The Latest Breaking News from Cairo

JD Vance expresses ‘great optimism’ over Gaza ceasefire deal during Israel visit

US vice-president to visit Netanyahu while Hamas joins talks in Cairo meant to iron out differences

The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2025

Israel will disarm Hamas and demilitarise Gaza, says Netanyahu

US seeks to downplay seriousness of attacks over weekend as Palestinian officials arrive in Cairo for further peace talks

The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2025

Egyptian police seek rare pharaonic painting stolen from Saqqara tomb near Cairo

The incident comes weeks after another incident that shook the archaeological community: the disappearance of a gold bracelet from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir that dates back to the era of the Third Transition.

Euronews · Oct 12, 2025

Negotiators Due In Cairo For Gaza Ceasefire, Hostage Release Talks

Negotiators were converging on Cairo on Sunday ahead of talks aimed at ending nearly two years of war in Gaza, with Israel's leader expressing hope that the hostages still being held there would be released in a matter of days.

International Business Times · Oct 5, 2025

100 Pictures Of ‘Urban Hell’ Showing Everything That’s Wrong With Our Society (New Pics)

Where did we go wrong?

Bored Panda · Oct 2, 2025

From London to Manila, world’s biggest cities face alarming rise in heatwaves

Nine cities, including Washington, Tokyo, Cairo and Johannesburg, registered record numbers of very hot days last year

The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2025

Why Does Cairo Have So Many Unfinished Buildings? Blame Egyptian Property Tax.

At first, Cairo looks as if someone pressed pause on the city mid-construction.

Reason · Sep 28, 2025

Cairo Fossil Forest: The oldest forest in North America with 385 million-year-old trees

The Cairo Fossil Forest is the second oldest in the world. These forests mark a turning point in Earth's history because they changed the composition of the atmosphere, scientists say.

LiveScience · Sep 26, 2025

Egypt Frees Activist Alaa Abdel Fattah After Sisi Pardon

Prominent British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel Fattah was released from prison in Cairo, his family said on Tuesday, prompting an emotional reunion with his loved ones after a pardon from President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.

International Business Times · Sep 23, 2025

Democracy under pressure amidst Egypt's growing food crisis {Business Africa}

A new report warns that Africa’s democracies are at risk as economic hardship, youth frustration, and a surge in coups while in Cairo’s Al-Wekala Market, leftover meals from luxury hotels are offering low-income families a lifeline amid Egypt’s deepening economic crisis

Euronews · Sep 18, 2025