CAIRO – 4 February 2024: Egypt has recently participated in the meeting of the he Quintet Committee on Lebanon, whose membership includes Egypt, France, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United States of America, and Qatar, with the Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament, Nabih Berri, according to a statement from the Egyptian Foreign Ministry. The committee aims to solve the issue of the Lebanese presidential election. The Egyptian delegation in the meeting was headed by Ambassador Alaa Moussa, Egypt’s ambassador to Lebanon. Abu Zeid voiced Egypt's firm support for Lebanon and its keenness to complete the presidential election as soon as possible. For his part, Mr. Nabih Berri expressed his welcome to the unified position of the five countries towards supporting Lebanon, reiterating his commitment to working with the various Lebanese political forces and the international community to quickly complete the presidential election.

CAIRO - 3 February 2024: The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) expects Saturday, to witness cold weather during the day in Greater Cairo, Lower Egypt, the northern coasts, and northern Upper Egypt, tending to be warm in South Sinai and South Upper Egypt, and very cold at night, and in the early morning in most parts. On Saturday, EMA expects frost to form on crops in central Sinai, northern Upper Egypt, and New Valley Governorate. There is also water mist in the morning on some agricultural and highway roads near bodies of water leading to and from areas of Greater Cairo, Lower Egypt, the northern coasts, the canal cities, central Sinai, and northern Upper Egypt. The authority also expects light to moderate rains on areas of the northwestern coasts and northern Lower Egypt, extending light rain with an incidence of approximately 30% to areas of the northeastern coasts and the Red Sea mountain ranges at intermittent intervals. As for the temperatures on Saturday:Cairo records highs of 17 degrees and lows of 09Alexandria records highs of 17 degrees and lows of 09Matrouh records highs of 17 degrees and lows of 09Sohag records highs of 18 degrees and lows of 05Qena records highs of 19 degrees and lows of 07Aswan records highs of 20 degrees and lows of 08.

The United States launched airstrikes in Syria and Iraq on Friday, targeting over 85 facilities linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and its affiliated militias. Spokesperson Yahya Rasool warned of “disastrous” consequences, urging all parties to de-escalate the situation. Russia Calls for UN InterventionRussia also condemned the strikes, accusing the US of inflaming tensions and urging the UN Security Council to address the situation. Iran Denies Involvement, Promises ResponseIran vehemently denied involvement in the Jordan attack and vowed retaliation for any US strikes targeting its interests. The US-led strikes and the ensuing reactions from Iraq, Russia, and Iran raise concerns about a wider escalation of conflict in the Middle East.

In a surprise move, Senegalese President Macky Sall has postponed the February 25th presidential election, citing concerns over the integrity of the electoral process. The decision, announced in a televised address, comes amid controversy surrounding the disqualification of several candidates, including prominent opposition figures, by the Constitutional Council. This marks the first time Senegal has delayed a presidential election since gaining independence from France in 1960. The disqualification of prominent figures ignited controversy, leading to calls for an inquiry into the workings of the Constitutional Council. The inquiry, initiated by disqualified candidate Karim Wade, targets two council members accused of having ties to presidential hopefuls, including Prime Minister Ba.

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Residents in South Africa’s northwest region will soon enjoy a revolutionary charging experience with the opening of the country’s first off-grid electric vehicle (EV) charging station in June 2024. This self-service station stands apart by generating its own power, eliminating reliance on the national grid. Solar photovoltaic panels capture the sun’s energy, storing it in lithium-iron-phosphate batteries for reliable use. The Pretoria News, a partner of TV BRICS, reports that the station will offer DC ultra-fast charging, capable of topping up an EV in just 20 minutes. This is significantly faster than standard on-grid chargers, which typically require several hours.

(Reuters) - Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford scored the opening goal and Kobbie Mainoo netted a superb late winner as they beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 4-3 in a thrilling Premier League game at Molineux on Thursday. "It is a dream come true," Mainoo told broadcaster TNT after netting his first Premier League goal. To start playing in the Premier League for my boyhood club has been amazing. United captain Bruno Fernandes praised the 18-year-old Mainoo for his cool finish in the cauldron atmosphere. "It shouldn't happen, but then we showed great resilience, especially Kobbie Mainoo, it was a great goal," the Dutchman added.

(Reuters) - Jordan edged Asian Cup debutants Tajikistan 1-0 to move into the semi-finals of the tournament for the first time thanks to a second-half own goal at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium on Friday. The two teams had drawn a World Cup qualifier in November but it was Jordan who came out on top when Vahdat Hanonov put the ball into his own net from a set piece, ending Tajikistan's dream run in Qatar. Nevertheless, Tajikistan supporters who had flown in for the game gave their country's heroes -- who had surpassed all pre-tournament expectations -- a standing ovation. You deserve to win, you played a very good game," Tajikistan coach Petar Segrt told beIN Sports. But we must also respect that Jordan played a very good game.

