Advertisement
Advertisement
TOPIC
/
location
Egypt
+ FOLLOW
Egypt
The latest news, analysis and opinion on Egypt. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
SHOW FULL PROFILE
Capital
Cairo
Head of State
President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi
Head of Government
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly
Hong Kong culture
New York Met exhibit in Hong Kong ‘underscores importance of cultural exchanges’
About 200 pieces of jewellery from 4,000 years of history across five continents on display at Hong Kong Palace Museum for next six months.
43 minutes ago
Donald Trump
Russia’s Lavrov says balance of power shifting to emerging economies
18 Apr 2026 - 11:42PM
videocam
12
Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong minister urges long-term view, says Middle East investment unaffected
18 Apr 2026 - 8:48PM
China-Africa relations
Why China is urgently looking to North Africa as the energy crisis rolls on
From Algerian oilfields to Moroccan battery factories and Egypt’s industrial base, Beijing may now fast-track projects across the region.
18 Apr 2026 - 9:00AM
videocam
Jewellery
King Tut’s 3,200-year-old legacy inspires a new era of Egyptian jewellery
The opening of Giza’s Grand Egyptian Museum is sparking renewed interest in ancient motifs from brands like Azza Fahmy and Bibi van der Velden.
18 Apr 2026 - 4:00AM
US, Israel war on Iran
Turkey’s Erdogan urges Iran, US to use ceasefire to push for lasting peace
At the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Turkey, Erdogan also stressed the importance of acting with ‘prudent understanding’ to end the Iran war.
17 Apr 2026 - 11:20PM
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Food and Drinks
Kunafa prawn? From Shandong to the Nile, Cairo’s love affair with Chinese food
From a 63-year-old restaurant chain to high-end hotels, Cairo has no shortage of Chinese food, tweaked for the local palate.
17 Apr 2026 - 12:45PM
Africa
Sudan enters 4th year of war as ‘abandoned crisis’ grows
The war has pushed parts of Sudan into famine and the UN says about 34 million people, or almost two of every three Sudanese, need help.
16 Apr 2026 - 12:07AM
Pakistan
Pakistan seeks to shield Gulf states as US-Iran talks set to resume
A senior official involved in Islamabad’s diplomacy says it is trying to defuse the crisis ‘in any way we can’.
15 Apr 2026 - 10:50PM
videocam
Pakistan
UAE pulls US$3.5 billion from Pakistan after Iran war mediation
As Abu Dhabi signals its displeasure with Islamabad, analysts say other indebted partners will be watching closely.
11 Apr 2026 - 12:18PM
videocam
8
Israel-Gaza war
Gaza marks 6 months of ceasefire. Does it offer lessons for the Iran war?
A ceasefire has been in place between Israel and Hamas since October 10, but deadly attacks have continued and limited aid is entering.
10 Apr 2026 - 5:14PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Opinion
|
Why the ‘Gate of Tears’ may yet make the whole world weep
With the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed, any attacks on the Bab el-Mandeb Strait will pile further pressure on global supply chains.
5 Apr 2026 - 12:00PM
China-Africa relations
Opinion
|
China’s growing North Africa presence a structural challenge for Europe
Cooperate or hedge? Growing Chinese energy, infrastructure and industrial investments require a sustained, coordinated European response.
5 Apr 2026 - 5:30AM
China-Africa relations
Chinese surveillance rolled out in Africa: ZTE, Hikvision, Huawei at the helm
China’s ‘safe city’ project can counter terrorism and curb crime but critics worry it may repress political opposition and peaceful protests.
4 Apr 2026 - 10:30PM
videocam
48
US, Israel war on Iran
As I see it
|
The twilight of US hegemony and Israeli expansionism
The war in Iran is speeding the world towards a multipolar system.
4 Apr 2026 - 5:30AM
videocam
8
Hong Kong economy
Looking for Easter holiday inspiration? Here’s what’s happening in Hong Kong
From a coffee festival to a Doraemon show, there’s plenty to do and see for both residents and visitors over the long weekend break.
7 Apr 2026 - 6:28PM
Malaysia
Malaysian woman’s apology for damaging double-parked car triggers outcry
Viral videos showed the woman was unable to leave for about an hour after a red Perodua Ativa was left double-parked behind her car.
2 Apr 2026 - 12:16PM
8
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
US, Israel war on Iran
How Israel dodged Hormuz energy crisis while others reel from the blow
Israel’s Mediterranean gas fields shield it from energy shocks, yet wartime shutdowns and rising tariffs reveal hidden vulnerabilities.
1 Apr 2026 - 2:43PM
videocam
Pakistan
What Pakistan gains by playing peacemaker in Iran war
If Islamabad can successfully carry off the talks, it stands a chance of bringing in much-needed investments and weapon sales, analysts say.
1 Apr 2026 - 7:20PM
videocam
US, Israel war on Iran
China, Pakistan launch five-point plan to ease Iran crisis, push ceasefire
Beijing backs Islamabad’s mediation push as both call for truce, Hormuz reopening and talks to restore regional stability.
1 Apr 2026 - 2:40AM
videocam
US, Israel war on Iran
How the Hormuz attacks stoke oil-shock fears and memories of 1970s stagflation
A timeline of past oil shocks is seen offering ‘clear lessons’ for today’s Strait of Hormuz crisis, with an eye on ripple effects and contingency tools.
31 Mar 2026 - 12:02AM
Middle East
Video
|
Pakistan talks aim to end Middle East fighting
Top diplomats from key regional powers gathered in Islamabad on March 29 to discuss how to end the fighting in the Middle East.
30 Mar 2026 - 1:34PM
Pakistan
Regional diplomats gather in Pakistan for talks to end Iran war
Foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt were taking part in the talks as the US kept up strikes on Iran.
30 Mar 2026 - 1:30PM
videocam
Israel-Iran conflict
1 month, 2 straits, more strikes: how long will the US-Israeli war on Iran last?
With Houthi rebels entering the fray, the next maritime choke point at risk could be the Bab el-Mandeb.
28 Mar 2026 - 10:31PM
videocam
29
US, Israel war on Iran
Israel launches strikes on Iran with no sign of diplomatic breakthrough
Israeli jets hit Tehran’s missile hubs while more US troops head to the Middle East.
27 Mar 2026 - 4:45PM
videocam
Malaysia
Iran crisis bites into Malaysia’s supply chain as fuel subsidy cap falls
The quota cut for subsidised petrol reflects how the distant war is affecting Malaysia, with the food industry also sounding the alarm.
27 Mar 2026 - 4:49PM
videocam
Malaysia
Iran to allow Malaysian vessels to pass in Strait of Hormuz: Anwar
Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim said he talked with Iran and other countries as part of efforts to facilitate peace in the Middle East.
26 Mar 2026 - 8:21PM
videocam
SCMP Highlights
China’s 7-day hypersonic design; Andy Lau’s Ming mystery: 7 science highlights
From top mathematician on leaving the US to China’s coal-to-medicine feat, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.
25 Mar 2026 - 12:32PM
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Help preserve 120 years of quality journalism.
SUPPORT NOW
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement