The Latest Breaking News from Cairo

Jantar Mantar too central to protest? World has many, from Hyde Park to Union Square

Protest sites around the world, such as Speaker's Corner in London and Tahrir Square in Cairo, play significant roles in civil demonstrations. These locations often serve as essential hubs for public assembly, freedom of speech, and political activism. Many of these squares and parks have become historical landmarks for social…

The Economic Times · Oct 12

Strait of Hormuz crisis fuels Cairo's plastic recycling business

In the heart of the Egyptian capital Cairo, within the labyrinthine streets of the Manshiyet Nasser district, nearly 120,000 residents process a third of the megacity's waste every day. Long marginalised, these informal recycling specialists are now undergoing a dramatic transformation due to geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz,…

France 24 · Oct 8

Houthi forces appear to make slow advance in south-west Yemen

Group’s fighters hit key airport in Aden with explosive moments before plane from Cairo was due to land

The Guardian - UK · Oct 7

A 57-year-old man ran from Cape Town to Cairo in 301 days, surviving a kidnap attempt

Keith Boyd completed a 6,706-mile journey from Cape Town to Cairo in 301 days in 2024, setting a new record for the fastest journey between the two cities on foot. The 57-year-old British-South African runner crossed 9 countries during the challenge, but the route became particularly dangerous in Ethiopia, where…

The Times of India · Sep 24

Saudi crown prince seeks Egypt's backing as Houthi attacks rattle Red Sea oil routes

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince met Egypt's President seeking support against Houthi rebel attacks. These attacks threaten vital shipping lanes and Saudi oil infrastructure significantly. The Houthi advances have also intensified the conflict within Yemen itself. Egypt's backing offers political influence and international rallying for Saudi Arabia. The kingdom faces difficult…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

Photos capture the date harvest in an Egyptian village near Cairo

Date grower Hajj Ibrahim harvests dates from his palms in Kafr Sendwah, a village in Qalyubia on Cairo’s outskirts. Professional climbers earn about 50 Egyptian pounds, or $1, per tree, as girls sort their families’ dates.

The Independent UK · Sep 15

Sarah Khalifa Death Sentence Explained: How Digital Evidence Led to Conviction in Massive Drug Trial

Egyptian TV host Sarah Khalifa has been sentenced to death by hanging in Cairo over an alleged synthetic drug network built on witness testimony and digital evidence, with her lawyer vowing to appeal.

International Business Times UK · Sep 8

China's Xi Jinping tells Middle East to be ‘masters of their own destiny’ amid Iran war

Chinese President Xi Jinping urged Middle Eastern nations to resist external interference. He called for reshaping the region's security order during talks with Egypt's President Sisi. Both leaders agreed to deepen security and economic cooperation between their nations. China seeks to expand its influence and safeguard vital shipping routes. Egypt…

The Times of India · Sep 2

Xi calls on Mideast nations to be ‘masters of their own affairs’ in rare Egypt visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called on "the people of the Middle East" to oppose "externalinterference" and consider reshaping the region's security order during a visit to Egypt. The rare visit by the Chinese leader comes as Beijing aims to expand its influence in the region as the Iran…

France 24 · Sep 2

From infrastructure to military drills, China deepens footprint in Egypt as Xi visits Cairo

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s return to Cairo comes as Egypt and China push their relationship beyond infrastructure and trade into technology, defence and a broader strategic partnership with regional implications.

Euronews · Sep 2