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Ethiopia again demands access to the Red Sea as tensions with neighbors escalate

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed insists his country must have access to the Red Sea

The Independent UK · 16h ago

5,000-year-old skulls in Egypt reveal evidence of human sacrifice

The ‘gruesome’ sacrifices would have been terrifying for those involved, experts say

The Independent UK · 21h ago

Why Do Bengali Women Make This Strange Sound During Durga Puja?

Have you ever heard women suddenly make a high-pitched, rolling sound during Durga Puja and wondered what it means? In Bengal, this traditional sound is known as Ulu Dhwani or Uludhvani. It is commonly heard during religious celebrations, weddings and other auspicious occasions. The sound is a form of ululation,…

MyLifeXP · Oct 5

Ethiopian federal forces control Tigray capital as regional rivals meet in Egypt

Troops loyal to Ethiopia's federal government were patrolling the streets of Mekelle on Sunday, a day after the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) withdrew its forces from the northern city. The government advance came as Ethiopia's regional rivals including Eritrea and Sudan met in the Egyptian coastal city of El-Alamein,…

France 24 · Oct 4

Minecraft's Uncensored Library holds around 300 books of censored journalism

What happens to a news story after authorities block or censor it? It can find another home inside a video game. In 2020, Reporters Without Borders (RSF), working with Minecraft design collective BlockWorks, launched the Uncensored Library, a vast digital archive built inside Minecraft. The project turns censored journalism into…

The Times of India · Oct 3

India's Russia-Ukraine peace proposal 'most comprehensive' among four plans: Kyiv

Ukraine is evaluating four international proposals to resolve the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, highlighting India's comprehensive approach. Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha noted India's newfound willingness to engage in the peace process. Other proposals include initiatives from Turkiye and Egypt for grain truce and a U.S. energy truce. Both Zelenskyy and Putin…

The Economic Times · Oct 3

‘I waited patiently, hoping he might make the jump’: Mirna Abass’s best phone picture

As a fan of Henri Cartier-Bresson, the Egyptian photographer was determined to capture his own ‘decisive moment’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 3

One faded photograph could prove Egypt’s first female pharaoh ruled like a king 5,000 years ago — and rewrite early Egyptian history

Researchers believe a digitally enhanced photograph of hieroglyphics could clarify Queen Meretneith's role in ancient Egypt. Discovered in the 1940s, the inscription may suggest she ruled as a king rather than merely as a regent. However, some Egyptologists dispute this interpretation, claiming it only references King Djer. The debate surrounding…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

Secret chambers in Tutankhamun’s tomb could hold the burial of a lost Egyptian queen – we may get answers soon

A growing body of research is generating renewed interest in potential hidden spaces beyond the decorated walls of Tutankhamun’s burial chamber in Egypt.

The Conversation · Oct 2

Italy marks 800 years since St Francis' death with a national holiday

On the 800th anniversary of his death, Euronews revisits Saint Francis' meeting with the Sultan of Egypt and what this charismatic figure still has to teach us.

Euronews · Oct 2