The Latest Breaking News from Egypt

Cinnamon is highly beneficial according to a new study

Cinnamon might be the oldest known spice in the world. In ancient Egypt, it was once valued more highly than gold. Cinnamon is used in nearly every holiday treat during the fall and winter, bu there are plenty of benefits to using cinnamon year round.

Tribune News Service · Oct 28, 2022

U.S. climate envoy Kerry: King Charles at COP27 would be 'very powerful'

It would be "very powerful" if King Charles attended the COP27 climate summit in Egypt, U.S. special climate envoy John Kerry said, adding that the British monarch's credibility and leadership on environmental issues would make a difference.

Reuters · Oct 28, 2022

Alaa-Abdel Fattah: James Cleverly urged to secure release of British citizen on hunger strike in Egypt

Foreign secretary is warned the software developer ‘may not live for much longer’

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2022

Rishi Sunak to skip crucial Cop27 climate summit in Egypt, No 10 reveals

Liz Truss was set to attend – but new prime minister has ‘other pressing domestic commitments’

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2022

Egypt's Pound Slides as IMF Deal Triggers New Exchange Rate

Egypt's pound slid about 14.5% to a record low against the dollar on Thursday as authorities announced a $3 billion International Monetary Fund deal with a commitment to a "durably flexible exchange rate regime". The central bank also raised interest rates by 200 basis points in an out-of-cycle meeting, saying…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 27, 2022

Egypt, IMF reach preliminary agreement for $3 billion loan

The International Monetary Fund has reached a deal with the Egyptian government, paving the way for the country to access a $3 billion loan

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2022

In COP27 host Egypt, Red Sea coral reefs resilient but under stress

Egypt hosts next month's COP27 climate summit at a Red Sea resort, where climate change and human activity are threatening one of the world's most prized coral reefs.

Reuters · Oct 27, 2022

China urges rich world to shun 'empty slogans' ahead of climate talks

Rich countries must move on from "empty slogans" when it comes to climate change and make progress in meeting funding commitments, a Chinese official said on Thursday ahead of a new round of global climate talks in Egypt next month.

Reuters · Oct 27, 2022

Horrific abuse at hands of ISIS leader detailed by US family after brainwashing hundreds

The Kansas native moved to Egypt in 2008 before settling in Syria with her husband who was in a leadership position in the Islamic State

Daily Mirror · Oct 26, 2022

Egypt’s PM Announces $15 Increase in Minimum Monthly Wage

Egypt’s prime minister on Wednesday announced a 300-pound ($15.20) increase in the minimum monthly wage, as average Egyptians suffer from soaring prices in recent months. In a news conference, Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly announced the increase to 3,000 Egyptian pounds (over $152), up from 2,700 pounds ($137). It was the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 26, 2022