Scottish councillor moves 3000 miles away without telling his constituents A MORAY councillor has moved more than 3000 miles away – to Africa – without telling his constituents ... The National (Scotland) · Sep 30
The Egyptian spies, the Cambridge student and the vicious Italian kidnapping IN FOCUS: More than 10 years after the violent death of Cambridge PhD student Giulio Regeni, his family receive the verdict in the trial of four Egyptian security agents accused of kidnap. Alex Croft reports The Independent UK · Sep 28
Rome court sentences 3 Egyptian security officials to 10 years over Giulio Regeni's abduction A court in Rome has sentenced three Egyptian security officials to 10 years in prison for the aggravated kidnapping of Italian researcher Giulio Regeni in Cairo 10 years ago The Independent UK · Sep 28
Egypt for Indian Travellers: Cairo, the Nile Cruise, and What the Trip Actually Requires The Visa, the Currency, and the First Things to SettleIndian passport holders need a visa to enter Egypt. The good news: Egypt offers a visa-on-arrival at Cairo International Airport for most Indian travellers, currently priced at USD 25. It is valid for 30 days, single entry. The process at the… Times Life · Sep 28
A 57-year-old man ran from Cape Town to Cairo in 301 days, surviving a kidnap attempt Keith Boyd completed a 6,706-mile journey from Cape Town to Cairo in 301 days in 2024, setting a new record for the fastest journey between the two cities on foot. The 57-year-old British-South African runner crossed 9 countries during the challenge, but the route became particularly dangerous in Ethiopia, where… The Times of India · Sep 24
Saudi crown prince seeks Egypt's backing as Houthi attacks rattle Red Sea oil routes Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince met Egypt's President seeking support against Houthi rebel attacks. These attacks threaten vital shipping lanes and Saudi oil infrastructure significantly. The Houthi advances have also intensified the conflict within Yemen itself. Egypt's backing offers political influence and international rallying for Saudi Arabia. The kingdom faces difficult… The Economic Times · Sep 16
Photos capture the date harvest in an Egyptian village near Cairo Date grower Hajj Ibrahim harvests dates from his palms in Kafr Sendwah, a village in Qalyubia on Cairo’s outskirts. Professional climbers earn about 50 Egyptian pounds, or $1, per tree, as girls sort their families’ dates. The Independent UK · Sep 15
Sarah Khalifa Death Sentence Explained: How Digital Evidence Led to Conviction in Massive Drug Trial Egyptian TV host Sarah Khalifa has been sentenced to death by hanging in Cairo over an alleged synthetic drug network built on witness testimony and digital evidence, with her lawyer vowing to appeal. International Business Times UK · Sep 8
China's Xi Jinping tells Middle East to be ‘masters of their own destiny’ amid Iran war Chinese President Xi Jinping urged Middle Eastern nations to resist external interference. He called for reshaping the region's security order during talks with Egypt's President Sisi. Both leaders agreed to deepen security and economic cooperation between their nations. China seeks to expand its influence and safeguard vital shipping routes. Egypt… The Times of India · Sep 2
Xi calls on Mideast nations to be ‘masters of their own affairs’ in rare Egypt visit Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called on "the people of the Middle East" to oppose "externalinterference" and consider reshaping the region's security order during a visit to Egypt. The rare visit by the Chinese leader comes as Beijing aims to expand its influence in the region as the Iran… France 24 · Sep 2
From infrastructure to military drills, China deepens footprint in Egypt as Xi visits Cairo Chinese President Xi Jinping’s return to Cairo comes as Egypt and China push their relationship beyond infrastructure and trade into technology, defence and a broader strategic partnership with regional implications. Euronews · Sep 2
Xi visits Egypt as China seeks deeper influence across the Mideast China’s President Xi Jinping visits Egypt this week for the first time in a decade The Independent UK · Sep 2
He started washing dishes at 15 in a small Washington cafe; decades later Michael Mina had built a restaurant empire with more than 25 restaurants Michael Mina’s journey from a teenage dishwasher in rural Washington to the founder of a restaurant empire is a story shaped by hard work, curiosity and a determination to learn. Born in Cairo, Egypt, and raised in Ellensburg, Washington, Mina discovered his passion for cooking while working at a small… The Times of India · Sep 1
UK urged to help free British-Egyptian ‘arrested in Cairo over sister’s activism’ Lawyers claim Eman el-Shazly, from Birmingham, was detained in effort to silence her sister, a critic of Sisi regime The Guardian - UK · Aug 27
International Business Times UK · Aug 25 18 African Countries Are Building Their Own Space Programmes to Cut Western Reliance Eighteen African countries are advancing in space technology, with Egypt leading in collaboration with China. The African space economy is projected to grow significantly, driven by sovereignty and practical applications.