India has expressed its commitment to deepening ties with Zimbabwe, offering assistance in bolstering the African nation’s healthcare system, including the fight against cancer. According to ZBC News, a partner of TV BRICS, Indian Ambassador to Zimbabwe Vijay Khanduja highlighted the strong historical and contemporary ties between the two nations. “Our relationship stretches back to the Mutapa State and the shared struggle for Zimbabwe’s independence,” he said. The proposed healthcare assistance aligns with India’s longstanding commitment to supporting development initiatives in Africa. This partnership has the potential to significantly improve healthcare access and outcomes for the people of Zimbabwe.

Egyptian Deputy Foreign Minister and head of the country’s delegation in BRICS, Ambassador Ragui Al-Etrebi, accompanied by Egypt’s Ambassador to Russia Nazih El-Nagari, participated in the BRICS member states meeting. Strengthening Economic Ties and Reducing Reliance on Global System:Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov, acting as BRICS Sherpa, emphasized the focus on developing economic connections within the group, TV BRICS reported. He highlighted plans to explore using national and local currencies in cross-border transactions, minimizing reliance on the current global economic system. China’s BRICS Sherpa, Ma Zhaoxu, echoed this sentiment, advocating for increased use of national currencies and active support for the BRICS New Development Bank. New BRICS Members Contribute Fresh Perspectives:Egypt’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Ragui El-Etreby, pledged active participation in various sectors, including trade, technology, and logistics.

UNICEF said that nearly all children in the enclave were thought to require mental health support, US News reported on Friday. "They present symptoms like extremely high levels of persistent anxiety, loss of appetite. They can't sleep, they have emotional outbursts or they panic every time they hear a bombing," said Jonathan Crickx, UNICEF's chief of communication for the Occupied Palestinian Territories. "Before this war, UNICEF was considering already that 500,000 children were already in need of mental health and psychosocial support in Gaza. Today, we estimate that almost all children are in need of that support, and that's more than 1 million children.

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Ivanna Vladkova Hollar made “excellent progress” on discussions with Egyptian authorities regarding the first and second reviews of the country’s economic reform program, according to a statement released early Friday. The mission, which took place from January 17 to February 1, focused on reaching a Staff Level Agreement (SLA) for the combined reviews supported by the IMF’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF). “The IMF team and the Egyptian authorities have agreed on the main policy elements of the program,” said Vladkova Hollar in the statement. Virtual discussions will continue in the coming days to finalize the Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies (MEFP) and determine the extent of additional support needed from the IMF and other partners to address Egypt’s increased financing gaps due to recent economic shocks. The mission concluded by thanking the Egyptian authorities for their “warm hospitality and constructive dialogue.”

CAIRO – 1 February 2024: A high-level security source has denied reports alleging that an agreement with Israel on Rafah and the Salah Al Din Axis, also known as Philadelphia Axis, is approaching. So, what is the Philadelphia Axis, and why does it hold strategic significance for both Israel and Egypt? • The Philadelphia Axis, also known as the Salah al-Din Axis, refers to a strip of land along the border between Egypt and the Gaza Strip. • The Egypt-Israel peace agreement imposes numerical and qualitative restrictions on the deployment of forces on both sides of the border, including the Egyptian side of the Philadelphia Axis. • Recent reports suggest that Israel has plans to construct an underground barrier in the Philadelphia Axis area.

Cairo Economic Court Has Sentenced Egyptian Graphic Designer Ghada Wali To 6 Months In Prison And A Fine Of 10000 LE Over Plagiarism ChargesIn 2022, a mural created by Wali was removed from a Cairo metro station after Russian artist Georgy Kurasov complained that she had copied his work. Korasov accused Wali of copying four of his artworks, which depicted ancient Egyptian civilization. He asserted that Wali had used these artworks without his permission in murals displayed in the Cairo Metro. The National Tunnels Authority and RATP Dev Mobility Cairo issued apologies to Korasov and emphasized their full respect for intellectual property rights of all parties involved. They also stated their intention to take legal action against Wali’s Studio, the advertising company associated with the Egyptian artist, for this wrongdoing.

Egypt’s central bank hiked key interest rates by 2% on Thursday, aiming to curb rising inflation despite signs of an economic slowdown. While inflation has eased in some advanced and emerging economies, the MPC highlighted geopolitical tensions and trade disruptions in the Red Sea as major concerns for Egypt’s inflation outlook. Leading indicators suggest a further slowdown in the fourth quarter, with the full-year outlook impacted by regional instability and Red Sea trade disruptions. They emphasized persistent inflationary pressures, geopolitical uncertainty, and maritime trade disruptions as factors tilting the inflation risk balance upwards. Policy OutlookThe Central Bank of Egypt committee stressed its commitment to anchoring inflation expectations and achieving price stability over the medium term.