How Egypt's state TV is trying to soothe popular anger

Egyptian state TV is running political advertisements in the hope of spreading optimism among citizens, but some argue the ads are meant to promote a second term for President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.

Egypt

Is Egypt-Saudi love affair on the rocks?

While some in Saudi Arabia are furious after the grand imam of Egypt’s Al-Azhar spoke at a Chechen conference that condemned Riyadh, others argue that ties between the two are stronger than ever.

Saudi Arabia

Twitter poll spells rejection for second Sisi term

Pro-regime TV host Ahmed Moussa is busy defending Egypt's president as his popularity declines, but so far, Moussa's social media efforts have backfired as respondents overwhelmingly express disapproval.

Egypt

Egypt hopes to use soccer to score influence in Africa

Is Egyptian media group's $600 million plan to purchase the broadcasting rights to African soccer games good business or an attempt to boost Egypt's diplomatic prestige?

Egypt

Egyptian student's death may remain mystery

While his family and human rights activists claim student Ahmed Medhat was killed in government custody in late August, political stagnation and economic difficulties mean such incidents aren't likely to spark another revolt.

Egypt

Egyptian speaker accuses MPs of 'terrorizing' parliament

A standoff erupted between House Speaker Ali Abdul Aal and members of the 25-30 bloc after bloc members objected to the value added tax law, saying it would "increase the burden on Egyptian citizens."

Egypt

Will Sisi run for second term?

Considering economic setbacks and heightened political oppression under Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's watch, some are questioning his chances of success if he runs for a second term.

Egypt

How this invasive flower is taking over the Nile

Egypt is considering several less-than-appealing options to combat the Nile’s invasive plant problem.

Egypt

Qatar or Iran: Who will save Hamas?

The Hamas delegation will split forces after performing the hajj in Mecca, with Ismail Haniyeh heading to Qatar and Mahmoud al-Zahar visiting Iran.

Saudi Arabia

Research: No man’s land in Egypt

Rather than being appreciated as a way to advance the nation, research — whether political, academic or scientific — is seen as a threat to national security.

Egypt

What it would cost Abbas to reconcile with Dahlan

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is being pressured by a group of Arab states to reconcile with former Fatah member Mohammed Dahlan and by Qatar not to do so.

Qatar

Cairo calls for austerity while ministers make money grab

The Egyptian government has made more calls for austerity measures, but simultaneous proposals to raise government salaries have left citizens unmoved.

Egypt