Egypt

The inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum, or GEM, marks the end of a two-decade construction effort hampered by the Arab Spring uprisings, pandemic and wars in neighbouring countries

Did Erdogan’s pressure force Netanyahu out of Gaza summit?

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, backed by regional allies, reportedly pressured Egypt to block Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from attending the Gaza summit, despite official claims his absence was due to a Jewish holiday.

Egyptian President says Trump's Mideast proposal is 'last chance' for peace in region

In his speech, El-Sissi also awarded Trump the Order of the Nile, the country's highest civilian honour.

Watch | Sharif-Trump in animated exchange as Tharoor calls India sending Kirti Vardhan to Gaza Summit 'missed opportunity'

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor questioned New Delhi’s decision to send only Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh to the high-profile summit, asking on X whether it reflected “strategic restraint or a missed opportunity.”

‘War Over in Gaza,’ Trump declares ahead of high-stakes Israel-Egypt peace trip

U.S. President Donald Trump declared the Gaza war over as he embarked on a high-stakes peace trip to Israel and Egypt, meeting hostage families and promoting his Middle East peace plan.

First round of indirect talks between Hamas and Israel in Egypt ends in 'positive atmosphere': Report

Israeli and Hamas officials began indirect talks Monday at the same Egyptian resort over a US-drafted peace plan aimed at ending the devastating war in Gaza on the eve of its second anniversary.

Hamas and Israel begin indirect talks in Egypt under Trump's Gaza peace plan: What's on table?

The latest round coincides with the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023 Hamas assault on Israel, which ignited the war

From Pyramids To Oasis: 10 Breathtaking Egyptian Wonders You Can’t Miss

Discover Egypt beyond the pyramids! From Giza to Siwa Oasis, explore 10 breathtaking wonders where history, myth, and magic come alive.

Egypt, Turkey Unite in Condemning Israel’s Gaza Expansion, Urge Global Action | N18G

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met in New Alamein City, condemning Israel’s cabinet decision to expand control over Gaza. Turkey called it a new phase of “genocidal and expansionist” policy, urging Muslim unity and global mobilisation against the plan. Fidan accused Israel of using hunger to displace Palestinians, a claim Israel rejects. The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) labelled the move a dangerous violation of international law and warned it would end prospects for peace. Egypt, Qatar and the U.S. continue mediating ceasefire talks, while the OIC urged urgent UN action and accountability.

Portal to the afterlife? Archaeologists discover mysterious 'pink door' in ancient Egyptian tomb

The pink granite, quarried from Aswan, was rare and typically reserved for royals or the extremely wealthy, emphasising the prince’s elite status.

Whale Valley: Sahara’s Whale graveyard tells the tale of walking whales that once had feet and toes

Whale Valley, or Wadi Al-Hitan, sits tucked in the Egyptian Sahara. It is scattered with fossilised whale skeletons, many dating back over 40 million years.

'In our blood': Egyptian women reclaim belly dance from stigma

As belly dancing gains popularity internationally, young Egyptian performers are working to restore its reputation at home, pushing back against decades of stigma to reclaim the dance as part of their artistic heritage.

Egypt makes new truce offer as Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 65, local officials say

The proposal, made last week, follows an escalation in violence after Israel resumed air and ground operations against Hamas last Tuesday, effectively ending a two-month period of relative calm.

Arab leaders attend emergency Arab summit on Gaza to counter Trump’s Middle East Riviera" plan

Arab leaders arrived in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital on Tuesday (March 4) for an emergency Arab summit on Gaza. Egypt was expected to present a reconstruction plan for Gaza to Arab leaders that would cost $53 billion over five years and avoid resettling Palestinians. This proposal is in contrast to U.S. President Donald Trump's idea of developing a "Middle East Riviera", according to a copy of the plan seen by Reuters. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun were among those received by Sisi. Arab leaders were also expected to call for elections in the West Bank and Gaza in one year, according to the draft final communique

First-Time Visitor’s Guide to the Pyramids of Giza: Everything You Need to Know

Planning a trip to the Pyramids of Giza? This guide covers entry fees, best times to visit, transport, must-see attractions & tips for a hassle-free experience.

Egypt President says war-torn Gaza should be rebuilt without displacing Palestinians

This comes after a proposal by U.S. President Donald Trump angered Arabs with his own vision for the enclave.

'Forced displacement' of Palestinians 'unacceptable': France's Macron, Egypt's Sisi

The statement came after US President Donald Trump proposed "long-term ownership" of Gaza by the United States, triggering an international uproar.

Trump vows to put 25% tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico | N18G

President Donald Trump discussed several key issues where he indicated that he would likely decide whether to impose a 25% tariff on oil imports from Mexico and Canada, contingent on the two countries halting fentanyl shipments and migration flows. Trump also outlined plans to expand Guantanamo Bay detention facilities, emphasizing minimal costs due to existing infrastructure. Regarding border security, he proposed redeploying IRS agents hired under the Biden administration to assist Border Patrol and expressed confidence that Egypt and Jordan would cooperate in accepting displaced individuals from Gaza. Trump reaffirmed his offer for over 2 million federal workers to resign with replacements readily available. He also touched on birthright citizenship, expressing belief that the Supreme Court would limit it. Lastly, Trump reiterated the U.S. is not involved in Syria and dismissed speculation about Taiwan independence negotiations with China.

Thousands wait to return to northern Gaza, Trump urges Jordan, Egypt to take Palestinians

A day after a second exchange of Israeli hostages held in Gaza for Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails, the holdup underlined the risks hanging over the truce between the militant group and Israel, longtime adversaries in a series of Gaza wars.

This country has beaten Egypt, known for pyramids, as Africa's top tourist destination

In 2024, the country received a total of 17.4 million visitors, according to its ministry of tourism

IMF to begin review Egypt's loan programme on Tuesday

The review, which could unlock more than $1.2 billion in financing, is the fourth under Egypt's latest 46-month IMF loan programme that was approved in 2022 and expanded to $8 billion this year after an economic crisis marked by high inflation and severe foreign currency shortages.

Israel-Hamas Peace Talks: Blinken leaves Mideast with Gaza truce still out of reach

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken left the Middle East without securing a Gaza ceasefire, as tensions escalate and clashes continue between Israel and Hamas over a truce.

Israeli Forces Claim Control Of Buffer Zone Between Gaza-Egypt Border

Israeli forces have achieved tactical control over the entire corridor that runs along the border between the Gaza Strip and Egypt, Israel's chief military spokesperson said on Wednesday. Watch!

Who is Ankur Jain, tech billionaire who tied the knot with former WWE star Erika Hammonds

Ankur Jain and Erika Hammonds' lavish wedding took place in Egypt with a backdrop of the majestic pyramids. The duo tied the knot on Friday.