Arab Labour Conference in Cairo: Qatar’s labour minister Dr Ali bin Samikh al-Marri stressed that regional tensions hit trade, transport, supply chains and jobs, urging de-escalation and dialogue as the 52nd session runs in Egypt. BRICS Summit fallout: In New Delhi, PM Modi warned against the “weaponisation” of technology and critical minerals, while leaders backed conflict prevention, multilateralism and anti-terror steps in the New Delhi Declaration, alongside plans for cooperation on tech, supply chains and health. Egypt in the sports spotlight: Fatat Club won bronze at the Arab Women’s Basketball Championship in Alexandria, beating Al-Jazira 80-74, with Alexis Latrice named MVP. Venice win with Egyptian roots: Danish-Egyptian director May el-Toukhy’s “Woman Unknown” took the Golden Lion at Venice, spotlighting a story about women erased from history. CBE backs student fintech: Egypt’s Central Bank launched the 4th FinTech Got Talent 2026 for university innovators under FinYology, aiming to grow Egypt’s fintech talent pipeline. Women’s sport in Qatar: Seashore Phoenix Games opened women’s competitions with 150+ athletes, including strong Egyptian judging representation.