Top stories in Egypt on August 12, 2026

1. Ukrainian drone strike kills 13 inside Russia, authorities say, in deadliest attack in two years (4 outlets, 2 countries)
2. Trump says the US has “mine swept the entire” Strait of Hormuz (3 outlets, 3 countries)
3. Former Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentia (2 outlets, 2 countries)