Egypt
Why is Jonathan Conricus chiding Netanyahu, blaming Egypt, and hailing Lebanon deal? - interview
Conricus says the US-Iran memorandum gives Tehran sanctions relief and diplomatic breathing room without confronting its nuclear ambitions, missile program, or support for proxy groups.
Israel Police arrest two for cross-border smuggling in massive drug bust near Egyptian border
Voices from the Arab press: Will Tehran celebrate while Netanyahu waits in the wings?
Time to go home: Iran's World Cup dream ends after Austria's last-gasp equalizer sends them out
FIFA gives green light for rainbow flags at Egypt v Iran World Cup clash
Friday's group game falls on Seattle's Pride weekend, a scheduling quirk that emerged only after December's draw pitted the two Muslim-majority countries against each other.
Iran, Egypt decry World Cup 'Pride Match' as Seattle locals have no plans to tone down celebrations
"They're not going to turn off the World Cup on state television in Iran or Egypt to block out a Pride flag in the audience," Cairns said.
June 24, 2012: When Middle Eastern reality changed overnight - opinion
The Middle East teaches time and again that radical forces do not disappear on their own. Sometimes time actually strengthens them. Sometimes it grants them resources, legitimacy, and capabilities
Iran team to enter US two days before matches in FIFA World Cup 2026, ahead of critical Egypt game
Iran announced over the weekend they would be making a complaint with FIFA about the requirements, with manager Amir Ghalenoei saying Iran are "the most oppressed team in the whole World Cup."
Turkey, US, Egypt, Saudi Arabia hold Cairo talks on Iran, Libya, Gaza - analysis
The Cairo meeting illustrates how the US is engaging with various Muslim countries in the region.
Voices from the Arab press: Elon Musk, the world's first trillionaire
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
US family returns four artifacts to Egypt, including statue head thought to depict female pharoah
The artifacts were received in Cairo on June 5 before being transferred to the Egyptian Museum for further examination, documentation and restoration ahead of their display in the museum.
Christian converts still face discrimination, arrests in Egypt, US State Dept. confirms
American estimates suggest that around 10% of Egypt’s population was Christian as of 2022, though the exact figures are difficult to gather, as noted by the report.
Trump-Sisi meeting could put Egypt in the spotlight once again - analysis
Egypt is a historic regional power and center of influence, and it has played a key role in Palestinian reconciliation talks over the years and also in policy regarding Gaza.
Sudan’s war poses a challenge for Abraham Accords partners - opinion
Sudan's devastating civil war tests whether the Abraham Accords can become a force for peace beyond normalization.
