Egypt

Russia proposes running hospital in Gaza Strip as Phase II of peace deal raises Israeli concern

Speaking in an interview reported by RIA Novosti, a state-affiliated Russian news agency, Viktorov said the concept was first raised about two years ago and is now being revisited.

Palestinian houses stand badly damaged during the ongoing Israeli military operation, amid Israel-Hamas conflict, in Beit Lahiya, in the northern Gaza Strip, December 18, 2024.
White pickup trucks spotted on the Egyptian side of the Israel-Egypt border, February 11, 2026.

IDF deploys forces against trucks seen along Egyptian border for second time in 24 hours - report

Residents wave Somali flags as they attend a rally denouncing Israel’s recognition of the breakaway Somaliland region, during a gathering calling for Somalia’s territorial unity, in Mogadishu, Dec. 30.

Egypt boosts commitment to Somalia’s stability with new military deployment - analysis

Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi attends a press briefing during an EU-Jordan summit in Amman, Jordan, January 8, 2026; illustrative.

Foreign ministers from Muslim, Arab countries denounce Israeli West Bank bill to expand control


Egypt’s Sisi visits UAE amid Gulf tensions and regional challenges - analysis

Sisi’s visit to the UAE underscores Egypt’s role in Gulf diplomacy, regional security, and Gaza, amid Saudi-UAE tensions and shifting Middle East alliances.

United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan meets Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi in Cairo, Egypt on August 25, 2025.

Netherlands returns 3,500-year-old sculpture stolen from Egypt during Arab Spring

Egypt requested that the artifact be returned under the 1970 UNESCO Convention, which both it and the Netherlands are beholden to. 

Dutch Education, Culture and Science Gouke Moes and the Egyptian Ambassador to the Netherlands during the formal handover ceremony of the stolen scultpure at the Egyptian embassy in the Hague, February 8, 2026.

More alike than you think: CT scans of ancient Egyptian mummies reveal back pain, dental issues

Both the mummies and 3D models and prints of the scans will be on display at the California Science Center’s upcoming “Mummies of the World: The Exhibition” exhibit on February 7.

Summer Decker, PHD, (left) 3D Imaging Lead for Keck Medicine of USC, and Diane Perlov, PHD, (right), Senior Vice President for special projects at the California Science Center, examine ancient Egyptian mummy Nes-Min before he is scanned, February 6, 2026.

Digital Pharaohs: Egypt’s AI sovereignty drive - opinion

By localizing AI training and autonomy, Egypt is reducing Western dependence and challenging Israel’s ability to predict its military evolution.

Military personnel stand guard on the day of Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly's visit to the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Rafah, Egypt, October 31, 2023.

Reuters sees map of UAE plans for Gaza housing complex on Israeli side of Gaza's Yellow Line

The planning map shows where the "UAE Temporary Emirates Housing Complex" would be constructed near Rafah.

Gaza City, November 25, 2025.

Turkey, Saudi Arabia looking to cooperate on new '5th-generation' warplane - report

The Turkish "Kaan" 5th-generation fighter jet is currently under development, with President Erdogan seeking joint defense cooperation with Saudi Arabia.

Turkey's 'Kaan' fighter jet seen during runway tests at its facilities in Ankara, March 17, 2023

Erdogan: Turkey working hard to prevent new Middle East war over US-Iran tensions

Speaking to reporters on a return flight from a visit to Egypt, Erdogan added that talks at the level of the US and Iranian leadership would be helpful after lower-level nuclear negotiations.

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks to MPs at his party's group meeting in the Turkish parliament on January 21, 2026 in Ankara, Turkey.

Why America's Western lens fails to understand Middle East dynamics - opinion

The Middle East rewards power, clarity, and patience, and the US must learn to play by those rules. If they act desperate for deals and photo opportunities, then that is all they will get.

 US President Donald Trump seen over an illustrative image of American-Iranian ties (illustrative)

Did giants exist? Ancient Egyptian papyrus points to proof of gargantuan Canaanite tribe, org says

The papyrus, known as Anastasi I, or “The Satirical Letter,” is believed by most to take the form of a somewhat mocking letter written between two army scribes.

Papyrus Anastasi I; sheet 1; Hieratic literary text: "The Satirical Letter," February 4, 2026.

Erdogan arrives in Cairo after Riyadh talks, raising concerns in Israel - analysis

Turkish President expected to discuss regional developments, including Gaza and Libya.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan