The United States has threatened visa restrictions and sanctions against countries supporting the IMO's plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from maritime shipping, as the UN prepares to vote on a framework to cut carbon dioxide emissions from international shipping.

Two years after Cyclone Daniel hit Derna in September 2023, the city is undergoing a significant transformation with schools reopening on time, reflecting infrastructure recovery and renewed economic activity.

Dubai's General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs, in cooperation with Global Village, announced placing the 30th season logo on visas and a special stamp on passports, with free entry for stamp holders for ten days starting October 15, celebrating Global Village's 30th anniversary.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas expressed condolences to Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim over the death of three Amiri Diwan staff in a traffic accident in Sharm El Sheikh during their diplomatic and humanitarian mission.

Monufia Governor Ibrahim Abu Lemon inspected health insurance clinics in West Shebin El Kom and ordered an increase in medicine dispensing outlets to ease service for insurance beneficiaries and reduce crowding. He also explored expanding the area near the old Shebin El Kom train station to improve services.

The Egyptian Ambassador to Qatar expressed condolences for the death of three Amiri Diwan members in a traffic accident in Sharm El-Sheikh and wished recovery for the injured during a meeting with the Qatari Foreign Minister.

Al-Ahram Gate tracked poultry, duck, turkey, and rabbit prices in the Poultry Exchange and markets on Sunday, October 12, 2025, with white chicken consumer prices ranging between 75 and 80 EGP per kilo.

Egypt's Minister of Investment inaugurated new production lines at Mars Wrigley's factory in 6th of October City with investments exceeding $280 million, reflecting increased confidence in Egypt's economy and boosting exports to over 90% of production across more than fifty global markets.

Saudia has launched its first direct and regular flights between Riyadh and Moscow, in cooperation with the Saudi Tourism Authority and the Air Connectivity Program, aiming to strengthen bilateral relations and support Saudi Vision 2030 in the aviation sector.

Abu Dhabi Customs unveiled its Smart Customs Translator project at GITEX Global 2025, supporting over 90 languages and using AI to facilitate instant communication between customs staff and clients, enhancing service efficiency and reducing procedural time and errors.