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The Middle East's quiet shift toward liberal values
Surveys across five countries show citizens increasingly reject religious authoritarianism, even as their rulers entrench power.
Foreign Affairs · 3m

Man Finds 28-Foot Ramses II Statue in Egypt
Egyptian resident discovers 28-foot statue of ancient pharaoh Ramses II on his property.
Dexerto · 1m

Von der Leyen pledges EU cash for Egypt and Libya to block Sudanese refugees
EU leader vows increased aid to Egypt and Libya to prevent Sudanese genocide victims from reaching Europe.
EUobserver · 1m

Meta Bans ByteDance Ads in US and Six Markets
Meta cuts ByteDance ads across US, Canada, Egypt, Indonesia, Japan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Dealroom · 1m

Horn of Africa Leaders Meet on Tensions
Egypt, Sudan, Eritrea and Somalia discuss regional conflicts and unresolved issues in El Alamein.
Allafrica · 1m

Countries with Gas Under $2 Per Gallon
8 countries pay less than $2 for gas per gallon, including Libya at $0.088.
Jalopnik · 1m

Egypt and Indonesia Aim for $5 Billion Trade by 2030
Egypt and Indonesia agree to double bilateral trade to $5 billion by 2030 after leaders meet in Jakarta.
The Rio Times · 1m

Egyptian Femtech Addresses Women's Health Taboos
Egypt's femtech startups tackle menstrual and reproductive health stigma with culturally sensitive apps and period products.
Allafrica · 1m

African Genomics Research Expands Healthcare Connections
African countries build genetic data systems to improve healthcare for local populations.
Allafrica · 1m
Air strikes kill dozens of gold miners on Sudan-Egypt border
Air strikes on Sudan-Egypt border kill at least 72 gold miners.
Dw · 1m

Riyadh Airport Faces Attack
Saudi airport hit by missile strike one day after 13 deaths.
Straight Arrow · 1m

At least 72 gold miners killed in border strikes
A rights group says Egyptian jets struck artisanal miners in Sudan, raising questions about sovereignty and international law.
BBC News · 1m

Japan's academic model exports to Egypt
Sprix education system gains traction in Egyptian schools.
Nikkei Asia · 1m

Egypt Culture Key Figures 2026
Egypt's cultural stars and projects shape 2026 global appeal.
The Rio Times · 2m

U.S. ordered to bring Egyptian man back from Equatorial Guinea
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to reverse its deportation of an Egyptian gay man to central Africa, marking a rare legal victory against third-country removals.
NPR · 1m
Meta Bans TikTok Ads in US and 6 Countries
Meta immediately bans TikTok ads on Facebook and Instagram in the US, Canada, Egypt, Indonesia, Japan, Thailand and Vietnam.
The Straits Times · 1m

Cairo Jazz Festival 2026 Dates
Cairo Jazz Festival returns 5-7 November with two stages at Tahrir Square campus.
The Rio Times · 1m

Ethiopia's Tigray Conflict Spreads Regional Tensions
Ethiopia's military recaptures Mekelle as regional powers clash over Red Sea access.
Foreign Policy · 2m

Ethiopia's war draws in the Middle East
Fighting in Ethiopia is part of a wider regional conflict shaped by outside powers competing for influence and resources.
The New Yorker · 3m

WFP convoy attacked in Sudan
Sudan's WFP aid trucks hit by airstrike as diplomatic efforts resume.
Vaticannews · 1m

AU Urges Ethiopia, Eritrea and Egypt to Show Restraint
African Union calls for restraint as Ethiopia, Eritrea and Egypt escalate diplomatic tensions.
The Rio Times · 2m
Queen Nefertiti's hidden tomb chamber found
New scans reveal hidden chamber beyond Tutankhamun's tomb that may hold Queen Nefertiti's remains.
Dailymail · 2m

Ethiopia Takes Mekelle as Regional Leaders Convene
Ethiopian forces capture Tigray's capital as Egypt hosts rivals to prevent regional war.
Allafrica · 1m

AU Calls for Ethiopia Eritrea Egypt to Restrain Tensions
African Union urges Ethiopia, Eritrea, Egypt to avoid escalation amid rising tensions.
Allafrica · 1m

Sudan Refugee Education Cuts Threaten Millions
Education funding cuts risk reversing decades of progress for 13.1 million refugee children globally.
Allafrica · 1m

Cairo street kiosks face costly redesign
Cairo’s street kiosks may close as overhaul costs strain small businesses.
Malay Mail · 1m

Egypt’s Diplomacy: Clever or Clumsy?
Egypt balances Gaza, Iran, UAE and Houthi crises without losing ground.
Foreign Policy · 1m

Mohamed Salah left out of Egypt-South Sudan AFCON qualifier
Egypt skip Mohamed Salah for South Sudan match due to artificial pitch concerns
BBC Sport · 1m

Barcelona Gives 18-Year-Old Haaland of Nile $115M Release Clause
Barcelona signs Egyptian teen Hamza Abdelkarim with $115m release clause, calling him 'Haaland of the Nile'.
SI · 1m

Paymob Raises $35M for MENA Payment Expansion
Paymob secures $35 million to boost payment coverage for small businesses across Middle East and North Africa
Pymnts · 1m

El-Sisi is coming to Malaysia next month
A gala dinner chat in New Delhi turned into a state visit, and a decade-old promise Kuala Lumpur and Cairo still owe each other.
Malay Mail · 1m

A 3,000-year-old tomb recipe, poured into Vermont rye
WhistlePig looked at a map, found Africa missing, and came back with tiger nuts, black honey, and a rye finished in barrels nobody had tried before.
Maxim · 2m