Why Ethiopia and Egypt Can’t Agree on the Nile’s Future

Egyptian military airdrops food over Gaza during worsening hunger crisis

Egypt's military has dropped humanitarian aid by parachute over parts of Gaza on 30 July, targeting areas unreachable by road as famine warnings intensify.

Egyptian tycoon wins bid to throw out UK lawsuit over singer's murder

Egyptian real estate magnate Hisham Talaat Moustafa has successfully had a London lawsuit against him dismissed. The case had been brought by former world kickboxing champion Riyadh Al-Azzawi, who accused Moustafa of orchestrating the 2008 murder of Lebanese singer Suzanne Tamim.

Egypt condemns Ethiopia’s completed Nile dam

Egypt on denounced Ethiopia’s completion of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), warning that the move lacks any legally binding agreement and undermines the water rights of downstream countries.

Barge capsizes in Gulf of Suez, multiple feared dead or missing

A barge belonging to Egypt’s Offshore Shukheir Oil Company (Osoco) has capsized in the Gulf of Suez, with multiple deaths and dozens feared missing, the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources confirmed late Tuesday.

EU arranges flights from Jordan and Egypt to bring citizens back from the Middle East

Several EU Member States have activated the EU Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM) to assist the departure of citizens due to the airspace closures in the Middle East. Slovakia, Lithuania, Greece, Poland and Portugal have requested UCPM support to assist the departure of their nationals.

Egypt to construct first integrated solar and battery storage plant

Egypt’s first integrated solar and battery storage plant will deliver dispatchable clean energy, enhance grid stability and manage peak demand. The project is expected to generate approximately 3,000 GWh of clean energy and avoid up to 1.4 million metric tonnes of emissions per year.

China and Egypt urge de-escalation amid Middle East tensions

Egypt and China stress the need for urgent de-escalation and diplomatic efforts to prevent further conflict in the Middle East. Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke on the phone.

Greece and Egypt pledge to protect ancient St Catherine's Monastery

Greece and Egypt have committed to preserving the historic and spiritual status of St Catherine’s Monastery after a court ruling raised concerns about its future use and surrounding land.

Egypt to launch QR code-based visa-on-arrival system at Cairo Airport

Egypt’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Sherif Fathy, has announced that a pilot visa-on-arrival program will launch at Cairo International Airport in mid-June

Qatar, Egypt, and U.S. intensify ceasefire efforts

Qatar, Egypt, and the U.S. continue coordinated efforts to negotiate a ceasefire in Gaza amid ongoing conflict and humanitarian concerns.

Dust storm sweeps through Cairo forcing school shutdowns

A fierce khamsin dust storm cloaked the Egyptian capital in a yellow haze on Wednesday, shutting schools and cutting visibility as winds gusting to 80 kph swept across Cairo and much of the country.

Jordan's king and Egypt's president discuss efforts to end Israel’s war on Gaza

Jordan's King Abdullah II and Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi held a phone conversation on Saturday to discuss ongoing efforts to end the Israeli war on Gaza, which has been ongoing since October 7, 2023.

Qatar, Egypt leaders reaffirm rejection of Palestinian displacement

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Monday reiterated their unwavering stance against the displacement of Palestinians from their land.

Deadly building collapse in Egypt’s Asyut province leaves six dead

A deadly building collapse in Egypt’s central Asyut province has claimed the lives of at least six people, among them a mother and her two children, prompting an urgent safety review of the surrounding area.

Jordan, Egypt and France to convene summit on Gaza crisis Monday

– Leaders from Jordan, Egypt, and France are set to meet in Cairo on Monday for high-level discussions focused on the escalating crisis in the Gaza Strip.

Six Russians dead, 39 tourists rescued after submarine sinks in Red Sea off Egypt

Six Russians died and 39 tourists were rescued after the "Sindbad" viewing submarine sank off Egypt’s Red Sea resort of Hurghada. Authorities are investigating the cause of the incident, which highlights ongoing safety concerns in Egypt’s vital tourism sector.

Tourist submarine sinks in Egypt’s Red Sea, at least six dead

Egypt proposes new plan to restore Gaza ceasefire agreement

Egypt has presented a new proposal aimed at restoring the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, following an escalation in violence after Israel resumed air and ground operations against Hamas last Tuesday. The proposal was revealed by security sources to Reuters on Monday.

Egypt welcomes Trump's remarks on Gaza non-displacement

Egypt expressed its approval of U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent remarks stating that no Palestinians would be expelled from the Gaza Strip.

Arab ministers agree to continue consultations with Trump envoy on Egypt's Gaza plan

Türkiye, Egypt agree to concretise cooperation in natural gas

Türkiye and Egypt have agreed to enhance cooperation in natural gas and mining, focusing on energy security, during talks at the CERAWeek 2025 energy conference.

IMF grants Egypt $2.5B in funding as economic reform continues

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $1.2 billion disbursement to Egypt, completing the fourth review of Cairo’s $8 billion economic reform programme, the lender announced on Tuesday.