1stHeadlinesBreaking News Headlines

Egypt Independent

Egypt · RSS · up to 100 stored headlines · Visit site

Text size100%

Egypt needs 10,000 Magdi Yacoubs and double the healthcare budget, Sisi says

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said that his greatest dream is for Egypt to have 10,000 doctors with the same stature and caliber as world-renowned surgeon Magdi Yacoub. Sisi’s remarks came during the opening session of the Third Medical Conference of the Armed Forces College of Medicine, which was held at…

Trump says ‘great dislike of Israel’ contributed to Republican midterm losses

Jerusalem — President Donald Trump said a “great dislike for Israel” was one of the reasons the Republicans lost in the midterm elections, along with the Iran war and the subsequent rise in gasoline prices. “I think if I was on the ballot, it would’ve been a much different situation because you saw the level of …

Joe Biden says cancer will limit him from promoting his upcoming memoir

Former President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he “won’t be able to do as many conversations” about his upcoming presidential memoir due to his fight with prostate cancer. “Some days are better than others. It hasn’t stopped me. But sometimes it slows me down. What that means is, unfortunately, I won’t be able to do…

Red Sea ports handle 10,000 tons of general, miscellaneous cargo

The Red Sea Ports Authority said its ports handled a total of 10,000 tons of general and miscellaneous cargo, 500 trucks and 120 cars on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Port traffic included the arrival and departure of 10 vessels, while a total of 965 passengers arrived at or departed from the ports, the authority said. …

Egypt, India discuss boosting strategic partnership in innovative financing, startups

Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom discussed on Sunday, November 8, 2026, with Indian Ambassador to Cairo Suresh K. Reddy ways to strengthen the strategic partnership and expand cooperation in innovative financing and support for startups. The meeting came as part of Egypt’s efforts to…

Egypt wins gold award for top cultural tourism destination

Egypt won the gold award in the 25th edition of the British magazine Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards in the category of “Most Desirable Cultural and Heritage Destination,” ranking first ahead of several leading transnational tourist destinations, based on readers’ votes. The Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards are among…

FM heads to Paris for G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty on Sunday, November 8, 2026, left Cairo for Paris to participate in the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. Abdelatty is scheduled to hold a series of bilateral meetings with several of his counterparts and heads of participating…

Trump team interprets midterms debacle as a cue to go harder, further, faster

It’s as if the midterms never happened. The Trump administration is heading into this week’s impeachment showdown over Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth— the first major test of the president’s power after his election debacle — with a clear warning that it plans to use executive authority with even greater force in the…

Trump says renewed attacks on Iran ‘highly unlikely’ if talks show progress

President Donald Trump said on Sunday that it is “highly unlikely” he will need to order the US back to war with Iran as long as there is progress in negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, repeating his assertion five times during an interview with CNN. “It depends on whether …

Ahead of peace talks, Trump suggests Ukraine will have to cede territory

Days before US negotiators are set to lead ongoing peace and diplomatic efforts in Abu Dhabi around Russia’s years-long war in Ukraine, President Donald Trump suggested Ukraine may have to cede some of its territory to achieve peace. “They’re gonna end up with a little bit different shape, Ukraine,” Trump told “60…

Seven dead and 114 Injured in al-Ayyat train collision

The village of al-Reqqa in the al-Ayyat district of Giza Governorate witnessed a collision between two trains on Giza-Fayoum and Cairo-Aswan lines on Sunday. The accident caused several carriages to derail, resulting in casualties and injuries. State authorities took urgent actions to address the aftermath and…

Moderate weather expected in Egypt for Monday, cold by the evening

The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) anticipates relatively moderate temperatures to persist during the day on Monday, followed by a noticeable drop at night and in the early morning, resulting in cool to cold conditions across most parts of the country. While the weather remains moderate during the day in most…

