The River Nile flowing through Cairo after a 5.6-magnitude earthquake near Suez was reported by Egypt's National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics. Reuters
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Egypt hit by 5.6-magnitude earthquake with tremors felt across Middle East

Tremors felt beyond Egypt's borders, with reports recorded in the Gaza Strip, Jordan and Lebanon

MENA

Khalid Abdalla: ‘I have gained far more than I have lost’ by backing Palestine

Culture

What's behind IRGC 'surprise attack' on US forces in Jordan?

MENA

Amman film festival opens with tribute to Palestinian actor Mohammad Bakri

Film & TV

Saudi Arabia 'reserves right to respond' after drone attacks from Iraq

Gulf

Iran war casts shadow over Jordan's economic hopes for Aqaba

MENA

From The Odyssey to Dune: Six Arab world heritage sites transformed by cinema

Culture
US President Donald Trump greets Jordan's King Abdullah II outside the White House in Washington, in February 2025. EPA

US announces trade deal with Jordan to boost economic ties

Jordanian Trade Minister says agreement will also 'bolster investment attraction' between Amman and Washington

Economy

Q&A replayWhat does the US-Iran escalation mean for the Gulf?

MENA

Jordan flight cancellations continue as Iranian attacks disrupt air travel

Travel

Why Port of Aqaba matters to Gulf energy and logistics

Energy

World Cup report cards: Who got an A and who got an F? Grading the Arab teams

World Cup 2026

Tankers and air traffic control hit as Iran and US trade ninth night of strikes

Gulf

Iran turns aggression on Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain after renewed US strikes

Gulf
Morocco manager Mohamed Ouahbi alongside Ismael Saibari after their last-32 World Cup win over the Netherlands. AFP

World Cup report cards: Who got an A and who got an F? Grading the Arab teams

Record-breaking tournament proves roller-coaster ride for Middle East and North Africa sides

World Cup 2026

Tankers and air traffic control hit as Iran and US trade ninth night of strikes

Gulf

Iran turns aggression on Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain after renewed US strikes

Gulf

Iran adapts missile arsenal to penetrate US defences

MENA

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