Daily brief
Counsellor Hisham Badawi was elected speaker of Egypt's House of Representatives as the new parliament convened its inaugural session in the New Administrative Capital. MPs took their oaths, and the National Council described the 2026 parliament as a pivotal moment. The newly-elected speaker pledged impartiality and legislative reform.
Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry held talks with his Irish counterpart in Cairo, while another senior diplomat, Badr Abdelatty, met with officials from the American Chamber of Commerce to boost economic cooperation with the US.
Egypt rejected Israel's recognition of Somaliland as illegal, with Foreign Minister Abdelatty stating the move violates international law and Somalia's sovereignty.
A British Embassy delegation visited the Rafah border crossing, observing Egypt's ongoing humanitarian efforts in the area.