East-Med Gas Forum evolves as Israel, Egypt enhance cooperation

Israel’s Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz and six others sign the charter of the Eastern Mediterranean Gas Forum, which brings cooperation with other partners into a second, concrete phase.

Palestine

Egyptians turn to Bitcoin amid coronavirus crisis

Soaring prices of cryptocurrencies, most notably Bitcoin, are tempting many unemployed Egyptians seeking to achieve quick gains, amid fears of Bitcoin being exploited to finance terrorism or illegal trade.

Egypt

Egyptian TV host sparks controversy after saying there is 'devil' in unveiled women

The recent remarks of a well-known Egyptian TV presenter on the hijab, criticizing those who are unveiled, stirred up a heated debate in Egypt.

Egypt

Egypt announces record-high crude oil production for first time in decades

Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum has recently announced the achievement of a record number in producing crude oil, exceeding 65,000 barrels per day, for the first time since 1957.

Egypt

Al-Azhar keeps up campaign against Charlie Hebdo

Al-Azhar has criticized French authorities' silence over the controversial cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad recently republished by satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo.

Egypt

Egypt reaches out to Greece amid tension with Turkey

Egypt is making diplomatic moves to counter Turkey’s growing involvement in the Eastern Mediterranean region amid escalating tension.

Egypt

Is Egypt sidelining its Libyan ally?

Egypt has for the first time hosted a delegation from western Libya, which may point to the possible marginalization of eastern military commander Khalifa Hifter in upcoming peace talks.

Egypt

'Cuties' spurs calls by Egyptian authorities to censor Netflix

There have been increasing calls in Egypt to censor certain Netflix content, while art critics believe it would be difficult to censor the work of the global network.

Egypt

Muslim Brotherhood appoints acting guide after arrest of leader

The recent arrest of acting Muslim Brotherhood leader Mahmoud Ezzat raises many questions, especially among younger members, about his potential successor and the fate of the organization in Egypt.

Egypt

Many Egyptians unmoved by heroic 'train lady' story

A woman who offered to pay a conscript's train fare has been celebrated as a national hero in Egypt, but skeptics suggest the incident was staged to deflect attention from bigger challenges faced by the country.

Egypt

Russia pushes COVID-19 vaccine in Egypt

Moscow is busily promoting its COVID-19 vaccine in Egypt, which it hopes to recruit for testing and production purposes.

Egypt

Intel: Pompeo questioned over State's declaring Egypt’s ex-PM immune from torture suit

Rep. Gerry Connolly said he was "shocked to learn" the State Department had issued a certificate of immunity for Egypt's former prime minister.

Egypt