Egypt has commenced executive procedures to establish a specialised “Food University” aimed at supporting national food security and sustainable development, the Education Development Fund (EDF) announced. The university will comprise five specialised colleges: smart agriculture, animal production, water resource management, food process technology, and agricultural mechanisation. The campus will also house a food research centre and an entrepreneurship incubator. The Food University project is part of the EDF’s vision to develop a modern educational system based on project-based learning and international partnerships. The initiative seeks to align with Egypt’s Vision 2030 and establish the country as a regional hub for specialised education and scientific research in sustainable agriculture and food sciences.

This debate unfolds at a global moment already marked by a rapid erosion of the rules that have governed international relations for decades. What distinguishes the current phase is the shift from political and economic pressure to the use of cross-border legal mechanisms. Are we witnessing a natural evolution in international accountability mechanisms, or an expansion of legal power by major states outside established multilateral frameworks? As a result, the international legal system now faces a genuine test. When international legal tools are enforced selectively, justice becomes vulnerable to doubt and is transformed from a shared system of rules into a field of political contestation.

The meeting between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu was far from a routine encounter; it marked the starting signal for a comprehensive re-engineering of the Middle East. In practical terms, the specifics of what was agreed upon at Mar-a-Lago between U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remain unknown. Immediately after the meeting, Trump announced that mid-January would witness the declaration of the launch of the second phase of the Gaza agreement. Even within the Israeli military establishment, statements by Defence Minister Yoav Gallant opposing the second phase prior to the disarmament of the resistance and the recovery of the last hostage’s body have largely subsided. Israeli military leaders had long sought this deal to preserve Israel’s air superiority in light of a potential Saudi F-35 acquisition.

The issue, therefore, is not Venezuela itself, nor the specific nature of its political crisis or internal power balances. We are facing a multipolar world without multipolar rules and strategic competition without a new international social contract. In this sense, Venezuela is neither a cause nor a model; it is a mirror. A mirror reflecting a world that no longer feels secure about itself, nor confident in its mechanisms of restraint. Galal holds a PHD degree from Alexandria University, a master’s degree from the University of London, and a Diploma from the University of Chile.

Professionally, it brought meaningful success and a strong audience response, particularly with Seed El-Nas. These contrasts sharpen your awareness of the value of the present moment and reinforce the need for art to carry genuine meaning. If a project carries a sincere message and the potential for meaningful impact, I will take part, regardless of timing. When art is restrained excessively, it loses its ability to enlighten; when left entirely unchecked, it risks losing purpose. Personally, I dream of a kinder, more compassionate world, where art remains a living conscience rather than a fleeting voice.

Egypt will take all measures guaranteed under international law to protect the existential interests of its people and rejects unilateral actions in the Eastern Nile Basin, the country’s foreign and irrigation ministers said on Wednesday. Following a meeting to coordinate regional and international water policy, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam and Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty stated that Cairo is closely monitoring developments. The officials reaffirmed Egypt’s consistent stance on fostering cooperation and mutual benefit with all Nile Basin nations. Egypt has reinforced its historical support for development in the region, particularly within the Southern Nile Basin, by launching a $100m funding mechanism. This budget is dedicated to financing studies and development projects, supported by the Egyptian Agency of Partnership for Development and the Egyptian Initiative for the Development of Nile Basin Countries.

New York — One way to make sense of President Donald Trump’s Venezuela actions is to remember one of the most important questions guiding his administration: Is there an opportunity to profit? “The oil business in Venezuela has been a bust, a total bust,” Trump said during a press conference Saturday after the operation to capture President Nicolás Maduro. The Trump administration’s plans for Venezuela beyond that are vague and light on details so far. Still, the US oil industry isn’t nearly as eager as Trump is to dive into such an expensive project in an unstable country. Like private equity deals, Trump’s move-fast-and-take-the-oil strategy comes with a lot of risk.

A violent winter storm has gripped Europe, triggering the cancellation of hundreds of flights, paralyzing rail services, and forcing major road closures, Pulse Mubsher reported. Western Europe remains on high alert as Storm “Goretti”—the Atlantic coast’s first major system of the year—is expected to dump more snow and ice across the region on Wednesday. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, one of Europe’s busiest aviation hubs, reported that at least 700 flights were canceled today due to heavy snowfall and high winds. “Our snow removal teams are working to ensure as many flights as possible can operate safely. Heavy snowfall hit Paris at daybreak, and weather warnings have been extended across vast stretches of France and the United Kingdom.

