The Latest Breaking News from Cairo

A Hamas delegation is due in Cairo Friday to give its "observations" about an Egyptian plan for a ceasefire that would end the war in Gaza, a Hamas official said. The news came as Israeli forces bombarded cities, towns and refugee camps across Gaza on Thursday, killing dozens of people…

Ismail Haniyeh's visit to the Egyptian capital was part of a flurry of diplomacy aimed at securing another cease-fire and hostage swap between Israel and his Palestinian militant group.

On the 75th day of the fighting between Israel and Hamas, a new report revealed that the U.S.-led Red Sea maritime force actually had 19 countries onboard, but some of the nations opted to not go public amid the "complicated" situation.

More than half of American counties don't have an obstetrician. Family physicians, working in teams with proper support, could be the answer to the crisis in rural obstetric care.

As Egyptians worry about the economy, a rural family torn apart by tragedy faces a crisis without their main earners.

This week’s newsletter looks at the struggles facing the women’s national team in the most populous country in north Africa

Household finances are severely squeezed but with no clear opponent, incumbent is favourite to win upcoming election.

Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is the front-runner in Egypt’s upcoming presidential election which will be held from December 10-12. Despite being marked by a widespread crackdown on dissent and a weak economic and security record, the former army chief’s ten-year rule may be extended until 2030. It's an outcome that many…

From Tokyo to Cairo, 10 photographers around the world have captured a snapshot of life in their cities for the National Gallery of Victoria’s Triennial