Egyptian minister in focus amid regional crises
A magnitude 5.x earthquake struck near Suez early today, prompting emergency plans in Egypt and felt as far as Cairo, Beersheba and Amman. Authorities report no immediate casualties, while officials urge caution and structural checks.
A bus traveling between Dahab and Nuweiba in South Sinai has overturned, injuring 28 others. The Egyptian Health Ministry says 20 ambulances were dispatched to the scene; Jordanian authorities report casualties among Jordanian nationals. Authorities have not released a cause, but local media cite a tire blowout. The incident follows Egypt’s long history of deadly road crashes and underscores ongoing road-safety concerns.