US diverts 58 ships in ongoing Iran naval blockade as Trump threatens violent escalation
The United States Central Command stated on Saturday that its naval blockade on Iran continues in full, having diverted 58 commercial vessels and disabled four others since 13 April to prevent them from entering Iranian ports. The assertion of the
Al-Sisi, Macron reaffirm strategic partnership, support regional stability
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the strategic partnership between Egypt and France while underscoring the importance of supporting stability and de-escalation efforts across the Middle East. The remarks came during
Pro-independence majority in Scottish Parliament revives referendum push as Labour suffers sweeping UK defeats
Pro-independence parties have secured a combined majority in the Scottish Parliament, reviving the push for a new referendum on breaking away from the United Kingdom and mounting intense pressure on British Prime Minister Keir Starmer following severe nationwide electoral defeats
Egypt condemns Khartoum Airport strike, warns of wider escalation
Egypt strongly condemned the drone strike on Khartoum International Airport, warning of its grave implications for Sudan’s stability and the wider region, the Foreign Ministry said Tuesday. The ministry described the attack as a “flagrant violation” of Sudan’s sovereignty and
Tensions escalate in Strait of Hormuz as diplomacy races to contain US-Iran crisis
Tensions between the United States and Iran have intensified in the Gulf, with both sides exchanging accusations over threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, while regional and international diplomatic efforts accelerate to avert a broader confrontation. US President
Opinion | Dialogue without illusion: Rethinking engagement with Israel
We are, in one way or another, bound to engage with others, across borders, cultures, and political divides. Yet the paradox of our time is that such engagement has become more ethically complex than ever. Dialogue is no longer a
Hormuz flashpoint: US-Iran clash over shipping control deepens
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most vital energy corridors, have escalated sharply as the United States and Iran exchanged accusations over control of the waterway and freedom of navigation. Washington announced a significant military buildup
Egypt, Tanzania push for Nile Basin inclusivity, reject unilateral actions
Egypt and Tanzania welcomed positive developments in consultations aimed at restoring inclusivity to the Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) and rejected unilateral actions concerning the river, the Egyptian foreign ministry said on Monday. The statements followed a telephone conversation between Egypt’s
Opinion | Chokeholds of Civilisation
The British National Archives recently declassified a significant tranche of Foreign Office files from the 1956 Suez Crisis, and the timing is as blunt as the documents themselves. These papers—specifically the FO 371 and PREM 11 series—do more than fill
Egypt, Syria discuss boosting bilateral ties, reject Israeli violations
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani discussed strengthening bilateral ties and coordinating on regional developments during talks in Cairo, with Egypt reaffirming support for Syria’s unity and rejecting Israeli violations of its sovereignty. In a