At least six people were killed following a series of explosions on Monday in Nova Kakhovka in the Russian-occupied Kherson region of Ukraine, Russian state news agency TASS reported on Tuesday. TASS, which cited the head of the military-civilian administration of Kakhovka district, Vladimir Leontiev, said the attack was carried out by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. According to Leontiev, six were killed, adding there were “dozens of wounded” with shrapnel wounds and cuts. Some context: Large explosions rocked Nova Kakhovka on Monday for the the second time in four days. Video posted on social media showed loud explosions and a huge ball of fire lighting up the night sky.

July 11 (Reuters) - Dragan Skocic has been dismissed as Iran head coach with little more than four months to go to the World Cup finals in Qatar, Iran's state news agency IRNA reported on Monday. It said that Iran's football federation had decided to dismiss the 53-year-old, adding that "there are unconfirmed reports that several Iranian candidates have a good chance to replace Skocic". The move comes after Skocic, who took over from Marc Wilmots as coach in February 2020, secured the Iranians a spot at the World Cup by topping their qualification group ahead of South Korea. Current Oman boss Branko Ivankovic, who led Iran to the World Cup finals in Germany in 2006, has been linked with the role as well as former Bayern Munich striker Ali Daei and ex-Osasuna midfielder Javad Nekounam. Iran will be appearing at the World Cup for the sixth time in the country's history and on a third consecutive occasion.

At least six people have died due to rocket attacks against Kharkiv, according to the Ukrainian Prosecutor General’s Office. “As a result of mass shelling by the occupiers of Kharkiv, 6 people died and 31 were injured,” the office said on its Telegram channel. A shopping center was damaged, as well as houses and vehicles, said Serhii Bolvinov, head of the Investigation Department of the National Police in Kharkiv. Fragments of a rocket from a Uragan multi-launch rocket system have been found at the scene of the damage, he added. Two of the dead were a father and his 17-year-old son whose car took a direct hit, he said.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation said that the total agricultural exports during the period from the first of January 2022 until the end of June has exceeded 3.75 million tons. Egypt’s exports of potatoes reached a record for the first time in its history, exceeding 816,000 tons since January until now to the European Union, Arab and Asian markets, with an increase of 200,000 tons over the same period last year. The total agricultural exports of citrus have exceeded 1.54 million tons, while exports of onions reached more than 185,000 tons, ranking third in exports. The ministry stated that grapes ranked fourth in agricultural exports, with a total of more than 75,000 tons, while beans ranked fifth in exports at 75,000 tons. Egypt’s exports of sweet potatoes ranked sixth with a total amount of more than 39,000 tons, while tomato exports ranked seventh with a total of about 32,000, followed by strawberries in eighth place with a total of more than 19,000.

President of the Republic of Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso said on Sunday that the voting procedures for the 2022 Congolese legislative and local elections were “taking place in peace” across the country. About 2.8 million Congolese voters have been going to the polls since Sunday morning to elect their deputies to the National Assembly and their municipal and departmental councilors. More than 2,000 candidates are mobilized for the two elections, after which the National Assembly and the departmental and municipal councils will be renewed. “If the elections take place on a regular basis, that is a good sign. The two elections were going smoothly in all the departments of the country, according to Henri Bouka, president of the National Independent Electoral Commission.

CAIRO – 10 July 2022: Under the title "The Best & Most Popular Tourist Destinations Around the World", Tripadvisor published a list consisting of the 22 best and most popular tourist destinations to visit during 2022. The cities of Cairo and Luxor were included in the list. Tripadvisor is considered one of the most famous tourist sites specialized in ratings of tourist destinations according to the experiences of visitors. Cairo - Min. Luxor - Min.

“I shared again with the state councilor that we are concerned about the PRC’s alignment with Russia,” Blinken told a news conference after the talks, referring to the People’s Republic of China. He said he did not think China was behaving in a neutral way as it had supported Russia in the United Nations and “amplified Russian propaganda”. Blinken said Chinese leader Xi Jinping had made it clear in a call with President Vladimir Putin on June 13 that he stood by a decision to form a partnership with Russia. In late June, US national security adviser Jake Sullivan said US President Joe Biden and China’s Xi were expected to speak again in the next few weeks. The US calls China its main strategic rival and is concerned it might one day attempt to take over the self-ruled democratic island of Taiwan.

After months of largely peaceful protests, anger reached tipping point on Saturday, as more than 100,000 people massed outside Rajapaksa’s residence, calling for his resignation. Among those injured is a lawmaker from eastern Sri Lanka, she added. A Sri Lankan television station said six of its journalists were attacked late Saturday by the Sri Lanka Police Special Task Force outside the Prime Minister’s private residence. Two of the journalists from the Sri Lankan TV channel Newsfirst had their cameras rolling at the time. Inspector General of Sri Lanka Police CD Wickremaratne said the officers associated with the attacks were “suspended immediately,” according to an audio statement aired on national television.

