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Egypt among 75 nations subject to new US visa suspension
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol sentenced to 5 years for abuse of power
Psychological thriller ‘Khoroog Amen’ to compete at the Berlin International Film Festival
Germany’s Lufthansa urges staff to evacuate Israel
EU releases €1 billion second tranche as part of €5 billion strategic loan to Egypt
Netanyahu downplays US optimism over Gaza ceasefire’s second phase
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Egypt among 75 nations subject to new US visa suspension
The US Department of State has issued a decision to suspend the issuance of immigrant visas for citizens of 75…
Thursday’s football guide: From the Egyptian League Cup to Europe’s major leagues
A packed schedule of high-stakes football kicks off on Thursday, featuring crucial matches in the Egyptian League Cup, Spain’s Copa…
Egypt’s Education Minister faces potential imprisonment and removal from office
The New Cairo Summary Court is scheduled to hear a criminal lawsuit on May 13 filed against Minister of Education Mohamed…
Death penalty handed to abductor for horrific assault of minor
The Public Prosecution has called for the execution of a defendant known as Mohamed al-King following a violent assault on…
Egypt weather forecast for Thursday: Severe fog and cold wave
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) has issued a weather alert for Alexandria and other Egyptian cities for Thursday. The forecast…
Ship coming in from Turkey runs aground outside Suez Canal waterway
The Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority, Osama Rabie, said on Tuesday that navigation through the canal is proceeding normally…
PM inspects new aluminum wire production line at Egyptalum company
NAG HAMMADI, Egypt, Jan 12 (MENA) – Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly asserted that the development of Aluminum Company of Egypt…
Egypt’s ambassador in Beirut attends Quintet Committee meeting with Lebanese PM
CAIRO, Jan 13 (MENA) – Egyptian Ambassador in Beirut Alaa Moussa took part in a meeting of ambassadors of the…
FM says Egypt, Ireland enjoy close relations
NEW CAPITAL, Jan 12 (MENA) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty said Egypt and Ireland…
Where to watch Egypt vs Senegal in the AFCON semi-final
The Egyptian national team faces Senegal at seven pm on Wednesday, at the Grand Stade de Tanger in Morocco, in…
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US–China friction intensifies following Maduro’s abduction
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson in exclusive interview hails Egypt’s efforts in Gaza
Colombian Foreign Minister in exclusive interview warns that abandoning Palestine threatens all of humanity
Interview with former US diplomat Josh Paul talks Gaza’s plight, Israel’s tyranny and America’s failings
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Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol sentenced to 5 years for abuse of power
Germany’s Lufthansa urges staff to evacuate Israel
Nobel Institute says Peace Prize cannot be transferred after Machado suggestion
Middle East
Middle East
Netanyahu downplays US optimism over Gaza ceasefire’s second phase
As Iran faces unrest, Israel waits quietly for Trump’s next move
Pro-Palestinian activists are carrying out one of the UK’s longest ever hunger strikes. Their families say they won’t stop
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January 15, 2026
Egypt’s Education Minister faces potential imprisonment and removal from office
The New Cairo Summary Court is scheduled to hear a criminal lawsuit on May 13 filed against Minister of Education Mohamed…
January 12, 2026
Egypt enacts new plan to contain stray dog crisis
The Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation announced a plan to establish 12 shelters for stray dogs in 12 governorates…
January 11, 2026
EgyptAir plans expansion in 2026 to 85 destinations
EgyptAir has unveiled its new plan for 2026, which includes expanding its network and opening new direct international routes. This…
January 8, 2026
Egypt achieves historic tourism surge with 19 million visitors in 2025
Egyptian tourism recorded an unprecedented historic surge in 2025, welcoming approximately 19 million tourists. This represents a 21 percent growth…
January 5, 2026
Egypt to phase out departure card system at airports: Minister
Egypt’s Minister of Civil Aviation, Sameh al-Hefny, announced that the paper departure card system for departing passengers at Egyptian airports…
January 3, 2026
Here is the maximum daily cash deposit limit for banks and ATMs in Egypt
The National Bank of Egypt website recently announced an increase in the daily cash deposit limit via ATMs for debit…
January 3, 2026
Egypt considers exporting stray dogs abroad for adoption
With concerns of rising stray dog populations in Egypt, one proposed solution involves exporting the animals outside of the country…
January 1, 2026
Prison sentences issued after fatal Red Sea submarine sinking leads to 6 tourist deaths
The Hurghada Misdemeanor Court in Egypt has issued prison sentences and fines over the sinking of a “Sindband” submarine back…
January 1, 2026
Egypt extends free 96-hour transit visa and Luxor-Aswan entry facilities until 2027
The Egyptian Cabinet on Wednesday decided to approve a request by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities to extend the…
December 31, 2025
Egypt comments on Saudi-UAE dispute in Yemen
Egypt announced that it is closely monitoring recent developments in Yemen and is conducting intensive, round-the-clock contacts at the highest levels…
December 29, 2025
Egypt’s Foreign Minister responds to calls for war with Israel
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty responded on Sunday to calls made by some for Egypt to forcibly deliver aid to…
December 27, 2025
Israel recognizes Somaliland to pressure Egypt over Gaza, experts explain
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday officially announced the recognition of the self-proclaimed Republic of Somaliland, a region in…
December 27, 2025
Egypt sends unprecedented message to Ethiopia regarding any new dams
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Thursday that the Nile River dispute with Ethiopia is an “existential threat” unlike…
December 22, 2025
Italian tourist dies in collision between two cruise ships in Egypt
An Italian tourist was killed in a collision between two floating hotel cruise ships in the Esna Lock area, south…
December 22, 2025
$1.8 billion Egypt-Saudi grid is set to transform energy security across regional power markets
The Egyptian government announced that the electricity interconnection project between Egypt and Saudi Arabia has entered its final stage, paving…
December 21, 2025
Authorities responds to video alleging Egyptian flight exceeded capacity
The Egyptian Cabinet’s Media Center responded on Saturday to a widely circulated video on social media alleging that a flight…
December 18, 2025
All you need to know about Egypt and Israel record-breaking $35 billion gas deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Wednesday evening the official approval of a major natural gas agreement with Egypt.…
December 18, 2025
14 Egyptians dead as migration boat succumbs to the Mediterranean off the coast of Crete
The Egyptian Embassy in Greece announced on Wednesday that it has initiated the necessary procedures to repatriate the remains of…
December 13, 2025
“No threat to artifacts”: Ministry assures public after rain video sparks Grand Egyptian Museum alarm
The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities responded on Friday to a video circulating online showing rainwater falling on the statue…
December 12, 2025
King Niuserre’s massive, 1,000 Sq. meter valley temple unearthed in Egypt
An Italian archaeological mission working in the Abu Ghurab area of Abusir (Alexandria), co-directed by Dr. Massimiliano Nuzzolo and Dr.…
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EU releases €1 billion second tranche as part of €5 billion strategic loan to Egypt
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Microsoft has a plan to stop AI data centers from hiking up your electricity bill
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Psychological thriller ‘Khoroog Amen’ to compete at the Berlin International Film Festival
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EgyptAir plans expansion in 2026 to 85 destinations
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