The $901 Billion Anchor: How a Silent Signature Locked America into Europe
Behind closed doors and away from the usual fanfare of the television cameras, President Donald Trump has formalised a military strategy that may fundamentally clash with his own “America First” instincts. By signing the $901bn National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA)
Opinion | The Middle East’s High-Stakes Political Stage: The Countdown to 2026
As 2025 draws to a close, the Middle Eastern political theatre is bracing for a seismic shift. At its zenith lies the long-anticipated normalisation between Israel and several Gulf capitals—a process that has remained in the wings since Donald Trump’s
Egypt, Saudi FMs discuss Gaza, Sudan and preparations for Supreme Coordination Council
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held a phone call with his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan as part of ongoing coordination between the two countries, Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Monday. During the call, Abdelatty stressed the depth
Egyptian Commercial Service launches first SCZONE investment promotion mission to U.S.
The Egyptian Commercial Service (ECS) office in Washington, headed by Minister Plenipotentiary for Commercial Affairs Yehia El Wathik Bellah, organised Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) Chairperson Walid Gamal El-Din’s first promotional mission to the United States from 1 to 5
Egypt, Qatar press for full implementation of Gaza ceasefire
Egypt and Qatar, the two main mediators, alongside the United States, in securing the Gaza ceasefire, urged on Sunday the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Strip and the deployment of an international stabilization force. Both steps, they said, are
Egypt trains Palestinian police for future Gaza deployment as ceasefire tensions escalate
Tensions over the future of the Gaza ceasefire are rising as Palestinian authorities accuse Israel of widespread violations and several countries hesitate to join a proposed international security force, even as the humanitarian situation deteriorates and casualty figures continue to
Kremlin holds out hope for Putin-Trump summit but warns against Western ‘war rhetoric’
The Kremlin said on Monday that Russia remains hopeful that a summit can be held between President Vladimir Putin and his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump, but stressed that such a high-stakes meeting requires thorough preparation and the right conditions to
Gaza’s fragile ceasefire tested as aid, reconstruction struggle to gain ground
As the Gaza ceasefire entered its second week, renewed violence and logistical hurdles continued to undermine hopes for a stable recovery. Despite a lull in large-scale hostilities, scenes of devastation and deepening humanitarian crisis still define daily life in the