Gold prospecting has increased in Sudan since the start of the civil war in 2023. AFP

Egypt detains more than 200 in crackdown on gangs and illegal gold prospecting

Authorities seize arms, ammunition and cash in major operation in south

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Egypt's first World Cup win puts spotlight on style of fiery coach Hossam Hassan

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Egypt's currency rebounds but recovery still hinges on regional tensions

Economy

Salah revels in historic World Cup win: 'Egyptians know how hard I work'

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'He's impressed me': Emirati referee draws praise for World Cup showing

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Salah and Zico the heroes as Egypt create World Cup history

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Egypt record first World Cup win against New Zealand - in pictures

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan al Saud, and Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Mohammad Ishaq Dar, pose for a photo as they meet to discuss stability in the region. Reuters

Foreign ministers call for permanent US-Iran deal

Pakistan and Qatar praised for roles in mediating June 18 agreement

MENA

UAE's Majid Al Futtaim signs $3.1bn urban development project in Egypt

Business

Egypt rounds up hundreds of Sudanese accused of illegally prospecting for gold

MENA

Egypt boss denies Salah rift ahead of vital New Zealand clash

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World Cup 2026 quizHow much do you remember from opening week?

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ReviewHow did Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the region's other teams do in first matches?

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Britain and France prepare Hormuz protection force as UK Foreign Secretary flies to Cairo

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Argentina great Lionel Messi after completing his hat-trick against Algeria at the Kansas City Stadium. AFP

World Cup 2026 quizHow much do you remember from opening week?

Every team has now played once at expanded 48-nation tournament in North America

World Cup 2026

ReviewHow did Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the region's other teams do in first matches?

World Cup 2026

Britain and France prepare Hormuz protection force as UK Foreign Secretary flies to Cairo

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CommentHow a Saudi-led regional coalition can help to solve Lebanon's Hezbollah problem

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