Opinion | Hamas, Trump, and the Future of Gaza
Just days before the war enters its third year, and mere hours before the deadline set by US President Donald Trump, Hamas announced its approval of Trump’s proposed peace plan, particularly the clause concerning the release of all hostages, both
Sharm El-Sheikh talks show progress as Trump plan gains traction to end Gaza war
Indirect negotiations between Hamas and Israel resumed on Tuesday in Egypt’s Red Sea resort city of Sharm El-Sheikh, with mediation from Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, and the United States, as part of a peace plan proposed by US President Donald Trump
Al-Sisi reviews education reforms, orders new teacher bonus starting November
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met on Tuesday with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Minister of Education Mohamed Abdel Latif to review the progress of Egypt’s education system as the new academic year begins, the presidency said in a statement. Presidential
New massacre in Gaza’s Shuja’iyya as Israel intensifies attacks
The Israeli military continues its escalating assault on the Gaza Strip with no sign of a ceasefire, committing a new massacre in the Shuja’iyya neighborhood, east of Gaza City. The airstrike left 29 people dead and over 50 injured —
Egypt hands over Khartoum Process chairmanship to France at Cairo ministerial meeting
Egypt concluded the second ministerial meeting of the Khartoum Process on April 9, 2025, adopting the “Cairo Ministerial Declaration” and the “Cairo Action Plan,” a strategic document outlining the framework for future presidencies. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty handed over
Opinion | Egypt Unyielding: Defying Pressure and Defining Destiny
For millennia, Egypt has been a cornerstone of both regional and global affairs, with its influence remaining steadfast and undeniable. Today, as geopolitical tensions flare and shifting alliances reshape the Middle East, the country once again finds itself at the
Opinion | America’s Retreat: Can China and Russia Seize Global Leadership?
Since Donald Trump’s return to the White House in 2025 and his renewed commitment to “America First” policies, his most controversial decision has been the sweeping tariffs, sparking a new wave of trade protectionism that pits the United States directly
Israeli assault on Gaza intensifies amid deepening humanitarian crisis
The Israeli assault on the Gaza Strip has escalated at an alarming pace, entering its seventh month with a significant surge in civilian casualties and injuries. The ongoing blockade continues to prevent the delivery of essential food and medical supplies,
Bahr Al-Baqar: When Israel Massacred Egyptian Children
On the morning of Wednesday, April 8, 1970, inside a modest, two-room schoolhouse in the village of Al-Salhiya, Sharqia Governorate, children in Egypt were embarking on another day of lessons. Just 110 kilometres from Zagazig, Bahr Al-Baqar Primary School was
Egypt, Jordan, and France call for immediate ceasefire, int’l support for Gaza reconstruction
The leaders of Egypt, Jordan, and France held a joint phone call with US President Donald Trump on Monday to discuss securing an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, as stated by the Egyptian presidency. The call took place after a trilateral