Egypt

Egypt's bond risk has dropped to its lowest level since 2014, reflecting easing debt distress over the past decade. This improvement is attributed to record foreign-currency reserves and a vote of confidence provided by the International Monetary Fund.

Jared Kushner assured Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the Israeli army won’t withdraw from Gaza until Hamas disarms. This statement followed a meeting between Kushner and Netanyahu in Jerusalem, after Kushner had held talks with a Hamas leader in Egypt. Mairav Zonszein spoke to Abeer Abu Omar about the likelihood of the peace plan making progress.

Trump cut military drills with South Korea citing a ‘very good relationship’ with Kim Jong-un, and a President ordered the Pentagon to scale back exercises in the region. Separately, Jared Kushner met Hamas’s political chief in Egypt regarding the stalled Gaza ceasefire, ahead of a scheduled meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu.

Mideast negotiator Jared Kushner met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss a U.S.-backed road map for Gaza, following a conversation with Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya in Egypt. The plan includes disarmament and Israeli withdrawal, but Israel rejected it, stating that Hamas must fully disarm before any pullout can occur. This rejection has led regional powers like Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to condemn Israel’s actions.

Jared Kushner met with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding Gaza after the premier rejected a U.S.-backed 15-point road map. The meeting followed Kushner's Sunday conversation with Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya in Egypt, where disarmament was discussed. Meanwhile, regional powers like Saudi Arabia and the UAE condemned Israel's rejection of peace efforts.

Negotiator Jared Kushner will travel to Israel and Egypt next week with Board of Peace officials. The trip aims to advance plans for an end to the conflict in Gaza. These efforts come after a deal announced by the Trump administration encountered Israeli opposition.

Egypt's inflation rate has accelerated for the first time since March. This change disrupts an easing trend of inflation that had been ongoing.

The energy minister stated that natural gas from a deposit off Cyprus can supply European consumers as early as March 2028. The project involves the Cronos field and partners TotalEnergies and Eni, which will transport gas to Europe by first routing it through Egypt's Zohr natural gas deposit for liquefaction.

The user discovered two fake phishing emails in their spam folder, one originating from an address in Egypt and using the name of the user's son. The second email used a misspelled first name associated with the user's sibling, despite the user not possessing that sibling's direct email address.

Foreign ministers from Arab countries met in Amman with Jordan’s King Abdullah II to discuss developments in the occupied Palestinian territories, focusing on Israeli policies in occupied East Jerusalem. The Arab Ministerial Committee, including participants from Jordan, Qatar, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Pakistan, and Iraq, aimed to coordinate international action against these policies.

Qatar and Egypt discussed bilateral relations and regional tensions during a meeting in Amman. Qatari Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani called for implementing the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding to ensure security and stability in the region.

The Super Falcons, 10-time African champions, must defeat Egypt in their final Group C game in Rabat to secure a quarter-final spot, depending on the outcome of the Malawi vs. Zambia match.

Two large structures near Egypt's Red Pyramid may be remnants of an ancient dam, challenging prior assumptions about their use as construction ramps. Researchers suggest the dam system managed floods and redirected water to aid pyramid construction, indicating advanced engineering and water control by ancient Egyptians.

Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, and Türkiye are deepening security cooperation amid shared concerns over Israel’s military actions, forming a potential 'Regional Four' alliance. The group's cohesion faces challenges from differing threat perceptions, reliance on U.S. military support, and regional rivalries, including Saudi Arabia’s tensions with the UAE, which has its own alliance with Israel and India.

The UAE has emerged as a major regional power through military interventions in Egypt, Yemen, Libya, and Sudan, strategic investments in infrastructure and defense, and alliances with global powers. However, shifting geopolitical dynamics, including U.S. disengagement and regional power vacuums, raise questions about the sustainability of its assertive strategy.

Iran's military adviser Mohsen Rezaei stated that attacks on Ukraine were prepared before Kyiv's apology, but were scrapped. Rezaei also warned the US about risks from its naval blockade against Iranian ports. The Arab League condemned Israeli attacks on Gaza, while Trump's Board of Peace emphasized Hamas's disarmament as a prerequisite for Israel's withdrawal.

Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey issued a joint statement condemning Israel for intensifying strikes on Gaza, calling them a violation of international law. The countries criticized the targeting of health facilities, infrastructure, and civilian casualties, including women and children, as part of ongoing Israeli violations in the Gaza Strip.

The article discusses the significance of Egypt's opinion on Ukraine and introduces 'The Ukraine Compass,' a weekly digest offering diverse Ukrainian perspectives beyond military updates. It highlights how Ukrainian media provides insights into domestic politics, daily life, and public debates during the war.

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck Egypt, north of Suez, early on Monday. The earthquake was captured during a livestream by a content creator.

US President Donald Trump announced that negotiations with Iran will begin Monday after delaying potential strikes. A UKMTO report detailed an explosion near a tanker off Oman's coast, with the vessel and crew safe. Iran's National Security Committee spokesperson indicated progress in Hormuz Strait talks with Oman and efforts to revive US-Iran agreements. Israeli forces conducted bombing operations in southern Lebanon, using phosphorus bombs, while a 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck near Egypt's Suez.

