Syria reports sabotage of undersea internet cable between Tartous and Alexandria: What to know The affected cable connects Syria to Egypt and is one of four cables that link to the coastal city of Tartous. Syria
Newsletter: Business & Tech Gulf investors eye payday ahead of SpaceX IPO The IPO could leave Saudi investors holding a combined stake worth well over $15 billion in one of the world’s most coveted technology companies. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Suez Canal traffic soars as Hormuz disruptions reroute energy trade The canal generated $419 million in revenue in April, up 27% year over year. Egypt
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 By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Morsi Never Had a Chance There isn’t a politician in the world who can provide for the “will of the people” in post-revolutionary Egypt, because the people’s demands are excessive and impossible to fulfill. Egypt
Does Morsi's Fall Mark Failure of Islamism? The decades-old ideology of the Muslim Brotherhood has failed its test as a mode of governance in a modern state. Palestine
Israel Hopes the US Will Learn From Egypt The Israeli political class, gathered for the Fourth of July reception, voiced hopes that the Obama administration learns from its mistakes in US policy and starts recognizing pockets of hope where they emerge. Egypt
Was Morsi's Ouster a Coup Or New Egyptian Revolution? Egypt’s new uprising has for now delivered what the people wanted, and they know they can do it again, if necessary. Egypt
Morsi Regime Figures ArrestedAs Interim President Takes Oath As a new president took power in the name of the people, Egyptian authorities began arresting about 300 leaders and supporters of Mohammed Morsi's regime. Egypt
How Morsi, Brotherhood Lost Egypt Inclusion and civil cohesion must become the cornerstone of Egypt’s transition. Egypt
Hamas Isolated After Coup in Egypt The fall of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, the change of leadership in Qatar and the loss of Iranian support have left Hamas isolated. Palestine
Egypt’s Military Ousts Morsi, Names Judge as Interim President The Egyptian military deposes President Mohammed Morsi and names Adly Mansour, head of the Supreme Constitutional Court, as interim president, causing Tahrir Square demonstrators to rejoice. Egypt
Egypt's Brotherhood Must Be Assured Part in Politics The opposition must be clear in condemning attacks on the Muslim Brotherhood, and in reassuring the Brotherhood that it will continue to be part of the country's political fabric in the future. Egypt
US Navigates Egypt’s Turmoil With Eye on Military Role US influence is at the margins of yet another turn of events. Egypt
Egyptians Form Human Shields To Protect Female Protesters Protesters form groups to protect Egyptian women at demonstrations; 91 cases of sexual assault reported at Tahrir Square Egypt
Hamas Lies Low on Egypt Crisis Hamas has instructed its leadership to maintain a low profile on Egypt's unrest to avoid being dragged into the crisis. Palestine
