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What lies inside a 1,600-year-old mummy: The shocking discovery of Homer’s Iliad fragment sealed within a Roman-era Egyptian burial

A Roman-era burial site in Egypt has produced a surprising archaeological find. A fragment of Homer’s Iliad was discovered inside a mummy dating back roughly 1,600 years. The site is located in Al Bahnasa, ancient Oxyrhynchus, about 190 kilometres south of Cairo. The papyrus was not placed outside the body…

The Times of India

As the world faces yet another crisis, why are leaders still resisting remote work?

At 9pm, shops, restaurants and cafes go dark across the city of Cairo, where a stringent curfew has been imposed to mitigate the energy shock triggered by the conflict in the Gulf. The measure may prove difficult to enforce among people accustomed to long, convivial evenings, but the outlook is…

The Conversation

Cairo’s City of the Dead is more than a cemetery – it’s a living neighbourhood at risk

On religious festival mornings, Egyptians gather among tombs in Cairo’s City of the Dead, a four-mile medieval necropolis at the foot of the Mokattam Hills. They’re upholding a longstanding tradition of remembrance and honouring their deceased loved ones. Though you might expect this ceremony to be marked with silence, the…

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Designing cities: should we build from scratch or keep history alive?

Cities are often described as living archives of human memory. Walk through an old neighbourhood in an Islamic city like Fez in Morocco or Cairo in Egypt, and you can see layers of history in its streets and buildings. Traces of the past remain visible in everyday life.

The Conversation

Gas discovery off Egypt's coast comes at a critical moment for Iran war

ENI and Egypt have announced a significant gas discovery in the Eastern Mediterranean — a potential boost for Cairo as the Iran war sends energy import costs rocketing.

Euronews

Daily Telegraph apologises as dispute reignites between pro-Israel activist and Middle Eastern restaurant Cairo

Apology published in News Corp paper as part of agreed joint statement to resolve legal dispute over undercover story, with Cairo also apologising to activist Ofir Birenbaum

The Guardian - AU

Egypt’s early closing order jolts Cairo’s night life as war-driven oil costs soar

Egypt is imposing early closing times for shops, cafes and restaurants to cut oil use as energy prices surge during the war

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“This Is Insanity”: 83 Dystopian ‘Urban Hell’ Photos That Show The True Price Of Modern Life (New Pics)

The dystopias you see in movies, books, TV shows, and video games might be closer to reality than you might want to believe. Many cities and dwellings are far from the positive environments that you envision human beings would thrive in. The members of the sprawling ‘Urban Hell’ online group…

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Kuwait Airways announces resumption of Cairo flights from March 26 via Dammam, travel procedures to continue from Al Khiran Mall

Kuwait Airways is set to reconnect passengers with Cairo after a brief disruption, announcing the resumption of flights to Egypt’s capital from March 26, 2026. The airline has outlined a revised operating route and reaffirmed its existing travel procedures, signalling a structured return to service.

The Times of India

Is Cairo International Airport Open? Airport Fully Operational with Hundreds of Flights

Cairo International Airport (CAI), Egypt's busiest aviation hub and a key gateway between Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, remains fully open and handling regular commercial passenger traffic on March 21, 2026, despite widespread disruptions across the broader Middle East due to the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran.

International Business Times

Egypt intensifies diplomacy as Iran war reshapes regional tensions

Egypt’s recent outreach comes as countries across the region try to contain the fallout from the war, with Gulf states under attack and leaders trying to avoid a wider conflict.

Euronews

‘The fish fled’: Nile fisherman earning more from collecting plastic than fish

Mohammed Ahmed Sayed Mohammed is among those redeploying his skills for a local recycling company that is cleaning up the Nile

The Guardian - UK

US State Department Advisory lists Egypt among safest Middle East destinations stable for tourism amid US-Israel war against Iran

Egypt emerges as a relatively stable travel destination amidst Middle East tensions, with the U.S. Department of State issuing a Level 2 advisory. While caution is advised for specific regions like Northern Sinai, major tourist hubs like Cairo and Red Sea resorts maintain strong security, welcoming visitors to explore its…

The Times of India

Tour guide arrested in Egypt after viral video shows him 'sketching' on 4,000-year-old pyramid

A tour guide has been arrested in Egypt after a video showed him drawing on the exterior stones of the Pyramid of Unas while explaining details to tourists. The incident took place at the Saqqara necropolis south of Cairo and prompted an investigation by the Egyptian Ministry of Interior. The…

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Evening Standard

How to spend 48 hours in Cairo

Egypt’s vibrant capital is charming and chaotic in equal measure, says Radhika Aligh

The Guardian - AU

The revived Sydney to London ‘kangaroo route’ costs $50,000 a ticket. But you can do it for less than $10,000

A travel company has recreated the 1947 journey with food and ‘refined residences’ included. We asked a travel agent to do the same itinerary on the cheap

The Times of India

4,000-year-old Egyptian tomb reveals 14-foot false door and lost Fifth Dynasty secrets of royal rituals

Archaeologists came across an astonishing yet perplexing discovery while excavating the site of the historic tomb area in the region called Saqqara, which is situated 25 kilometers south of the capital city of Egypt, Cairo. This tomb has been identified and recognised to be 4,000 years old and belonged to…

The Independent UK

Palestinian committee set to govern Gaza under US supervision meets in Cairo

The Palestinian committee set to govern Gaza under U.S. supervision has met for the first time in Cairo and pledged to get to work quickly

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Discussions to end Sudan war resume in Cairo as it nears the 3-year mark

Peace efforts in Sudan have resumed in Cairo, with Egypt and the United Nations urging warring parties to agree to a nationwide humanitarian truce

Euronews

Can a leaderless revolution really succeed? Some examples from other countries

Leaderless revolutions are, at times, a reaction to historical distrust of charismatic leaders who, after victory, themselves become the source of absolutist and oppressive power.

The Guardian - UK

British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah arrives in UK after travel ban lifted

Family say campaigner, who has a son in Brighton, will be able to travel freely between UK and Cairo months after his release from Egyptian jail

Euronews

Pasta à la army: How influential is the military in Egypt's economy?

The Egyptian military has long held a significant stake in the country’s household brands. From pasta to petrol, what does this mean for the economy of the region’s biggest country?

Euronews

Latest US deportations to Russia spark fears over draft notices and FSB intimidation

Dozens of Russian nationals deported from the United States received military summonses immediately after landing in Moscow, according to human rights activists. Others faced separation from loved ones and FSB threats, family members of deportees told Euronews.

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Egypt World Cup 2026 squad: Hossam Hassan's latest selection en route to the World Cup finals

The Egypt World Cup 2026 squad preparation continued with friendlies against Saudi Arabia and Spain

International Business Times UK

'Groundbreaking' AI Tool Unlocks 1,000 Years of Lost History from 400,000 Medieval Pages

A new AI tool is set to revolutionise history studies by transcribing the Cairo Geniza, a medieval manuscript collection of over 400,000 documents.

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