the world’s two largest nuclear arsenals. The White House did not issue an immediate response to requests for further detail regarding the proposal.

They include two key terminals on the Panama Canal – one at either end – a concession that the Central American nation’s Supreme Court deemed unconstitutionalin a ruling late last month. Chinese leader Xi Jinping stands at the Cocoli locks in the Panama Canal during a state visit in 2018. That ruling, which found that the contract awarded to Hutchison’s Panama Ports Company violated Panama’s constitution and follows the official audit, again raises frictions. Hutchison Ports’ Panama Ports Company on Tuesday said it has launched arbitration against Panama, framing the ruling as part of a state “campaign” against it. Sailors wave the China and Panama flags during Chinese leader Xi Jinping visit to the canal in 2018.

In central Kwara state, gunmen attacked the community of Woro on Tuesday, leaving at least 170 people dead, the lawmaker for the area, Saidu Baba Ahmed, said by phone. It was the deadliest assault recorded this year in the district bordering Niger state, an area increasingly targeted by gunmen who raid villages, kidnap residents and loot livestock. Ahmed said the gunmen rounded up residents, bound their hands behind their backs and summarily executed them. The lawmaker shared photographs of dead bodies with Reuters, which the agency was not immediately able to verify. In a separate attack in northern Katsina state, gunmen killed at least 21 people, moving from house to house to shoot their victims, residents and local police said.

Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population announced the deployment of a massive medical task force to the Rafah Border, comprising 12,000 physicians specializing in critical care and over 18,000 nursing staff, alongside 30 rapid-response teams stationed at the border, Al-Shorouk reported. These medical professionals, operating under the Central Administration for Emergency and Critical Care, are designated for immediate deployment to manage crises and provide rapid intervention based on the evolving humanitarian and field situation at the border. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Population, Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, conducted an inspection tour of the Rafah Border Crossing and hospitals across North Sinai Governorate. The visit aimed to assess the readiness of medical services provided to wounded and injured individuals arriving from the Gaza Strip. The Ministry’s official spokesperson, Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, noted that the state has activated the National Emergency Health Services Plan to leverage the readiness of 150 hospitals nationwide, supported by a fleet of 300 ambulances equipped with the latest medical technologies.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was never mixed up with Jeffrey Epstein but is in grave peril of losing his job because of him. President Donald Trump however — whose name appears in some investigative files about the disgraced financier — has no such concerns. President Donald Trump, left, walks with Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer on the sidelines of the G7 Summit, Monday, June 16, 2025, in Kananaskis, Canada. Mark Schiefelbein/APTrump has advantages Starmer lacksSo far, the twists and turns over Epstein have not had an existential impact on Trump. True, the Epstein files are only being released because of a revolt by congressional Republicans who felt heat from the base.

This vividly documents the tragedy that befell millions of Egyptian mummies. The mummy trade would typically begin with the unrolling of bandages and the stripping of embalmed bodies by scavengers and merchants. This trade was not limited to mummy linens; cotton and linen remnants from the textile industry were also sold for the same industrial purpose. Reportedly, an entrepreneur named Isaiah Derrick suggested importing mummy wrappings from Egypt as a viable alternative for these rags. Consequently, the trade of mummy linens flourished between Egypt and America, either through direct channels or via English intermediaries—until the unthinkable occurred.

Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, the most prestigious Sunni body in the world, organized on Wednesday February 4,2026 a celebration marking the International Day of Human Fraternity, observed annually on February 4, in commemoration of the signing of the historic Document on Human Fraternity. The document was signed in Abu Dhabi in 2019 by the Grand Imam Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Sheikh of Al-Azhar, and former Pope Francis of the Vatican, as part of consolidating Al-Azhar’s global role in promoting the values of human coexistence and fostering a culture of dialogue and peace among followers of different religions and cultures. The celebration, held at the headquarters of the of Al-Azhar, was attended by Dr. Mohamed Abdel Rahman Al-Duweini, Deputy of Al-Azhar; Dr. Salama Dawoud, President of Al-Azhar University; His Grace Bishop Ermia, among others. Dr. Mohamed Abdel Rahman Al-Duweini, Deputy Sheikh of Al-Azhar, said that the anniversary of the launch of the Document on Human Fraternity represents a pivotal milestone in contemporary human history, stressing that it is among the most important ethical documents of the modern era. He explained that the document embodies Al-Azhar’s civilizational vision based on compassion, peace, and respect for diversity, pointing out that since its emergence, Islam has acknowledged difference as a universal law and made mutual acquaintance and integration its ultimate aim.

Manchester City secured their place in the Carabao Cup final after a convincing 3-1 victory over Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night, completing a dominant semi-final performance, Youm7 reported. City entered the second leg with a 2-0 advantage from the first encounter, winning 5-1 on aggregate. The hosts wasted no time, as Egyptian star Omar Marmoush opened the scoring just seven minutes into the match. Newcastle United managed a consolation goal in the second half through Anthony Elanga in the 62nd minute. Manchester City are now set to face Arsenal—who overcame Chelsea in the other semi-final—in the final on March 22nd.