Egyptian National Team’s new coach Ali Maher announces his coaching staff

The head coach of the Egyptian national team, Ali Maher, announced his new coaching staff following his appointment to the role, succeeding Hossam Hassan. As announced by the Egyptian Football Association on Sunday, Ali Maher’s coaching staff is as follows: Mohamed Abdel-Karim serves as general coach, Bassem Ali as…

How the rejection of Trump produced a biblical downpour on Republicans

From the weakest to the strongest Republican candidates, from purple to ruby-red terrain, hardly anyone in the GOP escaped untouched by last week’s ferocious roar from American voters. It was a night when, to paraphrase the Bible, the electoral rain fell on the just and the unjust alike. Tactical campaign decisions…

Video: Giant whale sighting sparks debate in Hurghada

The appearance of a massive whale near Umm Qamar Island, north of Hurghada, stirred debate among those working in marine-related sectors and marine life enthusiasts. Divers and sailors have circulated videos and photographs documenting the creature’s appearance during a tourist excursion. Speculation suggests it could…

Kenyan cult leader sentenced to 200 years in prison over the deaths of 190 children

A Kenyan cult leader has been sentenced to 200 years in prison for the murder of 191 people, all but one of them children, in a campaign of abuse and forced fasting. Paul Mackenzie, founder of the Good News International Church, was sentenced Friday alongside more than two dozen others at the Mombasa High Court. …

AI nerves reinforce age-old investing lesson: Get diversified

A $2.5 trillion wipeout for the Nasdaq Composite this week is reminding even the smallest investors just how reliant we’ve all become on the success of the artificial intelligence buildout. As AI stocks tumbled Thursday, the major indexes dropped sharply, with the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq each posting their worst day…

National Bank of Egypt increases yield on Platinum certificates

The National Bank of Egypt (NBE) has decided to raise the annual yield on its fixed-rate Platinum certificates of deposits. The rate is now 18.75 percent for certificates with monthly interest payouts, and 18.85 percent for those with quarterly payouts – an increase of one percentage point for each, up from the…

Egyptian Football Association to dismiss Hossam Hassan

Officials at the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) have decided to dismiss Hossam Hassan as the head coach of the Egyptian national team. Al-Masry Al-Youm learned that EFA officials have resolved to part ways with Hossam Hassan and Ibrahim Hassan following various recent controversies. The EFA has determined that…

FM reaffirms Cairo’s legal position on Turkish-Libyan maritime MoU

Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt’s established legal position on the Turkish-Libyan maritime memorandum of understanding during a meeting on Saturday, November 7, 2026, with Libya’s Acting Foreign Minister Taher al Baour. Abdelatty stressed…

FM discusses energy cooperation with Libyan counterpart

Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty met on Saturday, November 7, 2026, with Libyan Acting Minister of Oil and Gas Khalifa Al-Sadiq at the newly established premises of the Egyptian Embassy in Tripoli to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the…

Investment Minister, Slovenian President discuss enhancing investment cooperation

Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid and Nataša Pirc Musar, President of the Republic of Slovenia, participated in a roundtable organized by the Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce, with the participation of business community and banking sector leaders from both countries, to discuss…

Egypt to see notable drop in temperatures and rainfall for Sunday

The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) forecasts a significant drop in temperatures, with mild conditions during the day across most regions, turning cool to cold during the night and early morning hours. The EMA expects a gradual decline in temperatures to continue until Thursday, November 12, accompanied by the…

New Zealand in political limbo after knife-edge election

New Zealand voters face weeks of political limbo after a knife-edge election left the country’s conservative coalition government at risk of losing its majority following just a single term in office. Saturday’s preliminary results show Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s National-led coalition with a two seat…

Hegseth’s ‘fight, fight, fight’ video pours fuel on impeachment flames

In seeking to fend off impeachment, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth may have strengthened his critics’ case for it. In an ardent social media video Thursday, Hegseth vowed, “We Stand, We Fight” amid rising speculation he may become a scapegoat for the Republican disaster in midterm elections shaped by the unpopular…

