US President Donald Trump issued a warning to Iranian authorities on Tuesday evening regarding Strait of Hormuz. Trump said that while there were no confirmed reports of Iran planting naval mines in Strait of Hormuz, he stressed the need for their immediate removal “if this has occurred.”He demanded that Iran take immediate action to clear the waterway of any obstacles it may have planted. Trump escalated the threat, asserting that Iran’s failure to remove these mines, if they exist, would be met with a severe military response. Iran also targeted what it described as “American interests” in the Gulf states, Jordan, and Iraq with missiles and drones. These attacks resulted in deaths and injuries and damaged civilian infrastructure, prompting condemnation from the targeted Arab states, which demanded an end to these attacks.

Russian President Vladimir Putin knows how to find opportunity in crisis, and the metastasizing Iran war is the latest case in point. Putin began the year projecting confidence about his campaign to subjugate Ukraine, despite incremental progress on the battlefield. But despite the geopolitical optics, Putin appears to be keeping eyes on his main prize: dismantling an independent Ukraine. Russia may also have other geopolitical leverage when it comes to the Iran war. He’ll keep his eye on the ball.”For the time being, then, the global energy crisis may bring Putin new dividends as he presses on with his war on Ukraine.

Liège, Belgium Reuters —An explosion hit a synagogue in the Belgian city of Liège early on Monday in what authorities said was an antisemitic attack that caused damage but no injuries. Belgian Interior Minister Bernard Quintin called the explosion “a despicable antisemitic act that directly targeted the Jewish community of Belgium”. Eitan Bergman, Vice-President of the Coordinating Committee of Jewish Organisations in Belgium (CCOJB), said the targeting of the synagogue was deeply shocking. “Liège is home to a very small but vibrant Jewish community where I personally grew up. Police have cordoned off the largely residential street on the bank of the Meuse river opposite Liège city centre.

US President Donald Trump announced that American forces destroyed 10 Iranian mine-laying vessels as part of ongoing military operations against Tehran. Trump wrote on his social media account, Truth Social: “In the last few hours, we struck and completely destroyed 10 inactive mine-laying boats or vessels.”This announcement comes as Iran launches attacks on US military installations in the Middle East and Israeli territory in retaliation for the war that began on February 28. The first day of the conflict resulted in the bombing of a girls’ school in southern Iran and the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The total number of casualties has exceeded 1,300, according to Iran’s permanent representative to the United Nations.

The company confirmed that it is “constantly monitoring the situation” and is in contact with impacted customers to offer various alternatives. The British Airways explained that it will operate a limited number of repatriation flights from Muscat, Oman to London Heathrow on March 11 and 12 only, with limited seats available for existing bookings, after previous flights sold out. The airline advised customers not to go to airports without a confirmed booking and to follow the advice of the UK Foreign Office. The company clarified that for bookings up to March 15 to affected destinations, including Riyadh and Larnaca, customers can change their travel dates free of charge to travel until March 29, or request a full refund via Manage My Booking. Other flights are operating as usual, with a recommendation to check flight status before traveling.

The UAE Ministry of Defense announced early Wednesday morning on its X account that it had intercepted a barrage of ballistic missiles launched from Iran. The ministry affirmed its “complete readiness to deal with all threats to ensure the protection of the country’s territory and the safety of its citizens and residents.”It explained that the sounds heard in various parts of the country were the result of air defense systems intercepting ballistic missiles and fighter jets intercepting drones and other aerial vehicles. The ministry urged the public to “adhere to the security and safety instructions issued by the relevant authorities.”

vivo Egypt has announced the appointment of Raghda Amer as Head of Public Relations and Communications, as part of the company’s efforts to strengthen its corporate communications strategy and deepen engagement with media and government stakeholders in the Egyptian market. Amer brings extensive experience in public relations and corporate communications within the technology and smartphone sector. Prior to joining vivo Egypt, she served as PR Manager at OPPO Egypt, where she led a range of strategic media initiatives and helped strengthen relationships with leading media organizations. In her new role, Amer will oversee vivo Egypt’s communications strategy, manage media relations, and support the company’s government affairs activities. Her responsibilities will include enhancing the company’s public presence, strengthening stakeholder engagement, and supporting vivo’s continued growth and market positioning in Egypt.

The term “constructive chaos” first emerged in U.S. political discourse in the early 2000s. Iran possessing military nuclear capabilities—if it occurs—would be more than symbolic; it would constitute a profound strategic shift affecting Gulf security, Israeli security, and regional deterrence calculations. Yet acknowledging the nuclear threat does not imply acceptance of any particular remedy, nor does it ignore the wider political context. In such an atmosphere, external escalation is a classic tool for reprioritizing public attention: the discussion moves from an elite moral scandal to a national security threat demanding public support for leadership. Here lies one manifestation of contemporary constructive chaos—not through direct occupation, as in Iraq, but through the management of ongoing tensions that keep the region in strategic fluidity.

