CAIRO (EGYPT) (ITALPRESS) – Egyptian Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam has reviewed preparations for the ninth Cairo Water Week, scheduled to take place from October 25 to 29, 2026, under the patronage of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, under the theme “Water as a Catalyst for Peace, Shared Prosperity and a Sustainable Planet”.

This was announced in a statement issued by the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation.

The statement confirmed the participation of 20 ministers, four special envoys, and 19 deputy ministers or heads of delegation, as well as representatives of international and regional organizations and research institutions.

The programme includes 137 technical and scientific sessions, with the involvement of organizations such as the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the European Union, UNESCO and the World Water Council.

Key topics will include water security, capacity-building in Africa and the Arab world, and preparations for the 2026 United Nations Water Conference.

In parallel, the seventh Arab Water Conference will take place on October 26 and 27, while an international exhibition dedicated to water, wastewater, infrastructure and energy is scheduled for October 26–28.

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TRIPOLI (LIBYA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – The Libyan Government of National Unity has outlined its plans for developing the energy sector. These include increasing oil and gas production, modernizing infrastructure, boosting investment, maximizing the use of natural gas, and expanding renewable energy projects, alongside reducing emissions and gas flaring.

According to a statement from the Libyan Government of National Unity, this vision was presented by Libya’s Minister of Oil and Gas, Khalifa Abdul Sadiq, during the high-level ministerial sessions of the 25th World Energy Congress in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He was joined by Mustafa Al-Manea, head of the Prime Minister’s executive team for initiatives and strategic projects; Yassin Al-Abyad, Director General of the Economic and Social Development Fund; and Bashir Al-Ashhab, Chairman of Green Stream.

The government’s vision identifies the development of the energy sector as a key driver of economic growth, leveraging the country’s hydrocarbon resources, its strategic location between Africa and Europe, and its solar energy potential. The government has affirmed its openness to international partnerships, investments, and technologies aimed at modernizing the sector, facilitating knowledge transfer, building national capacity, and transforming energy resources into economic value and sustainable development.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – A vigil was held in Valletta last night, calling for an end to the silence and demanding justice, nine years after the assassination of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.

According to Maltese media, Italian activists were also present at the event. Francesca Rispoli, representing the anti-mafia association Libera, stated that the journalist’s murder failed to silence those who continue to demand justice and accountability. “We are the noise they didn’t want,” Rispoli declared, noting that criminal organizations often leverage legal systems and economic interests to expand their influence—frequently favoring business dealings over violence, as bombs “make noise” and draw unwanted attention.

According to Rispoli, 11 journalists have been killed by the mafia in Italy. Each year, Libera honors the innocent victims of organized crime; they have included Caruana Galizia among those commemorated, alongside other murdered journalists such as Anna Politkovskaya, Ján Kuciak, and Martina Kušnírová.

The vigil took place as part of a day of commemorations for Caruana Galizia, who was killed on October 16, 2017, when a car bomb exploded outside her home in Bidnija.

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BARCELONA (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – Dani Olmo is beginning to show signs of discontent. The Spanish attacking midfielder has seen limited playing time in the early part of this season, and according to the Catalan newspaper “Sport,” his agent has met with Barcelona sporting director Deco to discuss his client’s situation. While Olmo does not wish to leave, he might decide to end his stint with the ‘Blaugrana’ if things do not improve; a proposal from Bayern Munich is reportedly already on the table.

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MADRID (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – Real Madrid is preparing to secure the long-term future of Jude Bellingham. According to “As,” the English midfielder—who arrived from Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2023—has reached an agreement to extend his current contract by two additional seasons, keeping him at the club until 2031

. The deal also includes a salary increase, reflecting his status; Bellingham is emerging as a leader within the dressing room, stepping into the roles previously held by the likes of Carvajal, Modrić, and Kroos.

Meanwhile, the future of Brahim Díaz at Real Madrid appears uncertain. The former AC Milan player has fallen further down the pecking order under manager José Mourinho—so much so that, during the match against Roma at the Stadio Olimpico, the coach opted for Endrick instead of him when seeking a comeback. To date, the Moroccan attacking midfielder has logged just 178 minutes across five appearances. Only Espí and Endrick have played less, though—unlike Díaz—they have never started a match. Given that Mourinho has ruled out an exit for Endrick in January, Díaz emerges as the most likely candidate to leave Real Madrid when the transfer window reopens.

