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Egypt, Morocco, Algeria make World Cup history in knockout stage

Morocco has already secured its place in the next round while Algeria and Egypt seek to continue North Africa's World Cup campaign.

From (L-R) Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan attend a meeting in Cairo on June 21, 2026.

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.

Barin Kayaoglu

By Barin Kayaoglu

In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security

A fan waves a Pride flag before the game between the Seattle Sounders and the Portland Timbers at Lumen Field on June 3, 2023, in Seattle, Washington.

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.

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Culture

Egyptians hail first-ever World Cup win as Tunisia, Turkey exit

Hossam Hassan, the head coach of Egypt, celebrates after the 3-1 win during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G match between New Zealand and Egypt at BC Place Vancouver on June 21, 2026, in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Interview

US-Egypt fund makes case for economic statecraft in hard power era

A worker counts banknotes after filling up the tank of a vehicle at a petrol station in Giza on March 10, 2026.

Cornelius Queen

Cornelius Queen

Senior Vice President of the Egyptian-American Enterprise Fund

Syria reports sabotage of undersea internet cable between Tartous and Alexandria: What to know

This photo illustration taken in Damascus on May 20, 2026, shows the X account of Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on a smartphone displaying his tweet to President Donald Trump.

Beatrice Farhat

Associate Editor (Lebanon)

In Beirut, reporting on regional news, culture, conflict

Jonathan Fenton-Harvey

In London, reporting on North Africa and Gulf politics

Mohammed Magdy

In Berlin, reporting on Egyptian politics

Ayah Aman

In Cairo, reporting on politics and culture

Salwa Samir

In Giza, reporting on politics

Nada Shaker

In Cairo, reporting on culture

(From L-R), Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir, Qatar's Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani, Iraq's Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari, Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, Staffan de Mistura, UN Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria, Turkey's Foreign Affairs Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, Jordan's Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh, speak togethe

How Syria is pushing Egypt and Iran closer

Converging views on Syria appear to be leading to real mutual support between regional powers Iran and Egypt.

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry (L) speaks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Cairo July 22, 2014. Israel pounded targets across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, saying no ceasefire was near as top U.S. and U.N. diplomats pursued talks on halting fighting that has claimed more than 500 lives. Dispatched by U.S. President Barack Obama to the Middle East to seek a ceasefire, Kerry held talks on Tuesday in Cairo with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shukri. REUTERS/Charles Dharapak/Pool (EGYPT - Tags:

US shifts Egypt aid to other countries

The Barack Obama administration has reallocated $108 million in obstructed assistance.

A man browses in a bookshop in downtown Cairo October 13, 2010. Poking fun at everything from the president's almost 30-year rule to the capital's frenetic traffic, satirical books are filling more shelf space in Egypt's bookshops and reflecting the frustrations of a young generation. Limited outlets for political expression, state crackdowns on organized dissent and a growing wealth gap in the Arab world's most populous state are fuelling demand for such literary satire, literary critics say. Picture taken

Will screenwriters boost Egypt's literary scene?

Egyptian screenwriters are revisiting the practice of turning novels into films and TV series — and perhaps reviving an interest in literature in the process.

A general view of Ethiopia's Grand Renaissance Dam, as it undergoes construction, is seen during a media tour along the river Nile in Benishangul Gumuz Region, Guba Woreda, in Ethiopia March 31, 2015. According to a government official, the dam has hit the 41 percent completion mark. Picture taken March 31, 2015. REUTER/Tiksa Negeri - RTR4VQ4B

Sudan FM 'confident' Ethiopia dam won’t harm Egypt

In a wide-ranging interview, Sudan's foreign minister defends his country's actions on Darfur and said dialogue to further ease US economic sanctions on Sudan continues.

Threats drive out beauty pageant in Upper Egypt

Controversy surrounding the Miss Upper Egypt beauty pageant turned ugly, forcing organizers to cancel the event.

Why Egypt's 'revolution of the hungry' isn't coming soon

Despite rumors that protests have been planned for Nov. 11, it seems many Egyptians don't want — or can't afford — an uprising at this time.

Police officers shout slogans as they take part in a sanctioned protest outside the Interior Ministry building in Cairo December 8, 2013. The police officers were demanding for a raise in salary and promotion, according to local media. Egypt's new protest law has deepened unrest in the most populous Arab state and it gives the Interior Ministry the right to ban any meeting of more than 10 people in a public place. REUTERS/Stringer (EGYPT - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST LAW) - RTX169PG

Egypt seeks to crack down on killings by police

New amendments to Egypt’s police law seek to make it tougher for police to abuse their authority.

A bride and groom have their photos taken in front of the tomb of late Egyptian President Anwar al-Sadat and the Unknown Soldier monument, near a pro-Mursi protest camp in Rabaa Adawiya Square in Nasr City, east of Cairo August 11, 2013. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh (EGYPT - Tags: POLITICS SOCIETY) - RTX12HG5

Egyptian bill seeks gender equality for adultery

An Egyptian parliamentarian is provoking controversy with a bill legislating equal penalties for men and women charged with adultery.

A man sits in an internet cafe in Cairo May 18, 2010. Creating momentum may be a challenge for online activists in Egypt, a country of 78 million where the United Nations puts illiteracy at 34 percent and Internet penetration at 17 percent. To match feature EGYPT-INTERNET/OPPOSITION REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh (EGYPT - Tags: POLITICS SCI TECH) - RTR2E1DT

Egypt's judiciary lends support to state’s social media snooping

An Egyptian judicial body has endorsed controversial plans by the Interior Ministry to monitor social media activity, arguing that it is necessary to take all measures to protect the community and the public interest

Christians leave after Sunday service at the Al-Galaa Church at Samalout Diocese, in Minya governorate, south of Cairo, May 3, 2015. Copts have long complained of discrimination under successive Egyptian leaders and Sisi's actions suggested he would deliver on promises of being an inclusive president who could unite the country after years of political turmoil. However, striking out at extremists abroad might prove easier than reining in radicals at home. Orthodox Copts, the Middle East's biggest Christian

Why Egypt's new church law has some activists worried

A new law on the construction and restoration of churches is seen as unconstitutional by some civil society movements.

A riot police takes his position in front of a poster reading, "Our mission is your security and your safety our goal" outside a police academy, where ousted Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi's second trial session was due to take place, on the outskirts of Cairo January 8, 2014. The trial of Mursi on charges of inciting murder was postponed until February 1 on Wednesday after officials said bad weather had stopped him from being flown to court. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh (EGYPT - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNRES

Can new police force halt Egypt's rising divorce rates?

A number of parliamentarians have proposed creating a "family police" to address domestic disputes, yet some argue cash-strapped Cairo can't afford such a measure at this time.

Why did Egypt really back down on Russian wheat import ban?

While Cairo claims its decision to allow trace amounts of ergot fungus in wheat imports complies with earlier regulations, some in Egypt are questioning the motives.