Egypt and Iran are reportedly close to making a new start after decades of strained relations.

Cairo reserves its right under international charters to defend its water source as a matter of national security in the event of harm, raising the spectre of military conflict.

A Q&A interview with Prof. Hanan Hamad about her book and research into Layla Murad.

El-Sisi faces a number of challenges on the road. These include the current war in Gaza, threats to Egypt's share in the water of the Nile River, rising inflation and high birth rates.

The visionary painter died 50 years ago. He was just 35 and had only put his work on show once. Cairo is displaying his influential and unique pieces, which helped modernize Egyptian and Arabic art.

Egypt has been caught in a dilemma for weeks about opening the Rafah crossing into Gaza

Henry Kissinger will be remembered for his controversial legacy in the Middle East

Ursula von der Leyen's visit to Egypt reflects European fears that the expulsion of 2.3 Palestinians from Gaza would create an unprecedented wave of illegal migrants to Europe across the Mediterranean

There are fears in Egypt that new regional maritime projects will decrease Suez Canal's geostrategic relevance

Egypt has repeatedly rejected any attempt to push Palestinians in Gaza to the Sinai. It will also almost certainly reject taking control over the enclave after the current Israeli assault ends.