Egypt
In Saqqara, archaeologists discovered the intact tomb of the official Sekhentio-Ptah, containing ritual objects. Sarcophagi and more than 100 ushabti were found nearby.
A bus overturned on the road between Dahab and Nuweiba in Egypt, killing 22 people and injuring another 28. Jordanians are among the victims.
Fourteen fossilized shark teeth from the Cretaceous period were discovered on the Abu Tartur Plateau. Two of the five identified species had not previously been found in Egypt.
Due to strikes on the Russian oil-refining network, Russia banned aviation fuel exports and imported 70,000 tonnes of Jet A-1 from Korea and Egypt, according to intelligence.
Two men robbed a museum in Vienna and stole a Van Cleef & Arpels platinum necklace. The piece, made for the Egyptian royal family, has more than 600 diamonds.
A Russian naval group including the Admiral Levchenko is heading to the Mediterranean Sea. Its arrival is expected after NATO said that the Russian fleet was absent from the region.
A federal judge ruled the ban on immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries unlawful. The Trump administration may appeal the decision.
U. S. Special Envoy Jared Kushner met with the Israeli prime minister to unblock Trump's plan. Netanyahu publicly rejected the deal, despite Hamas agreeing to disarm.
The ministers of eight Muslim countries condemned Israel’s rejection of the U. S. plan for Gaza. Netanyahu demands the complete disarmament of Hamas before the withdrawal of troops.
Jared Kushner met with the head of Hamas in Egypt to salvage the 15-point plan for disarmament and the withdrawal of Israeli troops. On Monday, he will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Due to the threat of attacks by Yemen's Houthis, Saudi Arabia is cutting oil exports through the Red Sea, and tankers are switching off their tracking systems. Oil shipments through Egypt are increasing, reaching a record 2.17 million barrels per day.
The first shipment of Indian gasoline arrived in the Russian Federation on August 5 from Nayara Energy. Due to a fuel shortage, Moscow banned the export of gasoline and diesel fuel.
In Ismailia Governorate, two pickup trucks carrying agricultural workers collided, killing 18 people, including children. Forty-seven people were injured; the circumstances of the accident are being established.
A total solar eclipse will occur on August 12, 2026, visible in the Arctic and parts of Europe. In Ukraine, the partial phase will be visible in the western regions, with the best conditions in Uzhhorod.
11 civilians, including a 4-year-old child, were injured as a result of an attack by Yemen's Houthis in southern Saudi Arabia. Riyadh warned of the threat of new coordinated strikes by Iran-backed groups.
An earthquake of magnitude 5. 6 occurred 38 km north of Suez. No casualties or damage have been reported, the Red Crescent has activated its response plan.
US embassies in Jerusalem and other Middle Eastern capitals urged citizens to consider leaving due to the possibility of unpredictable escalation of the conflict with Iran. Americans are advised to seriously reconsider travel plans to the region.
Saudi Arabia is preparing a large-scale military operation against the Yemeni Houthis, including a naval and ground offensive. Riyadh is creating an international naval coalition of 14 states to protect shipping.
US President Trump reported that Hamas agreed to a phased disarmament in Cairo. Israel rejected the agreement, insisting on the complete demilitarization of Gaza.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Egypt's security is of paramount importance after a drone strike on the port of Damietta. The attack could be the first instance of Egypt being drawn into the regional conflict.
In the Egyptian port of Damietta, a drone caused a fire on two vessels during cargo operations. There are no casualties, and the port is operating as usual.
Iran launched missile strikes on US facilities after the US and Saudi Arabia attacked Iraqi militias, killing 20 fighters. In Egypt, two gas vessels caught fire following drone attacks.
The fire in the port of Damietta was caused by a drone strike on the American gas tanker Energos Winter. Reuters confirmed the incident, but no one claimed responsibility for the attack.
A fire broke out on LNG vessels at the port of Damietta, preliminarily linked to a drone strike. Emergency services localized the fire, no casualties reported.
In Egypt's Western Desert, the Nabta Playa stone circle, over 7,000 years old, has been found. It may have helped ancient people observe the sky and determine the seasons.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russia is deliberately attacking Ukrainian agricultural enterprises and ports, which could provoke a global food crisis. He recalled a similar situation in 2022 that threatened countries in the Middle East and North Africa.
The vessel LPG Gas Lisbon, sailing under the Liberian flag, was struck outside Romania's territorial waters. This is likely another incident related to Russian aggression against Ukraine.
The US and Israel are considering two options: a 10-day ceasefire to open the Strait of Hormuz or a joint military campaign. Trump has not yet made a decision but is preparing for escalation.
On July 19, Spain and Argentina will play in the World Cup 2026 final at MetLife Stadium. Spain could win its second title, while Argentina aims to defend the trophy.
On July 15, the national teams of England and Argentina will determine the second finalist of the 2026 World Cup. The winner will face Spain in the final on July 19.