Suez & Red Sea

- Egypt's President Sisi requests parliament authorization to support Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks in Yemen; the Egyptian parliament delays voting on this amid discussions between ministers from Egypt and Pakistan regarding potential military aid. - Egypt pledges various forms of support, including potential military aid, to defend Saudi Arabia following increased Houthi threats. - Egypt tightens wheat import requirements due to shrinking Black Sea supplies, impacting food security. - Suez Canal Authority introduces stricter inspection rules for older ships to ensure safety and stability in maritime transit.

Recent headlines

• Saudi Arabia Is Buying Allies, Not an Alliance — modern_diplomacy
• Egypt says ready to back Saudi Arabia in war against Iran-allied Houthis — al_monitor
• Djibouti Faces 2 Wars as Egypt Weighs Troops — rio_times
• Tanker earnings defy all historical comparisons — splash247
• What's behind Egypt's move towards possible military involvement in Saudi-Yemen conflict? — al_monitor