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Egypt, Arab League condemn Israeli military raids on northern West Bank
The Arab Republic of Egypt has strongly condemned the Israeli military incursions into the northern West Bank which is currently under Israeli occupation, according to Egypt Today reports. In a statement released…
- Middle East
Egypt, Iraq stress need to end humanitarian plight in Gaza
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has received Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al-Sudani, who is on an official visit to Egypt with a high-level Iraqi delegation. The Spokesman for the Egyptian Presidency…
- Middle East
Egypt announces new oil discovery in Western Desert
Khalda Petroleum Company, operating in the Kalabsha Development Area of the Egyptian Western Desert, announced a new oil discovery in the West Fewebs-1 area. The well was tested by drilling 270 feet…
- Middle East
Netanyahu says Israeli troops not to leave Gaza-Egypt border
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has denied that he agreed to withdraw military forces from the Gaza-Egypt border as part of a potential ceasefire deal with Hamas, according to a statement…
- Middle East
Egyptian, Canadian FMs discuss efforts to facilitate Gaza ceasefire
Cairo: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Canadian counterpart Melanie Joly have discussed efforts to facilitate a ceasefire in Gaza. During a phone conversation on Tuesday, the two ministers exchanged views…
- Middle East
Gaza ceasefire talks to resume on Wednesday in Cairo: Egyptian sources
Cairo: Negotiations on a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel in the Gaza Strip will reportedly resume on Wednesday in Cairo. The delegations of the three mediators — Egypt, Qatar, and the US…
- Middle East
Egypt raises alarm over escalating tensions following assassination of Hamas chief Haniyeh
Egypt has expressed profound concern over the dangerously escalating tensions in the Middle East and its potential impacts on Lebanon’s security and stability. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Badr Abdelatty, on a phone…
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Egyptian, Saudi FMs discuss regional escalations
Cairo: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud discussed the “serious regional escalation in the past few days” during a phone call on Friday, August…
- Sports
Egyptian fencer Nada Hafez competes at Paris Olympics while pregnant
Egyptian fencer Nada Hafez made headlines at the Paris 2024 Olympics by revealing that she competed while seven months pregnant. Hafez, 26, participated in her third Olympic Games and shared her experience…
- India
Egypt is important, valued strategic partner of India: Jaishankar
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday attended an event here marking the National Day celebrations of Egypt and said India is committed to take forward the strategic partnership between…
- Middle East
New cultural hub for Jeddah Season 2024: ‘Cairo Nights’ at city walk
Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah Season 2024 has introduced an exciting cultural hub called ‘Cairo Nights’ within the city walk area of the festival. The Cairo Nights have been introduced to pay homage to…
- Middle East
Egypt to host Israeli, US delegations to discuss Gaza truce
Cairo: Egypt will host Israeli and US delegations to discuss the “outstanding points” regarding a ceasefire deal in the Gaza Strip, Egyptian media reported, without revealing the specific timing of the meeting.…
- Middle East
New Egypt education minister faces backlash over alleged fake PhD
Egypt’s new education minister, Mohamed Abdel Latif, has faced backlash for allegedly obtaining a fake PhD, PhD, as depicted in the government’s publicity materials. On Wednesday, July 3, the new Egyptian government…
- Middle East
Hamas leader, Egyptian intel head discuss Gaza ceasefire over phone
Gaza: Hamas politburo chief Ismail Haniyeh discussed with Egyptian intelligence chief Abbas Kamel the course of ongoing negotiations to achieve a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. During a phone call on Saturday,…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia suspends B2C Umrah visas for Egyptian pilgrims
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has suspended B2C e-visas for Egyptian citizens wishing to perform the Umrah pilgrimage. The announcement comes following the deaths of more than 650 Egyptian Haj pilgrims, with…