Four-way meeting in Islamabad urges de-escalation, renewed US-Iran talks
Egypt, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have called for prioritising diplomacy and launching a negotiation track between the United States and Iran to contain escalating military tensions, warning of serious repercussions for the global economy, energy security, and supply chains.
Regional escalation intensifies with cross-border strikes
A sharp military escalation is unfolding across the Middle East, marked by cross-border attacks, interceptions, and increasingly hardline rhetoric as hostilities expand across multiple fronts. In Qatar, the Ministry of Defence said its armed forces intercepted an Iranian drone attack.
Istanbul Summit: Araghchi and Witkoff Seek Nuclear Thaw After Year of War
In the quiet of a high-security Istanbul venue, diplomatic couriers are laying the groundwork for a meeting that was unthinkable just eight months ago. On Friday, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are scheduled to
Egypt, US explore expanded cooperation in transport, industry
Egypt’s Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport, Kamel Al-Wazir, held talks with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau on ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the transport and industrial sectors. During the meeting,
Cairo, Amman call for full implementation of Trump peace plan in Gaza
Egypt and Jordan on Tuesday called for the full implementation of the Gaza ceasefire agreement and the comprehensive peace plan proposed by US President Donald Trump, affirming support for a transitional “Peace Council” to oversee the process. During an official
Trump vows to ‘get back on track’ Nile dam deal in meeting with Al-Sisi
US President Donald Trump pledged to resume mediation of the long-standing dispute between Egypt and Ethiopia over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), during a meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi on Wednesday. He described the project as a
Gold prices rise by EGP 325 since start of 2026 in Egypt: iSagha
Gold prices posted strong gains in Egypt over the past week, tracking a parallel rise in global markets, with prices climbing by around 1.9% amid escalating geopolitical tensions and political uncertainty, according to a report by iSagha. Saied Embaby, CEO
Al-Sisi welcomes Trump offer to resume Nile mediation as Sudan backs US initiative
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi welcomed a letter from US President Donald Trump on Saturday offering to relaunch American mediation in the long-running dispute over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), reaffirming Cairo’s commitment to cooperation while stressing that the
Egypt green hydrogen project begins exports to European and US markets
A 100MW green hydrogen project in Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) has commenced partial production and started exporting to European and United States markets, according to a government statement released on Tuesday. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met with a
Egypt welcomes US designation of Muslim Brotherhood as global terrorist entity
Egypt welcomed on Tuesday a decision by the United States to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) entity. In an official press statement, the Egyptian government described the move as a “pivotal step” that reflects