China holds second air drill with Egypt: What to know China is seeking to strengthen ties with Egypt and Gulf states, including via joint air drills. Egypt
Culture Beyond King Tut: Cairo’s Egyptian Museum looks to reinvent itself With Cairo's Egyptian Museum approaching its 125th anniversary, efforts are underway to reposition it on the cultural map in light of competition from newer, glitzier museums. Egypt
After meeting Netanyahu, Kushner agrees Hamas disarmament precedes Israel's withdrawal Israel and the Gaza Board of Peace have agreed that the Israeli military will begin withdrawing from the Gaza Strip after Hamas disarms. Israel
Analysis How Israel's rivalry, defense deals prompted Turkey to join Mecca pact Turkey’s growing rivalry with Israel and mounting regional instability are driving its defense alignment with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, despite risks of strategic entanglement and friction with NATO partners. By Barin Kayaoglu In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Israel moves against West Bank settlers after Huckabee criticism By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Analysis Fidan heads to Egypt amid questions over Saudi Arabia-Turkey-Pakistan pact By Amberin Zaman Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Giza animal shelter offers hope for Egypt's stray dogs An Egyptian engineer set up a rescue facility in Giza to care for Egypt's many homeless dogs and find them new homes, and his new one under construction in Alexandria will take in cats, too. Egypt
Have Egypt’s Salafists had a change of heart on female leaders? The controversy over the appointment of Nadia Abdou as Egypt's first female governor continues within the Salafi Call and may lead to internal divisions in the movement. Egypt
Egypt's haute couture looks for foothold in international market The fashion industry in Egypt is getting a boost from local designers who aim to reflect Egyptian culture in their products. Egypt
How Egyptian cleaning service seeks to protect migrant workers The Egyptian startup MerMaid has digitized home cleaning and is working to ensure that migrant and refugee maids are not mistreated. Egypt
Sinai festival tackles Egyptian issues through theater The second annual Sharm el-Sheikh International Festival for Youth featured theater performances covering topical issues in Egypt such as illegal immigration, the Islamic State, terrorism and war. Egypt
Egyptian performer faces uproar over Ramadan show An Egyptian performer has sparked anger from government and religious officials by announcing that she will host a religious-themed TV show during the upcoming holy month of Ramadan. Egypt
Will Egypt sell its artifacts to boost economy? Some Egyptians believe selling or "renting" Egypt's national treasures could end the country's stifling economic crisis. Egypt
Palestinians make peace process a group effort The Palestinian Authority is relying on help from Egypt and Jordan to involve the United States in the peace process with Israel, though some Palestinians question whether the United States can participate without bias. Palestine
Egypt's Al-Azhar to open classes for female students in branch campus The announcement by the Assiut campus of Al-Azhar University to create all-female classes inspired both accolades and complaints from lawmakers and religious scholars. Egypt
Could cemeteries resurrect Egypt's tourism industry? Egypt's Ministry of Tourism is being urged to promote interest in the country's 16 cemeteries for commonwealth military victims of the world wars. Egypt
Why are Sylvester Stallone, Salma Hayek, Will Smith visiting Egypt? Egypt’s Tourism Ministry is investing in a “tourism of stars” to try to revive the tourism sector by bringing A-list celebrities to the country. Egypt
Sights, tastes of India charm Egypt in popular festival Egypt's fifth annual Indian cultural festival is attracting enthusiastic crowds in a celebration of friendship and strengthening ties between Cairo and New Delhi. Egypt
