Breakthrough comes after years of unsuccessful talks regarding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, which became so heated at times that some feared military conflict

Cairo could intervene in neighboring country's civil war in response to territorial gains by forces backed by rival Turkey

Coronavirus infections surge in country of 100 million, threatening to overwhelm hospitals; rights groups say at least 10 physicians, 6 journalists arrested since February

Facing numerous crises at home and abroad, Cairo cannot afford to alienate Israel and the United States, analysts say

Rights group says only a few of the new measures are clearly related to public health, warns against their potential for 'abuse as part of an unreformed emergency law'

Move meant to support campaign against Islamist militants in Sinai, ensure interoperability with Israel's military; US says still pressing Cairo on human rights concerns

Shady Habash, 24, had been arrested in 2018 for 'spreading fake news' after directing a music video critical of the Egyptian leader

Ramadan production 'Umm Haroun' causes controversy, as does another Saudi series featuring character urging better relationship with Israel, amid warming Jerusalem-Riyadh ties

Foreign Ministry slams as 'completely unacceptable' Ramadan sci-fi production 'El-Nehaya,' in which Jerusalem has been 'liberated' and Jews 'returned to their countries of origin'

Doctors criticize institute for not acting sooner, with one accusing officials of negligence for not imposing restrictions after 1st case found over a week ago