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Rows of Egyptian soldiers in helmets and camouflage standing in formation on a paved parade ground

Egypt Pushes Saudi Defence Vote to October 26 as MPs Demand Details

Egypt's parliament has put off until October 26 its vote on whether the army may defend Saudi Arabia, though MP Mostafa Bakry says no lawmaker has rejected it. The pause exposes what

October 19, 2026

Government and Politics·News

Portrait of Al-Azhar Grand Imam Ahmed Al Tayeb in a white turban and glasses against a wood-panelled wall

Al-Azhar Urges Mediation Committee as Saudi-Houthi Fighting Intensifies

Al-Azhar asked Arab and Muslim governments on Sunday to form an urgent mediation committee as hostilities between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis intensify. The National calls the move rare and probably symbolic,

October 18, 2026