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MADRID (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – The Spanish Football Federation’s Appeals Committee has rejected Real Madrid’s appeal, upholding the four-match ban handed to Vinicius following his sending-off against Villarreal.

The Brazilian will therefore miss the upcoming matches against Sevilla, Barcelona, ​​Racing Santander, and Valencia, and will be available to Mourinho again after the international break, for the weekend of November 21–22 against Celta Vigo. However, ‘Los Blancos’ are not giving up and intend to take the case to the Administrative Tribunal for Sport.

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MADRID (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – As the final day of the transfer window arrives, Jonathan David has made such an impact that Atlético Madrid already appears determined to keep him. According to “Relevo,” the Canadian forward—who arrived from Juventus—has won over the Colchoneros by performing well beyond expectations: in six appearances totaling 251 minutes, he has already recorded three goals and two assists, all in La Liga. Benefiting from the fact that Álvarez was not yet fully match-fit and Sørloth was sidelined, David seized the opportunities given to him by Simeone, proving he is well-suited to the coach’s tactical system.

The Argentine manager himself praised David’s impact following Tuesday’s Champions League victory over United, stating: “He brings something we didn’t have; he’s a forward who naturally drifts toward the right and puts in a great defensive shift for the team.” For this reason, the club is seriously considering a permanent signing, intending to exercise the €25 million purchase option agreed upon with Juventus at the time of the initial loan.

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ROME (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Algeria has updated its national biodiversity strategy for the 2025–2030 period, establishing 24 national targets and 93 implementation actions. This was announced by Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on October 16, while speaking in Yerevan, Armenia, at the leaders’ summit of the 17th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17). In his address, Tebboune noted that over 27,000 living species have been documented in Algeria, including approximately 8,500 plant species and 18,000 animal species.

The national network of protected areas consists of 24 designated sites, encompassing marine, forest, mountain, steppe, and desert ecosystems. The President also highlighted the role of cultural parks in preserving biological, archaeological, and historical heritage, noting that the total area of ​​national conservation zones has been expanded by approximately one million square kilometers. Tebboune reiterated the need to strengthen international cooperation by ensuring that developing countries receive adequate funding, technology transfer, and capacity-building support to achieve global biodiversity goals.

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ZURICH (SWITZERLAND) (ITALPRESS) – FIFA has sanctioned the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) following discriminatory chants directed at Muslims during a friendly match against Egypt, held on March 31 at the RCDE Stadium in Barcelona. Taking into account several mitigating factors—notably that an anti-discrimination message was promptly displayed on the stadium’s big screen, and that both the Federation and head coach Luis de la Fuente subsequently condemned the incident—FIFA has ordered Spain to leave 15% of the seats empty for its next home friendly match.

Alternatively, these seats may be allocated to families, students, and organizations dedicated to the fight against discrimination. The RFEF has also been fined 20,000 US dollars (approximately 17,200 euros). The earliest opportunity to serve this sanction is during the international window in June 2027, unless the Spanish national team qualifies for the UEFA Nations League Final Four; in that event, the measure will be applied the following autumn.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Air traffic control disruptions in Italy affected 10 flights between Malta and Italy on Friday after technical anomalies were detected in the country’s air navigation network.

Italy’s air navigation agency, ENAV, said the problems were detected overnight in the data transmission network supporting air traffic control services nationwide.

The agency ruled out malicious activity, including cyberattacks, but said investigations were ongoing to identify the cause and restore full functionality.

The disruption led to widespread delays and cancellations, with Malta International Airport reportedly yet to receive an official explanation for the affected flights.

Among the services impacted were Ryanair flights to and from Milan Bergamo and Bologna, as well as inbound flights from Venice Treviso and Turin.

Wizz Air flights to and from Rome Fiumicino were cancelled, while KM Malta Airlines flights arriving from the same airport and departing for Milan Linate were also affected.

Rome’s airport website warned passengers of delays and cancellations, while flights at Milan’s airports faced delays ranging from 30 minutes to more than two hours. Several services were cancelled entirely.

ENAV said it had activated alternative data transmission systems to facilitate as many departures as possible, including intercontinental flights, while operating at 50% of its overall air traffic capacity.

The agency said contingency systems had allowed air traffic to operate normally until 6am.

However, as traffic volumes increased and the technical problems persisted, authorities introduced measures to regulate flight flows and reduce the number of aircraft in operation.

ENAV said it was continuing efforts to resolve the technical issues and restore normal operations.

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