Suez & Red Sea

- Egyptian minister stresses Suez Canal recovery is vital for global trade and economic growth. - US waives human rights conditions to provide $320 million in military aid to Egypt due to Cairo's role in the Iran war. - Egyptian authorities arrest entire newsroom of a fact-checking platform, sparking criticism over press freedom violations. - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi agree to elevate bilateral ties to strategic partnership during summit. - Egypt and Cyprus advance gas projects to boost Europe's liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies.

Recent headlines

• Egypt steps up persecution of independent media with arrest and alleged torture of six journalists from an investigative — el_pais_en
• (LEAD) Lee, Egyptian president hold summit on economic cooperation — yonhap_kr
• Lee to present bike to Egyptian president — yonhap_kr
• (2nd LD) Lee, Egyptian president agree to elevate bilateral ties to strategic partnership — yonhap_kr
• Egypt accuses 6 Journalists of terrorism in press freedom crackdown — africa_news