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A 52-year-old man has been sentenced to six months in prison by the Brooklyn federal court in New York for smuggling Egyptian antiquities. Between 2011 and 2019, the Egyptian-born, naturalized American sold hundreds of ancient objects to auction houses, falsely claiming they came from his grandfather’s......
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam met Thursday in Cairo with Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Sheikh Ahmad al-Tayeb, inviting him to visit Lebanon before the end of the year, according to an official statement from the Grand Serail. During the meeting, Salam briefed the Grand Imam on recent developments in......
On August 28, 2025, Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatti condemned what they described as “irresponsible Israeli actions in Lebanon and Syria that threaten regional security.” Their statements came during......
As Israeli military operations devastate Gaza, tens of thousands of protesters flooded the streets of Tel Aviv on August 26, urging Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to agree to a ceasefire. The demonstration marked a day of solidarity with hostages held in Gaza and came ahead of a high-stakes meeting......
Egypt has revealed remnants of a submerged city off the coast of Alexandria, including buildings, tombs, fish ponds, and an ancient dock, all dating back more than 2,000 years. Authorities say the site, located in Aboukir Bay, could correspond to an extension of the ancient city of Canopus, an important......
A group of foreign fighters who participated in Syria’s civil war has petitioned the new Islamist-led government in Damascus to grant them Syrian citizenship, arguing that their contributions during the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad last December justify the request. The petition, submitted to......
The search for survivors continued on Thursday following a deadly shipwreck off the Italian island of Lampedusa that has claimed at least 27 lives, with many still unaccounted for. Authorities have so far identified 23 of the victims: 13 men, 7 women, and 3 minors, including a newborn. Coast guard teams......
More than 100 non-governmental organizations have accused Israel of obstructing humanitarian efforts in Gaza by enforcing a new law that severely limits the activities of foreign NGOs. The groups, including Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) and Oxfam, say the restrictions have left life-saving......
Cairo, August 9, 2025 — Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Saturday to discuss ongoing regional developments, including the situations in Libya, Syria, Sudan, and Gaza. According to a statement from the Egyptian presidency, President Al-Sisi......
Lina Attalah, editor-in-chief of one of Egypt’s few remaining independent media outlets, Mada Masr, has been officially charged with “spreading false information” and operating a website without a license. The charges follow the publication of a report on July 31, which detailed alleged......
Amid ongoing energy challenges in Lebanon, Jordan has reaffirmed its commitment to a regional electricity supply project originally proposed in 2021. The plan, which involves transmitting Jordanian electricity to Lebanon via Syria, had long been stalled due to U.S. sanctions imposed under the Caesar......
On Sunday, an Egyptian media outlet close to the government reported that humanitarian aid trucks had begun to enter the Gaza Strip through the Rafah border crossing, amid an Israeli-declared “tactical pause” in fighting to allow for the delivery of relief supplies. According to Al-Qahera......
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun arrived in Manama on Tuesday for a two-day official visit at the invitation of King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain. His trip marks a significant diplomatic move as Lebanon intensifies its efforts to restore and strengthen ties with Gulf countries, particularly after......