US President Donald Trump warned Iran’s supreme leader should be “very worried,” as both sides prepare for their first formal negotiations since the US bombed Tehran’s nuclear program last year. Iran’s military has warned that any attack would be met with an immediate and decisive response, including strikes on US forces and assets in the region. “I would say he (supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei) should be very worried. Trump also said he had been informed that Iran was looking to revive its nuclear program at alternative sites. Related article The night Iran went dark: Witness accounts reveal violence inflicted during Iran’s internet blackout“There was total obliteration.

The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) has released the latest weather forecast for Cairo and the rest of the nation, indicating a gradual increase in temperatures across most regions. The country will experience extremely cold conditions in the early morning, transitioning to warm weather during the day and returning to cold temperatures at night. Authorities have issued a weather warning effective from late night until nine am, citing the development of dense water fog on several primary roads. This fog is expected to impact routes leading to and from Northern Egypt, Greater Cairo, Upper Egypt, the Canal cities, and Central Sinai, significantly reducing horizontal visibility. Temperatures in Cairo are expected to peak at 24C during the day before dropping to a low of 18C at night, creating a sharp contrast between summer-like daytime warmth and winter-like nocturnal chills.

The expiration of the last remaining nuclear treaty between the United States and Russia on Thursday has sparked fears about a nuclear arms race, with the two biggest nuclear superpowers without limits on their arsenals for the first time in decades. Though some experts argue the limitations of the New START treaty were outdated and unnecessarily constrained the US, especially when China is looking to expand its nuclear arsenal. We don’t benefit from potential miscommunication or miscalculation based on a lack of information,” said Paul Dean, a former assistant secretary of state for arms control, deterrence, and stability. Some experts suggest such action is needed to reassure allies who might be tempted to build their own nuclear arsenals. So they didn’t actually do it, but they said that they’ve done everything that if the Trump administration decided to go in that direction, the department would be prepared,” Kroenig said.

Egypt and Turkey signed a military cooperation agreement on Wednesday in Cairo, in the presence of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, RT Arabic reported. Following a high-level meeting in the Egyptian capital, both leaders witnessed the signing of several cooperation agreements, headlined by a military framework agreement between both governments. The agreement was signed by Egypt’s Minister of Defense, General Abdel Megeed Saqr, and Turkey’s Minister of Defense, Yaşar Güler. President Sisi received his Turkish counterpart at Al-Ittihadiya Palace on Wednesday afternoon. During the official reception ceremony, the national anthems of both Egypt and Turkey were played, and both presidents reviewed the Guard of Honor.

He made the remarks during GAFI’s participation in the Egypt-Türkiye Business Forum, held under the theme “Economic Opportunities for a Strategic Partnership”. The forum brought together senior government officials and business leaders from both countries and was attended by around 400 Egyptian and Turkish companies, underscoring the depth of economic ties between Cairo and Ankara. He added that Egypt is translating positive economic indicators into tangible outcomes by offering bankable investment opportunities and fostering a business-friendly environment. This approach, he said, aims to generate genuine investment opportunities and support shared economic growth benefiting both the Egyptian and Turkish peoples. The forum was held as part of Egypt’s efforts—led by the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade and GAFI—to support economic partnership with Türkiye.

Trade exchange between Egypt and Türkiye rose to $6.8bn in 2025, up from $6.6bn in 2024, according to data released by the Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics (CAPMAS). Egyptian exports to Türkiye amounted to $3.2bn in 2025, compared with $3.4bn the previous year, while imports from Türkiye rose to $3.6bn from $3.2bn in 2024. CAPMAS said Egypt’s main exports to Türkiye during the year included ready-made garments worth $389m, plastics and articles thereof valued at $317m, electrical machinery and equipment worth $301m, iron and steel valued at $290m, and fertilisers worth $255.4m. Turkish investments in Egypt reached $175.1m in the 2024/2025 financial year, up from $165m in 2023/2024, while Egyptian investments in Türkiye rose to $74m from $54m over the same period, according to the agency. Remittances from Egyptians working in Türkiye increased to $69.7m in 2024/2025, compared with $32.3m a year earlier, while remittances from Turks working in Egypt rose to $11.1m from $9.4m.

Today, El Qassem returns with a new mini album, “Shou Helou”, a project rooted in optimism and designed to restore a sense of joy at a time when listeners are increasingly drawn to uplifting music. Why did you choose the title “Shou Helou” for your new mini album? “Shou Helou” is a very simple phrase, yet it carries a strong positive energy. The album also benefited from strong digital momentum—songs like “Shou Helou” and “Sanet Full” gained traction on TikTok and Instagram, helping me reach a new generation of listeners. I want to be remembered as an honest artist; someone who stayed faithful to his voice, his music, and his audience.