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Parliament debates legislation regulating children’s use of social media

The House of Representatives announced on Sunday, January 25, 2026, plans to introduce a legislation regulating children’s use of social media networks. This came in a statement issued by the House concerning the state’s plans to draft a law outlining controls on children’s use of social media. The parliament hailed the state’s plans to draft …

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Egypt Independent January 26, 2026

UK Commons speaker, Egypt envoy discuss boosting parliamentary ties

CAIRO, Jan 9 (MENA) – Speaker of the British House of Commons Sir Lindsay Hoyle met Egypt’s Ambassador to the United Kingdom Ashraf Sweilam to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and expanding parliamentary cooperation, according to a statement released by the foreign ministry on Friday. The two sides reviewed the long-standing historical relations between Egypt and …

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Egypt Independent January 10, 2026

Sudanese paramilitary drone attack kills 50, including 33 children, doctor group says

This is a locator map for Sudan with its capital, Khartoum. AP/AP AP/AP CAIRO — A drone attack by the

NPR NEWS December 7, 2025

Israeli parliamentarians call for Palestinians to be killed if they burn waste

Israeli parliamentarians call for Palestinians to be killed if they burn waste In Israel’s Knesset, far-right lawmaker Tzvi Succot called

Middle East Eye December 4, 2025

UAE launched ‘lobbying blitz’ on European Parliament over Sudan war resolution

UAE launched ‘lobbying blitz’ on European Parliament over Sudan war resolution Submitted by Shraddha Joshi on Fri, 11/28/2025 – 11:52

Middle East Eye November 29, 2025

Syria selects first post-Assad parliament amid criticism of process

Syria selects first post-Assad parliament amid criticism of process Submitted by Alex MacDonald on Sun, 10/05/2025 – 09:11 Candidates for

Middle East Eye October 5, 2025

First parliamentary action issued regarding funds of Egyptians expats in ‘Beit al-Watan’

Parliament Member Abdel-Moneim Emam directed a parliamentary question to Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities Sherif al-Sherbiny regarding the fate of funds transferred by Egyptians expats to apply for the “Beit al-Watan” project. Emam explained that thousands of Egyptians abroad have transferred their dollar savings to the project, amounting …

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Egypt Independent October 1, 2025

Iraqi parliament debates law restricting right to protest

Iraqi parliament debates law restricting right to protest Submitted by Alex MacDonald on Sat, 08/02/2025 – 10:14 Rights groups have

Middle East Eye August 3, 2025

Trump’s UK state visit schedule avoids possibility of him addressing parliament

London CNN — US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump will travel to the United Kingdom in September for an “unprecedented” second state visit at the invitation of King Charles, which is unlikely to have any public-facing events. The visit is scheduled for September 17-19, the palace announced Sunday, coinciding with a recess …

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Egypt Independent July 14, 2025