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Egypt to shut down stores after nine PM following rising gas and fuel imports
Trump’s popularity plunges to lowest level as fuel prices soar: Poll
Six possible destinations for Mohamed Salah after leaving Liverpool
New ministerial decree over mobile phone exemption pleases Egyptian expats
Egypt court acquits man in Mokattam public bus harassment case
Egypt’s Ministry of Health declares state of emergency amid severe weather warnings
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PM chairs crisis meeting on regional developments
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly chaired a meeting of the central crisis management committee to review the latest developments linked to…
Egypt, Kuwait FMs tackle de-escalation efforts over phone
Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty held a phone call on Tuesday, March 24, 2026,…
PM reviews economic situation amid regional tensions
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly chaired a meeting of the economic ministerial group, stressing the need for close follow-up on economic…
FM, ICT ministers discuss cooperation in digital transformation
Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty held talks on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, with Minister…
Egypt to shut down stores after nine PM following rising gas and fuel imports
The Egyptian government will begin implementing its energy conservation measures on Saturday to address the significant increase in gas and…
Six possible destinations for Mohamed Salah after leaving Liverpool
Liverpool FC superstar Mohamed Salah on Tuesday announced his departure from the Reds at the end of the current season,…
New ministerial decree over mobile phone exemption pleases Egyptian expats
The ministries of Foreign Affairs and Communications announced the extension of the exemption period for mobile phones belonging to Egyptians…
Egypt court acquits man in Mokattam public bus harassment case
The Al-Mokattam Misdemeanor Court, in Cairo, acquitted on Tuesday a man accused of harassing a woman on a public bus,…
Egypt’s Ministry of Health declares state of emergency amid severe weather warnings
The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population has declared a state of maximum preparedness across all hospitals and healthcare facilities…
FM receives phone call from Greek counterpart
Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty said that infringement on the sovereignty of any Arab…
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It’s been 18 months since the last war in Lebanon. This time it’s different
Epic flurry: How Trump’s words on Iran have yo-yoed over three weeks of war
How Israel killing leaders in Iran could complicate Trump’s search for an endgame
Why Trump may not be able to TACO in Iran — even if he wants to
World
World
Russia fires nearly 1,000 drones against Ukraine in one of the war’s largest attacks
Trump’s popularity plunges to lowest level as fuel prices soar: Poll
The worst oil crisis in history comes at a good time for China’s troubled EV giants
Middle East
Middle East
Iran will keep charging a fee to use Strait of Hormuz safely, official says
Israeli police attack journalists in Jerusalem, fracturing wrist of CNN producer
“Choking” Strait of Hormuz is “economic terrorism” against the world, says UAE energy CEO
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March 23, 2026
US and Iran seek peace to end war, Trump announces
US President Donald Trump has revealed new developments in the diplomatic track with Tehran, confirming that his team—led by Steve…
March 23, 2026
Egypt to witness dramatic weather changes until Saturday
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) forecasts unstable weather conditions across most of the country from Tuesday, March 24 to Saturday,…
March 22, 2026
Egypt becomes critical aviation corridor between Europe and Asia amid major global flight disruptions
Egypt’s minister of civil aviation stated that the aviation sector in the Middle East and North Africa is incurring significant daily…
March 22, 2026
20-year-old kills his mother and 5 siblings in Alexandria massacre
Authorities in the coastal city of Alexandria are investigating a chilling mass casualty event after a 20-year-old man allegedly murdered…
March 21, 2026
Saudi Arabia and Egypt sign mutual visa waiver agreement for specific passport holders
Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Badr Abdelatty, Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration,…
March 20, 2026
Eid weather alert: Egypt faces storms and atmospheric instability
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) issued an official forecast outlining a period of significant atmospheric instability beginning Saturday and persisting…
March 20, 2026
Egypt, Turkey, and Thailand emerge as primary tourism alternatives to the Gulf
Geopolitical instability in the Middle East has triggered a major realignment of the Russian travel market in 2026. As military…
March 19, 2026
Egypt mandates new closing time for malls and cafes to curb energy use
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced that starting March 28, all restaurants, shops, cafes, and shopping malls will be required to…
March 18, 2026
CBE announces extended bank holiday for Eid al-Fitr 2026
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) and the Egyptian Cabinet have officially declared a five-day paid holiday in observance of…
March 16, 2026
Netanyahu may be hiding beneath Al-Aqsa Mosque, Former Egyptian Ambassador to Israel speculates
Former Egyptian Ambassador to Tel Aviv, Atef Salem, stated that mounting speculation suggests Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may be…
March 16, 2026
Egypt close to producing world’s most advanced artillery systems
Egypt is close to producing one of the world’s most advanced and effective artillery systems – the 155mm/52 caliber K9A1EGY…
March 15, 2026
Rumors of deepfakes abound following viral footage of Israeli Prime Minister’s latest appearance
“Netanyahu is dead” has topped trending lists on the X platform recently, with searches for the death of Israeli Prime…
March 15, 2026
Over 1,900 Iranian attacks targeted UAE, says senior diplomatic advisor
Anwar Gargash, the Diplomatic Advisor to the UAE President, stated on Saturday that the United Arab Emirates has been targeted…
March 13, 2026
Egypt’s appliance prices skyrocket 200% amid currency volatility: Experts
The Egyptian Tax Experts Association has issued an urgent warning regarding the unsustainable surge in home appliance prices, noting that…
March 13, 2026
Iran strikes Israeli Ministry of Defense headquarters in Beersheba
Iranian State Television announced on Friday that the Iranian Armed Forces launched a drone strike targeting an Israeli Ministry of…
March 12, 2026
Egypt announces five-day leave for Eid al-Fitr 2026
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly issued a decree designating the period from Thursday, March 19, to Monday, March 23, as an…
March 10, 2026
Iran offers free Strait of Hormuz passage in exchange for expelling US, Israeli diplomats
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced that it will offer “free passage” through the Strait of Hormuz to…
March 10, 2026
Egypt increases fuel prices amid ‘exceptional circumstances’
Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources on Monday officially announced an adjustment to the prices of several petroleum products…
March 8, 2026
Saudi officials confirm its airspace and territory will not be used against Iran: Iranian Foreign Minister
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday that he is in constant contact with officials in Saudi Arabia, according…
March 7, 2026
Iran strikes three US bases and giant warship to avenge 165 student deaths
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced a massive escalation in its ongoing military campaign, launching a series of coordinated…
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