The Times of India · Aug 24 A blind Egyptian entrepreneur built an AI app that describes the world through audio, helping visually impaired users experience wildlife, objects and surrounding scenes through their phones When Karen Morad, a 16-year-old schoolgirl from Cairo, went on a Kenyan safari in June 2026, she experienced something she thought was impossible: “seeing” the animals around her despite being completely blind. That moment was made possible by ScribeMe, an AI-powered app created by her older brother, Mark, also blind,…
The Conversation · Aug 18 The art of the match cut: how filmmakers make impossible transitions feel effortless There is a moment early in David Lean’s 1962 epic Lawrence of Arabia, where T.E. Lawrence (Peter O'Toole) looks into the burning flame of a lit match just prior to his transfer from London to Cairo.
The Times of India · Aug 17 Trump’s envoys in West Asia to push for Gaza peace plan In Cairo, Trump's envoys engaged in discussions with Egyptian, Qatari, and Turkish intermediaries regarding the Gaza peace plan crafted by the White House. Notably, Jared Kushner and Nickolay Mladenov led these talks, with Hamas officials participating in various sessions. While negotiations unfolded, Israel escalated its airstrikes in Gaza, targeting militant…
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.
The Times of India · Aug 9 Egypt may join new defence alliance: Turkey expects Cairo to sign pact with Pakistan, Saudi Arabia Egypt could join a new regional defence pact signed by Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said, as the three countries seek to strengthen collective security amid the wider Middle East conflict.
International Business Times UK · Aug 3 Egypt Earthquake 2026 Sparks Shockwaves Near Suez as Tremors Shake Cairo and Neighbouring Regions A moderate earthquake struck eastern Egypt in 2026, causing tremors felt across the Middle East. Despite minor damage and panic, no major casualties were reported.
Bangkok Post · Aug 2 Trump says will hold off on fresh Iran attack in hope of quick deal CAIRO - US President Donald Trump said late on Saturday he would hold off on a fresh attack on Iran as long as a deal could be reached quickly to halt Iran's nuclear ambitions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
The Economic Times · Jul 31 Donald Trump says Board of Peace reached deal on 'complete disarmament' of Hamas Mediators and Hamas leaders have reached a historic agreement for Hamas disarmament in Gaza. This agreement is a critical step towards a new Palestinian government and security for Israel. However, Israel has rejected the proposed terms, demanding complete disarmament as a precondition. The plan includes humanitarian aid, civilian governance, and…
The Economic Times · Jul 28 Hidden for over a century, these Egyptian princesses may have been elite warriors, according to their 4,000-year-old bones Forgotten for a century inside a Cairo museum basement, 4,000-year-old royal bones are rewriting ancient Egyptian history. Historians long assumed the weapons buried in Dahshur’s royal tombs were purely ceremonial. Modern forensic analysis proves otherwise. These princesses didn't just wear fine gold. Muscle scars on their skeletons reveal they trained…
The Economic Times · Jul 28 Egypt to replace visa stickers with QR codes at Cairo airport from August 1; here's what Indian travellers should know Egypt will launch a digital visa-on-arrival system at Cairo International Airport from August 1, replacing paper visa stickers with QR codes during a pilot phase. While the process becomes digital, eligibility rules remain unchanged, meaning only certain Indian passport holders can use the visa-on-arrival facility.