Analysis Why Trump's infrastructure-focused strikes risk hardening Iran's war posture Targeting infrastructure has opened a new phase in the US-Israel-Iran war, hardening Tehran's stance and pushing the conflict toward attrition with fewer off-ramps. By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Iran war deepens Gaza crisis as prices soar, aid falters Gazans fear that Israel could exploit the wider regional war to reenter Gaza, especially as buffer zones along the border continue to expand and civilians are targeted to keep them away. By Daoud Kuttab In Amman, reporting on Palestinian politics
Iran strikes Gulf again, hitting Kuwait refinery as UAE shuts gas hub Kuwait’s desalination plant and key refinery have been damaged, and the UAE has suspended Habshan operations after debris from intercepted missiles caused a fire. Kuwait
In UK visit, Syria’s Sharaa doubles down on Western ties amid Iran war, refugee pressures After talks with UK leaders on Tuesday, Syria's president said the country would remain neutral in the Iran conflict unless it was targeted. Syria
Iraq plans new city next to capital In order to find solutions to the chaos in Baghdad due to overpopulation, the Iraqi government plans to launch a new city next to the capital. Iraq
Gaza reconstruction delayed by lack of clarity on process Egypt and Qatar promised to provide about $1 billion for the reconstruction of Gaza, but there is still no clear agreement on the reconstruction mechanism, how the reconstruction funds will enter and who will lead the process. Palestine
Ethiopia rejects Arab League call for UN to intervene on Nile dam Ethiopia plans to fill the dam's reservoir again this summer despite Egypt's objections. Egypt
Egypt expands role in Iraqi reconstruction by building bridges in Mosul Egypt is seeking to expand its participation in the reconstruction of Iraq amid a growing alliance between Baghdad, Amman and Cairo. Egypt
Egypt sees political, economic gains in Gaza reconstruction Cairo has launched an initiative to rebuild Gaza, coinciding with cease-fire efforts, through which Egypt seeks to extend its influence over the region and achieve political and economic gains. Egypt
Why train accidents are so frequent in Egypt Despite government efforts to develop the Egyptian railway network, train accidents have become recurrent. Egypt
11 dead in another Egyptian train crash Egypt's rail network suffers from mismanagement and poor maintenance, according to state media outlets. News Brief
Egypt, Sudan to build port in border area Egypt and Sudan agreed to set up a joint committee for the development of the port of Wadi Halfa in Sudan, as part of efforts to boost bilateral relations. Egypt
Another crash in Egypt leaves 20 dead The road accident near the Nile River follows deadly train and boat incidents in the North African country earlier this year. News Brief
Egyptian prosecutors blame gross negligence for deadly train collision The March train crash that killed at least 19 people is the latest disaster to strike Egypt's aging rail system. Egypt
Cairo building collapse highlights lax government oversight In a continuation of the real estate collapse incidents in Egypt, a 10-story property collapsed March 27 in Cairo, resulting in five deaths and injuring many. Egypt
Train collision in southern Egypt kills 32, injures dozens Egypt's railroad authority said the collision occurred after the emergency brakes were activated on one of the trains. Egypt