And the reality of Victoria Park is much more wonderful. Spanning 158 acres just north of central Brisbane, Victoria Park was converted form a golf course into a public park in 2021. Nick Mulvenney/ReutersBut Queensland’s then-Premier, Steven Miles, rejected the Victoria Park plan. For Brisbane Stadium, the firms will work alongside Azusa Sekkei, a Japanese architecture practice that has helped deliver over 100 sporting venues, including the Japan National Stadium used at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Save Victoria Park retains hope that the decision can be reversed, saying that applications for the park’s permanent legal protection are still being evaluated.

The new Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold folds in two places — almost like a brochure — to cram an iPad-sized screen into your pocket. The TriFold has a 10-inch screen that folds in two places like a pamphlet, compared to the Galaxy Z Fold 7’s 8-inch screen that folds in half. Still, Samsung in some ways is off to a stronger start with the Galaxy Z TriFold than the earliest folding smartphones. Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is thick when folded. Foldable phones like the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Google’s Pixel 10 Pro Fold are already more expensive than the average smartphone.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said that love and understanding amongst all Egyptians grows stronger each day, enabling them to deal effectively with any matter, whether inside or outside the nation. “I am addressing the world through you, and while there was some anxiety in previous years, everything passed peacefully.”‘We do not forget God’The President said, “We don’t forget God. Some people might forget due to circumstances and imagine that things aren’t under our control, not because of us as humans, but because of the Lord of humankind. The world isn’t left to chance. Tawadros II presented President Sisi with a bouquet of flowers as an expression of his love and affection.

The US, Israel, and Syria announced in a joint statement issued by the US State Department on Tuesday that Syria and Israel had reached an agreement during talks held in Paris under US auspices to establish a liaison mechanism for coordination on security, intelligence, and trade issues. There was no immediate comment from Israel regarding the agreement to suspend military operations. However, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said that the talks focused on security issues and economic cooperation between the two countries. The website reported that each side would send representatives to the coordination cell to focus on diplomatic, military, intelligence, and commercial discussions. Picking up stalled talksThis is the fifth round of US-mediated talks between Syria and Israel, the first in nearly two months after negotiations had stalled.

Egypt’s national team is preparing for a crucial quarterfinal match against the Ivory Coast in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Saturday, January 10. The match will kick off at 9:00 PM Cairo time at Adrar Stadium in Agadir, Morocco, as part of the quarterfinal stage of the AFCON. The 2025 AFCON is being held in Morocco, featuring 24 teams, and will conclude on January 18. Egypt, led by coach Hossam Hassan, qualified for the quarterfinals after defeating Benin 3-1 in extra time on Monday evening at the Adrar Stadium in Agadir. Ivory Coast qualified for the quarterfinals on Tuesday evening after a 3-0 victory over Burkina Faso at the Marrakech Stadium in Marrakech city.

Egyptian authorities recovered seven artifacts from the US, as a result of joint efforts from the Egyptian Embassy in Washington, DC, the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. The Egyptian Embassy’s efforts in Washington resulted in the recovery of an Ushabti statue, an amulet of the god Set, a stone scarab, two stone human heads, a mummified falcon head, and a mummified fish. The Assistant Foreign Minister for Cultural Relations, Wael al-Naggar participated in the handover ceremony and said that this achievement is the culmination of joint efforts by various state institutions. He emphasized the Egyptian state’s commitment to preserving its historical identity and cultural heritage, as well as its full adherence to the Egyptian Antiquities Protection Law and international agreements prohibiting the illicit import, export, and transfer of cultural property.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation has officially launched the first field phase of a national campaign to sterilize and vaccinate free-roaming dogs across Egypt. The initiative kicked off in Cairo’s Ain Shams district on Tuesday, marking a strategic shift in the state’s approach to managing its stray animal population under the “Rabies-Free Egypt 2030” national strategy. The choice of Ain Shams as a starting point was based on research data, following a high volume of public complaints regarding stray dog packs in the area. Alongside field operations, the General Administration of Veterinary Guidance launched an intensive awareness campaign for Ain Shams residents. The outreach focused on educating the public on safe interactions with free-roaming dogs and the prevention of zoonotic diseases.