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A 1,600-year-old Egyptian mummy was found with Homer’s Iliad tucked inside its abdomen. Its purpose remains a mystery

An intriguing discovery in Egypt revealed an ancient mummy with a papyrus fragment of Homer's Iliad resting on its abdomen. This fragment, specifically from the Catalogue of Ships in Book II, raises questions about the unique literary practices of ancient Egyptians. Researchers are delving into its purpose, shedding light on…

The Economic Times · Aug 24

48 ancient Egyptian treasures returned to Egyptian authorities after FBI investigation

The FBI has returned 48 ancient Egyptian artefacts to Egypt following an investigation by its Art Crime Team. The collection includes figurines, amulets and tomb equipment dating from the Pharaonic, Roman and Coptic periods.

Euronews · Aug 24

China’s J-16 fighter jets share skies with Rafales in Egypt

China's J-16 fighter jets are participating in joint air exercises with Egypt. These drills follow scrutiny of China's J-10C fighters during a past India-Pakistan conflict. The Egyptian Armed Forces stated the exercises focus on common training and operational learning. Participating forces will exchange experience and align combat concepts during the…

The Economic Times · Aug 24

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18 tombs dating back 2,000 years revealed 24 golden tongues inside the mouths of the dead — In 2026, archaeologists uncovered the bizarre purpose behind the ancient Egyptian ritual

The burials date to the Ptolemaic and Roman periods of ancient Egypt, spanning roughly 322 B.C. to A.D. 395. This places the ritual more than 2,000 years in the past.

The Economic Times · Aug 23

The U.S. Is Sending Deportees to Countries They've Never Called Home

The Trump administration is using so-called "third-country deportations" both punitively and to expel migrants who have been granted protection from their home countries.

Reason · Aug 21

Why Gaza peace deals keep unravelling

Donald Trump’s Board of Peace published a 15-point roadmap for Gaza in late July in which Hamas would hand its weapons to a committee of Palestinian technocrats, certified by an international verification body, and Israel would withdraw from the strip in phases. After Israel officially rejected the plan on August…

The Conversation · Aug 20

Inside one of the world's few crash courses in conserving and caring for ancient papyrus manuscripts

Nine scholars recently attended a seminar at the University of Michigan to learn about conserving papyrus manuscripts

The Independent UK · Aug 20

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Why Rodri Isn't Playing For Barcelona vs. Al Ahly

The back-to-back La Liga champions are finishing their preparations for the new season by facing the Egyptian giants in Wednesday’s Joan Gamper Trophy.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 19

A 3,000-year-old inscription naming Masn may help archaeologists identify the lost Egyptian city

A remarkable sandstone lintel inscribed with the titles of Ramesses II was uncovered at Tell Abu Seify. This inscription reveals valuable information about the restoration of a statue of Horus, the Lord of Masn. Such findings bolster the theory that this site may very well be the fabled lost city…

The Times of India · Aug 17

Kushner's talks with Israel, Hamas end without breakthrough on Trump Gaza plan

Jared Kushner met Israeli and Hamas leaders to advance a Gaza plan. No immediate breakthrough occurred as both sides maintained their positions. Israel insisted on Hamas disarmament before any withdrawal from Gaza. Reconstruction of Gaza will not begin until Hamas is fully disarmed. Kushner's meetings followed discussions with Hamas political…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

2,000 years ago, a Tamil trader left his name across 5 ancient tombs in Egypt’s Valley of Kings; Here’s what inscriptions reveal

Tamil Brahmi inscriptions were recently identified in ancient Egyptian tombs. These inscriptions reveal Tamil merchants travelled deep into Egypt, not just its ports. The name Cikai Korran appears on several rock-cut tombs, indicating longer stays. This discovery provides fresh evidence of two-way trade between ancient India and the West. The…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

Middle East live: Trump threatens to bomb Oman if they get in way of Hormuz shipping deal

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France 24 · Aug 17

Is America behind Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey Mecca defence pact? Here’s what US President Donald Trump said on 'Islamic NATO'

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey Defence Pact: US President Donald Trump has welcomed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan, calling it an important step towards stronger regional security. Describing the agreement as a "BIG, BOLD, IMPORTANT FIRST STEP", he said he was "very happy" that…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

