Gold erases 2026 gains in Egypt amid global market pressure
Gold prices in Egypt fell sharply on Tuesday, pressured by a steep decline in global bullion markets and the continued stability of the Egyptian pound against the US dollar, pushing the precious metal to its lowest level since the start
Iran declares Swiss talks breakthrough on frozen assets as focus turns to nuclear file
Iran announced on Tuesday that it had reached an agreement with the United States to secure the release of $12bn in frozen Iranian assets during the first round of negotiations held in Switzerland, where both sides reported progress toward a
US-Iran talks advance as parties agree roadmap for final deal within 60 days
The United States and Iran made significant progress in their first round of high-level talks in Switzerland, agreeing on a roadmap aimed at reaching a comprehensive agreement within 60 days and establishing a direct communication mechanism to prevent misunderstandings and
Egypt detains 136 foreigners and 87 citizens in southern military sweep against illegal mining and trafficking
Egypt’s law enforcement forces have detained 87 Egyptian citizens and 136 foreign nationals during a large-scale security operation against criminal networks in the Southern Military Region, the Egyptian Armed Forces spokesperson said in a Monday statement. The campaign targeted criminal
US-Iran talks thrown into doubt after Trump’s warning, with Lebanon at forefront
High-stakes talks between the United States and Iran in Switzerland were thrown into uncertainty on Sunday after US President Donald Trump threatened renewed military action against Tehran, prompting the Iranian delegation to suspend its participation and leave the negotiating venue,
Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed over Lebanon ceasefire breach as US reports normal shipping
Iran’s military on Saturday declared the strategic Strait of Hormuz fully closed to all maritime traffic over alleged US and Israeli breaches of a ceasefire memorandum, though US Vice President JD Vance and military officials stated there was no evidence
Al-Sisi attends graduation of new class of religious preachers at Military Academy
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi attended the graduation ceremony of the third training course for Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) imams, known as the Imam Hassan al-Attar Class, at the Egyptian Military Academy in the New Administrative Capital. According to a presidential
US, Iran to sign interim peace deal on Friday to trigger oil sanctions relief and full Hormuz reopening
The United States and Iran will sign a temporary agreement on Friday in Switzerland to end the war, which will immediately allow Tehran to resume oil sales and see the Strait of Hormuz “fully open” by Friday, US President Donald
Al-Sisi, UAE’s Mohammed bin Zayed welcome Iran ceasefire, Hormuz reopening
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed the recent agreement to halt the war with Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, stressing the importance of continued Arab coordination to
World leaders back US-Iran deal as Tehran hails ‘new phase’ for Middle East
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday that the proper implementation of the memorandum of understanding reached with the United States could mark the beginning of “a new phase” for both Iran and the wider Middle East, as governments around