US tests IS rocket for mustard gas after attack

The IS has fired a small rocket at a military base that hosts hundreds of US troops near Mosul, with the shell testing positive "for a mustard agent." None of…

Deutsche Welle

UPDATE: 42 dead, 163 rescued from sinking immigrant boat off Egypt’s coast

The Egyptian Armed Forces has declared its participation in the rescue operations, reported that search and rescue operations are still ongoing

Daily News Egypt

Al-Sisi has not made serious mistakes, opposing his policies is a point of view: Makram Mohamed Ahmed

The president’s popularity has decreased, but Egyptians still have trust in Al-Sisi, says the former head of the Journalists Syndicate

Emad El-Sayed

A 13 euro entry fee for the EU?

The EU is planning to massively increase its border controls. Those who want to enter have to register, or apply for a visa. The goal is more security, though EU…

Deutsche Welle

Egypt advocates for funding, technology transfer in UN climate meeting

The situation in Egypt is more complicated than simply seeking funding or new technology, says researcher

Menan Khater

Government re-allows import of 0.05% ergot-infected wheat

The Egyptian government has back-peddled on its decision to reject any ergot-infected wheat

Mohamed Ayyad

Qatari newspapers Al-Sharq, Al-Arab offices close in Cairo

Arab Media Monitor expresses its rejection and censure against the Egyptian authorities' decision to close both offices

Sarah El-Sheikh

Head of ERTU News Department dismissed for airing old interview of Al-Sisi with PBS

The president’s most recent interview with PBS was on Tuesday during his time in New York to attend the UN General Assembly

Daily News Egypt

Al-Sisi’s attack on human rights chases him, despite his attempt to ghost the issue

During his participation at the UN general assembly, Al-Sisi’s crackdown on dissent follows him

Toqa Ezzidin