Radwa Helmi, one of 98 women appointed to State Council last year, becomes the first to take a seat on its bench

During his show, Ibrahim Issa claimed Isra and Miraj, the mystical night journey of Prophet Mohammed from Mecca to Jerusalem, was a 'completely delusional story'

Agreement comes after South Korean president visits Cairo for first time in 16 years; Egypt is a major arms importer that has upgraded its military in recent years

Ramy Shaath, son of a top PLO official, was a prominent figure in 2011 Egypt uprising and director of local BDS chapter; was jailed on charges of aiding a 'terrorist organization'

Lawsuits filed against government for allowing 'Ashab wala Aaz' — remake of Italian film 'Perfect Strangers' — to be aired, with MPs calling for ban on streaming service

Ramy Shaath travels to France after 2.5 years in detention; was accused of having links to Muslim Brotherhood

39-year-old Pierre Girgis, a dual US-Egyptian citizen, charged with illegally acting as unregistered agent of Egyptian government

Judiciary source says Egyptian prosecutors ordered release of Ramy Shaath, who was accused of aiding a terror organization

French automaker apologizes, but commercial's star Amr Diab silent, as video remains on his social media accounts

Mahmoud Ezzat found guilty of collaborating with Gaza-ruling terror group, after receiving a life term in a separate case