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- 1Egyptian Physicist Ahmed El Gendy Unveils Mechanical Force Cancer Treatment●Egyptian Physicist Ahmed El Gendy Unveils Promising Cancer Treatment Using Mechanical Force Instead Of Heat
Egyptian physicist Ahmed El Gendy has presented a promising new approach to cancer treatment that relies on mechanical force rather than heat to target tumours. The method could offer an alternative to heat-based therapies, potentially reducing damage to surrounding healthy tissue. Details on clinical testing and effectiveness have not yet been made widely available, and reaction from the medical community is so far limited.
- 2Dozens of nations walk out of Netanyahu's UN speech●Full list of nations to walk out of Netanyahu’s speech: (Source: https://www. thelondoneconomic.com/news/ful l-list-of-c
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address at the United Nations was met with mass walkouts, with dozens of delegations leaving the hall as he began speaking. Countries reportedly include Egypt, Palestine, Senegal, Sudan, Tunisia, Yemen, Suriname, Panama, Turkmenistan and Tuvalu, among others. The exodus highlights international anger over the Gaza war and the growing diplomatic isolation of Israel, as several delegations were seen exiting in full view of the assembly.
- 3Egypt's central bank lowers inflation forecasts, holds rates●CBE lowers inflation forecasts, keeps key rates unchanged
The Central Bank of Egypt has revised down its inflation forecasts while keeping its key interest rates unchanged. The decision signals that policymakers see price pressures easing, but prefer to wait for more evidence before loosening monetary policy. Economists are weighing what the improved outlook means for the timing of future rate cuts and for Egypt's broader economic reform programme.
- 4Egypt banks post EGP 373 billion net profit in H1 2026●Banks operating in Egypt post EGP 373.133bn net profit in H1 2026: CBE
Banks operating in Egypt recorded EGP 373.133 billion in net profits during the first half of 2026, according to the Central Bank of Egypt. The figure highlights the sector's continued strong earnings, and financial commentators are weighing what the results signal about banking performance, high interest rates and the broader Egyptian economy.