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At least 7 killed as fire breaks out at Covid-19 hospital in Egypt

Posted on December 26, 2020December 26, 2020By Editor

A blaze has ripped through a private hospital treating coronavirus patients on the outskirts of Cairo. The disaster left at least seven dead and injured several others. … Read More >At least 7 killed as fire breaks out at Covid-19 hospital in Egypt

Macron and Sisi at odds over free speech & Prophet Mohammed cartoons during Egyptian leader’s French trip

Posted on December 7, 2020By Editor

Egypt’s president has spoken of his belief in the “sacred” nature of religion during a discussion about free speech and the publication of cartoons depicting the Prophet Mohammed at a media event with France’s Emmanuel Macron. … Read More >Macron and Sisi at odds over free speech & Prophet Mohammed cartoons during Egyptian leader’s French trip

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Economy, New US Administration & Iran to Top Agenda of Likely Netanyahu-Sisi Talks, Ex-Diplomat Says

Posted on December 7, 2020December 7, 2020By Editor

Israel’s Prime Minister is set to embark on his second official trip to Egypt, where he is expected to meet with Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. But despite the rapprochement, Israel’s former ambassador to the Arab country says the improving ties will not change the Egyptian public’s negative perception of the Jewish state. … Read More >Economy, New US Administration & Iran to Top Agenda of Likely Netanyahu-Sisi Talks, Ex-Diplomat Says

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Enormous trove of sarcophagi and gilded statues discovered in ancient Egypt capital

Posted on November 14, 2020By Editor

The boundless archaeological treasures of Egypt seemingly know no end as officials have announced an extraordinary trove of fresh discoveries, including at least 100 coffins and 40 gilded statues dating back to ancient times. … Read More >Enormous trove of sarcophagi and gilded statues discovered in ancient Egypt capital

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Egypt ‘Very Interested’ in Sputnik V Vaccine, in Talks With Russia on Delivery After Trial

Posted on November 3, 2020November 3, 2020By Editor

In August, Russia became the first country in the world to register a vaccine against the coronavirus, dubbed Sputnik V and developed by the Gamaleya Research Institute. The Russian Direct Investment Fund, the vaccine’s main investor, previously stated that Egypt would receive 25 million doses of the medication. … Read More >Egypt ‘Very Interested’ in Sputnik V Vaccine, in Talks With Russia on Delivery After Trial

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Ethiopia denounces Trump for INCITING WAR by saying Egypt will ‘BLOW UP’ disputed Blue Nile dam project

Posted on October 26, 2020October 26, 2020By Editor

US President Donald Trump’s comment that Egypt will “blow up” a disputed dam that Ethiopia is building on the Blue Nile has sparked an outcry in Addis Ababa, where the government is calling the statement an “incitement to war.” … Read More >Ethiopia denounces Trump for INCITING WAR by saying Egypt will ‘BLOW UP’ disputed Blue Nile dam project

Greece, Egypt and Cyprus jointly condemn Turkey’s ‘aggression’ in Eastern Mediterranean

Posted on October 22, 2020October 22, 2020By Editor

Turkey’s natural gas exploration and military activities in the disputed waters of the Eastern Mediterranean have been roundly condemned by its neighbors, who also criticized the recent reopening of a beach area in North Cyprus. … Read More >Greece, Egypt and Cyprus jointly condemn Turkey’s ‘aggression’ in Eastern Mediterranean

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‘Hidden Wealth of Saqqara’: Discovery of 59 Mummies & God Statues Wows Egyptologists

Posted on October 13, 2020October 13, 2020By Editor

Egypt’s Saqqara plateau, home to hundreds of tombs and nearly a dozen ancient pyramids, has recently entered the spotlight of an archaeological consortium after its well revealed some miraculous findings. … Read More >‘Hidden Wealth of Saqqara’: Discovery of 59 Mummies & God Statues Wows Egyptologists

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Egypt’s parliament greenlights deployment of troops abroad to secure ‘western front,’ paving way for intervention in Libyan war

Posted on July 21, 2020July 21, 2020By Editor

The Egyptian parliament has approved the deployment of armed forces abroad to fight “terrorist groups” and “criminal militias.” The move comes amid repeated threats from Cairo to openly intervene in the Libyan conflict. … Read More >Egypt’s parliament greenlights deployment of troops abroad to secure ‘western front,’ paving way for intervention in Libyan war

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Former Arab League Secretary General: Syria’s Return is Close

Posted on February 17, 2020February 17, 2020By Editor

The international organisation suspended Syria’s membership in 2011 after violent protests turned into a full-scale civil war. Recent reports, however, show that many countries are ready to re-establish ties with Damascus as the Syrian government restores control over the country. … Read More >Former Arab League Secretary General: Syria’s Return is Close