Egypt
Egypt court orders closure of independent outlet MadaMasr; detains editor
Editor-in-chief Lina Attalah was fined $53,400 after being convicted of operating a website without a licence.
WORLD
Yemen fighting escalates as Houthi attack injures six in Saudi Arabia, Egypt pledges support
Fighting between Yemen’s Houthis and government forces has intensified amid claims of heavy casualties, worsening shortages in Taiz and rising regional tensions.
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US warns citizens in Saudi Arabia as missile and drone attacks disrupt air travel
The US Embassy urged citizens to monitor security alerts and check flight status as attacks affected airport operations.
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WORLD
Xi visits Egypt as China seeks deeper West Asia influence
China, the United States' top global rival, is cultivating an extensive relationship with one of America's key allies in West Asia as it moves to expand its influence in the region.
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WORLD
Egypt, Qatar sign four accords during Qatari PM's visit to Cairo
The agreements were signed during Qatari Prime Minister's visit to Egypt, also discussed mediation efforts on Trump's peace plan.
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WORLD
Egypt urges full Israeli withdrawal, sustained aid access in Gaza
Egypt's foreign minister called for the implementation of the Gaza roadmap, including an Israeli withdrawal, sustained humanitarian aid and deployment of an international stabilisation force.
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WORLD
UAE, seven Muslim-majority nations condemn Israel's Gaza offensive
The collective communique was released by the foreign ministers representing the UAE, Qatar, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Egypt.
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SPORTS
Egyptian Football Association ''cannot remain silent'' about officiating in loss to Argentina
Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan held his arms up in an “X” shape to signal racial abuse after Argentina's game-winner two minutes into stoppage time.
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WORLD
British military says cargo ship reports being under attack in Red Sea off coast of Yemen
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations centre reported the attack off the coastal city of Hodeida, which is under control of the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels.
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SPORTS
Egypt advances past group stage at the World Cup after a 1-1 draw with Iran
The potential late winning goal was called back due to an offside, though, and Egypt advanced past the group stage.
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