Cairo

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

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

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi welcomes with Sudan’s Sovereign Council Chief and army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan at Cairo International Airport, in Cairo, Egypt, December 18, 2025.

Turkey delivers advanced drones to Egypt for Sudan operations

A truck carrying humanitarian aid at the Rafah border on the Egyptian side, in Rafah, Egypt, January 29, 2026

Rafah border fully reopens with new security protocols for Palestinians leaving Gaza


Returning to war? No current talks for phase two of deal, Hamas spokesperson says

The terorr group's spokesman, Hazem Qassem, made this statement after Hamas dismissed Israel's attempts of extending the hostage deal's first phase.

Terrorists from the al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas and mourners attend the funeral of fighters who were killed during the Israel-Hamas War in the al-Shati camp, in Gaza City, February 28, 2025.

Israeli team arrives in Cairo for talks, hopes to extend Gaza hostage deal

Israeli officials told The Jerusalem Post that Israel wants and is willing to continue phase one of the deal.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in front of a map of Gaza (illustration).

Netanyahu: Neither Hamas nor Palestinian Authority will govern Gaza

The sources said in the report that Hamas's alleged decision comes "after significant Egyptian pressure on the Hamas delegation that visited Cairo."

 (L to R): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

Uncertainty clouds fate of Syrians in Egypt after Assad ouster

Rights groups criticize new law, alleging definition of refugee is ambiguous, and authorities have the right to deport anyone they deem does not qualify.

 A Syrian, Ahmed al-Akhras, works at his car spare parts shop, in Cairo, Egypt December 12, 2024.

Israel requests 34 hostages in first phase of deal, including 11 off-limits by Hamas - report

Al-Ghad's sources said that some of the names on Israel's list include hostages that Hamas considers to be soldiers, whereas Hamas says it will only release the sick, the elderly, and children.

 A Hamas terrorist in front of hostage posters. (Illustrative)

Netanyahu spox. denies reports of trip to Cairo for hostage talks

According to Reuters, the ceasefire deal is expected to be signed in the coming days, sources briefed on the talks reported. 

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen over a wall of hostage posters in an illustrative.

Hamas agrees to yield to two of Israel's 'key' demands in ceasefire deal - WSJ

The report added that Hamas handed over a list of hostages it would release in the deal, which included US citizens.

 Illustrative image of a Hamas terrorist.

The Cairo International Film Festival spreads anti-Israel sentiments and incitement - opinion

In the presence of many prominent artists, last year’s festival was postponed in solidarity with the Palestinian people in Gaza.

 The Hanging Church in Cairo.

Hamas, Fatah agree on Gaza administration committee terms, Arab media claims

The committee “administers the Gaza Strip, and its reference is the Palestinian government and is responsible for all fields," the alleged document stated.

 Palestinian terrorists attend Hamas rally Solidarity with Al-Aqsa in Jabalia, northern Gaza April 7, 2023

The Hanging Church: how Cairo became the sitting place for 16 patriarchs

The place became a church in the 4th century when the Copts began building more churches after Emperor Constantine made Christianity the state religion.

 The Hanging Church in Cairo.