AI stocks bounce back after $2.5 trillion wipeout, but questions remain

An AI-driven stock sell-off that wiped roughly $2.5 trillion in market value off Wall Street eased on Friday, but only after hitting Asian and European markets hard. US tech stocks staged a modest rebound, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 rising 1.1 percent and 0.3 percent, respectively. The Dow, meanwhile, fell roughly…

Photos: Ahmed Helmy meets his wax double at Madame Tussauds in Dubai

Egyptian actor Ahmed Helmy celebrated the unveiling of his own wax figure at Madame Tussauds in Dubai, becoming the first Arab actor to be featured among the museum’s collection of stars. He was joined at the celebration by his wife, Mona Zaki. The museum houses between 60 and 70 highly detailed wax figures of…

FM heads to Libya

Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptians Abroad Badr Abdelatty departed for Libya on Saturday, November 7, 2026. The foreign minister is scheduled to hold a series of meetings with senior Libyan officials. As part of the visit, Abdelatty will participate in the proceedings of the 22nd…

Qatar issues statement following reports of failed negotiations between the US and Iran

A statement by the International Media Office of Qatar said that Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani confirmed that the US and Iran are continuing efforts to reach an agreement. “Reports circulating online claiming that His Excellency the Prime Minister…

Egypt, Bahrain seek stronger trade and investment ties

“Egypt and Bahrain are seeking to expand trade, increase investment and strengthen economic cooperation,” Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk said on Thursday November 5, 2026. His remarks came during the third meeting of the Bahrain-Egypt Government Committee for Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technological Cooperation…

US issues warnings to its citizens in the Middle East

The US has issued security warnings through its diplomatic missions in several Middle Eastern countries, including its embassy in Israel, on Saturday. Yedioth Ahronoth reported that these warnings follow escalating threats from Houthi forces in Yemen, as well as intelligence regarding Iranian attempts to target…

Egypt’s foreign currency reserves reach US$ 57.50 billion

The Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), Hassan Abdallah, announced that the country’s foreign currency reserves have climbed to an all-time high – reaching US$ 57.50 billion by the end of October. He further noted that the banking sector’s net foreign assets have reached their highest level since 2011…

Drop in temperatures, rainy weather across Egypt on Saturday

The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) expects temperatures to remain low across most regions on Saturday. This will be accompanied by a chance of rain—varying in intensity—in parts of the north, along with active winds and disrupted maritime navigation along some Mediterranean coasts. During the day, the weather…

Trump’s latest Ukraine offer may only tempt Putin to step up his war

The ‘Shell Bay format’ is an unlikely phrase for history to digest. Named after a 150-acre golf course and luxury residential complex owned by Steve Witkoff, it appeared Thursday as the moniker for the next phase of the Trump administration’s effort to end the biggest conflict in Europe since the 1940s. Witkoff’s…

Trump goes full Trump with his new chief of staff pick

On Tuesday, Republicans lost Texas in a blue wave driven in part by the defection of Latino voters over President Donald Trump’s heavy-handed mass deportation strategy. On Friday, the architect of that strategy, Stephen Miller, one of Trump’s longest-serving and most controversial aides, got a promotion to White House…

60 years of denial about Israel’s nuclear weapons program confronts a new reality

A group of American diplomats was riding in an Israeli helicopter in early 1960 when one of them spotted a construction site rising out of the Negev desert about 20 miles west of the Dead Sea. The US official pointed and asked the party’s Israeli escort, Addy Cohen from the country’s Finance Ministry, what it …

Iran’s hardliners see a weakened Trump – and want more to end the war

Iranian hardliners who believe Tehran has already emerged victorious in its war with the United States are seizing on President Donald Trump’s midterm losses to demand that he pay a steeper price for an exit from the conflict: a “new world order” that favors the Islamic Republic. The influential group of conservatives…

