The Latest Breaking News from Cairo

The 26ft asteroid will pass as close to Earth as the distance from London to Cairo and 10 times closer than satellites - and will be visible from our skies tonight

Egyptologists have uncovered a Pharaonic tomb near the capital Cairo containing what may be the oldest and "most complete" mummy yet to be discovered in the country, the excavation team leader said on Thursday.

Egypt on Thursday unveiled dozens of new archaeological discoveries, including two ancient tombs, at a Pharaonic necropolis just outside of the capital Cairo. The artifacts, unearthed during a year-long excavation, were found beneath an ancient stone enclosure near the Saqqara pyramids and date back to the fifth and sixth dynasties…

Egypt has unveiled dozens of new archaeological discoveries at a Pharaonic necropolis just outside of the capital Cairo

The asteroid, known as 2023 BU, will zoom 2,200 miles above the southern tip of South America - 10 times closer than most communication satellites circling overhead, and around the same distance as the UK to Cyprus

The country marks 12 years since the start of demonstrations that led to the downfall of longtime ruler Hosni Mubarak.

Activists chose multiple locations before converging on one secret location, surprising themselves and authorities.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi discussed on Monday with visiting CIA Director William Burns ways to enhance security and intelligence cooperation between Egypt and the US. During the meeting held in Cairo, Sisi stressed the strength of Egyptian-American ties, the Egyptian presidential spokesperson said. The president further highlighted the significance…

Team at Cairo University conclude teenager was rich and he may point to evidence non-Egyptians were mummified

Several Arab countries, as well as Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit, skipped on Sunday a meeting for Arab foreign ministers that was hosted by the Libyan Government of National Unity (GNU). Only seven out of 22 members of the Arab League took part in the meeting that was held…

Italy’s chief diplomat held talks Sunday with Egyptian and Arab League officials in Cairo that focused on regional security and the conflict in neighboring Libya, as well as bilateral issues. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said his meeting with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi covered energy security and economic cooperation in the…