Today’s headlines: October 25, 2016

The headlines in today’s main state and privately owned newspapers:

Sisi asserts Egyptian-US relations are well established, as Kerry’s senior advisor affirms support for bilateral funds for Egypt’s IMF loan, Al-Akhbar (page 1)

Egypt to sign petroproducts agreement with Emirates after Saudi Aramco incident, Al-Masry Al-Youm (page 3)

Petroleum Ministry issues largest international tender for liquefied natural gas, Al-Bawaba (page 1)

Cairo mourns former Qatari emir, Al-Ahram (page 1)

2 proposed bills to facilitate trial of terrorist acts in military courts and amend court of cassation procedures, Al-Wafd (page 1)

Factories face potential halt in production amid sugar crisis, Al-Shorouk (page 1)

Government’s high taxation of producers and investors is main reason for price increases, Al-Dostour (page 1)

Russian experts to visit Egypt to ensure potato quality, Al-Bawaba (page 1)

Interior Ministry sacks 5 security leaders following inmates’ escape from Mostakbal Prison, Al-Shorouk (page 1)

33 terrorists killed in Armed Forces operation targeting militant hideouts in Sinai, Youm7 (page 1)

200 MPs older than 50 to attend youth conference in Sharm el-Sheikh today, Al-Watan (page 3)

Finance Ministry launches plan to reduce government spending, Al-Ahram (page 1)

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