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Sudanese Consultations in Cairo Focus on ‘Shortcomings’ of 2 Agreements

Sudanese political and civil forces continued their consultations in Cairo within the framework of the workshop on the "Prospects of Democratic Transformation towards a Sudan for All," with the participation of dozens of Sudanese figures. Informed Egyptian sources revealed that the consultations resulted in several agreements between the parties on…

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Unhappy with unhygienic hotel rooms, Indian shooters accommodated at Dr Karni Singh Range

India’s top shooters, who were unhappy with the unhygienic rooms provided to them for the National camp ahead of the Cairo World Cup, got a welcome relief on Monday with the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) allocating them accommodation at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range (KSSR) in Tughlakabad,…

The Times of India

Turkey, Syria deadly earthquakes: Can international aid get through in time?

Two earthquakes have claimed over 2,500 lives on the border between Turkey and Syria. In the early hours of the morning, as people slept, a 7.8-magnitude quake hit. The scale of the devastation caused to the surrounding area of Gazientep is clear to see from the news footage captured at…

France 24

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Archaeologists have discovered a mummy wrapped in gold – here's what it tells us about ancient Egyptian beliefs

In January 2023, a group of archaeologists excavating tombs in the ancient necropolis of Saqqara, near Cairo, discovered the mummified remains of a man named Hekashepes, who lived circa 2300BC. Found inside a limestone sarcophagus in a burial shaft, the body and its wrappings are unusually well preserved for the…

The Conversation

Egypt, Romania to Enhance Cooperation in Energy

Cairo and Bucharest plan to enhance their cooperation in the field of energy, the two countries affirmed on Sunday following a meeting between Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Romania’s Prime Minister Nicolae-Ionel Ciuca in Cairo. Sisi welcomed the Romanian PM’s visit to Egypt and conveyed hus greetings to President…

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New Book Reveals Secrets, Untold Stories from Baligh Hamdi’s Last Days

New stories and important secrets from the last days of late musician Baligh Hamdi have been revealed in “Baligh…Secrets of Last Days”, a new book published recently, 30 years after his death aged 61, on September 12, 1993. The late Egyptian poet composed for the most prominent singers of his…

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Egypt, Italy Keen to Enhance Cooperation, Face Illegal Migration

Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry emphasized Thursday the importance of building on the recent momentum of Egyptian-Italian relations, and on increasing the frequency of mutual visits by senior officials from both countries. During his meeting in Cairo with Stefania Craxi, chairwoman of the Italian Senate's Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee,…

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Egypt Officials: Hospital Fire in Cairo Kills 3, Injures 32

A fire broke out Wednesday at a hospital in the Egyptian capital of Cairo, killing at least three people and injuring at least 32 others, health authorities said. The Health Ministry said the fire took place at the Noor Mohammadi hospital in eastern Cairo’s Matariya neighborhood. The facility is run…

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Blackline Safety to Make Debut at 2023 EGYPS Exhibition in Cairo

Blackline Safety Corp. (TSX: BLN) , a global leader in connected safety technology, announced it will be exhibiting at the 2023 EGYPS exhibition, where it will showcase its suite of ground-breaking connected safety devices. The event is taking place at the Egypt International Exhibition Center, Cairo, from February 13 to…

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Regional Power Plan for Lebanon Held up Over Syria Sanctions

Egypt is still seeking assurances that US sanctions will be waived to start exporting gas to Lebanon through Syria under a plan first announced in 2021 to help ease Lebanon's power crisis, a senior French official said on Tuesday. The plan also has yet to go to the World Bank…

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken begins Middle East trip by urging ‘calm’ between Israel and Palestine

Blinken blasted the recent loss of civilian life in violent attacks as ‘deeply disturbing’

Evening Standard

Blinken Urges Israel-Palestinian Calm as Violence Soars

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Israel and the Palestinians on Monday to exercise restraint and ease tensions amid a spike in violence that has put the region on edge. Speaking in Cairo, just hours ahead of a two-day visit to Jerusalem and the West Bank, Blinken said it…

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Blinken says U.S. will keep pressing Egypt on human rights

The United States will continue to encourage Egypt to take steps on human rights, including freeing more political prisoners and guaranteeing freedom of expression, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said during a visit to Cairo on Monday.

Reuters

Blinken: Our Ties with Saudi Arabia Are Constantly Evolving

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Cairo on Sunday as part of a Middle East tour that will take him to Israel and the Palestinian territories. In remarks to Al Arabiya television, he said US ties with Saudi Arabia are constantly evolving. “We’ve had a relationship – an…

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Blinken Arrives in Cairo for Start of Mideast Visit

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived Sunday in Egypt at the start of a Middle East trip on which he will look to notch down Israeli-Palestinian tensions after an eruption of violence. Blinken will hold discuss the Israeli-Palestinian situation with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Foreign Minister Sameh…

Wales Online

The Welsh entrepreneur who built an international company from a tiny industrial estate unit

Former teacher Kamal Ali's life completely changed when he stumbled across the idea at home

The Guardian - UK

Your Wish Is My Command by Deena Mohamed review – a spellbinding fantasy from Egypt

The young author’s debut graphic novel brings magic to modern Cairo in an imaginative story of grief, faith and urban life

Radio France Internationale

Egypt unveils tombs and possibly its oldest ever mummy in new excavation

Egyptian archaeologists have uncovered a Pharaonic tomb near the capital Cairo containing a gold leaf-covered mummy that had remained closed for 4,300 years. It's believed to be one of the oldest and most complete mummies ever discovered in Egypt.

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Egypt, India to Boost Military Cooperation

Egypt and India affirmed they would deepen military cooperation and explore new initiatives to intensify military cooperation. A joint statement bythe two countries referred to elevating their relationship to the level of a strategic partnership to ramp up the defense, political, energy, and economic ties. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi…

Daily Mirror

Asteroid 2023 BU to scrape past Earth in 'extraordinarily close' encounter - how to watch

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

Reuters

Archaeologist hails possibly 'oldest' mummy yet found in Egypt

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.

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Egypt Unveils Tombs, Sarcophagus in New Excavation

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…

The Independent UK

Egypt unveils tombs and sarcophagus in new excavation

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

Daily Mirror

Asteroid the size of a BUS coming as close to earth as London to Cairo tonight

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

Al Jazeera

What happened during Egypt’s January 25 revolution?

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

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