
Turkiye Seeks Expansion of Defence Pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia
Turkiye aims to expand its new defence pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, potentially including Egypt and other Gulf states, under a NATO-like collective security agreement.

Turkiye aims to expand its new defence pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, potentially including Egypt and other Gulf states, under a NATO-like collective security agreement.

Mohamed Salah has completed a shock transfer from Liverpool to Turkish club Trabzonspor, signing a two-year contract worth €17m per season and disrupting Istanbul's traditional monopoly on marquee Super Lig signings.

Trabzonspor has signed Egyptian football star Mohamed Salah on a free transfer after his Liverpool contract expired. Salah's 2-year deal includes a 17M euro annual salary, making him the Turkish league's highest-paid player, with additional marketing benefits. The move is expected to boost Trabzonspor's domestic and European performance, as well as Turkey's tourism and sporting profile, particularly attracting Egyptian and Arab fans.

Mohamed Salah has joined Trabzonspor on a two-year deal worth €17m a season following his departure from Liverpool. Thousands of fans welcomed the forward at a ceremony in Turkey after he moved on a free transfer.

Mohamed Salah arrived at an Istanbul airport wearing Trabzonspor's kit ahead of his expected move to the Turkish Super Lig side on a free transfer, following his departure from Liverpool.

Mohamed Salah arrived in Istanbul to complete his transfer to Turkish club Trabzonspor after leaving Liverpool as a free agent.
An Egyptian NHS locum surgeon has been struck off the UK medical register after performing a botched operation in 2020 where he wrongly connected a patient's bowels, and subsequently violated practice restrictions.

Turkish Super Lig club Trabzonspor has begun transfer negotiations with free agent Mohamed Salah, with the club chair anticipating his arrival in Istanbul for a medical on Wednesday and a potential contract signing on Thursday.

Several individuals have been arrested in Egypt for allegedly running a scam where they impersonated judges and staged fake court scenes to defraud citizens of money by falsely promising government housing allocations.

July's roundup of overlooked science stories includes cyborg cockroaches in diving suits, evidence of skilled archer princesses in ancient Egypt, confirmation of a companion star to Betelgeuse, and the resolution of a centuries-old mystery surrounding a Medici duke's death.
Genetic research on crocodile mummies from Kom Ombo Temple reveals they are West African crocodiles (Crocodylus suchus), not Nile crocodiles, suggesting ancient Egyptians distinguished species. Findings also indicate some were hunted wild, offering insights into ancient Egypt's environment and religious practices.
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck 38 km north of Suez, Egypt, early Monday. Egypt's National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics reported no casualties or property damage. The Egyptian Red Crescent activated emergency plans, urging residents to avoid damaged buildings.
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck off Egypt early Monday at a shallow depth of 10 km. The Egyptian Red Crescent activated emergency plans in affected governorates but reported no casualties or property damage so far. Residents are advised to avoid damaged buildings and follow official updates.
Ett fartyg i hamnen i Damietta, Egypten, träffades av en drönare, vilket orsakade en brand som spriddes till ett intilliggande grekiskflaggat fartyg. Inga personskador har rapporterats.
Anahat Singh, 18, becomes the first Indian to win the World Junior Squash Championship, defeating Ruqayya Salem 11-3, 11-7, 11-9 in the women's final in Ontario, marking a historic moment for Indian squash.
A newly discovered 17-18 million-year-old ape fossil in northern Egypt, named Masripithecus, challenges the dominant view that East Africa was the primary hub for early ape diversification, suggesting northeastern Africa played a significant role in hominoid evolution.

Hong Kong's trade promotion body will establish a new office in Egypt within nine months to expand its presence in Africa. This strategic move leverages China's zero-tariff treatment for 53 African nations and recalibrates resources from slower-growing traditional markets.

This article ranks 37 players based on their World Cup performances, with Lionel Messi at number one for his incredible tournament despite a quiet final. It highlights key contributions from players like Canada's Stephen Eustáquio and South Africa's Mbekezeli Mbokazi, alongside disappointments from others such as Colombia's James Rodríguez.

NPR's Short Wave presents three science stories: ancient avocados revealing genetic diversity crucial for future sustainability, mummified Egyptian princesses found to be physically strong and active, challenging assumptions, and a global study on birdsong identifying universal communication patterns.
Ancient rock art in Egypt's Dakhla Oasis, dating back 7,000 years, is deteriorating due to natural erosion, shifting weather patterns, and modern graffiti. Archaeologists are racing to document these fragile petroglyphs before they are lost forever, facing challenges like security clearance delays.
For over a century, engineers have proposed cutting a canal from the Mediterranean Sea into Egypt's Qattara Depression to generate hydroelectricity. Despite detailed planning, notably in the 1970s, the project remains unbuilt due to immense excavation costs and unresolved environmental concerns over increasing salinity.
The 3,400-year-old tomb of Amenhotep III, one of ancient Egypt's most powerful pharaohs, has reopened to the public after two decades of restoration. Located in the Valley of the Kings, the site's reopening on October 4, 2025, precedes the Grand Egyptian Museum's debut, aiming to boost tourism.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty met in Manila, emphasizing the need to intensify diplomatic efforts to resolve the "explosive situation" in the Middle East and reaffirming commitment to advancing bilateral partnership and economic cooperation.
Egypt has decided to abandon the Qattara Depression project, a century-old proposal to generate electricity by flooding a desert basin with Mediterranean seawater. A government review found the scheme economically unviable and environmentally risky, favoring modern solar and wind alternatives.