Suez Canal revenue jumps 94% despite Houthi Red Sea threats The Suez Canal Authority's chairman said that the waterway was witnessing “a remarkable improvement despite the geopolitical challenges in the region.” Egypt
Abdul El-Sayed wins in Michigan, makes history as first Muslim senator El-Sayed's victory came after an unusually fractious campaign that laid bare divisions within Michigan Democrats. United States
Explainer After EU rebuff, how Turkey is courting Egypt for maritime deal Turkey’s renewed push for a maritime deal with Egypt in a bid to ease Cairo’s objections to its maritime agreement with Libya, faces an uphill battle. Turkey
Egypt’s Sisi, Putin meet as Russia steps up Africa push: What to know Wednesday’s meeting comes on the sidelines of the third Russia-Africa Summit, a two-day gathering in Moscow bringing together African leaders and officials. Egypt
Analysis What's at stake as Libya's eastern parliament approves Turkey maritime deal By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Ford Likely to helm Egypt mission With Anne Patterson expected to be nominated as Assistant Secretary of State for Near East Affairs, US officials have told Al-Monitor that Syria Envoy Robert Ford is likely to be nominated as the next Ambassador to Egypt. Egypt
Obama tries to strike balance on Egypt after crackdown President Obama announced the US would cancel a planned joint military exercise with Egypt over deepening concern after a government crack down on Muslim Brotherhood protesters killed 500. Egypt
Saudi Arabia and the third Gaza war Saudi Arabia has remained quiet during the current Gaza war, working instead through Egypt. Saudi Arabia
Hamas pressured to accept Egypt’s cease-fire demand The cease-fire between Israel and Hamas was announced after heated exchanges between the Egyptian and Hamas delegations during negotiations in Cairo, where Hamas reluctantly accepted Egypt’s demand for a cease-fire without preconditions. Palestine
Did an Israeli drone strike militants in Egypt? Eyewitnesses say an Israeli drone struck Egyptian militants in the Sinai Peninsula on July 23, despite Egypt’s official assertions that it was responsible for the strike. Egypt
Egypt squanders Gaza war opportunities Unlike during previous wars in the Gaza Strip, Egypt — distracted by its own internal affairs — is isolated politically while its Gazan neighbors across the border in Rafah find themselves in a dire situation. Palestine
Satterfield to temporarily helm US embassy Egypt David Satterfield, current head of the Multinational Force & Observers mission in Egypt, will temporarily helm the US Egypt mission following the departure of ambassador Anne Patterson. Egypt
Muslim Brotherhood's media machinations Although the Muslim Brotherhood complains of media bias favoring Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, their own media apparatus under President Mohammed Morsi was no better. Egypt
What made Abbas change position on Gaza war? Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas surprised many, including his Palestinian critics, when he publicly expressed support for armed resistance against Israel in Gaza. Palestine
Hezbollah, Hamas repair political ties during breakup The fraught relations between Hezbollah and Hamas could come to an end as Israel continues its ground offensive in the Gaza Strip. Palestine
Egypt campaigns against atheism The Egyptian government begins a new program to combat the rise of atheism; however, activists question whether this increase is even real. Egypt
Both Egypt, US reviewing their relations, Egypt's envoy says Egypt’s US Ambassador Mohamed Tawfik told Al-Monitor that the review of relations is not a downgrade, but aims to ensure ties are strengthened 'on sounder and stronger foundations'. Egypt
