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Cairo Court sentences 4 to death in Seeds International School child abuse case
EgyptAir issues emergency travel alert amid severe weather
Experts assess Egypt’s safety amid nuclear threats
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
Egypt
SCA head stresses navigation in canal is regular
Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) Osama Rabie staid navigation in the canal is proceeding regularly and has not…
FM discusses with European top diplomat de-escalation in region
Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptians Expatriate, Badr Abdelatty, received a phone call from the European Union High…
IDSC reviews impact of Strait of Hormuz tensions on global supply chains
The Cabinet’s Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC) published an infographic, citing Foreign Policy in Focus, highlighting the impact of…
Red Sea ports navigation back to normal amid heightened weather alert
Maritime traffic and port operations across the Red Sea Ports Authority are ongoing normally, despite continued precautionary measures to handle…
Cairo Court sentences 4 to death in Seeds International School child abuse case
The Cairo Criminal Court has delivered ots decisive final verdict in the “Seeds International School” child abuse case, sentencing four…
EgyptAir issues emergency travel alert amid severe weather
Egypt is currently grappling with one of its most severe weather events in years as a “heavy” polar depression dominates…
Experts assess Egypt’s safety amid nuclear threats
The Egyptian Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Authority (ENRRA) has addressed recent reports on the potential impact of radioactive fallout on…
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…
Features
Features/Interviews
Trump’s Gulf allies push to have their concerns addressed before Iran war ends
If Trump’s diplomacy fails, the Iran war could get much worse
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
World
World
Foreign forces are headed to fight Haiti’s gangs. But haven’t we been here before?
Asia embraces energy austerity as dire fuel shortages force Philippines to declare national emergency
Venezuela’s Maduro has been in a notorious Brooklyn jail for over 80 days. This is what life is like in there
Middle East
Middle East
Trump warns Iran to “get serious soon” amid negotiations
Obstacles to ending war come into focus as US and Iran outline starkly different demands
Iran will keep charging a fee to use Strait of Hormuz safely, official says
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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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Egypt moves to double currency swap with China amid regional war fallout
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