According to Arab media reports, Egypt is preparing to host a Houthi delegation to reduce tensions in the Red Sea, increase the number of ships sailing in the area and to help its economy due to the reductions of Suez Canal transit fees. The Houthis are an Iranian proxy group which for the past several months have carried out attacks in the Red Sea area.
According to Egyptian media reports, the diplomatic initiative is in coordination with Saudi Arabia and Turkey. The reports also said that Egypt is negotiating with both the Houthis and Iran, in an effect to resolve the political crisis in Yemen. It is for this reason that Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty is expected to visit Tehran in the coming days.
Archaeologists have uncovered the remains of a 3200-year-old Egyptian military barracks, potentially revealing ancient defensive strategies against Libyan invaders, according
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi pledged Wednesday to intensify Gaza peace talks during a meeting with U.S. Secretary of
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger will introduce new biometric passports as they solidify a new alliance called the Alliance of
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will address Gaza ceasefire efforts with Egyptian officials this week, the State Department
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