Middle East: Iran war exposes limits of US power
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince sought backing Tuesday from the president of Egypt, his ally across the Red Sea, as the kingdom faces increased attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Saudi shipping and infra
World
france24.com
16.09.2026
A 5,000-year-old royal mystery: Digital clues point to Meretneith as Egypt's female king
More than 5,000 years ago, a royal woman named Meretneith (also written as Merneith) lived in ancient Egypt. She was possibly the daughter of Djer, the third king of the First Dynasty, a period when t
Science
phys.org
15.09.2026
China moves to fill Middle East security gap as Gulf states hedge US risk
China is stepping up efforts to shape a new security order in the Middle East as Egypt and Gulf states reassess their dependence on the US amid continuing conflict and disruption to regional trade rou
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
13.09.2026
Scientists unlock secrets of ancient Egyptian materials with proteomics
Analysis revealed seed proteins from sesame and moringa, which held religious and symbolic significance.
Tech
arstechnica.com
11.09.2026
Is Egypt’s Hamza Abdelkarim set to be Barcelona’s next breakout star?
Four goals in five games made the 18-year-old striker Barcelona's top scorer during preseason.
World
aljazeera.com
10.09.2026
Why star TV presenter Sarah Khalifa faces the death penalty in Egypt and what comes next?
Egyptian law allows capital punishment for some serious drug offences, while a 2024 reform gives felony defendants a full appeal before the Court of Cassation. Euronews examines how the process works
Azerbaijan
euronews.com
10.09.2026
"Exceptionally well-preserved" tomb of ancient judge found in Egypt
Many of the paintings in the tomb have retained their original colors despite spending more than 40 centuries buried beneath the desert sands, officials said.
World
cbsnews.com
09.09.2026
Turkish jets perform dramatic flyover above Egypt’s pyramids
The Turkish Air Force's aerobatic team, performed this spectacular demonstration flight over Egypt’s Pyramids of Gaza.
World
aljazeera.com
09.09.2026
New way to harness copper makes antibiotic-resistant bacteria and cancer cells more vulnerable
University of Missouri researchers have discovered a new way to harness one of the body's natural defenses: copper. While copper is essential for life and helps power important biological processes, h
Science
phys.org
08.09.2026
Who is Sarah Khalifa, the Egyptian TV presenter sentenced to death?
An Egyptian court has sentenced a well-known television presenter and 11 others to death for manufacturing and trafficking narcotics in a sprawling drugs case. The presenter, Sarah Khalifa, 39, is bes
World
france24.com
08.09.2026
No major World Cup regrets, says Tony Popovic, despite shootout heartbreak
In his first appearance in front of the media since the last-32 defeat to Egypt the coach, whose tactics elicited some criticism, insists he would not have done anything differentMore than two months
Sport
theguardian.com
08.09.2026
Egyptian wrestlers keep vanishing abroad amid a sport in crisis
Two wrestlers have become the latest to flee while abroad, drawing a wave of sympathy as well as legal threats.
World
aljazeera.com
07.09.2026
Popular Egyptian TV presenter Sarah Khalifa faces appeal battle after death sentence
Khalifa and 11 others face death sentences in a major synthetic drug trafficking case, with appeals and further legal challenges expected.
World
euronews.com
07.09.2026
Egyptian TV presenter Sarah Khalifa sentenced to death
In Egypt, a court sentenced 12 people, including popular TV presenter Sarah Khalifa, to death in a major drug manufacturing and trafficking case.
Azerbaijan
euronews.com
07.09.2026
Egyptian TV presenter Sarah Khalifa sentenced to death in drug case
Sarah Khalifa, a well-known Egyptian TV presenter, has been sentenced to death for her involvement in a drug ring, state media reported over the weekend. Eleven others were also convicted in the case
World
france24.com
06.09.2026
Egyptian TV host Sarah Khalifa among 12 sentenced to death in drugs case
Khalifa is best known for hosting ‘Mission Impossible’, a programme focused on crime and security
World
independent.co.uk
06.09.2026
Egyptian TV presenter sentenced to death in major drug case
Cairo court sentences TV host Sarah Khalifa and 11 others to death over drug trafficking ring.
World
aljazeera.com
06.09.2026
TV presenter among 11 sentenced to death in Egypt drugs case
Sarah Khalifa is best known for her TV programme Mission Impossible which dealt with crime issues.
World
bbc.co.uk
05.09.2026
Mad Solutions and Haitham Dabbour’s Irth Platform Announce Strategic Pan-Arab Content Partnership in Venice
Pan-Arab distributor Mad Solutions and Egyptian multihyphenate Haitham Dabbour’s Irth platform dedicated to supporting standout writers across the Arab world announced a strategic partnership on Satur
Culture
variety.com
05.09.2026
‘Al Baraneya’ Review: Cinema Verité Doesn’t Get More Naturalistic Than Egyptian Director Ashgan El-Hamus’ Impressive Debut
There isn’t an iota of artificiality in Ashgan El-Hamus’ impressive debut “Al Baraneya,” not an easy accomplishment given that it’s fiction looking like a documentary, with a cast almost exclusively c
Culture
variety.com
04.09.2026