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Egypt, Chad leaders pledge deeper trade ties, stress regional stability at Africa-France summit

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby committed to expanding bilateral trade and infrastructure ties, while calling for the preservation of national state institutions to…

Al-Sisi, Guterres tackle regional crises as Egypt backs Gulf security

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on the sidelines of the Africa-France summit in Nairobi, with talks centering on regional crises and Gulf security. According…

Egypt, Kenya stress Nile water security and push to activate strategic partnership at Nairobi summit

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and Kenyan President William Ruto affirmed the need for cooperation among Nile Basin countries to safeguard mutual water security and pledged to activate a comprehensive strategic…

Egypt’s Al-Sisi calls for end to African debt cycle as Macron unveils €23bn investment in Nairobi

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi warned that a large number of African nations now spend more on debt service than on health and education combined, urging an immediate reform of the international financial…

Dwight School Cairo brings 154 years of global education expertise to Egypt

As Egypt advances its economic transformation and prioritizes human capital development, the education sector is witnessing a growing shift toward internationally aligned learning models. Families are increasingly…

'Cultural genocide': Palestinian musicians urge Eurovision boycott over Israel's inclusion

'Cultural genocide': Palestinian musicians urge Eurovision boycott over Israel's inclusion Submitted by Alex MacDonald on Tue, 05/12/2026 - 12:58 Palestinians urge attention for musicians in Gaza as Eurovision…

Pentagon says US cost of Iran war nearing $29 billion

The Pentagon said Tuesday the cost of the war with Iran had climbed to nearly $29 billion, as President Donald Trump faced mounting scrutiny over the conflict and its impact on military readiness. The new figure,…

Saudi Foreign Minister Discusses Regional Developments with Jordanian Counterpart

Lithuania could contribute minesweeping capabilities to Hormuz mission

Lithuania could contribute minesweeping capabilities to Hormuz mission Lithuania could contribute minesweeping capabilities and headquarter capabilities to a Strait of Hormuz mission, Lithuania's Chief of Defence…

Is it time to reconsider contemporary art?

Is contemporary art relevant today?

US war in Iran has cost $29 billion, Pentagon says

WASHINGTON, May 12 (Reuters) - The United States' war in Iran has ​cost $29 billion so far, a senior Pentagon official said on Tuesday, an increase of $4 billion from an estimate provided late last month. Jules Hurst,…

Iranian press review: Unexploded US Tomahawks used to develop missile technology

Iranian press review: Unexploded US Tomahawks used to develop missile technology Submitted by Heba Nasser on Tue, 05/12/2026 - 12:16 Meanwhile, displaced Iranians face uncertainty over housing, and the UAE's role in…

Mossad chief opposes Netanyahu’s successor pick: Israeli press review

Mossad chief opposes Netanyahu’s successor pick: Israeli press review Submitted by Nadav Rapaport on Tue, 05/12/2026 - 13:01 Meanwhile, civil aviation chief warns Ben Gurion Airport has become a ‘US military base’,…

Lamine Yamal waves Palestine flag during Barcelona title celebrations

Lamine Yamal waves Palestine flag during Barcelona title celebrations Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 05/12/2026 - 12:19 It comes a month after Spanish football superstar spoke out against anti-Muslim chanting during…

Qatar Calendar House predicts Eid Al-Adha festival to begin on May 27

Qatar Calendar House has announced that Monday (May 18) is expected to mark the beginning of Dhu Al-Hijjah 1447 AH, according to astronomical calculations, with Eid Al-Adha forecast to begin on Wednesday (May 27).Dhu…

Oil prices rise for third day in a row as Iran ceasefire talks stall

Oil prices rise for third day in a row as Iran ceasefire talks stall Oil prices have risen for a third day in a row as hopes for a deal to get ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz cooled. US President Donald Trump…

Can China counter US sanctions with its trade power?

From sanctions to rare earths, the economic rivalry between the US and China is intensifying.

Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets Turkish Foreign Minister

His Excellency Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met on Tuesday with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly Republic of Turkiye Hakan Fidan, who…

Eurovision Song Contest gets off to a tense start, overshadowed by Gaza

By Francois Murphy VIENNA, May 12 (Reuters) - The Eurovision Song Contest gets off to a tense start in Vienna on Tuesday with a protest due to be held hours before the first semi-final featuring Israel, whose attendance…

Turkey supporting efforts to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Turkey supporting efforts to reopen Strait of Hormuz Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Tuesday that Turkey supported efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and that it should not be used as a "weapon" in the…