- 4d ago
Barcelona to host Al Ahly in 61st Joan Gamper Trophy on 19 August, the first match at renovated Camp Nou
FC Barcelona will face Egyptian club Al Ahly in the 61st Joan Gamper Trophy on 19 August 2026, the team's first home match of the 2026-27 season at the newly reopened Spotify Camp Nou.
- Jul 7
FIFA refereeing chief rejects Egypt's claims of bias in Argentina's World Cup comeback win
FIFA refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina dismissed allegations of favouritism after Egypt's 3-2 loss to Argentina, saying match officials acted with complete independence, while Egypt demanded the referee's exclusion from the World Cup.
- Jul 6
Hamas dissolves Gaza government after 20 years, paving way for US-backed technocratic committee
Hamas announced the dissolution of its de facto government in Gaza on Monday, inviting a US-backed technocratic committee to take over administration of the enclave. The move is part of a stalled Trump peace plan, but Israel and the Board of Peace remain cautious.
- Jul 5
Trump hails 'good talks' with Iran as Oman floats Strait of Hormuz plan, but drone strikes test pause
A third day of calm between US and Iranian forces gave way to diplomatic maneuvering on Tuesday, as Oman presented a proposal for joint management of the Strait of Hormuz and President Trump warned that airstrikes would resume if talks fail.
- Jul 5
Turkey blocks LGBTQ+ cruise ship Scarlet Lady from docking, citing 'moral values'; operator reroutes to Egypt and Greece
Turkish authorities have denied the Scarlet Lady, a cruise ship chartered by US-based Atlantis Events for an LGBTQ+ voyage, permission to dock at Kuşadası and Istanbul next week, citing the country's 'moral values'. The operator has rerouted the ship to Egypt and Greece.
- Jul 1
Italy requests presidential pardon for Nessy Guerra after overnight detention in Egypt
Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani confirmed the Italian embassy in Cairo has formally filed a presidential pardon request for Nessy Guerra, hours after the Italian woman was released from police custody following his direct intervention.
- Jun 27
Cape Verde reaches World Cup last 16 in historic debut as Belgium, Spain, Senegal also advance
First-time World Cup participants Cape Verde secured a remarkable spot in the round of 16 after a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia, while Belgium thrashed New Zealand 5-1 to top their group and Spain edged out Uruguay.
- Jun 23
Life term requested for four Egyptian officials in Regeni torture-murder trial
Rome prosecutors on 23 June 2026 requested a life sentence and three 17.5-year terms for four Egyptian security officials in the in-absentia trial over the 2016 torture and killing of Italian researcher Giulio Regeni.
- Jun 14
FIFA orders Egypt to remove Africa Cup of Nations stars from 2026 World Cup kit; gold numbers also changed to white
Egypt will wear an altered kit at the 2026 World Cup after FIFA enforced its rule that only World Cup-winning stars can appear on jerseys, forcing the removal of the seven stars representing their African Cup of Nations triumphs.
