The Latest Breaking News from Egypt

Egypt Warns of ‘Water Scarcity’ at Baghdad International Water Conference

Egypt said it is among the countries suffering the most from "water scarcity", noting that increased pressure on limited water resources will lead to the spread of poverty and a decline in the standard of living. The Egyptian Minister of Water Resources, Mohamed Abdul Ati, participated in the second Baghdad…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 7, 2022

Egyptian-EU Talks Discuss Fight against Terrorism, Illegal Immigration

Brussels on Saturday hosted Egyptian-European talks on boosting cooperation in combating terrorism and illegal immigration, as well as coordination on Middle East issues. The talks were held between Egypt’s Ambassador in Brussels Badr Abdel Aty and Chairman of the European Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs David McAllister. The Egyptian Foreign…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 6, 2022

Russian War in World’s ‘Breadbasket’ Threatens Food Supply

The Russian tanks and missiles besieging Ukraine also are threatening the food supply and livelihoods of people in Europe, Africa and Asia who rely on the vast, fertile farmlands of the Black Sea region — known as the “breadbasket of the world.” Ukrainian farmers have been forced to neglect their…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 6, 2022

Up to 20,000 Ukrainian tourists in Egypt await return to Europe

Arrangements are being made to help as many as 20,000 Ukrainian tourists stranded at Egyptian resorts to fly to Europe, Ukrainian embassy officials in Cairo said on Thursday, adding that many were ready to head to Ukraine to fight Russian forces.

Reuters · Mar 3, 2022

Egypt Discusses with EBRD Clean Energy Transition

Egypt and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) discussed clean energy transition and Cairo's ongoing preparations for hosting the UN's Conference of Parties on Climate Change (COP 27). Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Tarek El-Molla met Vice President of Policy and Partnerships at EBRD Mark Bowman and…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 3, 2022

Cairo’s Newspaper Vendors Go Silent as Sales Collapse

Newspaper sellers were once a dime a dozen on Cairo's bustling streets, but now the vendors hawking hot-off-the-press editions have fallen almost silent As elsewhere in the world, Egypt's print media has been in sharp decline as news has moved mostly online and readers tend to stay up-to-date via their…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 3, 2022

The Libyan imbroglio gets more complicated

Peace requires a level of leadership and statesmanship that has not been apparent for several years

The Hindu · Mar 2, 2022

Stonehenge mystery solved as a solar calendar - with links to ancient Egypt

The prehistoric monument may have a simpler purpose than we thought and link the English mystery to ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia.

Evening Standard · Mar 2, 2022

Mystery of Stonehenge ‘solved’ as ancient Egyptians used it for solar calendar, expert claims

Professor Timothy Darvill said the site was designed as a calendar to help people keep track of the days, weeks and months

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022

Egypt, Iraq Boost Cooperation Through Military Production

Egyptian and Iraqi officials held defense talks in Cairo, amid interest in boosting their cooperation in various fields, along with Jordan. Minister of State for Military Production Mohamed Ahmed Morsi met with the visiting Iraqi advisor to the Interior Minister, Lt-Gen Jaafar Falhi, and his accompanying delegation. The meeting addressed…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 2, 2022