Egypt leads efforts for urgent OIC ministerial meeting on Gaza
Egypt has reached a preliminary agreement with OIC member states to hold an emergency ministerial meeting to oppose the relocation of Palestinians from Gaza, though no date has been set.
Egypt emerges as top buyer of Russian wheat
Egypt significantly increased its imports of Russian wheat during the 2024/25 season, becoming the largest buyer of Russian wheat.
Trump to meet Saudi,Egyptian leaders, Israeli president says
The talks come amid backlash over Trump’s proposal for Gaza, which has been firmly rejected by Saudi Arabia and criticized by Jordan.
Egypt condemns Israeli idea of a Palestinian state in Saudi Arabia
Egypt condemned Israeli statements suggesting a Palestinian state be established in Saudi Arabia, calling them an infringement on sovereignty and a violation of diplomatic norms.
Aga Khan IV to be laid to rest in Egypt on Sunday
Aga Khan IV, spiritual leader of the Ismaili Muslim community, will be buried in Aswan, Egypt, on Sunday following a funeral in Lisbon, where he passed away at 88.
Egypt urges Gaza rebuilding while keeping Palestinians in place
Egypt has called for Gaza’s reconstruction without forcing Palestinians to leave while supporting the Palestinian Authority’s governance over the territory.
Egypt insists on rebuilding Gaza without displacing Palestinians
Egypt has reaffirmed its commitment to rebuilding Gaza without displacing Palestinians, rejecting proposals for relocation and emphasizing its role in regional stability.
Sisi and Trump discuss Gaza ceasefire but avoid transfer issue
Egypt’s President Sisi and US President Trump discussed Gaza’s ceasefire and aid efforts but did not mention Trump’s call for Palestinian relocation, which Egypt has firmly rejected.
Egyptians protest Trump’s displacement plan at Rafah border
Thousands of Egyptians protested at the Rafah border crossing against Trump’s proposal for Egypt and Jordan to accept Gazan refugees.
Sisi says Egypt will not support displacing Palestinians
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi firmly rejected any plan to displace Palestinians from Gaza, calling it an act of injustice that threatens Egypt’s security.
Egypt denies weekend phone call between sisi and trump
The Egyptian government refuted claims of a phone conversation between trump and sisi, saying such contact would have been announced officially.
Egypt readies Rafah border crossing for Palestinian aid
The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt will soon reopen with European observers, but repairs on the Palestinian side are pending due to Israeli destruction.
Rafah crossing to open soon in presence of European observers: Egypt
The Gaza ceasefire agreement took effect on Jan. 19, suspending Israel’s genocidal war that has killed more than 47,300 Palestinians
Senior Hamas leaders arrive in Cairo for official talks
Hamas leaders arrived in Egypt to meet officials and discuss the Gaza ceasefire implementation and progress on a prisoner exchange agreement.
Palestinian prisoners deported from Israel reach Egypt’s hospitals
Seventy Palestinian prisoners deported from Israel under a Gaza ceasefire deal arrived in Egypt for medical treatment.
US halts most foreign aid with exceptions for Egypt, Israel
The United States, under the Trump administration, has frozen virtually all foreign aid, with exceptions only for emergency food assistance and military aid to Israel and Egypt.
Egypt, UK discuss Gaza truce and regional stability efforts
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty meet to discuss regional security, including the Gaza ceasefire and the ongoing conflict in Sudan.
Egypt’s Sisi pledges full support for Gaza truce implementation
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi pledged strong support for implementing the Gaza ceasefire and rejected any displacement of Gazan residents.
Egypt hosts discussions on Gaza truce mechanisms, aid delivery
Cairo hosted talks with negotiators from Egypt, Qatar, the US, and Israel to finalize mechanisms for Gaza’s ceasefire, including aid delivery and hostage release.
US Central Command commander visits Egypt to discuss security
US Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla visited Egypt on Monday to discuss security issues. Kurilla met with Ahmed Khalifa, Chief of Staff of the Egyptian Armed Forces, in the capital Cairo to discuss a range of issues, including efforts to address shared security challenges and combat violent extremist organizations. He reaffirmed the military-to-military relationship between the two nations and discussed efforts to advance the partnership to ensure a secure and stable future, CENTCOM said in a statement. On Jan. 11-12, Kurilla visited US servicemembers and conducted key leader engagements in Saudi Arabia. Kurilla met with Gen. Fayyadh bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili, Chief of General Staff of the Saudi Arabian Armed Forces, to discuss shared security concerns. While in Saudi Arabia, Kurilla also met with Lt. Gen. Saghir Hamood Bin Aziz, Chief of Staff of the Yemini Armed Forces, to exchange views on efforts to strengthen security cooperation and combat regional threats such as the Houthis and their attacks against military and commercial vessels in the Red Sea and Bab Al Mandeb Strait. According to local media, Kurilla is also expected to visit Israel.
Egypt emphasizes littoral states’ role in Red Sea security
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has stated that the security of the Red Sea depends solely on the will of its littoral states, rejecting any military or naval presence by non-littoral states.
Luxor welcomes athletes for 32nd Egypt International Marathon
The 32nd Egypt International Marathon in Luxor attracted 430 runners from 45 countries, starting at the historic Temple of Hatshepsut.
Egypt’s inflation rate declines to two-year low
The state statistics agency attributed the decline to a decrease in some food and beverage prices.
Egypt, Greece, and Greek Cypriot leaders meet in Cairo
Egypt hosted a summit with Greece and the Greek Cypriot Administration to discuss ways to enhance cooperation in various fields, including energy.
UAE secures Egyptian activist extradition from Lebanon
Lebanon has decided to extradite Egyptian opposition activist Abdul Rahman al-Qaradawi to the UAE following accusations of incitement against Gulf countries.
British-Egyptian activist’s mother calls out UK after 100 days
Laila Soueif, mother of jailed British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel Fattah, reaches 100 days of a hunger strike, urging the UK government to act decisively for her son’s release.
Egypt seeks to deepen economic ties with Oman
Egypt’s Foreign Minister, Badr Abdelatty, visited Oman to discuss ways to strengthen economic cooperation between the two countries, focusing on areas such as investment, trade, and maritime connectivity.
