US-Iran talks hang in balance as mistrust complicates Pakistan diplomacy
Diplomatic efforts to stabilise the ceasefire between the United States and Iran entered a delicate phase on Monday, as both sides sent mixed signals over the prospects of a new round of talks in Pakistan. Iranian officials stressed that deep-rooted
Oil and gas prices surge as Iran re-closes Strait of Hormuz
Oil and European natural gas prices surged after Tehran re-closed the Strait of Hormuz and fired on vessels following the US Navy’s seizure of an Iranian ship, halting all shipping traffic through the vital energy corridor. The turbulent weekend escalation
Al-Sisi reaffirms Egypt’s support for Kuwait’s security, calls for deeper economic ties
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has reaffirmed Egypt’s full support for Kuwait’s security and stability, rejecting any violation of its sovereignty and stressing that the security of Kuwait and other Arab states is integral to Egypt’s national security. According to
Iran warns ships near Hormuz as regional tensions escalate amid fragile ceasefire
Iran has escalated its warnings over maritime movement in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, cautioning vessels against approaching the strategic waterway as tensions persist with the United States and Israel and uncertainty deepens over a fragile ceasefire and
Al-Sisi reviews housing, infrastructure projects, urges strict adherence to timelines
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi stressed on Saturday the importance of adhering to defined timelines for the completion of housing and infrastructure projects, while removing obstacles facing investment in the sector, according to a presidential statement. During a meeting with
Two Indian-flagged tankers fired upon in Strait of Hormuz as Iran asserts control over waterway
Two Indian-flagged vessels carrying crude oil came under gunfire in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday as Iran declared it would control traffic through the vital waterway in retaliation for an ongoing US naval blockade. Following the attack, the Indian
Egypt’s gold prices fall EGP 100 on currency gains
Gold prices in Egypt declined during April 11-18, moving against the global rally as the Egyptian pound strengthened against the US dollar, according to iSagha’s weekly report. The price of 21-karat gold—the most widely traded locally—fell by about EGP 100,
Opinion | Would a War with Iran Constitute Grounds for Impeaching Trump? Navigating Constitutional Complexities and American Political Constraints
Amid escalating political debate in the United States in 2026, the issue of impeaching President Donald Trump has resurfaced with renewed vigor, fueled by a complex mix of circulating news, misleading videos, and opinion polls reflecting sharp divisions within American
Prospects for renewed Iran-US talks emerge amid rising fears of wider regional fallout
Prospects for a new round of talks between Iran and the United States are gaining traction, with Islamabad and Geneva under consideration as potential venues, even as international warnings intensify over the conflict’s broader regional and global economic impact. Iran’s
Egypt, Uganda deepen economic ties, Nile cooperation
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has met with Uganda’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs Henry Okello on the sidelines of the Invest in Uganda Forum, organized in cooperation with the Ugandan Embassy and the Egyptian African Businessmen’s Association. Abdelatty praised