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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi discussed the regional implications of Iranian military aggression in a meeting in Saudi Arabia.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and UAE's Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan discussed the regional impacts of the US-Israel war on Iran during their meeting in Abu Dhabi.

The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, welcomed Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi in Doha to discuss regional developments amid ongoing Iranian attacks.

More than 180 authors withdrew from the Adelaide Writers' Week in protest against the disinvitation of Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah, leading to the formation of an independent event called Constellations.

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi declares that Egypt is in a state of near-emergency due to the economic impact of the Middle East conflicts.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis spoke with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi about recent developments in the Middle East.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi cautions that the ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran could severely impact global navigation, particularly through the Suez Canal.

Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah criticized the media for their coverage of the Gaza conflict during an event at Adelaide Writers' Week.

A military source reported the unprecedented use of Fattah-2 hypersonic missiles in attacks on military bases, according to Fars News Agency.

Recent social media videos have widely circulated showing Iran launching ballistic missiles towards Israel and U.S. bases, particularly highlighting the 'Sejel' missile.

Sudan's army leader, Abdel Fattah Burhan, vows to continue military action against what he calls a rogue militia, while the Rapid Support Forces carry out an aggressive attack in North Darfur, resulting in casualties and destruction.

The Egyptian Ministry of Labor has announced the availability of 850 job opportunities in 6th of October City, specifically at Hyper Fattah's branch in Silver Mall.

KPMG has requested the Sydney writers’ festival to remove its name from the event's website following the announcement of Palestinian Australian academic Randa Abdel-Fattah as a speaker.

Randa Abdel-Fattah, a Palestinian-Australian author, will participate in the upcoming Sydney Writers' Festival despite facing a rescinded invitation to another festival amid government pressure.

A boat sank in the White Nile in southern Sudan, resulting in the rescue of 4 individuals and the search for 12 others, with Sudan's leader expressing condolences to the victims' families.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has conducted a limited cabinet reshuffle, appointing General Ashraf Salem Zaher as the new defence minister.

General Ashraf Salem Zaher has been appointed as the new Minister of Defense and Military Production of Egypt, succeeding General Abdel-Majid Sakkar.

The Egyptian parliament has approved a cabinet reshuffle proposed by President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, introducing several new ministers and changing the organizational structure of key ministries.

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune's remarks calling Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Sisi 'brother' have sparked significant reactions on social media, with Sisi responding positively.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is visiting the UAE for a brotherly visit aimed at bolstering bilateral relations and coordination on regional and international issues.

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi met with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to discuss cooperation and reaffirm Egypt's commitment to Somalia's territorial integrity.

Adelaide Festival director Julian Hobba reflects on the controversy surrounding the disinvitation of author Randal Abdel-Fattah from Writers' Week and emphasizes the importance of festival independence from government influence.

Sudanese Army Chief Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan stated that there can be no peace with those who have killed, looted, and displaced Sudanese citizens, rejecting negotiations with the Rapid Support Forces.

Turkey and Egypt have signed a $350 million defense agreement during Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's visit to Egypt, where he met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.

The Newcastle Writers Festival will host Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah, despite disapproval from NSW Premier Chris Minns.

The New South Wales government is in discussions regarding the inclusion of Palestinian author Randa Abdel-Fattah in next month’s Newcastle Writers Festival following controversy from her previous invitation to another festival that led to a board resignation.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi in Cairo to finalize 18 new partnership agreements, marking a significant warming of relations after nearly a decade of diplomatic estrangement.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Cairo, sealing multiple new cooperation agreements and presenting a united front on regional crises in Iran, Sudan, and Gaza.

Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah will participate in the 'Constellations: Not Writers' Week' literary event in Adelaide after being disinvited from the original festival.

Fifteen people, including seven children, were killed in drone strikes by rapid support forces on residential areas in Kadugli, following the announcement by Sudan's Sovereign Council Chairman Abdel Fattah Burhan to lift the siege on the city.

Sudanese Sovereign Council Chairman Abdel Fattah Burhan announced that the armed forces will be able to reach any location in Sudan after opening the road to Kadugli following battles with Rapid Support Forces.

The exclusion of Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abd El-Fattah from the 2026 Adelaide Writers Week has sparked a significant cultural crisis, leading to unprecedented withdrawals from hundreds of international writers and cultural figures, ultimately resulting in the festival's collapse and a formal apology from the organizers.

The British indie band Pulp will perform at the Adelaide festival in February following the event organizers' apology to Palestinian writer Randa Abdel-Fattah and her subsequent invitation to speak.

Australian-Palestinian writer Randa Abdel-Fattah expressed that the cancellation of her participation in the Adelaide Writers' Week is evidence of clear racism from the festival's management against Palestinians.

The Adelaide Festival board has publicly apologized to Randa Abdel-Fattah and invited her to participate in the 2027 Writers’ Week following issues of anti-Palestinian racism and censorship.

A cyber-attack has compromised the personal data of current and former Victorian public school students, prompting investigations by the state's education department.

Palestinian writer Randa Abdel-Fattah has issued a formal defamation notice to South Australian premier Peter Malinauskas following the cancellation of her participation in the Adelaide writers’ week.

Adelaide Writers' Week 2026 has been cancelled following the resignation of more than 180 authors and speakers who protested the disinvitation of Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah.

Louise Adler has resigned as director of Adelaide Writers’ Week in protest against the removal of author Randa Abdel-Fattah from the event.

The Adelaide Festival is experiencing a wave of artist withdrawals and resignations on its board following the disinvitation of Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah from participation.

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has withdrawn from the 2026 Adelaide writers’ week in protest against the festival board's decision to rescind an invitation to Palestinian-Australian academic Randa Abdel-Fattah.

The chair of the Adelaide Festival board resigned amid a crisis surrounding the decision to exclude Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah from the 2026 writers’ week program, citing a need for refreshed leadership.

Dozens of writers and intellectuals have boycotted the Adelaide Writers' Festival in protest against the exclusion of Palestinian-Australian writer Randa Abdel-Fattah from the 2026 program due to alleged cultural sensitivity concerns following a shooting incident at Bondi Beach during Hanukkah celebrations.

The Adelaide festival is undergoing a leadership crisis following the resignation of three board members after a controversial decision to exclude author Randa Abdel-Fattah from its writers’ week program.

The Adelaide festival board has decided not to remove Jewish columnist Thomas Friedman from its 2024 program, despite lobbying from a group of academics including Randa Abdel-Fattah.

The South Australian premier has refuted claims of pressuring the Adelaide festival to uninvite Randa Abdel-Fattah, while stating he supports the festival board's decision citing cultural sensitivity.

Leaks about a proposed dissolution of the Sudanese Sovereign Council and the appointment of its leader, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, as president sparked political and legal debates in Sudan, with observers suggesting the leaks could be a 'trial balloon.'

Dozens of authors and media personalities are boycotting the Adelaide festival after the withdrawal of Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah due to concerns over cultural sensitivity following a recent attack.

The Adelaide Festival has canceled the participation of academic Randa Abdel-Fattah due to cultural sensitivity concerns following the Bondi terror attack.

Sudan's Transitional Sovereignty Council Head, Abdel Fattah Burhan, met with Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khiraiji in Port Sudan to discuss the success of a peace initiative supported by Saudi Arabia and the United States.