Special to WorldTribune.com The United States is considering pulling its force of lightly-armed peacekeepers in Egypt, fearing they could become easy targets for Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) and other jihadists who have a large presence in northern Sinai. The Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) have been present in the Sinai since Egypt’s […]
Special to WorldTribune.com Egyptian security forces killed a top leader of the affiliate of Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) during a shootout in North Sinai on Aug. 1. An Egyptian army spokesman said Selim Suleiman al-Haram, identified as a leader of the terrorist group Sinai Province, was asked to turn himself in by […]
Special to WorldTribune.com On the heels of the Iran nuclear agreement, Egypt and Saudi Arabia have signed a pact to boost military and economic ties and also will collaborate on a joint Arab military force. Egyptian President Abdul Fatah Sisi and Saudi Defense Minister and Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman met on July 30 […]
Special to WorldTribune.com Egypt will take delivery of eight F-16 fighter jets from the United States as part of a $1.3 billion military package. The U.S. embassy in Cairo said on July 30 the F-16s would be delivered by July 31. U.S. President Barack Obama authorized delivery of the jets after lifting a block on […]
Special to WorldTribune.com Egypt’s banking system has been upgraded from negative to stable by Moody’s Investors Service. The credit rating agency said on July 15 that the operating conditions for Cairo’s banking sector will improve amid accelerated growth and economic reforms instituted by President Abdul Fatah Sisi’s government. Moody’s expects Egypt’s economy to expand by […]
Special to WorldTribune.com Hamas provided support to Islamic State of Iraq Levant (ISIL) affiliates that launched multiple attacks on Egyptian security forces on July 1, according to the officer who directs Israeli government activities in the Palestinian territories. Maj.-Gen. Yoav Mordechai told Al Jazeera that Israeli intelligence shows Hamas supplied weapons and logistics to Sinai […]
Special to WorldTribune.com Egyptian warplanes conducted air strikes on affiliates of Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) in North Sinai on July 2. Security sources reported that 23 Sinai-based insurgents affiliated with ISIL were killed in the strikes. The sources said the jihadists who were killed had taken part in July 1 attacks in […]
Special to WorldTribune.com Egypt’s chief prosecutor, who had handed down death sentences to hundreds of supporters of Mohammed Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood, was killed in a car bomb attack in Cairo on June 29. Officials said Hisham Barakat, 64, died of injuries sustained when a parked car was remotely detonated as the prosecutor’s motorcade […]
Special to WorldTribune.com Russian President Vladimir Putin said U.S. President Barack Obama’s strategy to counter Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) in Iraq has been “lamentable” and resulted in “tragic” consequences. “The United States supports Iraq, supports … the army. With two or three strikes ISIL has captured so many arms … (that) now […]
Special to WorldTribune.com Egypt’s economy is anticipating a major boost on Aug. 6 with the opening of the new and larger Suez Canal which will cut transit time in half. Officials say the canal, which will allow two-way traffic of larger ships, is projected to increase revenues to $15 billion by 2023. The current canal […]