Egypt
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
Xi's visit to Egypt marks Chinese interest in Middle East, Egypt's push to keep growing - analysis
Israel Navy acting to deter Turkish maritime aggression as Ankara encroaches on areas of interest
Regional geopolitical shifts felt as Mecca agreement, Israel-Greek pacts develop - analysis
The two events happening on the same day are a coincidence, because both have been in the works for some time. However, it is symbolic of how the Middle East is being reshaped.
UAE, Egypt central banks to coordinate with Banque Misr after US threatens to revoke dollar access
The US Treasury alleged that Banque Misr UAE had acted as a “critical node” in Tehran’s access to US currency, processing transactions for companies suspected of evading US sanctions.
Egypt unearths Mamluk-era pilgrim’s inn belonging to lost city along historic Sinai trade route
The discovery at Asila opens a window into the trade network connected Egypt with the Arabian Peninsula, said Egyptian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy.
Archaeologists find Ramesses II inscription in Sinai pointing to Egypt’s lost city of Mesn
Alongside the lintel, archaeologists unearthed the remains of a temple believed to have been destroyed by the Romans during the legion’s quarrying efforts.
Egypt unearths three previously unknown tombs from different eras at Bahariya Oasis cemetery
Notably, the Sheikh Soby site is home to a Late Period cemetery containing the tombs of Bahariya Oasis rulers and priests from that period, including the Temple of El-Bawiti.
What will happen if Iran, Egypt, Bangladesh join Mecca Joint Defense Agreement? - analysis
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan’s new defense pact is already attracting interest from Bangladesh, Egypt, and Iran. But expansion could reshape regional security, alliances, and power balances.
Exploring Bennett's security policy vision, belief that he can convince Egypt to fix Gaza standoff
SPECIAL PROFILE: Former prime minister Naftali Bennett lays out his security policy for Gaza, Iran, Lebanon, and Syria, were he to be elected prime minister, and how he would differ from Netanyahu.
Flexible and shifting alliances in the region instead of blocs - opinion
Among other things, the Mecca Agreement includes a clause stipulating that any aggression against one member of the alliance will be considered aggression against all three.
Voices from the Arab Press: The Mecca agreement changes the equation
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan invited Iran to join newly-established Mecca defense pact - report
The invitation has not yet been officially confirmed by Iran's Foreign Ministry or by any of the three countries that are parties to the agreement.