Jared Kushner to meet Hamas in Egypt for Gaza peace plan talks, Israel rejects deal

Hamas sources expect to meet US envoy Jared Kushner in Egypt soon. Kushner is pushing a Gaza peace plan which Israel has rejected. Mediators informed Hamas about the upcoming meeting with Kushner in Egypt. Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya is also in Egypt for these important discussions. The US seeks clarifications…

The Economic Times · Aug 16

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Bangkok Post · Aug 16

Hamas expects meeting with Kushner as US pushes Gaza plan

CAIRO - Hamas sources said on Sunday that they expected to meet in Egypt with US envoy Jared Kushner, as President Donald Trump's administration seeks to push forward a Gaza peace plan rejected by Israel.

France 24 · Aug 16

Kushner, Hamas delegation in Egypt for talks on Gaza peace plan

A Hamas delegation held talks with Egyptian intelligence chief Hassan Rashad in Egypt on Sunday, followed by talks with US envoy Jared Kushner. Kushner had met shortly before with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in an effort to break the deadlock over the US-brockered peace plan for Gaza.

The Economic Times · Aug 15

In 1962, Egypt fired rockets over the desert and celebrated its entry into the missile age. Then Heinz Krug, a German rocket scientist at the heart of the program, disappeared without a trace, leaving behind one of the Cold War's strangest unresolved Middle Eastern mysteries

Egypt publicly displayed its new missile capability in 1962 after a secret program. This initiative involved former German rocket scientists and faced pressure from Israel. One key scientist, Heinz Krug, disappeared mysteriously from Munich in September 1962. Attacks and bombings continued against others involved in the Egyptian missile effort.

The Guardian - AU · Aug 15

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy warns Egypt of food supply threat caused by Russian strikes in Black Sea

Ukraine president says exports to Egypt under threat from Russian attacks; Russia dismisses idea of Black Sea ceasefire. What we know on day 1,634

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The Times of India · Aug 14

Egyptian archaeologists discover 3 tombs in Bahariya Oasis with 5 mummies, and Roman-era remains

An Egyptian archaeological mission has uncovered three tombs at the Sheikh Sobi site. These burials include mummies and sarcophagi from the Late and Roman periods. One tomb contained five mummies, dating to the Late Period. The other two tombs are believed to be from the Roman period. These discoveries offer…

International Business Times · Aug 13

Saudi Arabia Scrambles to Avoid Red Sea Attacks. Oil Flows Through Egypt Soar.

Oil exports from Egypt's Mediterranean port of Sidi Kerir have more than doubled in August, reaching about 2.3 million barrels per day compared with roughly 1 million bpd in July.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 13

Ally McCoist's 'unbelievable' World Cup comments re-emerge after Celtic transfer

Hassan was praised by McCoist for his World Cup performance for Egypt.

The Economic Times · Aug 12

Saudi Red Sea oil exports go 'dark' as Houthi attack threat grows

Saudi crude exports are vanishing from view as tankers switch off tracking signals. This Houthi threat is creating wide discrepancies in Saudi export estimates. All recent Yanbu crude loadings have been conducted without visible tracking signals. Meanwhile, Saudi crude loadings from Egypt's Sidi Kerir have hit record levels. This shift…

The Independent UK · Aug 12

When is the next total solar eclipse and where can I see it?

A solar eclipse over six minutes long is set to occur next summer

The Conversation · Aug 12

What it’s like to discover an ancient Egyptian tomb – and the race against time to preserve it

The first moment you look inside a newly discovered ancient tomb is at once exciting and terrifying. I was fortunate to experience this recently as director of an international research team carrying out fieldwork in the Theban necropolis, a Unesco world heritage site near the modern Egyptian city of Luxor.

The Economic Times · Aug 12

Russia’s petrol crunch sends Moscow shopping for Indian fuel

Russia has imported petrol from India for the first time as Ukrainian attacks on its refineries deepen domestic fuel shortages. Kpler data showed the first shipment arrived on August 5, with more potentially following. Nayara Energy supplied the fuel, shipped through Russian-linked tankers via Egypt. Refinery disruptions have cut Russian…

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