Egypt's Supreme Investment Council, which is headed by President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi, agreed Tuesday to extend a freeze on a capital gains tax to three years, Sisi's office said in a statement. The council approved in total 17 measures aimed at boosting investment that included tax...

 Italy's deputy public prosecutor arrived in Egypt Tuesday for an update on the investigation into the January abduction, torture, and murder of Italian student Giulio Regeni, officials said. Sergio Colaiocco heads a security and judicial delegation to discuss the latest findings in the...

EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini on Tuesday called for more investment to revive the economy of Tunisia, home country of the Arab Spring, calling it a "strategic priority". "Today, I want to convey a very strong and very clear message to all Europeans -- Tunisia is truly a...

 Egypt's Health Ministry says recent floods have killed 26 people and injured 72 others across the country. Ministry spokesman Khaled Megahed says Monday that the flooding hit four provinces – Southern Sinai and the Red Sea, as well as Sohag and Bani Suef in Upper Egypt. He says...