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Egypt reiterates two-state solution as ‘only option’ for Mideast peace
Cairo: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi emphasised on Thursday the need to implement the two-state solution “as the only option for achieving sustainable peace and stability in the region”. The Egyptian leader made…
- Middle East
Hamas delegation visits Cairo over Gaza ceasefire
Gaza: A Hamas delegation has visited Egypt’s capital Cairo to address challenges surrounding a Gaza ceasefire agreement, Hamas spokesperson Jihad Taha said. Taha told Xinhua that the delegation’s visit to Cairo was…
- Middle East
Egypt reaffirms stance on restoring peace in Middle East
Cairo: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi held several bilateral talks with the leaders of the Middle East countries on the sidelines of the 11th Summit of the Developing Eight Organization for Economic Cooperation…
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Egyptian President’s historic visit to Norway sparks key Middle East talks
Oslo: Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store welcomed Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi to Oslo, marking the first-ever visit by an Egyptian head of state to Norway. Their discussions centered on pressing regional…
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Egyptian foreign min reaffirms Cairo’s support for Syrian sovereignty
Cairo: Egyptian foreign minister Badr Abdelatty and his Syrian counterpart Bassam Sabbagh discussed in a phone call on Wednesday, December 4 the latest developments in Syria and their impact on the security…
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Fatah, Hamas hold talks in Cairo to discuss Gaza affairs: Egyptian official
Cairo: Representatives from Fatah and Hamas have begun talks in Cairo to discuss forming a committee to manage the affairs of the Gaza Strip, Egypt’s State Information Service said, citing an Egyptian…
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Egypt, Turkey, Tunisia express concern over dangerous escalation in region
Cairo: Egypt, Turkey, and Tunisia expressed concerns about the dangerous and accelerating escalation in the Middle East, the latest of which was the Israeli attack on Iran. The Egyptian Foreign Ministry reaffirmed…
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Egypt faces economic strain from regional tensions
Cairo: Egypt is facing extraordinary economic strain from external factors, particularly the ongoing regional conflicts, Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said in a press conference in Cairo. He noted that within a…
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Hamas rejects ;new conditions’ by Israel for Gaza ceasefire deal, delegation leaves Cairo talks
Hamas said it has rejected the “new conditions” put up by Israel for the ceasefire deal and is only ready for the deal it agreed to on July 2, CNN reported. The…
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Indirect peace talks between Israel, Hamas in Cairo on Sunday
Tel Aviv: The indirect peace talks between Israel and Hamas to bring about a ceasefire will commence in Cairo on Sunday. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) chief William Burns and White House Advisor…
- 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…
- 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…
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Israel’s Shin Bet chief visits Cairo for Gaza ceasefire talks
Jerusalem: An Israeli delegation, headed by Shin Bet security service chief Ronen Bar, spoke in Cairo on a ceasefire deal with Hamas, the media reported. State-owned Kan TV reported on Monday that…
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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…
