Egypt
Middle East economy to shrink 2.1% in 2026, Gulf economies by 4.3%, World Bank forecasts
Despite grim forecasts, the World Bank projects regional economies could rebound by 7.8% in 2027 if the conflict ends this year, though the Hormuz blockade and inflation remain major threats.
Opposition leaders demand criminal probe into Netanyahu, state commission of inquiry over Oct. 7
‘There will be no Tel Aviv’: Egyptians threaten Israel following Smotrich Sinai comments
Trump envoy meets Sudanese military chief in Egypt in attempt to end devastating war
Officials discuss Gaza reconstruction at MEAD conference, current plans 'not progressing'
Figures presented at the conference showed that 1.2 million Palestinians had been displaced from their homes and 370,000 homes had been damaged or destroyed, including 70,000 that were damaged.
Bronze Age hoard, Egyptian diamonds: String of museum heists throughout August shake Europe
The Treasure of Villena is a a collection of Bronze Age artifacts found in 1963 • The necklance once belonged to Queen Nazli of Egypt and is adorned with 673 diamonds
Russia markets drone-like missiles in Egypt during Su-57 jet's Africa air show debut
The export model of the Su-57 is a rival to Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Lightning II. Russia showed off its S-71M and S-71K missiles
Eight countries welcome UK decision to ban imports from West Bank settlements
In a joint statement, the foreign ministers of Turkey, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Egypt, and Jordan said they hoped the move would mobilize other countries to take similar action.
Egyptian broadcaster and influencer sentenced to death after gang, drug convictions
Sara Khalifa, 39, was convicted along with 11 other members of the criminal organization after authorities uncovered drug laboratories hidden in two apartments in Egypt’s capital.
Israel needs tikkun olam, not silence about its problems - opinion
From Jewish terrorism to political demonization, Israel must face its internal problems to begin repairing them.
Cairo’s Egyptian Museum completes restoration, relocation of Ramesses II basalt stele
The museum’s director-general, noted that the stele was relocated and restored as part of the museum’s new display plan. It now stands between two other stelae depicting Ramses II.
Egypt discovers remains of tomb, false door of ancient royal chamberlain at Saqqara necropolis
In front of the false door, archaeologists uncovered a complete set of alabaster funerary tools, including an offering table and disc, a purification basin, a jug, and a basin.
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Cairo for meeting with Egypt President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi
According to Chinese state media Xinhua, Xi said that China and Egypt "set an example of friendship, solidarity, and coordination between developing countries, with strong political mutual trust."
Bus accident killed 21, left several wounded in Egypt's South Sinai, health ministry says
According to the Egyptian Health Ministry, the accident happened on Egypt's Dahab-Nuweibaa road in South Sinai.
