Trump proposes $1.5trn military budget for 2027 with massive agency cuts
US President Donald Trump's administration on Friday proposed a $1.5trn military budget…
Japan, France agree to coordinate on reopening Strait of Hormuz as Trump says US will have ‘no role’
Japan and France agreed on Wednesday to coordinate closely on efforts to…
Houthi Red Sea attacks could drive oil to $140, Bloomberg Economics says
Global oil prices could surge to $140 per barrel if Houthi rebels…
Brent crude eyes 60% March surge as Trump considers ending military campaign
Global oil prices are on track to record their strongest monthly gain…
Opinion | Energy War on the Brink: Middle East at a Crossroads Between Fragile De-escalation and a Costly Global Shock
As April 2026 begins, the Middle East is entering a highly volatile…
Opinion | ‘No Kings’ Protests: A Shift in American Polarisation as Citizens Confront Demagoguery and Global Corruption
On 28 March 2026, millions of Americans took to the streets in…
Gold prices surge by EGP 175 amid global rally, geopolitical tensions
Gold prices recorded a notable increase in Egypt’s local market, tracking gains…
Regional escalation intensifies with cross-border strikes
A sharp military escalation is unfolding across the Middle East, marked by…
Four-way meeting in Islamabad urges de-escalation, renewed US-Iran talks
Egypt, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have called for prioritising diplomacy and…
Egypt mediates between US and Iran to avert “total chaos” in Middle East: FM
Egypt is leading intensive diplomatic efforts to mediate between the United States…