With every day that passes away from the negotiating table, U.S. President Donald Trump becomes further entangled in the Iranian quagmire. In Syria, the scenario repeated itself with the Kurdish forces that had served as the spearhead in the fight against Islamic State after 2011. Field reports indicated that Kurdish forces once again found themselves alone as armed factions advanced across the region. Consequently, Trump has turned once again to the Kurdish card in an attempt to alter the stagnant dynamics on the ground. Indeed, Trump recently invited Kurdish leaders from Iraq to discuss the evolving American military operation in Iran and explore how Kurdish forces might cooperate as the mission progresses.

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi reviewed on Tuesday plans to upgrade the country’s airports and expand private sector participation in their management and operation, according to a statement from the presidency. Presidential spokesperson Mohamed El-Shennawy said the meeting reviewed developments in the planned Terminal 4 project at Cairo International Airport, which aims to expand the airport’s passenger and aircraft handling capacity. The discussions also covered upgrade plans for Luxor International Airport, Borg El Arab International Airport in Alexandria, and El Alamein International Airport. Officials further reviewed plans to build a new terminal at Capital International Airport and establish new international airports in Saint Catherine and Arish. Al-Sisi also discussed digital transformation efforts in the aviation sector, including plans to introduce electronic passport gates at Cairo International Airport to streamline travel procedures.

Trump also voiced dissatisfaction with reports that Mojtaba Khamenei could become Iran’s next supreme leader but did not specify what action Washington might take in response. The IRGC said the strikes targeted U.S. and Israeli bases and logistical centres, including Ramat David Airbase and the civilian airport in Haifa. In Bahrain, authorities said a woman was killed and others injured after a missile struck a residential building in Manama. Roughly one-fifth of global oil trade passes through the Strait of Hormuz, making any disruption a major threat to global energy markets. Authorities in Alborz Province also reported three people killed and 33 wounded in an attack on the city of Fardis, west of Tehran.

The protocol was signed by Essam El-Naggar, Chairperson of GOEIC, and Mohamed Mohamed Abdel Salam at the headquarters of the Federation of Egyptian Industries. The agreement aims to expand cooperation in the inspection and laboratory analysis of textile, ready-made garment, and technical apparel samples in accordance with the latest approved Egyptian and international standards. The authority operates specialised laboratories equipped with modern testing equipment and supported by qualified scientific and technical experts capable of conducting comprehensive examinations of textile and garment samples. Under the agreement, GOEIC will provide testing and analysis services for samples submitted by companies and factories affiliated with the chamber. The platform is intended to streamline procedures while ensuring accuracy and security in the handling of laboratory testing data.

Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem has issued Decision No. 73 of 2026, amending provisions of a previous ministerial decree regulating the disposal of industrial land and facilities, in a move aimed at simplifying procedures for industrial investors and boosting productivity within factories. The amendment is intended to provide additional incentives and facilitation measures for investors operating in industrial zones. The key change focuses on shortening the period required before factory owners are allowed to lease their facilities within industrial zones and areas managed by industrial developers. Minister Hashem said the amendment aims to maximize the utilization of existing industrial assets, support investors, and stimulate industrial activity by enabling the operation of idle production capacities within industrial zones and developer-managed areas.

The Deputy Prime Minister also addressed the Egyptian-German debt swap programme, describing it as an innovative mechanism supporting Egypt’s green transition. Both sides emphasised the importance of continuing to strengthen economic and development cooperation between Egypt and Germany and supporting joint initiatives that contribute to sustainable development, increased investment, and job creation. Eissa said the meeting provided an opportunity to explore future cooperation prospects, particularly in light of Egypt’s promising investment opportunities. The two sides further explored ways to encourage greater Indian direct investment in Egypt across various sectors, particularly within the Suez Canal Economic Zone. Eissa also praised the existing cooperation between the two countries in capacity building and government training through the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation Programme (ITEC), which has helped train a large number of Egyptian professionals.

Entrepreneurship remains a government priority aimed at transforming innovative ideas into real job opportunities, Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom said during a meeting with officials working on Egypt’s start-up ecosystem. Rostom met with Amr El Abd, Adviser to the Prime Minister for Entrepreneurship, to discuss mechanisms for developing the national entrepreneurship ecosystem and creating a more enabling environment for start-ups. Rostom stressed that entrepreneurship represents a key priority on the ministry’s agenda, describing it as an important driver of innovation and economic expansion. The minister also highlighted the role of NI Capital, a subsidiary of the National Investment Bank and one of the ministry’s development arms, in providing financing support to the entrepreneurship ecosystem. Rostom added that the government is moving toward reviewing existing incentive packages and establishing sustainable financing mechanisms to support innovation and entrepreneurship.