Egypt
Seven killed, at least 88 injured after two passenger trains collide in Egypt’s Giza province
The two trains collided after a train traveling from Giza to Fayoum hit the back of another heading from Cairo to Aswan, derailing several carriages.
Abdul El-Sayed’s historic Senate victory sparks mixed reactions across Egypt, the Middle East
Israel has made regime change in Iran its main strategic objective - opinion
Egyptian prosecutors seek ‘maximum penalty’ for Christian convert for contempt of Islam
Voices from the Arab Press: Iran, the Kurds, and the future of Arab power
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Sisi says Egypt would defend Saudi territory but rules out attack on Houthis in Yemen
Al-Sisi said that Egypt would also defend the territory of any other Arab country if asked, but its military effort would not extend beyond the borders of the country it seeks to protect.
FIFA severely punishes Egypt following controversy against Argentina
Hossam and Ibrahim Hassan banned for 3 games, Mostafa Zico for 5, after 3-2 World Cup loss to Argentina. EFA requested full grounds for FIFA's decision and considers an appeal.
Libya's HoR ratifying Turkey maritime deal 'very troubling' for Israeli security, expert to 'Post'
While Lerman said he was unsure what prompted HoR to approve the long-delayed agreement, he warned it could threaten Israel’s ability to develop underwater infrastructure connections.
Trump's push for Israel-Saudi relations faces obstacles amid elections, Houthi attacks - analysis
As Houthi attacks pressure Riyadh, Israel and US elections complicate Washington’s normalization ambitions, while Saudi public opinion and demands for Palestinian statehood remain obstacles.
Iran says Saudi Arabia, Houthis have not answered mediation offer
Iran says Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthis have not responded to its offer to broker peace talks, as Tehran warns that Egyptian intervention could further escalate the conflict.
Backyard find: Egyptian farmer unearths statue fragments believed to depict Ramesses II
Alongside the statue fragments, a pink granite block bearing several hieroglyphic inscriptions, including two of Ramesses’ titles: “Nesu-Bity,” meaning “King of Upper and Lower Egypt,” and "Sa Ra."
Egyptian parliament weighs vote on authorising troop deployment to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthis
Any Egyptian military backing for Saudi Arabia could mark a major escalation in the wider Iran war, which has threatened global energy supplies and sent oil prices soaring.
Egypt's Sisi seeks parliament's backing to help defend Saudi Arabia if asked
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis have in recent days attacked Riyadh's international airport and the state oil giant Saudi Aramco, amid renewed fighting with the Saudi-backed forces.
Egypt's Sisi says his presidency will end in 2030 after over a decade in role
Sisi, who has served as Egypt's president since 2014, said his departure from office was "settled and will not be discussed."
