The Grand Egyptian Museum has opened 12 halls showcasing ancient Egyptian artifacts in a trial run ahead of its official opening.

Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman and Egyptian president Abdelfattah al-Sisi met in Cairo, calling for regional de-escalation and announcing a $5 billion Saudi investment in Egypt.

The crash occurred on a highway in the Suez governorate, and investigations are underway to determine the cause.

 Egypt on Wednesday denied claims by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, the leader of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), of its involvement in his country’s ongoing conflict. The Egyptian Foreign Ministry said in a statement that the accusations come at a time when Egypt is making considerable efforts to stop the war, protect civilians and strengthen international response efforts for humanitarian relief to those affected by the conflict. The ministry called on the international community to examine the evidence which would verify the validity of the claims made by Dagalo. Egypt also reaffirmed its commitment to the security, stability and unity of Sudan. The statement added that Egypt will continue to spare no effort in providing all forms of support to its Sudanese “brothers” as they face the severe consequences of the ongoing war. Since mid-April 2023, the Sudanese Armed Forces and the RSF have been engaged in a conflict that has resulted in more than 20,000 deaths and displaced nearly 10 million people, according to the United Nations. There has been a growing call from the UN and international bodies to end the conflict, as the war has pushed millions of Sudanese to the brink of famine and death due to food shortages, with the fighting spreading to 13 of Sudan’s 18 states.

US Secretary of State Blinken emphasizes need for implementing UN Resolution 1701 in latest call with Egypt.

The Egyptian army sent a plane loaded with medical aid to Lebanon amid ongoing Israeli attacks, following orders from President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to provide support.

Egypt’s government is seeking to reduce its reliance on wheat imports by introducing corn and sorghum flour into bread production.

Egyptian President al-Sisi reaffirms Egypt’s support for Lebanon’s sovereignty and stability amid regional challenges and tensions.

Despite global pressure, Egyptian authorities refuse to release prominent activist Abd el-Fattah, prompting international outrage and calls for an end to Egypt’s repressive regime.

EgyptAir has suspended flights to Beirut, and the international community has expressed concern over the potential for the conflict to spread regionally.

The Pentagon has greenlit a $740 million sale of Stinger missiles to Egypt, a decision that will significantly enhance the country’s ability to defend against aerial threats.

Egypt warns against Israeli escalation in Lebanon which threatens stability and risks a larger war in the region.

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced plans to settle arrears with production companies and restore normal output by summer 2025.

A surge of Sudanese refugees in Egypt is straining resources as legal hurdles, xenophobia, and economic hardship continue to compound their struggles since fleeing Sudan’s conflict.

Egypt’s foreign minister has condemned Israel’s attacks on Gaza and called for an immediate ceasefire to end the current crisis in the Red Sea.

Egypt’s Abu Simbel 2 docks in Sudan, delivering vital aid to support the millions affected by the ongoing conflict and recent floods.

Emergency services are on the scene as authorities work to determine the cause of the collision.

The Biden administration will provide Egypt with $1.3 billion in military assistance, including funding that Congress had tied to human rights improvements, a US State Department spokesperson said Wednesday. “This decision is important to advancing regional peace and Egypt’s specific and ongoing contributions to US national security priorities, particularly to finalize a cease-fire agreement for Gaza, bring the hostages home, surge humanitarian assistance for Palestinians in need, and help bring an enduring end to the Israel-Hamas conflict,” a State Department spokesperson told Anadolu. The spokesperson added that Egypt’s role in promoting a cease-fire in Sudan and facilitating humanitarian assistance was also critical to the decision. The decision comes despite persistent concerns from rights advocates and Democratic lawmakers over Egypt’s human rights record under President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, who came to power one year after a military coup against democratically elected President Mohammed Morsi in 2013.  Out of the $1.3 billion in US military aid designated for Egypt, $320 million is tied to human rights related conditions. But for fiscal year 2023, Secretary of State Antony Blinken used a national security waiver to bypass conditions on $225 million of the $320 million. The remaining $95 million in conditional funding lacked a waiver and is subject to the statutory requirement that Egypt “is making clear and consistent progress in releasing political prisoners, providing detainees with due process, and preventing the harassment and intimidation of American citizens,” according to the State Department. However, Blinken informed Congress Wednesday that Egypt has met these conditions, allowing the release of the remaining funds.

Egypt confirmed that serious cease-fire talks regarding Gaza concluded in Doha, offering hope for ending the ongoing war.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan participated in the Arab League Council in Cairo, meeting with EU’s Josep Borrell and addressing the crisis in Gaza with regional counterparts.

Egypt’s Army Chief visited the border with Gaza as Netanyahu’s accusations of weapons smuggling strain Egypt-Israel relations.