Egypt
Suspect charged for stealing Egyptian artifacts from Australia museum, citing church ties - report
The stolen artifacts included a 26th Dynasty rare painted wooden Egyptian cat figure, a 3,300-year-old necklace, a collar, and a mummy mask.
Jerusalem highlights: February 20-26
Newly identified ancient Egyptian copper drill rewrites history of region’s craftsmanship
Egyptian researchers discover collection of ancient rock art spanning 10,000 years in Sinai desert
Angelina Jolie visits Egyptian side of Rafah crossing, meets with aid workers
Angelina Jolie visited the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing into Gaza on Friday, meeting with members of the Red Crescent and other workers delivering humanitarian aid.
Deterrence or illusion? The Egypt gas deal is Netanyahu’s test - opinion
Will Netanyahu leverage this deal to force Egypt to honor its peace commitments, or will he allow the deal to shield Egypt from accountability?
Hezbollah given 'final chance' to disarm by Qatar, Turkey, and Egypt - report
Disarmament would "spare Lebanon an Israeli strike" that would "deepen the gap" between Hezbollah and the Lebanese people, an Asharq Al-Awsat report noted.
What challenges will Israel face in the Middle East in the upcoming year? - analysis
With 2025 coming to a close, many of Israel's issues remain unresolved. It’s worth examining 2026's challenges one at a time and assessing the hurdles Israel still faces.
How the UAE built its sphere of influence across the region, including role in Yemen - explainer
From Yemen and Sudan to Israel and Somaliland, the UAE has built a wide network of allies, investments, and security ties aimed at countering political Islam and shaping regional power dynamics.
Bennett says Netanyahu’s advisers damaged relations with Egypt, deserve life imprisonment
“Section 121 of the Criminal Law explicitly states that a person who deliberately harms Israel’s relations with another country faces up to life imprisonment," Bennett said.
El-Fattah did not have 'good character' check before obtaining UK citizenship due to legal loophole
Fattah was automatically granted British citizenship in 2021 under an immigration law that allows mothers to transmit their UK citizenship to their children.
Britain was briefed on Alaa Abd El-Fattah's incitement to violence, Egyptian news presenter claims
Prime Minister Keir Starmer and other cabinet ministers announced that they were “delighted” El-Fattah had been brought to the UK and reunited with his family after 12 years in prison.
'Frustrations of a young man': Alaa Abd El-Fattah apologizes for some of his controversial comments
Prime Minister Keir Starmer and other cabinet ministers announced that they were “delighted” that El-Fattah had been brought to the UK and reunited with his family after 12 years in prison.
All eyes on Florida as Trump, Netanyahu face Gaza ceasefire test - analysis
Trump and Netanyahu are expected to focus on Gaza’s ceasefire, hostages and regional tensions as questions grow over whether the deal can move to its next phase.
