Israel closes Leviathan gas field after strikes on Iran, cutting supply to Egypt The shutdown comes after Israel launched a series of air strikes on Iranian military and nuclear sites as well as key nuclear scientists and officials. Israel
Analysis North Africa’s rail race spurred by World Cup, trade and bullet trains Algeria, Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia are betting on high-speed rail, long-distance routes and expanded networks to improve their economic outlook and project power. By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
In photos: Muslims kick off Eid al-Adha across the Middle East The holiday’s arrival cast a spotlight on deepening humanitarian crises, leadership transitions and shifting regional dynamics. Saudi Arabia
Egypt, Greece pledge to protect Mount Sinai monastery after court ruling: What to know Greece and Egypt have launched a diplomatic effort to reaffirm the status of Saint Catherine’s Monastery, one of the most revered monasteries in Christianity. Egypt
Egypt invests Suez Canal revenues in three yacht ports President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi announced that three yacht ports will be established from the revenues of the Suez Canal, in a bid to stimulate tourism to support the national economy. Egypt
How Nile branch helped ancient Egyptians build Giza pyramids A group of scientists has reconstructed 8,000 years of the history of the river in the Giza floodplain to better understand how it was used to erect the iconic Pharaonic structures. Egypt
Egypt seeks two-child policy amid deteriorating economic conditions The Egyptian government renewed its call for the necessity of having two children only in order to confront overpopulation amid the harsh economic conditions plaguing Egypt. Egypt
Iran to join Shanghai Cooperation Organization Iran took a step toward joining in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization at a summit in Uzbekistan this week. Iran
Egypt to focus on water crises at COP27 Egypt plans to discuss during the COP27 the need to include the water issue in the international action related to climate change. Egypt
US releases some military aid to Egypt amid human rights concerns The administration is providing Egypt with $170 million in military assistance that Congress had made contingent on the country improving its rights record. Egypt
Egyptian pound continues to lose value Economists expect Egypt's central bank to loosen its grip on the exchange rate of the Egyptian pound in its meeting later this month, but the possible move is fraught with fears from a sharp rise in commodity prices. Egypt
Analysis Democrats push Biden to restrict Egypt’s military aid over rights abuses Egypt’s annual military assistance is shaping up to be another test of the administration’s ability to balance human rights considerations with American strategic interests. By Elizabeth Hagedorn In Washington, DC, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, human rights
Egypt's journalism crackdown continues despite 'national dialogue' The Egyptian authorities' crackdown on Mada Masr has been criticized by civil society groups. Egypt
Egypt's 'national dialogue' set to finally start next month Five months after its announcement, the national dialogue between the government and the opposition in Egypt is set to start in the coming weeks. Egypt
Meet Cairo’s first female metro train drivers The Cairo Metro has recruited two female train drivers, a novelty in a country where similar jobs are rarely assumed by women. Egypt