A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck Egypt at 3 a.m. local time, approximately 22 miles north of Suez, according to the US Geological Survey.

A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Egypt, specifically north of Suez, and was felt in Israel. Egyptian authorities reported no casualties or damage.

An earthquake of magnitude 5.6 struck 38 km north of Egypt's Suez early Monday, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ). The Egyptian Red Crescent activated its emergency response plan in the governorates where the quake was felt.

A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck Egypt at 3 a.m. local time, approximately 22 miles north of Suez, according to the US Geological Survey.

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.3 occurred 41.2 kilometers north-northeast of Suez, Egypt, as reported by the US Geological Survey.

Nickolay Mladenov, chief of the US-backed 'Board of Peace', stated that mediators are working intensively to de-escalate tensions in Gaza amid Israeli strikes that have killed civilians and destroyed medical supplies. The effort involves Egypt, Turkey, Qatar, and the US, aiming to implement President Donald Trump’s peace plan and the Sharm El Sheikh agreement.

The article discusses Saudi Arabia's efforts to dissuade Trump from striking Iran, analysis on Saudi-Israel normalization prospects, Egypt's absence from Iran conflict, and Arab reactions to a Hamas disarmament deal. Mideast expert Ksenia Svetlova provides insights into these geopolitical developments.

Wars in Iran and Ukraine are overlapping and expanding, with Ukraine attacking an Iranian cargo ship in the Caspian Sea and drones striking LNG tankers in Egypt. Saudi Arabia formed a Red Sea military coalition amid Houthi attacks, while analysts warn of converging conflicts threatening global shipping and European energy markets.

Marine officers in Egypt contained fires on two gas vessels after a drone strike at Damietta port, fearing the ships could explode and cause widespread destruction. The affected vessels, Energos Winter and GasLog Salem, together carry 300,000 cubic meters of gas.

Saudi Arabia has formed a maritime defense coalition with 14 countries, including Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey, to address regional security concerns in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. The move follows a Houthi blockade of Saudi ports and Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions between Gulf Arab states and Iran.

Saudi Arabia has praised US President Donald Trump's announcement of a historic agreement on the demilitarization of Gaza, thanking Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, the US, and the Peace Council for their involvement. The agreement aims for an Israeli withdrawal, international force deployment, humanitarian aid, and the Palestinian Authority's return to Gaza, promoting a broader peace process for Palestinian self-determination and statehood.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated Pakistan welcomes developments under the Board of Peace for implementing Gaza Peace Plan disarmament. US President Donald Trump announced a phased disarmament agreement for Hamas and armed groups in Gaza, while Pakistan commended mediating countries including the US, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkiye.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a breakthrough agreement to end the Gaza war, but disagreements persist over implementation sequencing. Hamas demands Israel fulfill Sharm el-Sheikh ceasefire commitments first, while Israel requires Hamas to undergo disarmament. Previous diplomatic attempts have failed due to this dispute.

President Donald Trump is holding a Cabinet meeting at Camp David, a presidential retreat in Maryland, marking the first such meeting in his second term. The retreat, established in 1942, has historically hosted high-stakes diplomatic talks. Trump’s meetings at Camp David have included extended discussions with media present, though he recently urged shorter sessions.

The Board of Peace announced that Hamas agreed to a detailed framework for implementing the next phases of the Gaza ceasefire. The agreement includes Hamas disarming and the Israeli army withdrawing from Gaza, following months of negotiations under President Donald J. Trump's peace plan and U.N. Security Council Resolution 2803.

US President Donald Trump announced a phased disarmament agreement for Hamas and armed groups in Gaza, but Hamas described it as a draft and emphasized conditions including Israeli withdrawal. US officials expressed skepticism about Hamas's compliance, while Israel rejected the proposal as insufficient, demanding complete demilitarization of Gaza.

The US-Iran conflict has expanded to Iraq, Egypt, and other regions, with drone attacks and military strikes causing casualties and escalating tensions. Saudi Arabia and the US targeted Iraqi sites in response to pro-Iran militia attacks, while the US struck Iran's Qeshm island, and Iran attacked Jordan and Kuwait. The involvement of multiple actors increases the risk of miscalculation and regional war.

Saudi Arabia announced a multinational maritime defense coalition to secure Red Sea shipping and energy routes amid escalating regional conflicts. The US and Saudi strikes on Iran-aligned groups in Iraq and Yemen, coupled with Iranian attacks on US-linked targets in Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain, have intensified tensions. Egypt reported a drone strike on its Damietta port, with President Sisi warning of potential escalation.

Egypt unlocked about $1.8 billion in financing after completing the penultimate review of its expanded International Monetary Fund program.

Strikes and counter-strikes between the U.S. and Iran intensified, expanding to Egypt with a drone strike that marks a new front in the conflict, raising fears of regional escalation. William Brangham reports on the developments.