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Netanyahu orders IDF to plan evacuation of population from Rafah
Tel Aviv: Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the military to chalk out plan for the evacuation of the population from Rafah, his office said on Friday in a statement, ahead…
- Middle East
Egypt opens Rafah crossing since ‘1st moment’ of Gaza conflict
Cairo: The Egyptian presidency, in response to US President Joe Biden’s statement, has said that Egypt has opened the Rafah crossing to enable the flow of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip…
- Middle East
Egypt’s Prez calls for two-state solution to settle Palestinian issue
Cairo: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi has stressed the need to reinvigorate the two-state solution as a basis for the comprehensive settlement of the Palestinian issue and the restoration of security and stability…
- Middle East
Hamas delegation to visit Egypt on Gaza truce: Source
Gaza: A Hamas delegation will visit Egypt on Wednesday to discuss the framework agreement on a truce in the Gaza Strip issued by the recent Paris meeting, a Palestinian source said. The…
- Middle East
Israeli attempt to control Egypt-Gaza border ‘unacceptable’: Egyptian official
Cairo: Any Israeli attempt to control the Philadelphi Corridor along the border between Egypt and the Gaza Strip is “unacceptable,” an Egyptian high-ranking official said. “No new arrangements have been discussed with…
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Watch: PM Modi praises Egypt girl for singing ‘Desh Rangeela’ on R-Day
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday praised a patriotic song rendered by an Egyptian girl at India’s 75th Republic Day celebrations in Cairo. Dressed in traditional Indian attire, Kariman sang…
- India
India-Egypt joint military exercise to include hostage rescue operations
New Delhi: A Indian Army contingent, comprising 25 personnel, has reached Egypt to take part in the 2nd edition of India-Egypt Joint Special Forces Exercise ‘Cyclone’, the Defence Ministry said on Monday.…
- Middle East
Egypt’s Prez warns against military escalation in Middle East
Cairo: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi has warned against the danger of the military escalation in the Middle East region on multiple fronts, the Egyptian Presidency said in a statement. During a meeting…
- World
China calls for large-scale peace conference on Gaza conflict
Beijing: As the war between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas intensifies, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called for a larger-scale, more authoritative and effective international peace conference to resolve the…
- Middle East
Egypt denies reports of suspending navigation in Suez Canal
Cairo: Egypt had denied reports of a temporary suspension of navigation in the Suez Canal as a result of the ongoing tension in the Red Sea’s strategic Bab-el-Mandeb area. Chairman of Egypt’s…
- Middle East
UAE opens six desalination plants in Rafah for Gaza residents
As part of the ‘Gallant Knight 3’ humanitarian operation, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has opened six desalination plants in the Egyptian city of Rafah, designated for transporting water to the residents…
- Middle East
Hamas delegation to visit Egypt for Gaza ceasefire negotiations
New Delhi: A Hamas delegation will visit Egypt on Friday to give its ‘observations’ about an Egyptian plan for a ceasefire recently put forward, media reports said. Media reports said that Egypt’s…
- Middle East
Hamas leader Ismael Haniyeh in Cairo for ceasefire talks
Tel Aviv: The Hamas leader Ismael Haniyeh on Wednesday reached Cairo, Egypt for negotiations with the Israelis for a possible ceasefire and hostage release. Haniyeh — considered to be face of Hamas…
- Middle East
Egypt’s Sisi wins third term as President with 89.6% of vote
Cairo: Egypt’s National Election Authority (NEA) has declared that incumbent President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi won the 2024 presidential election with nearly 40 million, or 89.6 per cent of valid votes. At a press…
- World
Egypt monitoring Red Sea tension as ships avoid Suez Canal
Cairo: Egypt’s Suez Canal Authority (SCA) announced it was closely monitoring the impacts of military tensions in the Red Sea, following major carriers taking alternative routes due to safety concerns. SCA Chairman…