Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population on Monday reported 368 new coronavirus cases, 12 deaths, and 659 recoveries. A total of 290,395 cases have been reported in Egypt, alongside 16,801 deaths and 242,623 recoveries. The committee, headed by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, agreed that restaurants, cafes, shops, and malls may return to summer working hours. Any facility that violates summer hours will receive a fine and be subject to close for two weeks. The Health Ministry is currently working to issue QR-coded vaccination certificates for Egyptians and foreigners that receive their doses in the country.

Egypt sent a second shipment of humanitarian aid to Sudan, as part of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s directive to provide support to Sudan in confronting its ongoing internal issues. Two military transport planes took off from East Cairo Air Base heading to Khartoum International Airport carrying tons of humanitarian aid. The aid included large quantities of food and blankets provided by the Defense Ministry and the Egyptian Red Crescent. Sudanese officials stressed their appreciation for Egypt’s efforts to help the Sudanese people, a move that strengthens the ties between the two countries. Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm

BANGKOK (AP) — The main underground group coordinating resistance to Myanmar’s military government called for a nationwide uprising on Tuesday. There were no immediate signs of heightened resistance activity, although some student groups and ethnic armed organizations expressed solidarity. The National Unity Government is popular inside Myanmar, but its actual power and influence is hard to measure. He said people should help the defense forces where they can, including with information about government military forces. The resistance movement against the military takeover had established “people’s defense forces” in many areas, but they mostly operate locally and when active, carry out small-scale hit-and-run guerrilla operations.

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel launched airstrikes on what it said was a Hamas military site in the Gaza Strip early on Tuesday, after incendiary balloons were sent into Israeli territory, the army said. Israeli forces, meanwhile, searched for six Palestinian prisoners who had escaped from a high-security facility in the biggest prison break of its kind in decades. Fighter jets struck a Hamas rocket manufacturing workshop as well as a Hamas military compound in Khan Yunis, a city in southern Gaza, according to the army statement. The devices were a show of support for the six escapees, which Hamas and other Palestinian militants hailed as a heroic victory. The Palestinian Prisoners’ Club, which represents both former and current prisoners, identified the men as ranging in age from 26 to 49 years old.

Last year alone remittances to El Salvador amounted to almost $6 billion, or 23% of its gross domestic product, one of the highest ratios in the world. Polls show Salvadorans are skeptical about using bitcoin and wary of the volatility of the cryptocurrency that critics say could increase regulatory and financial risks for financial institutions. El Zonte is part of the so-called Bitcoin Beach geared toward making the town one of the world’s first bitcoin economies. “Like all innovations, El Salvador’s bitcoin process has a learning curve. On Monday, El Salvador bought its first 400 of the cryptocurrency, temporarily pushing prices for bitcoin 1.49% higher to more than $52,680.

Officials lifted the mandatory evacuation order for the 22,000 residents of South Lake Tahoe on Sunday, allowing some residents to trickle back into the smoke-cloaked city. “I was honestly convinced this place was gonna go down,” Lake Tahoe Community College student Dakota Jones said Monday upon his return. Through tactics including bulldozing defense lines and air-dropping 1,600 gallons (6,057 liters) of Lake Tahoe water onto the flames, crews have successfully carved a perimeter around much of the wildfire. Winds have been easing, allowing firefighters to make progress containing the conflagration, but authorities remain concerned about southwest winds sparking spot fires. In Northern California, the weather is expected to cool slightly and the humidity to rise starting on Tuesday.

Biden is set o tour Manville, New Jersey, and the New York City borough of Queens on Tuesday. Manville, situated along New Jersey’s Raritan River, is almost always hard-hit by major storms. It was the scene of catastrophic flooding in 1998 as the remnants of Tropical Storm Floyd swept over New Jersey. Ida was the fifth-most powerful storm to hit the U.S. when it made landfall in Louisiana on Aug. 29. The storm’s remnants dropped devastating rainfall across parts of Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey, causing significant disruption in major cities.

The report strongly counters claims by a number of states that parts of Syria were now safe to return to. It criticizes Denmark, Sweden and Turkey specifically for restricting protection and putting pressure on refugees from Syria to go home. It also criticizes Lebanon and Jordan, who have some of the highest number of Syrian refugees per capita. In Lebanon and Turkey, where many refugees face dire living conditions and discrimination, governments have put increasing pressure on Syrians to return. Denmark and Sweden earlier this year started revoking the residency permits of some Syrian refugees, arguing that the Syrian capital, Damascus, and neighboring regions were now safe.

