Sharm El-Sheikh Summit delivers: Trump, Al-Sisi oversee crucial Gaza accord as world leaders converge
Sharm El-Sheikh – In a pivotal moment for regional stability, the United States, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey formally endorsed a Gaza ceasefire agreement Monday, as world leaders converged in the Egyptian resort city of Sharm El-Sheikh. The “Sharm El-Sheikh Peace
Egypt, Turkey discuss Gaza Ceasefire efforts in phone call
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a phone call on Saturday, April 5th, to discuss regional issues, including efforts to reinstate a ceasefire in Gaza. The call, part of ongoing communication between the two
Protests continue for 3rd day in Turkey over mayor’s arrest as markets falter
Turkey Protests have erupted across Turkey following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a prominent rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Demonstrations, now on their third day, have drawn an estimated 300,000 people to Istanbul’s city hall, in Saraçhane
Turkish Opposition Protests Istanbul Mayor’s Detention Despite Government Ban
Istanbul’s opposition party staged a mass rally on Wednesday evening to protest the detention of Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, despite a government ban on public gatherings. Earlier in the day, Turkish police detained Imamoglu, a prominent figure from the main opposition
Fate of Syria’s Kurdish autonomous region uncertain after Assad’s fall
Discussions are underway regarding the future of the so-called “Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria” following the fall of Bashar Al-Assad’s regime this month. The Kurdish-led region, controlled by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), has become a focal point
Egypt’s ready-made garment exports jump 17% to $2.27bn in 10M 2024
Exports of Egyptian ready-made garments surged to $2.27bn from January to October 2024, a 17% increase compared to $1.94bn during the same period in 2023, according to Fadil Marzouk, Chairperson of the Apparel Export Council of Egypt. Marzouk attributed this
D-8 Nations Issue Cairo Declaration, Pledging Enhanced Economic Cooperation
Leaders from the Developing Eight (D-8) countries for economic cooperation issued the “Cairo Declaration” on Thursday, following the conclusion of their summit in Cairo. The declaration outlines a commitment to strengthening partnerships and promoting economic development among member nations. The
Egyptian, Turkish Presidents Address Middle East Conflicts
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Thursday to discuss regional issues, with a particular focus on the situations in Libya, Sudan, Somalia, and Syria. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the
Egypt’s Al-Sisi stresses importance of Syria’s unity, Turkey, Syrian opposition weigh in on country’s future
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has emphasised the necessity of preserving Syria’s unity and territorial integrity. During a phone call on Tuesday with his Cypriot counterpart, Nikos Christodoulides, Al-Sisi stressed the importance of initiating a comprehensive political process that includes
The Consequences of Syria’s Collapse
Over the past few days, dramatic and unprecedented events have unfolded in Syria. In less than 10 days, Bashar al-Assad’s regime fell to a Sunni-Kurdish alliance—an outcome that was neither anticipated nor imagined. This historic shift is not merely a