Egypt
The US is considering seizing strategic islands and airstrikes. Trump is ready for escalation if diplomatic negotiations fail.
Ghalibaf and Araghchi were temporarily removed from the target list for strikes. The White House threatens Iran with the strongest attack if it refuses peaceful dialogue.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty supported Donald Trump's initiative for dialogue with Tehran. Cairo calls for diplomacy for security in the Persian Gulf.
Washington offers Tehran sanctions relief and nuclear program restrictions. At the same time, the US is deploying thousands of paratroopers and marines to the region.
The Prosecutor General's Office has sent an indictment against Saldo to court for exporting grain to Syria and Egypt. The occupiers appropriated agricultural products worth over UAH 5.3 billion.
Iran launched a massive missile attack on Israel, hitting Tel Aviv and the area of the nuclear center. Trump claims negotiations are underway, but Tehran denies it.
Saudi Arabia and the UAE are increasing their support for the US, opening airbases and freezing Tehran's assets. The reason for this is the constant attacks on energy facilities.
Washington and Tehran exchanged messages through Egypt, Turkey, and Pakistan. The parties are trying to prevent attacks on energy infrastructure.
Last year, Russia sold stolen grain in Africa, Asia, and Europe to finance the war. About 40% of the illegally exported products went to Egypt.
Donald Trump announced negotiations with Iran involving Kushner and Witkoff. Reportedly, Turkey, Egypt, and Pakistan are acting as mediators.
To register a marriage with a foreigner at the Civil Registry Office, you need a passport, proof of legal stay, and legalized documents. Remarriage is only possible after the official dissolution of a previous marriage.
About 10% of tourists cancel their trips or change exotic destinations to Egypt. Flights to Vietnam, China, and the Adriatic are gaining popularity.
Israel plans to deploy a strategic facility on the Red Sea coast to protect shipping. The base will include early warning systems and reconnaissance UAVs.
Singer MamaRika returned from Dubai via Egypt and Moldova due to flight cancellations. Her husband Serhiy Sereda helped organize the complex route home.
Citizens of Jordan and Egypt were injured as a result of an air strike interception in the UAE. The capital's authorities urged residents to remain in safe places.
The Embassy of Ukraine in Israel has no data on dead or wounded Ukrainians. There is no need for evacuation, but 25 people, mostly pilgrims and short-term visitors, have applied for assistance.
The US State Department has urged Americans to leave Middle Eastern countries immediately due to serious security risks. The list includes Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, and Saudi Arabia.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha announced the strengthening of consular support for Ukrainians in the Middle East. Currently, about 250,000 Ukrainian citizens are in the region, and there is no information about their injuries or deaths.
European gas prices could rise by 130% if supplies through the Strait of Hormuz are halted for a month. This is due to the threat of the Iranian crisis to global supplies, which has already led to a 25% price increase.
The conflict in the Middle East threatens the stability of global energy markets, as the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of the world's LNG exports pass, is blocked. This leads to a halt in tanker traffic and a critical fuel shortage.
Israel has ordered a temporary halt to operations at some gas fields due to a joint attack with the US on Iran. This is a precautionary security measure, Energean Plc confirmed the suspension of production.
The government of Ghana is initiating a dialogue with Moscow to stop the recruitment of its citizens for the war. Since the beginning of the invasion, at least 55 Ghanaians, deceived into joining the Russian army, have died.
Oleksandr Usyk will fight Rico Verhoeven on May 23 in Giza, Egypt. The WBC heavyweight title will be at stake.
The Russian state corporation "Rosatom" announced that it will continue to implement foreign projects for the construction of nuclear power plants, despite new British sanctions against its subsidiaries. The company considers the restrictions illegitimate and emphasizes its role in peaceful nuclear energy.
The US introduced new import tariffs at the end of February 2026. Ukraine was among the countries in the EBRD region that experienced the largest increase in tariffs.
Arab countries sharply condemned the statement by US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee regarding the expansion of Israeli control over a significant part of the region.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that the country might join the nuclear race due to concerns about Iran's nuclear ambitions. Ankara does not wish to disrupt the fragile balance of power in the region but may be forced to do so.
The logistics major was served with a notice of suspicion for corruption, fraud, and evasion of duty. He received bribes for substituting food products, embezzled part of the supplies, and systematically traveled abroad.
Israeli aircraft struck the Gaza Strip, killing 24 Palestinians, including two infants. This was in response to an attack by Hamas militants that wounded an Israeli soldier.
Palestinians have begun crossing the Rafah checkpoint after its reopening. The crossing will be supervised by the EU and local Palestinian staff, while Israel will conduct remote security checks.