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- 1Dozens of nations walk out of Netanyahu's UN speech●Full list of nations to walk out of Netanyahu’s speech: (Source: https://www. thelondoneconomic.com/news/ful l-list-of-c
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address at the United Nations was met with mass walkouts, with dozens of delegations leaving the hall as he began speaking. Countries reportedly include Egypt, Palestine, Senegal, Sudan, Tunisia, Yemen, Suriname, Panama, Turkmenistan and Tuvalu, among others. The exodus highlights international anger over the Gaza war and the growing diplomatic isolation of Israel, as several delegations were seen exiting in full view of the assembly.
- 2Qatar's Al Thani accuses Netanyahu government of sabotaging Gaza talks●Qatar's Al Thani claims Netanyahu's 'far-right government' sabotaging Gaza talks
Qatar's Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's 'far-right government' of undermining mediation efforts aimed at ending the war in Gaza and securing a hostage release deal. Qatar, which has acted as a key mediator alongside Egypt and the United States, says the Israeli government's positions are obstructing progress in the negotiations.
- 3Egypt to rest Salah for South Sudan AFCON qualifier over pitch concerns▼Egypt to rest Salah in South Sudan AFCON qualifier over pitch concerns
Egypt plan to leave Mohamed Salah out of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Sudan, citing concerns over the state of the pitch. The decision is aimed at protecting the Liverpool forward from injury risk in what is largely a low-stakes fixture. Al Jazeera reported the news, which is drawing attention from football fans across the region ahead of the match.
- 4Egypt warns Ethiopia over Nile mega-dam water security▼Africa’s most powerful military warns U.S. backed Ethiopia as Egypt vows to protect its Nile water security over controversial mega-dam
Egypt has issued a fresh warning to Ethiopia over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, vowing to protect its Nile water security as tensions flare anew. The dispute pits Egypt, which depends on the Nile for most of its fresh water, against the U.S.-backed Ethiopian dam project on the Blue Nile. Egypt's military, ranked among Africa's most powerful, has framed water access as a red line, reigniting regional debate over the long-running standoff.
- 5Egypt's central bank lowers inflation forecasts, holds rates▼CBE lowers inflation forecasts, keeps key rates unchanged
The Central Bank of Egypt has revised down its inflation forecasts while keeping its key interest rates unchanged. The decision signals that policymakers see price pressures easing, but prefer to wait for more evidence before loosening monetary policy. Economists are weighing what the improved outlook means for the timing of future rate cuts and for Egypt's broader economic reform programme.
- 6Egyptian source warns Israel Gaza situation could blow up●Egyptian source: 'We told the Israelis the situation in Gaza could blow up'
An Egyptian source said Cairo warned Israeli officials that the situation in Gaza could deteriorate and 'blow up'. The reported warning points to growing Egyptian concern over escalation in the enclave, where tensions between Israel and Palestinian factions have repeatedly threatened wider confrontation. It underscores Egypt's role as a mediator seeking to prevent another flare-up in Gaza.
- 7Egyptian Physicist Ahmed El Gendy Unveils Mechanical Force Cancer Treatment▼Egyptian Physicist Ahmed El Gendy Unveils Promising Cancer Treatment Using Mechanical Force Instead Of Heat
Egyptian physicist Ahmed El Gendy has presented a promising new approach to cancer treatment that relies on mechanical force rather than heat to target tumours. The method could offer an alternative to heat-based therapies, potentially reducing damage to surrounding healthy tissue. Details on clinical testing and effectiveness have not yet been made widely available, and reaction from the medical community is so far limited.
- 8Egypt banks post EGP 373 billion net profit in H1 2026▼Banks operating in Egypt post EGP 373.133bn net profit in H1 2026: CBE
Banks operating in Egypt recorded EGP 373.133 billion in net profits during the first half of 2026, according to the Central Bank of Egypt. The figure highlights the sector's continued strong earnings, and financial commentators are weighing what the results signal about banking performance, high interest rates and the broader Egyptian economy.
