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
Is Egypt’s Shura Council Constitutional? Egypt’s Supreme Constitutional Court will soon make a decision on the country’s only functioning legislative body. Egypt
Hamas Asks Egypt To 'Re-Evaluate' Camp David Accords Hamas Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh has called on Egypt to "re-evaluate" Camp David in the context of a comprehensive security plan for Sinai. Palestine
Egypt Cracks Down On Insults to Religion Egypt's media and unviversities are under pressure from government censors. Egypt
Egypt Needs Security Strategy For Sinai The Sinai has exposed the fallacies of the piecemeal approach to the Arab–Israeli conflict. Egypt
The Seven Draft Laws Defining Egypt Right Now Egypt’s political debate heats up over draft legislation. Egypt
The Israel-Egypt-Hamas Triangle in the Sinai The threat posed by Salafists and other jihadists in the northern Sinai has resulted in Hamas, Egypt and Israel recognizing their mutual interests. Palestine
Did Muslim Brotherhood Frame Salma Sabahi? Opposition figures have accused the Muslim Brotherhood of framing the daughter of a powerful opponent for fraud in an act of retaliation. Egypt
Why Only Democracy Can Save Egypt Egypt’s military chief wisely dismisses calls for a coup against President Mohammed Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood. Egypt
Why Bassem Youssef Can Make Egyptians Uncomfortable The Egyptian comedian challenges and provokes a conservative culture, and President Mohammed Morsi, with his sharp wit and racy language. Egypt
'Rebel' Egyptian Movement Defies Morsi Through Petitions The increasingly popular 'Rebel' (Tamarod) Movement is collecting signatures to force early elections in Egypt. Egypt
Brotherhood's Bayoumi: Egypt 'Will Not Turn Its Back' on US In an interview, Deputy Supreme Guide of the Muslim Brotherhood Rashad al-Bayoumi addressed Egyptian-US relations, Egypt's economy and President Morsi's position on the Syrian crisis. Egypt
Military Veterans Form Party Calling For Morsi to Step Down A new political party, The Egyptian Will, includes former military officers who are seeking Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi’s removal from office. Egypt
