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29 October 2026

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Cairo court shuts Mada Masr and fines its editor

An Egyptian court in Cairo has convicted Lina Attalah, editor-in-chief of the independent outlet Mada Masr, of running an unlicensed website. The New Cairo Misdemeanour Court ordered the outlet closed and its equipment seized, and imposed a fine of 3 million Egyptian pounds, about $53,400. Attalah was taken into custody after the verdict and released later on Tuesday once the fine was paid, according to her lawyer. Mada Masr plans to appeal, and a retrial hearing is set for 11 Nov. Reporters Without Borders ranks Egypt 169th of 180 countries for press freedom.

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27 October 2026

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Egyptian parliament backs military aid for Saudi Arabia with two‑thirds majority

Egypt’s House of Representatives approved a measure allowing President Abdel Fattah al‑Sisi to provide military assistance to Saudi Arabia if requested, with at least two‑thirds of members supporting the vote. The approval follows secret parliamentary sessions and a postponed vote, and it permits coordination with Riyadh to protect Saudi territory, sovereignty and holy sites. President al‑Sisi said any Egyptian role would be limited to defending Saudi borders and would not involve attacks on Yemen. The Social Democratic Party abstained, while the Houthi‑run parliament warned the move threatens Egypt’s security.

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Israel election count continues, Netanyahu bloc projected at 53 seats

More than 29,000 double‑envelope ballots, about 6 % of the total, have been counted, and the Central Elections Committee expects the remaining count to finish by the afternoon. Projections after regular ballots show Benjamin Netanyahu’s right‑religious bloc at 53 seats, Gadi Eisenkot’s opposition at 48 seats, and Arab‑led parties at 19 seats, leaving all three blocs short of the 61 seats needed for a majority. Voter turnout reached 77.7 %, the highest since 1999.

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