White House mandates random coronavirus tests for staffers

White House has already been testing Trump and Vice President Pence regularly for coronavirus, as well as individuals who come in close contact with them

Xinhua

Egypt’s COVID-19 infections keep dropping, with 157 new cases Monday

Egyptian researchers have started developing a COVID-19 vaccine, with experiments on four potential vaccines already underway

Daily News Egypt

Oil prices gain amid positive data

West Texas Intermediate for September delivery rose to $41.01 a barrel, while Brent crude for October delivery climbed to $44.15 a barrel

Xinhua

Lebanon newly-appointed FM says to boost ties with all friendly countries

Charbel Wehbi noted that Lebanon is not besieged by the United States but the U.S. has imposed sanctions on specific parties in the country.

Xinhua

Saudi Arabia concludes Hajj amid COVID-19 pandemic

Pilgrims on Monday bade farewell to Mecca after Hajj rituals were concluded. Exceptional Hajj season included a limited number of pilgrims due to COVID-19

Xinhua

Venice Film Festival puts final touches to upcoming 77th edition

Andrea Segre’s documentary Molecole will be pre-opening film of festival

Daily News Egypt

COVID-19 causes significant drop in Arab import bill: CAEU Secretary General

In response to rumours, Ambassador Mohamed Al-Rabei says he remains in his position until 2022

Tamer Farhat

CAF readopts home-away format for Champions League semis

In a statement, on Monday, CAF announced the final calendar for both semi-final matches, as well as the finals of both the Confederation Cup and Champions League.

Daily News Egypt

GERD parties aim for binding agreement as legal, technical talks resume

Egypt stresses this round of talks will not address future projects over Blue Nile

Mohammed El-Said

Transport Minister inspects new metro station in Zamalek, affected building rehabilitation

Minister also inspected metro stations along Line 3’s fourth stage in preparation for their inauguration

Daily News Egypt