Egyptian mission unearths 85 tombs, temple for Isis goddess in Upper Egypt An Egyptian archaeological mission has discovered a tower house, in addition to the remains of a Ptolemaic temple and about 85 tombs dating back to different periods from the end of the Old Kingdom until the end of the Ptolemaic period in Sohag, southern Egypt. Egypt
Israeli-Arab Parties divided over Raam's return to coalition The opposition Joint List refrained from supporting two no-confidence votes against the government, and the announcement of Ra’am ending its coalition membership suspension, reflect the ongoing tensions between Israeli-Arab politicians. Israel
Analysis The Takeaway: Russia, Israel weigh consequences of fallout in ties over Ukraine Dmitiri Simes has the take from Moscow, Ben Caspit the scoop from Jerusalem; Hamas opens terrorist front inside Israel; skepticism over Assad’s refugee strategy; does Egypt’s national dialogue include Brotherhood?; Israel’s psychedelic nasal spray. By Andrew Parasiliti , Elizabeth Hagedorn
EU envoy, Qatar emir arrive in Tehran amid final push for Iran deal The Iran nuclear deal may be facing "last bullet" with no deal in sight on IRGC. Iran
International wing of Yazidi force in Sinjar says it's 'not fighting Turkey' After three Western deserters claimed that the YBS forces were fighting Turkey and Iraq, the commander of the international brigade denied the allegations. Iraq
Hope may be fading for release of Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel Fattah Alaa Abdel Fattah enters his sixth week of hunger strike. Egypt
Ukraine war drives more traffic to Egypt's Suez Canal, increasing revenues Although Egypt is being adversely affected by the war in Ukraine, the Suez Canal is benefiting greatly from Western countries sailing into the Gulf in search of oil. Egypt
UAE meets $400 million target in first bond auction The Emirati government decided to sell bonds in dirhams to boost the local banking sector and diversify financially. United Arab Emirates
Turkey, Kazakhstan sign joint production accord for drones Turkey and Kazakhstan agree on an enhanced strategic partnership during Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s first-ever state visit to Turkey . Turkey
Skip to main content
