Egypt and France have signed a technical and financial cooperation agreement worth 4 billion euros until 2030, covering human development, sustainable infrastructure, and climate change mitigation, reinforcing their strategic partnership.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance defended Donald Trump after he posted an AI-edited satirical video targeting Democratic minority leader Hakeem Jeffries, sparking accusations of racism from Democrats.

The Arab Organization for Human Rights condemned the Israeli naval piracy that intercepted the Global Steadfastness Flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza in September 2025 and arrested activists from 44 countries. This crime occurred amid the ongoing genocide war waged by the Israeli occupation in Gaza, resulting in tens of thousands of civilian deaths.

The Israeli army seized over 40 ships from the Global Steadfastness Fleet heading to Gaza and arrested hundreds of participants after attacks on the ships. Israel is deporting activists to Europe while some ships continue their mission to break the Gaza siege.

The Russian Foreign Ministry criticized the nomination of Annalena Baerbock as President of the 80th UN General Assembly session, calling it an insult to the 80th anniversary of victory over Nazism due to her extreme views and support for Nazism.

Egyptian Khaled El-Anany and Congolese Firmin Edouard Matoko are competing for the UNESCO presidency. The election is scheduled for November 6, 2024, in Samarkand, with a crucial Executive Board vote on October 6 to recommend a candidate.

An American report reveals that the Israeli government pays social media influencers about $7,000 per post to promote its narrative. The campaign is funded through a $900,000 contract with a German media group and includes recruiting and training American influencers.

The European Union welcomed the disarmament of Tripoli, calling it an important step towards political stability. Ambassador Nicola Orlando emphasized the need for constructive Libyan participation and coordination with the UN to achieve national unity and elections.

Spain summoned the Israeli chargé d'affaires in Madrid after Israeli naval forces intercepted an aid flotilla heading to Gaza. The Freedom Flotilla announced the successful arrival of its first ship to Gaza's coastal waters. Israel plans to deport the activists aboard the intercepted ships to Europe.

Egypt's Foreign Minister met with Sudan's counterpart in Port Sudan, affirming their unified stance as Nile Basin countries and emphasizing the importance of adhering to international law and rejecting unilateral actions on the Nile.