Former Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmy describes Trump's initiative as "written in pencil," highlighting its ambiguity, and expresses doubts about Netanyahu and his government's commitment to its terms.

The Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit will take place next Monday with the attendance of 25 leaders from Arab, Islamic, European, and Asian countries, along with representatives of international and regional organizations, co-chaired by Egypt and the United States.

President Donald Trump has ordered the payment of military salaries next week despite the ongoing government shutdown, blaming Democrats for the funding crisis now in its second week.

Artist Hani Ramzy praised Egypt's significant efforts to stop the war on Gaza and emphasized the need to support Palestine and its people. Gaza celebrated the ceasefire with thanks to President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and the Egyptian army, while Israelis in Tel Aviv also celebrated the ceasefire implementation.

The Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo called to make the country a strategic destination for European investments, emphasizing the implementation of President Tshisekedi's directives to strengthen EU-Africa investment partnerships in infrastructure, energy, and green transition.

The Al-Sharqia Endowments Directorate launched the "Little Muezzin" competition at Sadat Quraish Mosque to discover children's talents in the call to prayer, with weekly training to improve performance and correct pronunciation.

The Badr Court of Appeals is reviewing the retrial of 6 defendants accused of joining a terrorist group in the "Agouza Cell" case during a session chaired by Judge Hamada Al-Sawy.

Hossam Badran, Hamas political bureau member, emphasized Egypt's pivotal role in ceasefire talks and stated that regional stability depends on ending the occupation and establishing a fully sovereign Palestinian state.

Sanctions reimposed on Iran continue to raise questions after the European Troika announced readiness to revive nuclear talks. Iran denies seeking nuclear weapons amid new US sanctions targeting its oil exports.

Cuba denied US allegations of involvement in the Ukraine war or sending military forces, firmly rejecting false accusations. It also noted that 26 Cubans were sentenced for mercenary activities since September 2023.