The American–Israeli alliance was neither inevitable nor automatic. It was built over time on a deeply rooted conviction among a majority of the American public that Israel and the United States shared fundamental values: democracy, pluralism, and ...

Since 21 January, imported mobile phones brought into Egypt have been subject to customs fees of up to 37.5 percent after authorities cancelled the long-standing exemption that allowed travellers to bring one phone into the country duty-free once eve...

  Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el‑Sisi has instructed authorities to examine the possibility of referring individuals who manipulate prices to military courts, warning against exploiting the current regional situation to raise costs for con...

  The fatal stabbing of a university student outside a private academy in Cairo this week has renewed concerns in Egypt about a pattern of violent disputes among young people, particularly students. Authorities say the victim, a university stude...

EgyptAir announces the gradual resumption of additional flights to Dubai and Dammam starting March 6 after regional airspace disruptions linked to escalating Middle East tensions. The post EgyptAir Announces Gradual Return of Flights to Dubai and Dam...

“I just accidentally moved to Cairo.” With that one sentence, Ben Jenkins pressed upload and unknowingly unlocked one of Egypt’s most wholesome viral moments of the year. On 27 January, the New York–based comedian posted a TikTok explaining t...

Every day in Cairo’s apartments and the coffee shops of Giza’s crowded neighborhoods, millions of Egyptians settle in at their computers or pull their phones from their pockets, preparing to game for hours. For most, gaming is a leisure activity....

  As of 3 March 2026, the Trump Administration underscored its commitment to ensuring the safety of Americans worldwide by issuing a precautionary message regarding the situation in the Middle East.  The State Department elevated the advisory l...

At a café in Cairo, a casual conversation between friends takes an unexpected turn. Someone says a comment was “triggering.” Another explains a breakup as the result of “toxic behavior.” A third talks about “setting boundaries.” None of ...