Learn about the requirements and fees to obtain a third-class professional driving license for the first time in Egypt, with total costs around 600 Egyptian pounds.

Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Kyiv's energy facilities, causing power outages and civilian casualties. Ukrainian President Zelensky urged allies to take decisive action, including providing air defense systems and tightening sanctions.

The Kremlin announced Russia's support for former U.S. President Donald Trump's nomination for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed intentions to nominate Trump if he achieves a ceasefire.

Israel has not yet published the names of Palestinian prisoners to be released in the upcoming exchange deal, due to last-minute changes and replacement of about 10 prominent prisoners.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to transform his country into "the best socialist paradise in the world" during state anniversary celebrations attended by senior officials from Russia and Vietnam. He also met with Chinese and Russian leaders to strengthen ties amid tensions with the West.

Indirect talks in Sharm El-Sheikh led to a preliminary agreement to halt the war between Israel and Hamas after two years of conflict in Gaza. U.S. President Donald Trump emphasized serious pressure on both sides to end the conflict and begin a new chapter of peace.

Since the Hamas attack on Israel in October 2023, the Middle East's strategic balance has shifted significantly. Israel emerged militarily dominant but faced increased international isolation due to its assault on Gaza. Trump's peace plan proposes 20 phased initiatives aiming to rebuild Gaza and chart a path toward a Palestinian state.

Cairo is set to host a comprehensive Palestinian national conference including most factions such as Hamas and Fatah to discuss Gaza's future after the ceasefire agreement, including security and administrative arrangements in the Strip.

The Israeli army is gradually withdrawing from areas inside Gaza according to Trump's plan, with a ceasefire agreement entering into effect after the Israeli government approved a prisoner exchange deal with Palestinian factions.

Malik Francis, a Republican Party member, asserts that Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to support Palestinians and protect civilians in Gaza, criticizing Donald Trump's nomination as unacceptable.