Egypt, Turkey push energy ties in Azerbaijan talks amid Hormuz crisis Egypt and Turkey are moving to deepen energy cooperation as Iran’s de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz disrupts Gulf energy flows, increasing the significance of Eastern Mediterranean energy infrastructure. Turkey
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Iran attack on Kuwait airport kills one, halts flights Iran’s attacks reach Kuwait, a US veto rattles Netanyahu and Egypt signals its unease with Syria’s new leadership. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Egypt rejects Syrian ambassador as ties strain under Sharaa Mohammed Taha al-Ahmed previously served in the Syrian Salvation Government led by the jihadist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, while Egypt is one of the strongest opponents of Islamism in the region. Syria
Explainer UAE nuclear plant strike clouds Gulf's atomic ambitions: What to know The US-Israel-Iran war is complicating momentum in the Middle East for civilian nuclear power, which heading into 2026 had been growing in Saudi Arabia, Turkey and elsewhere. United Arab Emirates
Analysis Pushed out of Sahel, Macron turns to Egypt and Africa's anglophone countries By Rina Bassist , Rosaleen Carroll
Analysis MENA wheat importers face food security risks as Hormuz crisis festers By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Tourists drawn to hot springs, natural beauty of Egypt's remote Siwa Oasis Located near Egypt's western border with Libya, the Siwa Oasis offers visitors everything from healing hot springs and a nature preserve to archaeological treasures. Egypt
Rafah farmers watch in horror as Egypt floods Gaza tunnels Experts say the effects of the Egyptian army pumping seawater into the tunnels under Rafah will be disastrous for the Palestinian economy and agriculture. Palestine
Ice industry in Gaza crystalizes as power cuts increase The worsening power crisis in the Gaza Strip has pushed people and traders to use ice blocks to preserve their food, which explains why demand for ice has risen 600%. Palestine
How to transfer money without financing terror During the Union of Arab Banks conference, officials discussed ways to monitor money transfers, to limit money laundering operations and the financing of terrorism. Egypt
Are reforms in Arab banking sector key to fighting terrorism? The latest Union of Arab Banks conference discussed ways to integrate all citizens in the banking sector’s database, to be able to fight money laundering and terrorism. Egypt
Egyptian protesters thwarted once again The Egyptian security forces were able to oppose the protests that trade unions called for against the Civil Service Law, deemed unfair to state employees. Egypt
Egypt's Coptic cinema on brink of extinction The Coptic film industry in Egypt, where production has dwindled to nearly nothing, is trying to protect what little revenue remains by targeting illegal downloads. Egypt
Is this the next movie to be banned by Egypt? Al-Azhar says it opposes the Iranian movie “Muhammad: The Messenger of God” because of representations of the prophet, but some suspect political motives behind its reaction. Egypt
Egyptian women urged to 'put on your dress' An Egyptian activist has called for women to fight sexual harassment on Egypt's streets by ditching the hijab and dressing as they please. Egypt
IS has big plans for gold currency As the Islamic State challenges the US dollar by rolling out its own currency, some experts say the coinage will not catch on. Egypt
Alexandria's urban heritage threatened by developers Egyptian activists are trying to reach out to people to stop the destruction of this historical city. Egypt
Nile river boat tours often sail Egyptians toward death Boats offering rides on the Nile River are a popular but dangerous attraction due to many security breaches and lax enforcement. Egypt
