Egypt


Occupants involve Egyptian citizens in combat actions near Vovchansk in Kharkiv region - OTU "Kharkiv"
In the battles near Vovchansk, the enemy is engaging foreigners, including Egyptians, in combat and intensifying reconnaissance with the help of UAVs.

Israeli intelligence chief visits Egypt for talks on possible truce in Gaza - media
An Israeli delegation headed by David Barnea visits Egypt for talks on a possible truce in Gaza. The parties remain divided over the terms of a ceasefire, but negotiations continue.

August 3: World Watermelon Day, International Day of the Blues
According to scientists, watermelons began to be grown in ancient Egypt. Watermelons first came to Europe during the Crusades. In the seventeenth century, they began to be grown in greenhouses and hotbeds in England.

International Beer Day: Top 20 facts about the hoppy beverage
Today is International Beer Day. From ancient origins to modern records - learn 20 fascinating facts about the world's third most popular drink after water and tea.

Assassination of Hamas leader Haniyeh in Tehran raises fears of Gaza conflict spreading to Middle East - Reuters
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Iran, prompting threats of Israeli retaliation. The assassination heightened concerns about the expansion of the Gaza conflict to the Middle East.

Olympics 2024: schedule of Ukrainian athletes' performances as of July 31
On July 31, the Ukrainians will compete in shooting, diving, rowing, swimming, gymnastics, tennis, and boxing. The day before, the national team had been successful in tennis and boxing, but finished in football.

Day of the Medical Worker of Ukraine, Birthday of the Hamburger, Transatlantic Communication Day. What else can be celebrated on July 27
Today, July 27, medical professionals in Ukraine celebrate their professional holiday. Until 2023, according to the Soviet tradition, the Day of the Doctor in Ukraine was celebrated on the third Sunday of June. Last year, the celebration date was moved to July 27.

Ukraine named the national football team for the 2024 Olympics: who is in the application
The head coach of the Ukrainian Olympic team Ruslan Rotan has released a list of players who will be preparing for the 2024 Olympic Games football tournament, including goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders and strikers from various Ukrainian clubs.

Israel is close to eradicating Hamas' military potential - Netanyahu
Israel is close to eliminating Hamas's military capabilities in Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.

June 28: International Rosé Wine Day, Milk Chocolate Day
Today, the fourth Friday of June, is the International Rosé Day. The French region of Provence is considered to be the birthplace of rosé wine, where it was first produced in the fourteenth century.

Egypt revoked licenses of 16 travel companies due to the death of pilgrims
Egypt has revoked the licenses of 16 travel companies and sent them to the prosecutor's office in connection with more than 530 deaths of Egyptian pilgrims.

More than 1,000 pilgrims died amid extreme heat during the Hajj
The death toll during Khoja in Saudi Arabia this year exceeded 1,000 people, and more than half of them are unregistered believers who made the pilgrimage in extreme heat.

More than half a thousand pilgrims died during the Hajj to Mecca
At least 550 pilgrims have died during this year's grueling Hajj pilgrimage, with most of the deaths attributed to heat-related illnesses exacerbated by hot weather and climate change in the region.

Malaysia is preparing to join the BRICS
Malaysia is preparing to join the BRICS, a group of developing countries, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said.

Sanctions lists. Why Ukraine is in no hurry to supplement the list of individuals and legal entities
Companies controlled by Odessa businessmen Serhiy Groza and Vladimir Naumenko, part of the GNT Group agroholding, have been implicated in criminal cases of "gray" exports, international scandals with U. S. lenders and violation of the ban on cooperation with sanctioned companies.

Grain mafia: companies of Odesa businessmen Groza and Naumenko continue to evade taxes despite criminal cases
Companies controlled by Odesa businessmen Serhiy Groza and Volodymyr Naumenko continue to evade taxes by exporting gray grain from the Olympex terminal, despite ongoing criminal investigations and asset freezes by Ukrainian law enforcement agencies.

"Olympex is again at the center of a scandal. Court in Kyiv will decide the fate of “gray” grain
A court in Kyiv will decide the fate of “gray” grain.

June 12: Red Rose Day, International Day of Dubbing
On June 12, everyone can join an event dedicated to the queen of flowers and celebrate Red Rose Day, which originated in the United States but has become popular all over the world.

Palestinian Authority President welcomes Gaza truce plan
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas welcomed a UN Security Council resolution supporting the US-proposed ceasefire plan in Gaza.

Pope calls on Israel and Hamas to urgently agree on a ceasefire
Pope Francis called on Israel and Hamas to urgently agree on a cease-fire and release hostages, as well as ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Blinkin in Egypt to hold talks on US proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken arrives in Egypt to discuss a US proposal for a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip.

Russia, China wrangle with US over UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire plan - Reuters
Russia and China, which have the right of veto in the UN Security Council, expressed concern on Thursday about a US draft resolution that will support the proposal outlined by US President Joe Biden on a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas.

June 7: World Food Safety Day, International Day of supply specialists
On World Food Safety Day, countries are holding events aimed at raising awareness of the importance of safe nutrition and preventing food poisoning, which kills more than 400,000 people annually.

June 6: open-air cinema Day, journalist's day in Ukraine
It was on the sixth of June 1933 that Richard Hollingshead, an ordinary American car sales manager, opened the world's first open-air cinema in his hometown of Cadman.

Israel has signed a contract to purchase 25 additional F-35 stealth fighters from the United States for 3 3 billion
Israel has signed a угоду 3 billion deal with the United States to purchase 25 additional Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth fighters. delivery of the fighters is scheduled for 2028, with their total fleet in the IDF reaching 75 aircraft.

Ukraine has an extensive system of agricultural companies with ties to the Russian Federation. What is known
Ukraine has an extensive network of agricultural companies linked to Russia, including GNT Group, owned by Sergei Groza and Vladimir Naumenko.

Finland opposes EU calls for trade sanctions against Israel
Finland opposes EU calls for trade sanctions against Israel, despite the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza due to Israeli military operations, preferring to continue trade with the high-tech country.

Israel's war in the Gaza Strip has caused 500% annual inflation in the country
The war with Hamas in Gaza is currently the most expensive in Israel's history. The expected total cost by 2025 is estimated at NIS 250 billion ($67.4 billion).

Israel says it gained control of Gaza's border with Egypt during the Rafah offensive
Israel says it gained control of Gaza's border with Egypt during the Rafah offensive, achieving a key goal of preventing Hamas from rearmament by smuggling weapons through tunnels from Egypt.

Israeli tanks reach Rafah center, hostilities continue - ВВС
Israeli tanks reached the center of Rafah city in the southern Gaza Strip and seized a strategic hill near the border with Egypt, effectively controlling the entire Gaza side of the border.