Egypt responds to reports of dam collapse in Sinai

Egyptian water officials have dismissed viral social media reports alleging the total failure of flood protection dams in Nuweiba, assuring the public that the infrastructure successfully contained massive rainwater surges following recent torrential storms across South Sinai. Rebuffing claims of three-meter-high…

Bomb threats disrupt European airports: 25 flights diverted in a single day

European airports experienced widespread disruption on Thursday, after at least 25 flights were diverted or forced to make emergency landings due to bomb threats, with eight cases linked to Italy. On Thursday morning, airports across Europe were placed on high alert following a new wave of bomb threats directed at…

Egypt condemns missile attack targeting Medina, reaffirms support for Saudi Arabia

On Friday, Egypt strongly condemned in the highest terms the attempt to target Medina in the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with a ballistic missile. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptians Abroad, Egypt expressed its deep denunciation of such attacks, which…

The wealth of nations in the age of AI: What Egypt must get right

Two hundred and fifty years ago, Adam Smith published The Wealth of Nations and challenged the way people understood economic prosperity. A country’s wealth, he argued, was not simply the gold accumulated in its treasury, but the productive capacity of its people. Today, as artificial intelligence begins to reshape…

Anthropic was founded to answer to humanity. Soon, it will also answer to Wall Street

In 2021, a group of employees at OpenAI left to start a new company focused on the safe development of artificial intelligence. They named it Anthropic, a word that means “relating to humanity.” Later this month, that company is expected to make its debut on Wall Street in what could be one of the largest …

Republicans quickly turn against Pete Hegseth after midterms rout

President Donald Trump may have made the decision to launch the war that tanked voters’ support for the GOP and dealt them a midterm shellacking. But the historic losses are accelerating a push for someone else to take the fall: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. And the House could vote as soon as next week to …

Top Iranian official mocks Vance after VP blames Iran war for midterm rout

A senior Iranian negotiator mocked JD Vance on Thursday after the US Vice President blamed Republican midterm losses on the war in Iran. Iran’s Speaker of Parliament Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf said on Thursday that Vance showed “losing-gambler energy,” and that he “can’t walk away from the table.” “Boss is prepping the…

Egypt’s head coach Hossam Hassan banned from all broadcast platforms by media council

Egypt’s Supreme Council for Media Regulation (SCMR) has issued a decree banning national football team head coach Hossam Hassan from appearing across all media outlets governed by Press and Media Regulation Law No. 180 of 2018. The decision takes immediate effect, following a turbulent period during which the manager…

Two-day full closure on Giza’s Kamal Amer Axis

The Giza Traffic Department announced a temporary two-day total closure along a key stretch of the Lt. Gen. Kamal Amer Axis, in order to accommodate the installation of steel girders for a new pedestrian bridge. According to an official Ministry of Interior statement issued Thursday, the closure affects the southbound…

Egypt weather forecast signals temperature drop

The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) issued a nationwide forecast for Thursday, pointing to a slight drop in temperatures across northern Egypt down to Greater Cairo and northern Upper Egypt. Daytime conditions are expected to remain mild to warm across most regions, with higher temperatures persisting in…

Zain Hisham wins second gold as Egypt’s Dakar 2026 medal tally reaches four

Egyptian swimmer Zain Hisham won his second gold medal at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, after taking first place in the men’s 50m butterfly. Hisham had previously won gold in the 100m butterfly, becoming Egypt’s first double gold medallist at the Games. His latest victory brought…

Egypt expands hydraulic fracturing, horizontal drilling to boost petroleum, gas output

Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi said Egypt is expanding the use of hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling as key technologies in the petroleum sector’s five-year plan. During an inspection of hydraulic fracturing operations at the H-18 well in the Western Desert’s Al Abyad field…

Egypt, US sign first-ever strategic objective agreement

CAIRO, Nov 4 (MENA) – Egypt and the US signed first-ever bilateral Strategic Objective Agreement, on Wednesday, to expand economic cooperation in energy, water management, infrastructure, technology and other development sectors. Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr…

