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An Egyptian naval vessel was on fire and it could be seen smoking from a distance but the incident that led to it is surrounded with controversy. Sinai Province, a militant group linked to the Islamic State, claimed that it Read more
Speaking Sunday about the terrorist bombing that targeted the Italian Consulate in Cairo on Saturday, Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi promised a studied response to the terrorist attack claimed by IS and hailed Egyptian president al-Sissi for his determination to Read more
A draft antiterrorism bill that has been approved by the cabinet has raised eyebrows in Egypt’s media sector with critics describing it as a censorship move, but Justice Minister Ahmed Al Zind said the draft is being blown out of Read more
Sinai Province, an IS affiliated group in the Egypt Sinai Peninsular, killed Wednesday 17 Egyptian soldiers in a series of attacks against army check-points in the Sinai according to army sources. The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria branch in Read more
Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki has submitted Palestine’s dossier to the International Criminal Court’s Chief Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda accusing Israel of committing war crimes during last year’s war and implementing illegal settlements on Palestinian territory. The move has raised eyebrows Read more
An Egyptian court has confirmed the death sentence issued last May against toppled Islamist president Mohamed Morsi for escaping from prison during the 2011 popular uprising that led to the fall of Hosni Mubarak regime. The ruling however can be Read more
A delegation representing the Houthi Movement and its allies have left Sana’a for Geneva where they will meet with the representatives of the Saudi-based Yemeni government led by President Hadi. The talks will be the first time the two parties Read more
Luxor, home to some of Egypt’s most famous ancient temples and pharaohs’ tombs, including that of King Tutankhamun, has been targeted by a militants’ attack on Wednesday, but the attempt was foiled by security forces which prevented three terrorists from Read more
President Sisi arrived in Germany on Wednesday for a two-day working visit and was welcomed by German Chancellor Angela Merkel. The visit is expected to be marked with the signing of agreements at the end of a business conference on Read more
Saudi Arabia and Egypt have re-affirmed their coordination and determination in the fight against terrorism and their firm position against Iran’s influence in the region, and in Yemen in particular. The stand was reaffirmed at a joint press conference held Read more