CAIRO – 10 July 2022: Ambassador to Valletta Khaled Anis met this week with Maltese Minister of Home Affairs, Security, Reform, and Equality Byron Camilleri, requesting the creation of legal migration channels for Egyptians. On his side, the minister said that his country looks for forwards to bringing in Egyptian skilled labor, hailing Egyptian expats in Malta for their commitment and hard work. The Egyptian ambassador and the Maltese minister similarly held consultations on regional issues of mutual interest. In a post on its official Facebook page, Egypt’s Foreign Ministry said that the two sides had welcomed the recent decree issued by Malta to cancel the public health lists to travel to Malta. That would enable Egyptian and Maltese citizens to travel to both countries, the statement further said.

CAIRO – 10 July 2022: If you like to visit tourist and archaeological sites during Eid al-Adha and you need more details about those places and ticketing fees, then we’ve got your back. In this article, et makes two lists of 12 archaeological sites and attractions, which you can plan to visit, classified according to their prices for Egyptians and students. First list: 6 archaeological sites to visit for L.E. 60 (for Egyptian citizens) and L.E. Muhammad Ali Palace in ShubraSecond list: 6 archaeological sites to visit for L.E.

CAIRO – 9 July 2022: Thousands of Egyptians have performed the Eid al-Adha Prayer at mosques across governorates, while security and precautionary measures were tightened. Prayers were not allowed inside mosques’ vicinity without facial masks and prayer mats, while social distance was applied among them. By the end of the prayer, floods of balloons were untied and rained mosques’ vicinity in a show of celebration of the feast. In Cairo, there were 449 mosques and allocated areas to receive prayers during Eid al-Adha prayer time. Eid Al-Adha is the most significant feast for Muslims worldwide, as it marks the end of the Hajj (pilgrimage) to the holy city of Mecca.

Istanbul (CNN) – Turkish security forces killed a child on Sunday after opening fire on a vehicle carrying migrants from the eastern Van province near Turkey’s border with Iran, a local official told CNN on Tuesday. According to a statement released by the governor’s office on Sunday, Turkish forces first asked the vehicle to stop. When it continued driving on, security forces opened fire in an attempt to stop the vehicle. Once it stopped, Turkish personnel found the vehicle was used for smuggling migrants and found “40 irregular migrants” in it, according to the statement. Van province is located near Turkey’s border with Iran and serves as a transit route for migrants coming from Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan and central Asia.

The movement of pilgrims saw a smooth flow according to the pre-prepared plan. The Saudi Press Agency monitored the consistency of the pilgrims' movement in throwing pebbles at Jamrat Al-Aqabah with flexibility, convenience and ease in the floors of the giant facility of Jamarat with the availability of all security, health, ambulance, hygiene and civil defense services as well as the security men who organize the movement of pilgrims in the courtyards of Jamarat Bridge and its entrances and exits.

Egypt has renewed its call for the international community to support green transformation in Africa, and stressed importance that the International Development Agency plays in combating poverty, promoting economic growth, and improving the lives of low-income citizens around the world, through the provision of funds and technical support policies. During Egypt’s speech at the World Bank Group’s International Development Agency summit, which was held in Senegal, Minister of International Cooperation Rania al-Mashat explained that Africa is one of the continents that suffers the most from development challenges at the level of high rates of poverty and low equality of opportunities between the sexes. During the United Nations Climate Change Conference COP27 Egypt will work to direct the attention of the international community to development challenges in the African continent, and to enhance joint cooperation between the relevant parties to support the green transformation in the continent, and to make available the financing for development. Mashat explained that the availability of adequate financing for climate action and the availability of the US$100 billion annually pledged by developed countries is necessary to implement climate pledges, build more confidence for emerging economies and improve their resilience. She called on the international community to enhance transparency regarding the flow of funds, and to facilitate access of African, developing and emerging countries to financing.

CAIRO - 9 July 2022: Galatasaray announced on Thursday that they have completed the signing of Mostafa Mohamed from Zamalek. The Turkish club paid 4 million dollars to Zamalek to sign the Egyptian striker but the player's stay in Turkey next season is not guaranteed. The player is close to a move to France with three French clubs showing interest in the player but Stade de Reims are the closest to signing the Egyptian striker. Mostafa will join the French team on a loan with an option to buy." Mostafa made a satisfying impact in his 57 matches with the Turkish giants, having scored 17 goals and set up another five goals.