Egypt

May- 2025 -

20 May

Crew Killed in Egyptian Military Training Jet Crash

An Egyptian military training aircraft crashed during an air force exercise on Monday, killing its crew, the military said.

Apr- 2025 -

24 April

Asia Pacific

Screenshot of aircraft during China and Egypt's "Eagles of Civilization 2025" joint air force drill

Christine Casimiro

China, Egypt Host Joint Air Force Drills for First Time

In a first, China and Egypt kicked off the “Eagles of Civilization 2025” joint air forces drill at an Egyptian Air Base this week.

14 April

War

Crowds of Gazans chanted and embraced on January 15 as news spread that a ceasefire and hostage release deal had been reached between Israel and Hamas aimed at ending more than 15 months of war in the Palestinian territory.

Staff Writer With AFP

Hamas Says Will Free Hostages If End to Gaza War Guaranteed

A senior Hamas official said on Monday that the Palestinian group is prepared to release all Israeli hostages in exchange for a "serious prisoner swap" and guarantees that Israel will end the war in Gaza.

Mar- 2025 -

31 March

Africa

Joe Saballa

Egypt Nears Deal for up to 100 South Korean FA-50 Light Attack Aircraft

An Egyptian diplomatic official has confirmed that Cairo is in advanced talks with South Korea for the purchase of up to 100 FA-50 light attack aircraft.

28 March

Middle East

Joe Saballa

Turkey, Egypt Strike Deal for Joint Production of Robotic Vehicles

Turkey has signed a strategic agreement with Egypt to locally produce advanced unmanned ground vehicles in Cairo.

4 March

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

Arab Leaders Gather to Hash Out Alternative to Trump’s Gaza Plan

Arab leaders gathering to discuss an alternative to the US's widely condemned plan to assume control of Gaza and displace Palestinians.

Feb- 2025 -

21 February

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

Arab Leaders Gather in Saudi Arabia to Hash Out Gaza Plan

Arab leaders were gathering in Saudi Arabia on Friday to hammer out a recovery plan for Gaza aimed at countering President Donald Trump's proposal for US control of the territory and the expulsion of its people.

7 February

Africa