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Hot weather expected across Egypt on Tuesday
US military announces 200 soldiers injured in Iran conflict
NRIAG announces the date of the first day of Eid al-Fitr
Qatar intercepts 13 ballistic missiles from Iran on Monday
Netanyahu may be hiding beneath Al-Aqsa Mosque, Former Egyptian Ambassador to Israel speculates
Egypt designates three senior Muslim Brotherhood leaders on national terrorism list
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FM, Palestinian Vice President discuss latest developments in Palestine
Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty discussed on Monday, March 16, 2026, in a phone…
FM discusses regional de-escalation efforts with Oman
Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq in Muscat on Monday, March 16, 2026, during…
Fitch Solutions expect growth of construction sector in Egypt – IDSC
Egypt’s construction sector growth is expected to accelerate in the fiscal years (2025/2026 and 2026/2027), driven by strong activity in…
Tourism min. discusses proposals to develop diving, marine activities in Sharm El Sheikh
Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy met with a number of members of the Diving and Marine Activities Chamber…
Hot weather expected across Egypt on Tuesday
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) forecasts that Tuesday’s weather will be cold at night and in the early morning, becoming…
NRIAG announces the date of the first day of Eid al-Fitr
The head of the National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics (NRIAG), Taha Rabah, announced on Monday that the new…
Egypt designates three senior Muslim Brotherhood leaders on national terrorism list
The Office for the Regulation of Terrorist Entities and Terrorists, chaired by Counselor Tariq Abu Zeid, issued a decree to…
Sisi asserts Egypt’s full rejection, condemnation of Iranian attack on Qatar
CAIRO, March 15 (MENA) – President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi conducted a phone call with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad…
FM, Qatari counterpart discuss military escalation in region
CAIRO, March 15 (MENA) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty held talks on Sunday…
FM heads to UAE on second leg of Arab tour
Under presidential directives, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty departed for the UAE on Sunday, March 15, 2026, marking the second stop…
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The US is considering Hormuz naval escorts. There are risks and it could go disastrously wrong
Trump needs China’s help fixing the global oil crisis. It’s unlikely to play along
If Trump has already won the Iran war, why does he need foreign ships to help him end it?
Seven reasons why Trump hasn’t won the Iran war
World
World
‘Ticking time bomb’: Stricken Russian fuel tanker drifts near to Italian islands
State Department slashes fee to renounce US citizenship by 80 percent
Flailing Cuba invites exiles to return, but hurdles remain
Middle East
Middle East
Who is Ali Larijani, Iran’s defense chief whom Israel says it has killed?
The war that never ended: Israel seizes moment to finish fight against Hezbollah, Iran’s proxy in Lebanon
Afghanistan says 400 people killed in Pakistan strike on Kabul hospital. Islamabad denies claim
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Over 1,900 Iranian attacks targeted UAE, says senior diplomatic advisor
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March 13, 2026
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March 13, 2026
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March 12, 2026
Egypt announces five-day leave for Eid al-Fitr 2026
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March 10, 2026
Iran offers free Strait of Hormuz passage in exchange for expelling US, Israeli diplomats
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March 10, 2026
Egypt increases fuel prices amid ‘exceptional circumstances’
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March 8, 2026
Saudi officials confirm its airspace and territory will not be used against Iran: Iranian Foreign Minister
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March 7, 2026
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March 6, 2026
Trump praises Al Ahly SC as one of “the best teams in the world”
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March 5, 2026
Iran strikes Israeli Defense Ministry in unprecedented hypersonic missile barrage
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March 4, 2026
Egypt retains safe travel status as US updates travel advisory on Tuesday
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March 4, 2026
US Embassy urges Americans to exit Israel via Egypt amid regional escalation
The US Embassy in Jerusalem has issued an urgent security directive advising American citizens in Israel to utilize land routes…
March 3, 2026
US orders immediate evacuation of citizens from 14 Middle Eastern countries, including Egypt
The US State Department issued an urgent directive calling for all US citizens to depart 14 Middle Eastern countries immediately.…
March 3, 2026
EgyptAir offers penalty-free refunds for cancelled flights until March 15
EgyptAir has confirmed it will allow passengers affected by recent flight cancellations to refund their tickets without penalty. The national…
March 2, 2026
Tourist boat catches fire near beach in Hurghada
The Hurghada Public Prosecution Office has launched an investigation after a fire erupted in a boat moored off the beach…
March 2, 2026
Netanyahu’s office releases meeting footage, debunking assassination rumors
Conflicting reports regarding the claimed assassination of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have flooded social media and news outlets amidst…
March 1, 2026
EgyptAir extends indefinite flight suspensions to 11 cities
Egypt’s national carrier, EgyptAir, has announced an indefinite suspension of all flights from Cairo to several major regional hubs as…
March 1, 2026
Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad killed in Tehran missile strike
Iranian state media has reported on Sunday the death of former President and current member of the Expediency Discernment Council,…
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Extraordinary, climate change-fueled heat wave envelops the West with mounting consequences
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‘Free Palestine’ – Spanish star Javier Bardem delivers powerful message at 98th Academy Awards
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Iran war costing Middle East travel industry $600m a day, global body warns
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