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Saudi Arabia vows to hit back ‘firmly’ after Houthi attacks

Saudi Arabia vowed on Tuesday to respond "firmly" to attacks by Yemen's Houthis after the Iran-backed fighters wounded 13 people in the kingdom’s south following a series of drone and missile attacks. Tensions have escalated since the Houthis pushed their offensive in Yemen and began targeting Riyadh’s ships in the…

France 24

Eni doubles down on Egyptian gas: $8.5bn in investments and 230 new wells

The Italian energy giant is deepening its footprint in Egypt with a wave of new exploration, as Cairo pushes to become a regional gas hub.

Euronews

‘Messi is the enemy of Allah’: World Cup hoax falsely blames Algerian fans for chant

Lionel Messi is now the all-time top scorer in World Cup history, after scoring twice Monday against Austria in the 2026 World Cup. His first match, where he scored a hat-trick against Algeria, saw some online controversy. According to internet users, Algerian fans allegedly targeted him with an aggressive chant,…

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Could Middle East war bring region closer to an 'Arab NATO'?

Egypt is again calling for a joint Arab military alliance – sometimes described as an “Arab NATO” – to defend the region. But Arab states are deeply divided over the idea, Middle East analyst Hasni Abidi tells RFI.

Radio France Internationale

Top Iranian official says progress made towards launching negotiations with the U.S.

President Trump has ordered a massive U.S. military buildup in the Gulf but is willing to explore a diplomatic solution.

Axios

Troubled waters: Why is a Nile dam causing such tension?

In September, Ethiopia inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, hailing it as “a generational victory,” but Sudan and Egypt have denounced it as an “existential threat.” Euronews explores why it was built and what it means for the region.

Euronews

EU and Egypt seek closer ties at Brussels summit on Gaza and migration

European and Egyptian leaders are meeting in Brussels to strengthen ties on trade, migration and Middle East stability.

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As Donald Trump heads to Gaza ‘peace summit’ in Egypt, who is going – and who isn’t?

Trump and Egyptian president Abdel Fatah al-Sisi will co-host a summit of more than 20 world leaders in Sharm El Sheikh

The Guardian - AU

Trump's Gaza peace plan gets support from regional leaders

Trump made it clear that he would not allow Israel to annex parts of the West Bank, the sources said.

Axios

Tears of joy as British activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah released from Egyptian prison

Abd el-Fattah, one of Egypt’s most prominent human rights defenders, has been freed after spending more than a decade behind bars

The Independent UK

Laila Soueif’s survival despite nearly 250 day hunger strike is a ‘miracle’, says family

Laila Soueif, 69, is currently at St Thomas’s Hospital suffering from extremely low blood sugar levels as she protests the imprisonment of her son

The Independent UK

Former ambassador calls on UK to advise citizens against travel to Egypt

John Casson says Cairo ‘fobbing us off’ by refusing to release British-Egyptian national Alaa Abd el-Fattah

The Guardian - UK

New Aussie film The Correspondent is an extraordinary retelling of Peter Greste’s story

The Correspondent is a film every journalist should see.

The Conversation

Macron visits Egypt, urges Israel to end Gaza aid blockade

French President Emmanuel Macron visited the Egyptian city of El-Arish, a key transit point for Gaza-bound aid, on Tuesday to call on Israel to lift its blockade of aid deliveries to the war-battered Palestinian territory.

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France deepens Egypt ties as Macron rejects Hamas role in Gaza

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that Hamas "must have no role" in governing Gaza after the war ends, as he signed new strategic partnership deals with Egypt and discussed plans to rebuild the war-torn Palestinian enclave.

Radio France Internationale

France's Macron to hold Gaza summit with Egyptian, Jordanian leaders

French President Emmanuel Macron will hold a trilateral summit on the situation in Gaza with Egypt President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Jordan's King Abdullah II on Monday and Tuesday. This comes as Israel steps up its new offensive against the Palestinian militant group Hamas and renews strikes on Hezbollah in…

Al Jazeera

Israeli attacks on Gaza kill at least 30 as ground assault expands

Medical sources say six killed in an Israeli air strike on Khan Younis and six others in a raid on Beit Hanoon.

The Guardian - UK

Arab leaders endorse $53bn plan to rebuild Gaza as alternative to Trump idea

Proposal focuses on emergency relief and long-term economic development under Palestinian Authority administration

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International Business Times

'I Don't Have Time': Mother Of Jailed UK-Egyptian Makes Starmer Plea

Having lost a third of her body weight during a 134-day hunger strike, a "weak" Laila Soueif on Monday urged UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to secure her son's release from an Egyptian jail, warning "I don't have time".

The Guardian - UK

Family of jailed dissident urge Lammy to prioritise case as he visits Egypt

‘Moment of truth’ for UK foreign secretary over Alaa Abd El Fattah, who is still being held in a Cairo prison

International Business Times

Egypt Apprehensive Over Islamist Win In Syria

The Islamist takeover of Syria has left Egypt apprehensive and cautiously calibrating future ties, years after President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi came to power by toppling the Muslim Brotherhood.

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Egyptian President Pushes For Cease-Fire Deal In Israel-Hamas Conflict

Egyptian President al-Sisi brokers cease-fire for hostage release; international talks in Doha address Israel-Hamas conflict and humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Radio France Internationale

Egypt and Turkey's closer ties spark hope for peace among Libya’s rival factions

The recent rapprochement between Egypt and Turkey, long-standing supporters of rival factions in Libya, offers a potential pathway to easing tensions in the North African country.

Al Jazeera

Somalia, Eritrea and Egypt pledge to bolster security ties

The three leaders agreed to improve regional stability as Somalia battles with the al-Shabab armed group.

International Business Times

Leaders Of Egypt, Eritrea, Somalia Meet Amid Regional Tensions

The leaders of Egypt, Eritrea and Somalia met for a three-way summit in Asmara on Thursday against a backdrop of heightened tensions in the Horn of Africa region.

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