Tehran declares ‘strategic control’ over the Strait of Hormuz
Middle East
May 14, 2026
Tehran declares ‘strategic control’ over the Strait of Hormuz
Amid the rapidly escalating developments in the US-Iranian conflict, Tehran is tightening its grip on the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian…
Malak Zaher and Hisham Gamal steal the show at the Cannes Film Festival’s red carpet
Culture
May 13, 2026
Malak Zaher and Hisham Gamal steal the show at the Cannes Film Festival’s red carpet
Egyptian actor and producer Hisham Gamal and his wife, actress Malak Zaher, beamed at red carpet at the Cannes Film…
Israel announces 18 soldiers killed in renewed Lebanon clashes
Middle East
May 13, 2026
Israel announces 18 soldiers killed in renewed Lebanon clashes
The Israeli army announced on Tuesday that 18 officers and soldiers have been killed and 910 others are wounded since…
Iran issues sharp official response to Egyptian fighter jets in UAE
Egypt
May 12, 2026
Iran issues sharp official response to Egyptian fighter jets in UAE
Iran described the presence of Egyptian fighter jets in the UAE on Monday as a “foreign forces presence,” deeming it…
Why is Egyptian tourism booming? Experts explain
Egypt
May 11, 2026
Why is Egyptian tourism booming? Experts explain
Egypt’s tourism industry saw strong recovery in 2025, driven by a combination of improved security, lower costs for tourists following…
Iran’s response to US peace proposal is unacceptable: Trump
Middle East
May 11, 2026
Iran’s response to US peace proposal is unacceptable: Trump
US President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s response to Washington’s proposal for peace talks to end the war. Trump wrote on…
Iran signals support for Egypt’s military presence in the Gulf
Main Slider
May 10, 2026
Iran signals support for Egypt’s military presence in the Gulf
Tehran has signaled its acceptance of Egyptian military presence in the Gulf, provided such deployments do not align with American-Israeli…
The Times recognizes the Grand Egyptian Museum as a new world wonder
Egypt
May 10, 2026
The Times recognizes the Grand Egyptian Museum as a new world wonder
The Times describes the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) as a billion-dollar architectural triumph that has finally transitioned from a long-delayed…
Macron hails Egypt’s remarkable role in regional and academic leadership
Egypt
May 10, 2026
Macron hails Egypt’s remarkable role in regional and academic leadership
French President Emmanuel Macron extended a warm message of friendship to President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and the Egyptian people following…
Heatwave alert: Temperatures rise across Egypt with peak expected Tuesday
Egypt
May 10, 2026
Heatwave alert: Temperatures rise across Egypt with peak expected Tuesday
The meteorological maps indicate a significant rise in temperatures starting tomorrow, Sunday. The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) has issued a…