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Gaza truce talks faltering over withdrawal; 17 reported killed in latest shooting
CAIRO: Progress is stalling at talks aimed at securing a ceasefire in Gaza, with the sides divided over the extent of Israeli forces’ withdrawal from the Palestinian enclave, Palestinian and Israeli sources familiar with the negotiations in Doha...

Sudan’s sunken heritage: The hidden story behind Egypt’s High Dam
This article by Ahmad Matarik was first published in Arabic on Raseef22 on July 7, 2025. This edited translation is published on Global Voices as part of a media partnership agreement. When Egypt began serious plans to build the massive Aswan High...

EGYPT-CAIRO-CHINA-LI QIANG-OFFICIAL VISIT-ARRIVAL
(250709) -- CAIRO, July 9, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrives at Cairo International Airport in Cairo, Egypt, July 9, 2025. Li arrived in the Egyptian capital on Wednesday for an official visit to the Middle East country, at the...

Israel’s new ‘humanitarian city’ in Gaza: leaks and rows, but no real plan
By Maayan Lubell JERUSALEM (Reuters) -An Israeli scheme to move hundreds of thousands of already uprooted Palestinians to a so-called “humanitarian city” in Gaza has led politicians to spar with the defence establishment, but officials say a...

Belgium Returns 3,000-Year-Old Wooden Sarcophagus to Egypt After a Decade
After nearly 10 years in custody, Belgian authorities have officially returned an ancient wooden sarcophagus to Egypt. The artifact, dating back to the Ptolemaic period (4th–3rd century BCE), was handed over to Egypt’s ambassador, H.E. Ahmed Abu...

Plans to relocate Gazans to a ‘humanitarian city’ look like a crime against humanity – international law expert
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are refusing to implement a government plan to move hundreds of thousands of Palestinians into a what it calls a “humanitarian city” in Rafah on Gaza’s southern border with Egypt. Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir,...

Gaza conflict overshadows EU-Southern Neighbourhood talks in Brussels
Foreign ministers from Egypt and Israel joined EU officials in Brussels on Monday for the fifth EU-Southern Neighbourhood Ministerial Meeting. It was the first such gathering since the October 7 Hamas attacks and the subsequent Israeli military...

Who is the Gazan challenging Hamas rule, and does he have a chance?
For the first time since Hamas seized power 18 years ago, Gazans are speaking out against Hamas at great personal risk, Fox News' Mike Tobin reports. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime...

Saint Catherine sees new life after opening its mountain valleys to safari tourism
Life has returned to the mountain valleys of Saint Catherine in South Sinai a nearly ten year closure. The Governor of South Sinai, Khaled Mubarak, in cooperation with the relevant authorities, has approved the opening of all the city’s valleys to...
International Awards Conferred to Narendra Modi: A testament to expanding global influence of India
Since assuming office as the 14th Prime Minister of India in 2014, Narendra Modi has emerged as one of the most globally decorated Indian leaders. As of July 2025, he has received 25 prestigious international awards—an unprecedented tally that...

Government pushes mining sector reforms to attract global investment: Petroleum Minister
Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Karim Badawi, affirmed that transforming the Egyptian Mineral Resources Authority (EMRA) into an economic authority will provide it with the necessary tools and capabilities for sectoral...
Egypt, China sign 3 MoUs to boost financial, payment system ties
Arab Finance: The Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), Hassan Abdalla, received his Chinese counterpart Pan Gongsheng in Cairo, where the two officials discussed enhancing bilateral financial cooperation and witnessed the signing of three...

What do you call 12 Antifa radicals in body armor?
Since the 1990s, federal agencies and the media have fed Americans a steady diet of panic about shadowy “right-wing militias” — usually ex-military guys obsessed with guns and ready to wage war against the government at a moment’s notice. The...

Egypt, China Sign Three Financial Cooperation Deals during Central Bank Governors’ Meeting
Fri 11 Jul 2025 | 06:10 AM The Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) Hassan Abdullah welcomed his Chinese counterpart Pan Gongsheng to Cairo this week, where the two central banks agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation across a range of...

Netanyahu Undermines Gaza Ceasefire Talks as Israel Intensifies War and Resistance Kills 3 Soldiers
Watan-As Israel’s army continues to commit grave atrocities in Gaza amid a war that has entered its 21st month, the Israeli government delegation participating in ceasefire talks is reportedly working to sabotage the negotiations by introducing...

Minister’s Message: ‘Be still and I will fight for you’
After a near-drowning experience as a child, it seemed rather fitting that, 10 years later, I would take a water lifesaving class. With proficient swimming skills and lessons on the “reach, throw, row, go” methods, we were then instructed on how...

Egypt's PM: BRICS Trend Toward Conducting Financial Settlements in Local Currencies
Fri 11 Jul 2025 | 06:39 AM Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly confirmed on Wednesday that there is a growing consensus within the BRICS bloc to shift financial settlements among member countries toward local currencies, reducing dependency on...

Experts Advocate $100bn Annual Investments In African Energy Infrastructure
1 LAGOS – Energy experts and government functionaries have highlighted gas as the bridge between energy access and renewable transition, the need for $100 billion annual investments in African energy infrastructure, and the Media’s critical role...
New Ceasefire Deal Stuck: As Israel Insists On Military Presence In Gaza
By Janet Ekstract NEW YORK- Though U.S. President Donald Trump expressed his hopes for an imminent new ceasefire-hostage deal during a visit from Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu this week – it appears that the roadblock is Israel’s insistence on...

Egypt Reaffirms Support for Libyan Sovereignty and Political Consensus
Thu 10 Jul 2025 | 04:48 PM Egypt reiterated its steadfast support for Libya’s sovereignty, unity, and political stability, emphasizing the need for a Libyan-led political solution free from external interference. Ambassador Tarek Dahroug,...