Egypt

Bronze Age hoard, Egyptian diamonds: String of museum heists throughout August shake Europe

The Treasure of Villena is a a collection of Bronze Age artifacts found in 1963 • The necklance once belonged to Queen Nazli of Egypt and is adorned with 673 diamonds

The Treasure of Villena.
A Russian Sukhoi Su-57 stealth fighter jet on display during the second International Air Show and Aerospace Expo at El Alamein International Airport in El Alamein, Egypt, September 9, 2026. Egypt is hosting the event from September 8 to 10, 2026, with more than 100 aircraft expected to participate

Russia markets drone-like missiles in Egypt during Su-57 jet's Africa air show debut

A Palestinian worker sorts dates at a date farm owned by Kibbutz Almog, after the UK, France and Canada announced plans to ban imports from West Bank settlements, near Kibbutz Almog and the northern Dead Sea in the West Bank, September 9, 2026.

Eight countries welcome UK decision to ban imports from West Bank settlements

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Egyptian broadcaster and influencer sentenced to death after gang, drug convictions


Archaeologists find Ramesses II inscription in Sinai pointing to Egypt’s lost city of Mesn

Alongside the lintel, archaeologists unearthed the remains of a temple believed to have been destroyed by the Romans during the legion’s quarrying efforts.

Ancient lintel found in  Tell Abu Saifi archaeological site pointing to lost city of Mesn, August 28, 2026.

Egypt unearths three previously unknown tombs from different eras at Bahariya Oasis cemetery

Notably, the Sheikh Soby site is home to a Late Period cemetery containing the tombs of Bahariya Oasis rulers and priests from that period, including the Temple of El-Bawiti.

Two ancient tombs and a figurine discovered at the Sheikh Soby site in the Bahariya Oasis, Egypt, August 28, 2026.

What will happen if Iran, Egypt, Bangladesh join Mecca Joint Defense Agreement? - analysis

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan’s new defense pact is already attracting interest from Bangladesh, Egypt, and Iran. But expansion could reshape regional security, alliances, and power balances.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, accompanied by their ministers of Foreign Affairs and Defence, pose after signing a joint defense agreement in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, August 7, 2026.

Exploring Bennett's security policy vision, belief that he can convince Egypt to fix Gaza standoff

SPECIAL PROFILE: Former prime minister Naftali Bennett lays out his security policy for Gaza, Iran, Lebanon, and Syria, were he to be elected prime minister, and how he would differ from Netanyahu.

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett.

Flexible and shifting alliances in the region instead of blocs - opinion

Among other things, the Mecca Agreement includes a clause stipulating that any aggression against one member of the alliance will be considered aggression against all three.

TURKISH PRESIDENT Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, pose after signing a joint defense agreement in Mecca last Friday.

Voices from the Arab Press: The Mecca agreement changes the equation

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

TURKISH NAVY FORCES aboard the TCG Gaziantep (F-490), a guided-missile frigate, ahead of launch of drilling vessel ‘Cagri Bey,’ set to conduct Turkey’s first deep-sea drilling operation in the Indian Ocean near the Mogadishu seaport, in Somalia, April 10.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan invited Iran to join newly-established Mecca defense pact - report

The invitation has not yet been officially confirmed by Iran's Foreign Ministry or by any of the three countries that are parties to the agreement.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pose after signing a joint defence agreement in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, August 7, 2026.

Layers of history: Egypt unearths 6,000-year cemetery spanning Predynastic to Ptolemaic eras

The finds confirm that the area had been settled during the Hyksos’ reign during the 15th Dynasty given its proximity to Avaris, which had served as the capital city at the time.

Artifacts found at ancient cemetery discovered at the Kom El-Khalgan archaeological site in Egypt's Dakahlia Governorate, August 21, 2026.

International contention continues as eight more countries condemn Israel's E1 settlement plan

A spokesperson for the US State Department spoke to N12 News later on Friday, saying that the US government "does not support annexation."

View of the unrecognized Bedouin village of Khan al-Ahmar, near Ma'ale Adumim, in the West Bank, on May 19, 2026.

Gaza mediators say latest Israeli strikes undermine efforts to end conflict at critical stage

Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar condemned recent Israeli strikes in Gaza, saying they undermined regional and international efforts to implement a peace plan.

Displaced Palestinians walk past tents and destroyed buildings near the beachfront in Gaza City in August.