Egypt, Syria discuss boosting media cooperation

Minister of State for Media Diaa Rashwan praised the longstanding historical ties between the Egyptian and Syrian peoples, expressing Egypt’s readiness to strengthen media cooperation with Syria. Rashwan made the remarks during a meeting on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, with Syrian Information Minister Khaled Zaarour…

What Trump’s midterms setback could mean for Iran, Israel and Ukraine

The US midterm elections could have consequences far beyond the country’s borders. President Donald Trump has spent nearly two years overturning decades of American foreign policy, unsettling allies and adversaries alike. Now, both are watching to see how an electoral setback at home will shape his actions abroad. For…

Melania Trump to bring Russian and Ukrainian representatives to White House this week

First lady Melania Trump will bring representatives from Russia and Ukraine to the White House on Thursday, after announcing a ceasefire in the city of Oleshky last month. “First lady Melania Trump will personally bring representatives of Russia and Ukraine, two nations actively at war, together at the White House,”…

Vance tosses Trump under the bus in a bid to keep 2028 hope alive

Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday surveyed the wreckage of the MAGA coalition and spilled his thoughts in an extraordinary social media post that launched the 2028 presidential campaign. President Donald Trump, meanwhile, relished what Interior Secretary Doug Burgum called “a day of celebration.” In his half-built…

Why did America swing back to the Democrats? It was the economy all along

At face value, it’s not all that complicated. President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress were elected in November 2024 to fix the economy. Now it’s November 2026, and Americans feel even worse about it than they did two years ago. So, it’s the economy, stupid. But with respect to James Carville, it’s not quite…

Google will let schools turn off AI, but they may also lose Search

New York — Google is rolling out new controls for schools to limit students’ access to the company’s AI tools. But if schools opt out of AI altogether, they’ll also lose access to Google Search. The policy change could mark a major shift in how students and educators interact with one of the biggest providers of …

How Nigeria’s Funke Akindele is helping take Nollywood global

Africa’s highest grossing filmmaker is about to release another potential blockbuster. On December 11, media mogul Funke Akindele will release “The Four: No One Fights Alone.” The movie, which is her eighth major theatrical feature film, tells the story of four strong women who fiercely fight for the future of a young…

Is there a ‘mysterious virus’ in Esna? Health Ministry reveals the truth

The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population has settled the ongoing debate regarding the spread of a virus in Esna, explaining that reported cases are merely seasonal viral infections – not a “mysterious virus” – and that most cases are mild with patients recovering at home. Field Follow-up Luxor Health…

Israeli media comments on Trump’s statement on halting US Aid

Hebrew-language media outlets, including The Times of Israel, commented on statements from US President Donald Trump regarding the US terminating aid to Israel by the end of the year. In an interview with Fox News on Tuesday, Trump said that his administration would not allow its achievements to be undermined by what…

Bomb threats on board 7 flights across Europe cause disruptions

At least seven flights in Europe received bomb threats on Tuesday, causing disruptions at airports – though no explosive devices were found. The threats targeted at least two flights bound for Warsaw, two for Sofia, two for Rome, and one for Murcia Airport in Spain. Another flight headed to Sofia had received a…

PM reviews progress on remaining phases of Knowledge City in New Capital

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly reviewed, during a meeting held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, evening, progress in completing the remaining phases of Knowledge City in the New Capital, as well as efforts to maximize its potential in developing the communications and information technology industry, building digital…

Egypt reaffirms historic support for Palestinian cause – minister

Minister of State for Information Diaa Rashwan affirmed that Egypt continues to uphold its historic role in supporting the Palestinian people’s cause, unifying their ranks and mobilizing all political, humanitarian, media and popular efforts to bolster Palestinian steadfastness and defend their just cause at…

Egypt, UAE discuss expanding joint investments in oil, gas sector

Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Hussein Issa and Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi discussed on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, with UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Managing Director and Group CEO of ADNOC Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber ways to bolster the economic partnership…

