Israeli police are investigating a viral incident from a Tel Aviv shopping mall where a young woman was filmed blowing out Hanukkah candles, a clip...
Mild Daytime Temperatures Hold Across Egypt as Cold Nights Persist
Egypt experienced moderately warm conditions during daylight hours on Friday, with temperatures staying comfortable across most regions while colder air lingered after sunset. Weather officials...
Egypt Condemns Israel Over Somaliland Recognition
Egypt has strongly criticized Israel for becoming the first nation to recognize Somaliland as an independent state, joining forces with Turkey, Somalia, and Djibouti in...
Salah Sends Egypt Through as Tense Win Over South Africa Seals AFCON Knockout Spot
Mohamed Salah once again found the moment when Egypt needed him most. His first-half penalty proved enough as Egypt edged South Africa 1–0 at AFCON...
UK Activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah Returns Home After Egypt Pardon
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on December 26, 2025, that Egyptian-British activist and blogger Alaa Abd El-Fattah has safely returned to the United Kingdom...
Saudi Arabia Snowfall Blankets Tabuk and Trojena
Saudi Arabia experienced a rare snowfall on December 23, 2025, covering the Tabuk region and Trojena Mountains in a layer of white. This unusual event...
Electronic Arts Shareholders Approve Saudi-Led Buyout in Landmark $55 Billion Vote
Electronic Arts is set to leave public markets after shareholders overwhelmingly approved a $55 billion takeover led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, clearing one...
Rove Hotels Expands to Riyadh in 2025
Rove Hotels, a popular UAE-based brand, has teamed up with Rafal Real Estate Development Company to launch multiple properties in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This move...
Riyadh Theatre Festival Wraps Up Third Edition With Awards and Growing Confidence
The curtain came down on the third edition of the Riyadh Theatre Festival this week with an awards night that felt less like a finale...
UN Funding Row Rekindles Debate Over Israel-Focused Spending
The United Nations is spending about $100 million a year on bodies and programs that single out Israel, according to a new assessment cited by...
PA Says Israel Is Deepening Control of West Bank After Approval of 19 New Settlements
The Palestinian Authority has accused Israel of entrenching its hold over the occupied West Bank after Israeli authorities approved 19 new settlements, a move Ramallah...
Israel Rules Threaten Gaza Aid Collapse
New rules from Israel on NGO registrations are set to hit hard by December 31, 2025, risking a total breakdown in humanitarian aid flowing into...
Israeli Tech Firms Grow European Workforces Despite War and Diplomatic Headwinds
Israeli technology companies expanded their European payrolls throughout the war period, adding staff across key hubs even as hiring at home slowed sharply. A new...
Italy Boosts Egypt Energy Ties in Dual Push
Italy and Egypt are deepening their energy partnership through a mix of oil production boosts and major renewable projects, highlighting Rome's strategic Mattei Plan for...
UN Dispute Over Libya’s Maritime Claims Exposes Enduring Rift Between Egypt and Turkey
A fresh diplomatic clash at the United Nations has laid bare how fragile the Egypt–Turkey rapprochement remains. At the center of the dispute are maritime...
Egypt Starts Live Restoration of King Khufu’s Ancient Boat
Egypt has launched a public restoration of King Khufu's second solar boat at the Grand Egyptian Museum near Cairo. This live project, starting on December...