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Egypt boosts commitment to Somalia’s stability with new military deployment - analysis

As part of its efforts to enhance "security and stability," Egypt is sending additional forces to Somalia.

Residents wave Somali flags as they attend a rally denouncing Israel’s recognition of the breakaway Somaliland region, during a gathering calling for Somalia’s territorial unity, in Mogadishu, Dec. 30.
Turkey's 'Kaan' fighter jet seen during runway tests at its facilities in Ankara, March 17, 2023

Turkey, Saudi Arabia looking to cooperate on new '5th-generation' warplane - report

 US President Donald Trump seen over an illustrative image of American-Iranian ties (illustrative)

Why America's Western lens fails to understand Middle East dynamics - opinion

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi welcomes with Sudan’s Sovereign Council Chief and army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan at Cairo International Airport, in Cairo, Egypt, December 18, 2025.

Turkey delivers advanced drones to Egypt for Sudan operations


Israel said to boycott Cairo ceasefire talks over hostage list

In past negotiations, Hamas has sought to avoid discussing the well-being of individual hostages until after terms for their release are set.

 Protest to call for the release of hostages kidnapped in the deadly October 7 attack, in Tel Aviv

Israel, Hamas delegations to arrive in Cairo on Sunday for ceasefire-hostage release negotiation

The Israeli delegation will present the names of the Palestinian terrorists that Israel refuses to release and will demand to receive the list of hostages that will be included in the deal.

 Families of Israelis held hostage by Hamas protest calling for the government to find a solution to have the hostages released, outside Hakirya Base in Tel Aviv, February 22, 2024.

Yemeni military official killed in Cairo, Houthis blamed by gov't official

An advisor to the Yemeni information minister blamed the Iran-backed Houthis for the general's death.

 Yemeni army soldiers patrol a street in Mansoura district of Yemen's southern port city of Aden March 30, 2016.

Netanyahu says Hamas must ease demands, Israelis not returning to Cairo for talks

Netanyahu has insisted "that Israel will not give in to Hamas's delusional demands.”

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu

Egypt plans expansion of new capital as first residents trickle in

The new city is designed to serve as a high-tech model for Egypt's future, away from the clutter and chaos of Cairo.

 A general view of buildings and a mosque in the New Administrative Capital (NAC) east of Cairo, Egypt, December 26, 2023.

Netanyahu vows to fight on amid reports of Egyptian hostage deal

Netanyahu told the government at its weekly meeting, that he repeated this message to US President Joe Biden when the two men spoke the night before.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu chairs a cabinet meeting at the Kirya military base, in Tel Aviv, Israel, December 24, 2023

Libyan factions meet in Cairo to discuss future

These tripartite talks are a continuation of talks over the past year.

 A general view of buildings of Cairo, Egypt January 14, 2021.

Cairo Peace Summit: Paradigm shift for Palestinians or toothless diplomacy?

While Mideastern leaders focused on prioritizing Palestinian rights for the first time in decades, Western leaders condemned Hamas.

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates stands for a photograph, during the Cairo Summit for Peace, with Charles Michel, President of the European Council, Nikos Christodoulides, President of Cyprus, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, King Hamad bin Isa

Cairo Peace Summit ends without Gaza breakthrough

While Arab and Muslim states called for an immediate end to Israel's offensive, Western countries mostly voiced more modest goals such as humanitarian relief for civilians.

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates stands for a photograph, during the Cairo Summit for Peace, with Charles Michel, President of the European Council, Nikos Christodoulides, President of Cyprus, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, King Hamad bin Isa

Arab leaders gather for ‘peace summit’ without Israel

When US President Joe Biden came to Israel his meetings with the Jordanians, Egyptians and the Palestinian Authority were cancelled after Hamas falsely claimed a hospital in Gaza was attacked.

Abdel Fattah El Sisi, President of Egypt and Sayyid Haitham Bin Tariq Al Said, Sultan of Oman take part in a consultative meeting in the UAE.