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Top News: Egypt Denies Approval of Military Intervention in Yemen

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Jan 14, 2026

Voices from Iran: As rejection of government reaches all-time high, Iranians also wary of foreign intervention

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Top News: Egypt Denies Approval of Military Intervention in Yemen

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Jan 28, 2026

Trump’s National Security Strategy doesn’t downgrade the Middle East, it redefines it

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Kristian Alexander

Trump’s strategy is a sophisticated refinement of “America First.” For the Gulf, the implications are significant, but manageable.

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Top News: Egypt Denies Approval of Military Intervention in Yemen

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Jan 13, 2026

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Mar 25, 2015

Top News: Egypt Denies Approval of Military Intervention in Yemen

By EgyptSource

Yemen’s Foreign Minister Riad Yassin has said that Egypt and Gulf countries had approved a military intervention in the country following a request it made to the Arab League. Yassin told Sky News Arabia that his country had submitted a request to the Arab League which was approved by Egypt and Gulf states. Foreign Ministry Spokesman […]

MENASource

Mar 25, 2015

Iran’s Free Pass in the Region

By Frederic C. Hof

In his recent Nowruz address to the people of Iran, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said something I have heard more than once from Iranian counterparts in track two (unofficial) discussions: “The negotiations with America are about the nuclear program and nothing else, everyone should know this . . .

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MENASource

Mar 24, 2015

A Half Victory in the Fight against Police Violence

By Khaled Dawoud

In recent weeks, Egypt has witnessed a series of charges brought against security personnel. Recently, Prosecutor Hisham Barakat announced the decision to charge a police officer with the killing of peaceful protester and Socialist Popular Alliance Party (SPAP) member—Shaimaa al-Sabbagh. A day later, a police general and conscript were also charged with concealing evidence in […]

North Africa

MENASource

Mar 24, 2015

Top News: South Syria rebels given more arms; Jordan says it will help train rebels

By MENASource

Mainstream rebels in Syria’s Southern Front say foreign states have stepped up weapons supplies to them since Damascus launched an offensive early last month to regain the frontier zone near Jordan and Israel in the provinces of Rif Dimashq, Deraa, and Quneitra.

MENASource

Mar 24, 2015

Top News: Forensics Spokesperson Removed from Post Following Remarks on Activist Death

By EgyptSource

Egypt’s Forensic Medicine Authority removed its spokesperson, Hisham Abdel Hamid, from his post on Tuesday, over televised remarks he made concerning the death of the activist Shaimaa al-Sabbagh. 

MENASource

Mar 24, 2015

EconSource: Egyptian president orders new bonds issued for Suez project

By EconSource

Egypt’s president has issued a decree to offer new bonds to the public to generate revenue to develop the Suez Canal area, where authorities aim to create new infrastructure and industries and draw foreign investment. The canal is currently undergoing expansion aimed at allowing two-way traffic starting in August. That project was also funded by […]

MENASource

Mar 23, 2015

Tunisia’s Foreign Policy: A Delicate Balance

By Youssef Cherif

As a small and relatively poor country with limited natural resources and military capabilities, Tunisia will have to manage its relationship with powerful Western countries and volatile regional partners to ensure its future stability.

North Africa

MENASource

Mar 23, 2015

Top News: Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan Sign Declaration of Principles to Resolve Nile Dam Dispute

By EgyptSource

Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan signed an initial agreement on Monday, in a critical step towards resolving a four-year dispute over Nile water sharing arrangements among Basin countries.

MENASource

Mar 23, 2015

Top News: Houthis Seize Taiz, UN Security Council Holds Emergency Meeting

By MENASource

Fighters from the Houthi movement seized Yemen’s third-largest city Taiz late on Saturday.

MENASource

Mar 23, 2015

Egypt’s New Capital: The Promise and the Illusion

By Sonia Farid

The highlight of Egypt’s three-day investment conference held in mid-March was the announcement of a new capital city. The news also proved to be the most controversial of the international gathering, where Egypt concluded deals surpassing all previously announced expectations. The 700-square kilometer new capital, the first phase of which it is estimated will cost […]

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