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USAID partners with UNICEF to boost youth employment in Egypt
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
Cairo – On International Youth Day, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announced a collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sports and UNICEF to support youth employment and empower girls in Egypt.
U.S. condemns attack on bus heading to Coptic Christian monastery in Egypt
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
The United States Department of State has expressed its condemnation of a deadly attack on a bus in Upper Egypt.
U.S. Mission celebrates Global Entrepreneurship Week in Egypt
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
Cairo – The U.S. Mission in Egypt is marking Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) by contributing to the growth of Egypt’s entrepreneurship ecosystem, particularly focusing on young people.
US backs outcomes from Palermo conference on Libya
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
The United States has expressed support for the conclusions announced by the Government of Italy following the conference on Libya held in Palermo on November 12-13.
USAID launches network to support female entrepreneurs in Egypt
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has collaborated with several Egyptian organizations to launch the Women Entrepreneurs Network (WEN) in Egypt.
Marco Rubio addresses Senate committee amid nomination as Secretary of State
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
In a recent appearance before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Secretary of State-designate Marco Rubio addressed the audience with remarks emphasizing the responsibilities that come with his nomination by President Trump.
Trump emphasizes US-Egypt strategic partnership at UN meeting
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
President Donald J. Trump met with President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi of Egypt during the United Nations General Assembly.
U.S., Egypt open new community hub for women in Imbaba
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Dorothy Shea and Giza Governor General Mohamed Kamal El Daly inaugurated the first community hub for women and girls in Imbaba, Cairo.
Sports envoy program aims to enhance Egypt's role in global sports tourism
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
Egypt and the United States recently collaborated through the U.S. Department of State's Sports Envoy program, focusing on running and promoting health and fitness.
U.S., Egypt lead multinational exercise Bright Star focusing on regional security
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
U.S. military forces will participate in Exercise BRIGHT STAR 2018 alongside the Egyptian Armed Forces and other nations at Mohamed Naguib Military Base, Egypt, from September 8 to 20, 2018.
U.S.-Egypt workshop enhances efforts against illegal antiquities trade
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Cairo recently completed a workshop focused on the protection of cultural property and the investigation of illegally exported antiquities.
U.S Treasury sanctions Iranians over missile support to Yemen’s Huthis
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned five Iranian individuals for providing ballistic missile-related technical expertise to Yemen's Huthis.
Biden discusses ceasefire negotiations with Egyptian president
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
President Biden and President Abdel-Fattah El Sisi of Egypt held a discussion today focusing on negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage release deal.
U.S. condemns violence by Georgian Dream party against citizens
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
The United States has issued a statement condemning the violence perpetrated by the Georgian Dream party against various groups in Georgia.
US commits $45 million for bilateral assistance in Egypt
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
Egypt and the United States have signed amendments to five bilateral assistance agreements, amounting to $45 million.
FBI seeks help locating two missing children from Virginia
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
The FBI Norfolk Field Office, in collaboration with the James City County Police Department and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, is seeking public assistance to locate Amina Kandil and Belel Kandil.
Libya's National Oil Corporation resumes operations amid international support
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
The governments of the United States, France, Italy, and the United Kingdom have jointly issued a statement welcoming the resumption of operations by Libya's National Oil Corporation.
U.S. Embassy partners with El Gouna Film Festival for second year
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Cairo has announced a partnership between the American Film Showcase (AFS) and the El Gouna Film Festival for its second edition.
Pompeo discusses regional security with Egyptian Foreign Minister
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo met with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry in Washington to discuss various aspects of the U.S.-Egypt partnership.
Egyptian musician Dina El Wedidi announces US tour dates
By Globe Banner | Jan 15, 2025
Dina El Wedidi, a prominent Egyptian musician, is set to tour the United States with her band from September 15 to October 19.