- 9Egypt joins Mediterranean war drill, backs Trump's Gaza plan▼Africa’s most powerful military and Middle East’s strongest back Trump’s Gaza plan after Egypt joins France, Italy and Greece for major Mediterranean war drill
Egypt, described as one of the region's strongest militaries, has joined France, Italy and Greece for a major naval exercise in the Mediterranean while lending support to Donald Trump's plan for Gaza. The joint drill and political backing signal growing regional alignment around postwar proposals for the territory, drawing attention across Middle East and African media.
- 10Mohamed Salah rested by Egypt for AFCON qualifier over artificial pitch▼Mohamed Salah rested for Egypt’s AFCON qualifier due to artificial pitch
Mohamed Salah was left out of Egypt's starting line-up for their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, with the decision attributed to the artificial surface at the venue. Coaches often protect star players from synthetic pitches over injury concerns. The move has prompted debate among fans about player welfare and Egypt's approach to a match they were expected to win.
- 11Egypt named among nations with solution to Russia trade route aggression▼Africa’s strongest military nation, alongside India and Turkey, listed as a country with a solution to Russia’s aggression on a very important trade route
Business Insider Africa reports that Egypt, ranked as Africa's strongest military nation, has been listed alongside India and Turkey as a country offering a solution to Russia's aggression affecting a major trade route. The report highlights the strategic role these three countries could play in safeguarding global shipping corridors amid ongoing tensions linked to the war in Ukraine.
- 12Mohamed Salah to miss Egypt's South Sudan match over artificial pitch▼Egyptian star Mohamed Salah to miss South Sudan clash over artificial pitch
Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah will sit out Egypt's World Cup qualifying match against South Sudan because the game is being played on an artificial surface. The decision reflects long-standing concerns over injury risk on synthetic pitches, leaving Egypt without their biggest star for the fixture.
- 13Hossam Hassan under pressure ahead of South Sudan clash▼Hossam Hassan faces the spectre of dismissal against South Sudan
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan is reportedly at risk of being dismissed if results go badly in the upcoming match against South Sudan. The report frames the qualifier as a decisive test for the veteran coach, whose position could hinge on the outcome amid scrutiny of the team's recent form.
- 14Egypt's Maritime Border Agreement Draws Regional Attention▼Beyond the Sudan-Saudi Dispute: Egypt's Pivotal Maritime Border Agreement and Its Regional Consequences
Egypt has concluded a maritime border agreement whose regional consequences are being weighed against the backdrop of a wider dispute involving Sudan and Saudi Arabia. Commentators are examining how the deal could reshape Egypt's position in the Red Sea and affect its relations with neighbouring states, framing it as a pivotal development beyond the immediate bilateral tensions.
- 15Salah Out of Egypt's World Cup Qualifier in South Sudan▼Egypt's Salah Ruled Out of South Sudan Qualifier Due to Artificial Surface
Mohamed Salah has been ruled out of Egypt's World Cup qualifier against South Sudan, with the artificial pitch at the venue cited as the reason. The decision deprives Egypt of their star forward for a key African qualifying match and has drawn attention to concerns over playing on artificial surfaces.
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Egypt has issued a warning to Israel, according to reporting by The Atlantic. The exact content and circumstances of the warning are not detailed, but it concerns relations between the two countries amid heightened tensions in the Middle East. Cairo has long played a mediating role in the region, and any public admonition of Jerusalem draws attention to the state of their security and diplomatic ties.
- 17Mohamed Salah to miss Egypt's match against South Sudan●Footballer Mohamed Salah to miss Egypt’s match against South Sudan — Channel NewsAsia
Egypt will be without star forward Mohamed Salah for their football match against South Sudan. The Liverpool forward's absence removes Egypt's biggest attacking threat and is a significant blow to the squad, with fans and pundits weighing how the team will adapt without their captain and top scorer for the fixture.