Sisi discusses Middle East peace with World Jewish Congress chief
Cairo, Egypt -- Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi told the head of the World Jewish Congress Ronald Lauder on Sunday that the establishment of a Palestinian state is "the only guarantee" for lasting peace in the Middle East. During his meeting with Lauder in Cairo on Sunday, Sisi called for starting...Two Israeli tourists, one Egyptian killed in Alexandria shooting
The policeman fired "at random" at an Israeli tour group visiting Alexandria using "his personal weapon", the state-affiliated private television Extra News said quoting a security source. A fourth person was wounded and the policeman was "immediately arrested", it added.Egypt president calls for measures to slow birthrate
Cairo, Egypt -- Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi called Tuesday for measures to slow the birthrate in the Arab world's most populous country, citing China's one-child policy as an example. "We need 400,000 births per year," said the leader of the country of 105 million inhabitants which recorded nearly 2.2 million...Turkish, Egyptian ministers to meet to build ties: Erdogan
Erdogan and Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi shook hands last week in Qatar, signalling a fresh beginning in their ties.Qatar calls for ‘civilized communication’ as FIFA World Cup opens with fervor; host nation loses first match
Fireworks, cultural performances add to the grand opening ceremony attended by regional leaders, heads of delegations and sports panels and federations, diplomats and fans.Sudan’s de-facto leader Burhan in first post-coup visit to Egypt
Sudan's de facto leader General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan on Wednesday started his first official visit to Egypt since last year's military coup. Burhan, greeted on arrival by Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in a ceremony broadcast live on state television, was accompanied by the head of general intelligence services, according to...Israel to start direct flights to Egypt’s Sharm el-Sheikh in April
Israel is to launch direct flights to Sharm el-Sheikh on Egypt's Red Sea coast next month, in an expansion of air links between the two countries, officials said Wednesday. "The route from Ben Gurion International Airport to Sharm el-Sheikh will open soon. Flights are expected to begin during the intermediate...US arrests man spying on opponents of Egypt president
Pierre Girgis was charged under a law that makes it illegal to act as a representative of a foreign government without registering with the US Justice Department.Egypt pledges support to Lebanon after Sisi-Mikati meeting
Egypt has pledged support to Lebanon "at all levels" and stressed that it needs "political accord" to reawaken from the setbacks it has been experiencing and "for it to return to the beacon of the Arabs". Local media reports said that during his meeting with the visiting Lebanese Prime Minister...Egypt questions new desert capital and its costs
Egypt President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is building a new capital, whose construction costs are already under a microscope.Sadat’s nephew negotiates way out for Egypt prisoners
Mohamed al-Sadat has long been a fixture of Egypt's political scene. As many as 60,000 political prisoners are serving time in Egyptian jails, according to human rights defenders.Bennett meets Sisi on first Egypt trip
Bennett said the meeting helped create "a foundation for deep ties in the future" between two countriesMacron arrives at Iraq summit aimed at easing Mideast tensions
Macron warned on Saturday the Islamic State group "remains a threat."Egypt’s economy capable of facing challenges: Sisi
The Egyptian president also said the country’s economy was better equipped to meet the aspirations of the Egyptian people.Iraq seeks role as mediator with regional summit
The meeting in Baghdad on Saturday seeks to give Iraq a "unifying role" to tackle the crises shaking the regionJournalist among 6 freed by Egypt amid criticism of rights record
US had warned Egypt that targeting rights campaigners would be a factor in arms sales


















