Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has warned of deliberate attempts to reshape the Middle East map under extremist ideological pretexts, contributing to mounting instability in the region.He made these remarks during a televised address on Sinai Liberation Day, emphasizing the need to respect state sovereignty and territorial integrity while rejecting efforts to fragment countries or seize their resources.El-Sisi called for political solutions and negotiations as the only viable path to regional stability and urged cooperation and reconstruction instead of continued conflict.He also highlighted the importance of fully implementing the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire, including unhindered humanitarian aid and... [Continue Reading]
President Stubb visited a Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army base together with His Majesty the King. Photo: Emmi Syrjäniemi/Office of the President of the Republic of Finland The President of the Republic Alexander Stubb paid official visits to Jordan and Egypt between 19 and 22 April 2026. President Stubb’s visit to Jordan began on Sunday 19 April in Amman, the capital of Jordan, by a meeting with His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II. The President also met Prime Minister of Jordan Jafar Hassan, President of the Senate of... [Continue Reading]
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly declared that the proposed regional grain logistics hub located in the Suez Canal Economic Zone is backed decisively by President Abdel Fattah El Sisi. The President has issued directives for rapid progress on the project, highlighting its strategic importance. Madbouly stated the initiative aims to strengthen Egypt's influence in grain trade across North Africa and the Middle East while enhancing food security. The project involves the preparation of a comprehensive feasibility study focusing on technical, economic, and logistical factors prior to implementation. The site's advantageous positioning within the Suez Canal Economic Zone offers access to... [Continue Reading]
Three men have been found guilty of repeatedly raping a woman on Brighton beach in a cynical, predatory, and callous attack after she became separated from her friends on a night out.The trial at Hove Crown Court concluded on April 23, 2026, with the jury delivering verdicts after more than 16 hours of deliberation.The victim, who was intoxicated and incapacitated, was targeted in the early hours of October 4, 2025.Two men, Ibrahim Alshafe, 25, an Egyptian national, and Abdulla Ahmadi, 26, an Iranian national, raped her behind a beach hut while a third man, Karin Al-Danasurt, 20, also Egyptian, filmed... [Continue Reading]
An EU summit is scheduled to take place in Cyprus on April 23-24, bringing together EU member states and Middle Eastern leaders to discuss ongoing fragile ceasefires in Lebanon and Iran.The two-day meeting will also include the secretary general of the Gulf Cooperation Council and a video address from Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky.Leaders from Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria have been invited to participate in the summit, which aims to provide political guidance on regional security issues.Lebanon's prime minister, Nawaf Salam, is expected to attend in person.The summit will focus on efforts to de-escalate tensions, protect freedom of navigation through... [Continue Reading]