“By some metrics, the UK is losing ground: London is currently slipping further behind New York each year while other centres are strengthening,” the paper said. The U.S. financial capital overtook London in 2018 in a leading annual survey, it said, adding that New York dominated in stock market listings. Britain’s departure from the European Union effectively closed London off from its biggest financial services customer, adding further pressure to catch up. Becoming the global hub for financial data, sustainability investing and investment and risk management will also be crucial in helping Britain overtake New York, TheCityUK said. The total tax rate for a London bank is 46.5%, 13% higher than a New York based bank, it added.

CAIRO - 6 September 2020: Health Minister Hala Zayed has reaffirmed that the state currently works on increasing oxygen strategic stock and tanks and healthcare beds and providing a new production line for medications. In televised statements, she reiterated on Sunday that a protocol has been developed for the treatment of the coronavirus cases with the best treatment services to overcome the pandemic. Egypt would have suffered huge human losses during the outbreak of Covid-19, but the state's great efforts on treating hepatitis C virus and detecting chronic diseases helped overcome such losses, Zayed said. The minister also underscored the state's efforts to save the lives of Egyptians and help them avoid being infected with the Coid-19.

CAIRO - 7 September 2020: The Health Ministry said that 378 new coronavirus cases were detected in Egypt on Tuesday, bringing the total number of infections to 290,773. In a statement on Monday, Spokesman for the Health Ministry Khaled Megahed said 10 patients have died from the virus over the past 24 hours, raising the death toll to 16,811. As many as 674 patients were discharged from hospitals after receiving necessary medical care, taking the number of recoveries to 243,297, he added. Egypt’s health Minster Hala Zayed warned that Egypt might wittiness a hike is Coronaviruses infections by the end of September and next October. she reiterated that a protocol has been developed for the treatment of the coronavirus cases with the best treatment services to overcome the pandemic.

CAIRO- 6 September 2021: The Egyptian Minister of Finance, Mohamed Maait, confirmed that no new taxes have been imposed on the stock exchange, denying any intention to do so. The minister explained that Ministerial Resolution No. 428 of 2021 includes the chronology of the amendments to the Income Tax Law promulgated by Law No. 91 of 2005, as well as the Stamp Tax Law promulgated by Law No. He stated that it included an explanation of legal terms and the definition of capital gains subject to income tax in relation to securities of all kinds, and legal responsibility in accordance with the provisions of the Income Tax Law.

Sept 6 (Reuters) - Liverpool are in touch with authorities to safely bring back midfielder Naby Keita following a military coup in his homeland of Guinea, the club said on Monday. "We are in constant contact with Naby and have had regular communication via his national team management," Liverpool said in a statement. While the country's borders have reportedly been closed, the Moroccan team were allowed safe passage home later on Sunday. Keita started Liverpool's opening two league games and was an unused substitute in the 1-1 draw against Chelsea. Liverpool next face Leeds United on Sept. 12 after the international break.

CAIRO – 9 September 2021: Egypt is following up the accelerated developments in Guinea with deep concern, asserting the seriousness of the ongoing crisis in the African country. The United States condemned the violence taking place in Guinea, calling on all parties to engage in dialogue. US Department of State Spokesperson Ned Price said in a statement, Sunday night "Violence and any extra-constitutional measures will only erode Guinea's prospects for peace, stability and prosperity. These actions could limit the ability of the United States and Guinea's other international partners to support the country as it navigates a path towards national unity and a brighter future for the Guinean people." The armed group leader, Mamady Doumbouya, announced the dissolution of the government along with nationwide curfew in the country.

CAIRO – 6 September 2021: Egypt sent two military planes carrying urgent humanitarian aid to Sudan through an air bridge that will be extended over the coming days, a statement by the Egyptian military spokesman said on Sunday. This comes “within the framework of Egypt’s support and solidarity with the brotherly Sudanese people in various crises and adversities,” the spokesman said. The aid included tons of humanitarian aid that includes large quantities of tents and blankets provided by the Egyptian Red Crescent Society to contribute to “alleviating the burdens shouldered by the Sudanese citizens,” the spokesman added. For its part, the Sudanese side expressed their deep appreciation of the Egyptian efforts and support Egypt provides to the Sudanese people. The Sudanese side also affirmed that this aid reflects the spirit of brotherhood and cooperation between the brotherly Egyptian and Sudanese peoples, the spokesman added.