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
Can June 30 End Well for Egypt? Expected mass protests on June 30 could lead to a variety of scenarios for Egypt. Egypt
Egypt on Precipice? Moving Beyond Crisis Egypt faces the precipice on the eve of the June 30 protests. Egypt
Egyptians Resist 'Brotherhoodization' The policy of Brotherhoodization of Egypt and the resistance to it. Egypt
Morsi Condemnation Of Lynchings Not Enough President Mohammed Morsi should embrace Egypt’s Shiite heritage and end for good the Muslim Brotherhood’s sectarianism. Egypt
Sinai Tribes Reject Morsi’s Call To Surrender Weapons Sinai tribes refuse Morsi's call to surrender weapons before longstanding community issues are resolved. Egypt
Brazil's Experience Offers Lessons For Egyptian Civil Society Brazil's former president offers advice on Egypt's civil society and the draft NGO law. Egypt
Will Israel Solve Gaza Fuel Crisis? Hamas chosen to unilaterally cut itself off from Israeli fuel and to replace it with gas from Egypt — a decision that has turned out to be a mistake. Palestine
Egypt’s Police Prepare For Violent Protests on June 30 Expectations grow for widespread violent clashes on the one-year anniversary of Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi coming to power. Egypt
Only Politics Can Save Egypt's Economy Solving Egypt’s economic woes is a non-starter until there is political stability. Egypt
Politicized Verdict May Sway Brotherhood on Egypt NGO Law International backlash against a draft law strictly regulating NGOs in Egypt could dissuade the Muslim Brotherhood from pursuing the initiative. Egypt
Palestinians Tormented At Rafah Crossing A first-hand account reveals the extraordinary difficulties facing Palestinians at the Rafah crossing on the Egypt-Gaza border. Palestine
Egyptian Opposition Expects Violent Clashes on June 30 The feeling on Cairo’s streets is that the one-year anniversary of President Mohammed Morsi’s rule will result in violent confrontations. Egypt