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Somaliland recognises Jerusalem as capital of Israel, will open embassy

Somaliland recognises Jerusalem as capital of Israel, will open embassy Submitted by Sean Mathews on Tue, 05/19/2026 - 19:15 Somaliland and Israel are opening embassies, in a sign of Israel's deepening ties with the…

Egypt explores healthcare cooperation with Burkina Faso, Lebanon at World Health Assembly

Egypt’s Minister of Health and Population, Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, discussed expanding healthcare cooperation and exchanging expertise with his counterparts from Burkina Faso and Lebanon on the sidelines of the 79th World…

US pressures Iran for deal while regional powers seek to avert renewed war

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the United States could launch new strikes against Iran within days if no agreement is reached to prevent Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, while regional diplomatic…

Iran talks making 'good progress': US VP Vance

US Vice President JD Vance said Tuesday that Iran talks are making good progress but Washington was "locked and loaded" to restart military operations if there is no deal. Vance's comments came hours after President…

Egypt to implement cash subsidy system, freeze fuel prices by end 2026: Deputy PM

Egypt targets the implementation of a plan to transition from in-kind to cash subsidies by the end of 2026, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Hussein Eissa said on Tuesday. Speaking at the annual meeting of the…

IFC affirms commitment to Egypt’s economic reforms at 50-year anniversary event

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the World Bank Group reaffirmed their commitment to turning Egypt’s economic reforms into sustained outcomes during an event at the Giza Pyramids marking 50 years of…

Rubio to attend Nato meeting amid concerns over US troop plans in Europe

Rubio to attend Nato meeting amid concerns over US troop plans in Europe US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel this week to a Nato foreign ministers meeting in Sweden as concerns grow over reported US plans to…

IFC marks 50 years in Egypt with $10bn mobilized across 300 projects

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is celebrating five decades of partnership with Egypt’s private sector, during which it has invested and mobilized more than $10bn across nearly 300 projects since 1976.…

Egypt pivots to technology and global supply chains for industrial growth, cites Africa as top opportunity

Egypt aims to become one of the top five players globally across seven shortlisted industrial sectors by 2035 through deep integration into global supply chains, the country’s industry minister announced during an event…

Egypt to overhaul business licensing and capital rules to equalise investor playing field

Egypt is overhauling its post-establishment business regulations, including slashing the time required for capital increases and unifying operational licensing, to facilitate the ease of doing business equally for both…

Opinion | Netanyahu: The Strategy of Survival Through Chaos

Whenever the region appears to be moving closer to de-escalation, Israel intervenes to reignite the flames. Only hours after US President Donald Trump disclosed a framework document aimed at reaching an agreement to end…

Opinion | Trump’s Visit to Beijing Raises the Question: Is Washington Recognizing a Post-Unipolar World?

Not all political moments are captured by cameras. Some historic turning points are read in the silent details: in the timing of a visit, in the language of diplomatic statements, and sometimes even in official denials.…

CBE attributes April inflation slowdown to easing non-food pressures

Annual urban headline inflation slowed to 14.9% in April 2026, down from 15.2% in March, according to the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), which attributed the moderation primarily to easing non-food inflation despite a…

Lopetegui urges Qatar to embrace World Cup challenge with belief and ambition

Qatar coach Julen Lopetegui has called on his players to embrace the toughest challenge in the nation’s football history with courage, realism and belief as Al Annabi prepare for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The global…

Egypt launches ‘Productive Villages’ pilot to build small factories in rural communities

Egypt is exploring the establishment of small and medium-sized factories within villages as part of the new “Productive Villages” initiative, designed to harness local resources and create jobs. The pilot phase will be…

Egypt, Algeria seek deeper agricultural cooperation, joint investment partnerships

Egypt’s Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Alaa Farouk, held talks with his Algerian counterpart, Yacine Oualid, on strengthening bilateral cooperation and translating the longstanding fraternal ties between…

Investment minister, Afreximbank discuss expanding Egypt-Africa trade ties

Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, Mohamed Farid, met with Haitham El Maayergi, executive vice-president of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), alongside senior bank officials, to discuss…

Iran has mapped out US flight patterns for air defence: Report

Iran has mapped out US flight patterns for air defence: Report Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 05/19/2026 - 18:03 Iran may be in a better position to deploy its air defence systems after mapping out US flight patterns…

US sanctions activists aboard Gaza-bound aid flotilla

US sanctions activists aboard Gaza-bound aid flotilla The US Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on four people aboard a Gaza-bound aid flotilla organised by the Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad, which…

Iraq Vows No Leniency with Parties Harming Ties with Saudi Arabia