Egyptian, Qatari FMs discuss regional developments, efforts to de-escalate tensions

Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty discussed regional developments and efforts to de-escalate tensions with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani during a phone call on Tuesday. The call came as part…

White Friday sales under pressure from US Dollar

Retailers are set to launch their “White Friday” seasonal offers on November 27, amid anticipation regarding how the recent rise in the US dollar’s exchange rate might impact the prices of clothing and home appliances and, consequently, the scale of the discounts companies and merchants will offer. Questions have…

Trump reacts to Republican losses and declines to take blame

By the time the House and Senate had been called for Democrats on Tuesday, a consensus among members of both parties was forming: voters had rejected President Donald Trump’s record in office, and he would face a starkly different political reality for the remainder of his term. Trump, however, sees it very…

Trump’s Election Day bombshell on Israel points to historic shift in US politics

President Donald Trump is arguably the most pro-Israel president of modern times. So his Election Day announcement that the United States would end nearly $4 billion in annual aid to Israel was stunning. But as is often the case with Trump, the announcement — made on Fox News — was short on details and difficult …

What’s next after Trump’s massive miscalculation triggers historic defeat

There’s only way to view the Democrats’ midterm election triumph: It is one of the most colossal repudiations of a sitting president in modern history. Voters had the chance to cast their judgment on Trump’s imperial power grabs; his unpopular war in Iran; his failure to roll back the punishing cost of living; his…

Magnitude 4.9 earthquake strikes northern Marsa Matrouh

The National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics (NRIAG) in Egypt announced on Tuesday that a 4.9-magnitude earthquake was recorded 353 kilometers north of Marsa Matrouh, according to data captured by the institute’s national seismic monitoring network. In a statement, the institute indicated that the…

These states could elect their first female governors

This year’s midterm election is likely to change history as several gubernatorial candidates from the Midwest to the South are vying to become their states’ first female governors. Georgia’s Democratic gubernatorial nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms is running to become not only the state’s first female governor, but the…

If a blue wave is coming, here are the races where it will start

Midterm elections are almost always bad for the president’s party. Sometimes they are very bad for the president’s party. And every so often they are historically bad. The first outcome seems guaranteed on Tuesday. Republicans are increasingly wary of the second. And more Democrats are daring to dream of the third…

At least 31 dead after Russia drops nine bombs on a Ukrainian school building

Dozens of people were killed when Russia dropped at least nine bombs on a school building in southeastern Ukraine where they had taken shelter. At least 31 people have been confirmed dead and another 48 are still unaccounted for after the attack on the building in Komyshuvakha in the Zaporizhzhia region, which was…

Egypt, UAE probe cooperation to develop Omayed Natural Reserve

Executive President of the Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency (EEAA) Sherif Abdel Rahim discussed on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, with Abdullah Al Jabri and Nasser Al Kaabi, members of the Board of Directors of the International Fund for Houbara Conservation in the UAE, mechanisms for joint cooperation to develop al…

PM attends opening of AISU summit

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly attended on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the opening of the 19th Arab Steel Summit and Exhibition. The event is organized by the Arab Iron and Steel Union (AISU). The event was attended by Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem, a number of ministers and senior state officials, heads of Arab…

Egypt, Indonesia seek closer religious cooperation to counter extremism

Egypt’s Grand Mufti Nazir Mohamed Ayyad has called for stronger cooperation between religious institutions in Egypt and Indonesia to address contemporary intellectual and religious challenges and promote moderate Islamic teachings. Speaking during a meeting with a delegation from Indonesia’s Ulema Council, led by…

Fateful moment is at hand for Trump presidency

Midterm elections are always a verdict on a sitting president. But the 2026 edition could become something rarer and more significant — a catalyst that points the way to a new political era. Tuesday’s election is critical for Trump’s presidency and legacy. It could either sustain the MAGA movement’s decadelong grip on…