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Egypt approves military support for Saudi Arabia after Houthi attacks escalate

Egypt's parliament has approved military support for Saudi Arabia as conflicts with the Houthis escalate. This decision follows President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's request to defend Saudi territory if needed. Cairo's involvement may include limited ground support while avoiding an attack on Yemen itself. The Houthis have intensified attacks, threatening Saudi…

The Economic Times · Oct 26

Eight Nations Met in Istanbul. Their Message to Washington: Don't Strike Iran

Foreign ministers from Turkey, Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, the UK, France, Germany and Italy opposed further military action against Iran and called for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

Latin Times · Oct 24

Riyadh's Iconic Tower Empties as Houthi Attacks Kill 13, Push Egypt Toward War

Houthi strikes force Kingdom Centre to shutter its offices, kill 13 at Riyadh's airport, and push Egypt toward military intervention in Saudi Arabia.

Latin Times · Oct 20

Why Pakistan’s ambitious bid to mediate in the Iran-US war could ‘backfire’

Islamabad is making a high-stakes mediation attempt to settle the world’s most consequential conflict. Success will elevate its global standing but failure may prove costly, analysts tell Shweta Sharma

The Independent UK · Mar 30

Middle East crisis: Mediators gather in Pakistan for talks on ending month-long Iran war

Top diplomats from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt met in Pakistan over the weekend. They discussed ending the Middle East conflict. Fighting continued with US-Israeli strikes on Iran and Iranian missile and drone attacks. Iran rejected a US peace proposal. The conflict has caused over 3,000 deaths across the region.…

The Times of India · Mar 29

Iran wary of diplomacy with the US amid reports of planned ground offensive

Iran's parliament speaker said on Sunday that the US is publicly engaging in diplomatic efforts while "secretly planning a ground attack". His comments came shortly after reports in US media that the Trump administration is planning a weeks-long ground offensive.

Euronews · Mar 29

US announces start of second phase of Gaza ceasefire

No details given of committee members who will run territory but they are expected be technocrats, not politicians

The Guardian - UK · Jan 14

Discussions to end Sudan war resume in Cairo as it nears the 3-year mark

Peace efforts in Sudan have resumed in Cairo, with Egypt and the United Nations urging warring parties to agree to a nationwide humanitarian truce

The Independent UK · Jan 14

Germany summons Russian ambassador over alleged election interference and cyberattacks

The foreign ministry said that Germany "would take a series of countermeasures to make Russia pay a price for its hybrid actions in close coordination with our European partners."

Euronews · Dec 12, 2025

The Latest: Federal judge grants request to unseal Ghislaine Maxwell case records

A federal judge says the Justice Department can publicly release investigative materials from a sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime confidante of Jeffrey Epstein

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2025