Analysis Why Turkey and Egypt are deepening military ties amid regional turmoil Turkey and Egypt are expanding military cooperation as overlapping security challenges, from Libya and Sudan to Gaza and the Red Sea, bring the former rivals closer together. By Barin Kayaoglu In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Iran insists on right to control shipping in Strait of Hormuz Supreme Court backs Trump move to end Syrians’ deportation protections; Lebanon cancels national high school exams; and more. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Culture FIFA rejects Egypt, Iran objections, allows Pride flags at World Cup match The Egyptian and Iranian football bodies previously raised objections over the match to FIFA. Iran
Newsletter: Daily Briefing US-Iran technical talks set to resume next week Hormuz tolls and frozen funds pose early tests for Iran deal; Iran's generals intensify anti-US rhetoric; and more. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Interview US-Egypt fund makes case for economic statecraft in hard power era Cornelius Queen Senior Vice President of the Egyptian-American Enterprise Fund
Newsletter: Business & Tech Gulf investors eye payday ahead of SpaceX IPO By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Is Sufism answer to extremism in Egypt? Sufism may well be a tool to spread values opposing extremism in Egypt, but Egyptian Sufis also view their politics through the lens of an existential crisis. Egypt
How Palestinian filmmakers are promoting their message in Egypt The third edition of the Palestinian Film Week screened 17 films and documentaries about the lives of the Palestinian people, to shed light on their suffering and revive the Palestinian cause in the world. Palestine
How Egypt hopes to protect, educate street children Egypt wants to save its street children and bank on them as a future workforce to develop the society. Egypt
Trump’s Mideast plan starts taking shape US President Donald Trump’s Middle East team is exploring the possibility of a double-track initiative for Israeli-Palestinian and Middle East regional talks. Saudi Arabia
'Beauty and the Beast' romances Egypt despite controversial content Some in Egypt criticized the state censors for allowing "Beauty and the Beast" to be screened in local movie theaters, as the movie contains scenes suggesting homosexuality. Egypt
Egyptian government resists attempts to end torture The longtime struggle by human rights groups to stop torture at the hands of the Egyptian security services shows no signs of improvement. Egypt
Egypt hopes gold city will revive industry, lure investments Egypt is hoping to cash in on its rich resources and become Africa’s only gateway where manufacturers can trade in and export gold. Egypt
Egypt's multi-cultural festival dances to beat of one drum Egypt embraces international cultures and showcases its unique heritage in the 5th annual International Festival for Drums and Traditional Arts. Egypt
Egypt ripped at Senate foreign aid hearing Senators urged to rethink $1.5 billion annual US aid package to Egypt as the country fails to progress in human rights. Egypt
Egypt's Islamist parties are all about marriage, not politics for women The meetings organized by the Nour Party for its female members discussing marital issues have raised controversy as to the role of female politicians in the Egyptian political scene. Egypt
Glory days for Cairo's hammams have returned High beauty care prices have driven Egyptian women to traditional bathhouses not only for personal hygiene but also for rest and relaxation at an affordable price. Egypt
After seven-year absence, Will Egypt return to Nile Basin Initiative? Egypt is seeking to return to the Nile Basin Initiative to secure its water interests, but it seems that it is facing obstacles. Egypt
