Egyptian, Italian FMs discuss bilateral, regional issues

STORY: Egyptian, Italian FMs discuss bilateral, regional issues DATELINE: Aug. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:41 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Egyptian Foreign Ministry headquarters 2. various of Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry speaking (file) 3. various of Egyptian Foreign Ministry headquarters STORYLINE: Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and his Italian counterpart Antonio Tajani discussed on Sunday bilateral and regional issues, said the Egyptian Foreign Ministry. During a phone conversation, Tajani listened to Shoukry's assessment of the developments in Niger and ways to solve the crisis through diplomatic means to preserve the security and stability of Niger and the region, the ministry said in a statement. They also touched on the situation in Libya, where Shoukry informed his Italian counterpart of Egypt's vision regarding developments in the political and security situation. Shoukry also reviewed ways to support the solutions that ensure the holding of parliame

EU agrees on common charger for mobile devices by 2024

STORY: EU agrees on common charger for mobile devices by 2024 DATELINE: June 9, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:20 LOCATION: Brussels CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ALEX AGIUS SALIBA, European Parliament rapporteur 3. various of chargers and mobile devices 4. various of street views 5. various of the mobile devices store STORYLINE: Chargers will be harmonized for small and medium-sized portable electronic devices by 2024 in the European Union (EU), negotiators of the European Parliament and the Council agreed on Tuesday. "By autumn 2024, USB Type-C will become the common charging port for all mobile phones, tablets and cameras in the EU," a press release from the Parliament said. The devices affected include mobile phones, tablets, e-readers, earbuds, digital cameras, headphones and headsets, handheld videogame consoles and portable speakers rechargeable via a wired cable, keyboards, computer mice, and portable navigation devices, according to European Parliame