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With the US pressuring Cuba, a Castro known as ‘the Crab’ is making appearances. Here’s why it matters

Seven reasons why Trump hasn’t won the Iran war

Pope Leo calls for ceasefire in Middle East amid “horrific violence of war”

Rumors of deepfakes abound following viral footage of Israeli Prime Minister’s latest appearance

Will mobile phone service operators in Egypt raise prices?

African Ambassadors: Shefaa Al Orman source of pride for Egypt, Africa

Govt reviews targeted investments under 2026/2027 economic, social development plan

Petroleum Minister: Natural gas supply to all consumers stable

Egyptian consulates abroad host Ramadan Iftars for expatriate communities

Strait of Hormuz will not be opened, Iranian official stresses

EgyptAir issues urgent statement regarding flights to Dubai

Airstrike targeting industrial area in Iran kills 15 people

A tiny Middle Eastern nation scarred by a decades-old war finds itself caught in another

He returned home as a war hero. Behind closed doors, he became a tyrant

New Prince Harry book a ‘deranged conspiracy,’ his spokesperson says

Over 1,900 Iranian attacks targeted UAE, says senior diplomatic advisor

The rapper who railed against corruption now set to be Nepal’s new leader

British man charged with cybercrimes in Dubai for allegedly filming missile strikes, UK authorities confirm

Vance’s distance from the Iran war is getting more conspicuous

What to know about Kharg Island, the tiny coral outcrop at the heart of Iran’s oil industry

PM reviews Talaat Moustafa Group’s investment plans

FMs of Egypt, Djibouti discuss bilateral relations, regional developments

Foreign minister, US President’s senior advisor discuss Lebanon developments

Al-Azhar condemns occupation’s crime of closing Al-Aqsa Mosque to worshippers during Ramadan

Old rent law is a ‘dead letter,’ Egyptian MP warns

Trump warns US forces could ‘completely destroy’ every target on Iran’s Kharg Island

Cuban president says talks held with the United States amid intense pressure from Trump

Explosion rocks Amsterdam Jewish school in what mayor says is ‘targeted attack’ against Jewish community

At least 12 medical workers killed in strike on Lebanon healthcare center, ministry says

Iran’s new supreme leader has yet to appear, and the system may not need him to

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard targets over 10 sites hiding Israeli leaders

Dust storm, floods expected for Egypt on Saturday

US confirms 4 killed in KC-135 tanker crash in Western Iraq

Egypt’s appliance prices skyrocket 200% amid currency volatility: Experts

Sisi offers mediation to end regional conflict

US dollar shatters historic records across Egypt’s banking sector

White House divided, Trump weighs war exit strategy: Reuters

Trump claims Iran is “on the verge of surrender”

Iran strikes Israeli Ministry of Defense headquarters in Beersheba

Super-rich travelers are using private jets to escape Middle East conflict, pushing charter prices sky-high

Why Trump’s Gulf allies are resisting pressure to join the Iran war

This drone manufacturer wants to protect Africa’s power, mining and oil assets

British PM was warned of ‘reputational risk’ over Mandelson’s ties to Epstein, files show

FM: Egypt intensifies diplomatic efforts to avert escalation in ME

FM affirms to his Saudi counterpart Egypt’s steadfast position in strongly supporting Kingdom, other Arab countries

Irrigation min: Comprehensive development of water system among key priorities of current phase

Agriculture, Planning ministers discuss progress rate of joint agricultural development projects

What’s in the ‘SAVE America Act’ and why is it so important to Donald Trump?

Iran war costing Middle East travel industry $600m a day, global body warns

The world just smashed the emergency glass on oil prices. Now it’s up to Trump for a long-term fix

For nearly two weeks, Chinese fighter jets stopped buzzing Taiwan. No one seems to know why.

Egypt announces five-day leave for Eid al-Fitr 2026

Iran threatens to target ports in region if its maritime infrastructure is targeted

Fog and dust storms forecast as temperatures fluctuate across Egypt

Hezbollah launches 100-rocket barrage at Northern Israel

Resentment grows as Gulf countries pay economic and military toll for Trump’s Iran war

Iranian president’s son says new supreme leader “is safe” as injury rumors swirl

What we know about the US consulate shooting in Toronto

“No system can cope”: Aid worker says Lebanon shelters overwhelmed with displaced people

There’s a commodity even more vital than oil and gas in the Middle East — and it’s at risk as war heats up

Defense claims official lease documents clear Gihan al-Shamashergi of robbery charges

Trump open to talks but doubts Tehran’s sincerity: US Envoy

Bahrain evacuates commercial fleet as Iranian missile threats intensify

Egypt, UAE, Turkey follow up on repercussions of regional military escalation

PM, Scatec VP discuss renewable energy, infrastructure projects

Egypt has historical ties with Arab Gulf countries, says minister

EgyptAir begins gradual resumption of flights to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah

Most European leaders have tiptoed around Trump’s war with Iran. Not Spain’s PM

US dollar exceeds LE52 in Egyptian banks for first time in several months

At a loss for words? Gen Z is outsourcing the hard conversations to AI

Norway police don’t rule out terror in US embassy blast but stress investigation is in early stages

More than 1,200 civilians killed in Iran since start of war, rights group says

After Iran and Venezuela, Kim Jong Un must decide how to handle Trump

Industry Minister discusses expansion plans with Turkey’s Polaris Co. in Egypt

Egypt, Iraq discuss military escalation in region

Luxor chamber signs telecom cooperation deal with Chinese association

President Sisi stresses importance of containing regional escalation

“It feels like we’re suffocating,” Tehran resident says after fresh strikes

China warns ‘flames of war’ spreading and calls on US to help manage differences ahead of Xi-Trump meeting

USS George H.W. Bush preparing to head to Middle East

Explosion at US embassy in Oslo causes minor damage, police say

Saudi officials confirm its airspace and territory will not be used against Iran

Who are the Kurds?

Buildings evacuated in Dubai after debris falls from ‘aerial interception’

Egypt scales up strategic readiness in energy and food

Photos: Port Said’s Evangelical Church prepares 6,800 Iftar meals in national solidarity initiative

Trump responds to Iran’s apology towards its regional rivals

Lebanon death toll surpasses 120 amid broadening Israeli ground incursions

Anthropic says the Pentagon’s supply chain risk label will have less business impact than feared

Iran destroys critical $300 million US radar system in Jordan: Bloomberg

Iran war may help Netanyahu at home but hurt Israel abroad

Iranians describe a night of “really intense” bombardment

Twenty-six dead amid Israeli commando raid and 13 violent airstrikes through Eastern Lebanon

EgyptAir clarifies adjusted tariffs, prioritizes repatriation of stranded citizens

Israel launches extensive air assault against Iranian infrastructure

Nepal’s early vote count puts ex-rapper’s party ahead

Hungary’s $82 million bank transit swoop deepens spat with Ukraine

Analysis suggests US was responsible for deadly strike on Iranian elementary school

Iran apologizes to regional neighbors, announces new military doctrine

A week in, how Trump’s war with Iran ends is an open question