Jordanian forces successfully foiled two drug smuggling attempts using balloons on the eastern border with Syria early on September 1, 2025. The Eastern Military Zone...
Belgium Recognizes Palestine, Sanctions Israel
Belgium's Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot announced on September 2, 2025, that his country will recognize the State of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly...
63-Year-Old Man Hurt in Cairo Black Bear Attack
A 63-year-old man in Cairo, New York, ended up in the hospital after a black bear attacked him inside his home on August 30, 2025....
China Boosts Arab Tourism Ties in Yinchuan
China and Arab states took major steps to strengthen tourism links at a key meeting in Yinchuan. Over 300 delegates from 28 countries gathered to...
Syria Tourism Revival Sparks Saudi Interest at Fair
Syria is gearing up for a major tourism comeback, with Saudi travelers at the forefront, as highlighted at the 2025 Damascus International Fair. This event,...
Israel Eyes West Bank Annexation Amid Palestine Recognition Push
Israeli officials are weighing plans to annex parts of the occupied West Bank as a direct response to growing international moves to recognize a Palestinian...
Munify Secures $3M for Egypt Diaspora Banking
Khalid Ashmawy, a former Microsoft and Uber executive, launched Munify in 2025 to tackle the headaches of sending money to Egypt from abroad. The Y...
UK Closes Cairo Embassy Over Activist Arrest Row
The United Kingdom has shut down its main embassy building in Cairo temporarily after Egyptian officials took away security barriers outside it. This move comes...
Riyadh Air’s First Boeing 787-9 Rolls Out
Saudi Arabian startup airline Riyadh Air has marked a key step in its launch plans as its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner rolled off the assembly...
Arkia Flight Diverted to Cyprus Over Passenger Attack
An Arkia Airlines flight from Paris to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Paphos, Cyprus, on August 27, 2025, after a passenger attacked a...
Egypt UAE Ties Strengthen Arab Unity and Energy Ties
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli praised the recent visit of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to Cairo as a clear sign of...
Flyadeal Starts New Flights to Peshawar and Islamabad
Saudi Arabia's low-cost carrier Flyadeal has kicked off direct flights from Riyadh to Peshawar and Islamabad in Pakistan, boosting travel options between the two countries....
Brazil Rejects Israeli Ambassador, Lula Declared Persona Non Grata
Israel has downgraded its diplomatic ties with Brazil after the South American nation refused to accept a new ambassador nominee. This move deepens a crisis...
Egypt’s Leverage in Gaza Crisis: Why Sisi Stays Silent
Egypt holds key power in the Gaza conflict through its control of the Rafah border crossing, yet President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has not fully used...
Israel Razes Over 1,000 Buildings in Gaza City
Israeli forces have destroyed more than 1,000 buildings in Gaza City's Zeitoun and Sabra neighborhoods since launching a major invasion on August 6, 2025, according...
Egypt Boosts Mining Ties with Chile and ENAP Sipetrol
Egypt's Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi met with Chilean Ambassador Roberto Ebert and a delegation from ENAP Sipetrol in Cairo on August...