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Egypt’s Four independent journalists questioned over news article

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Egypt's Four independent journalists

The editor and three journalists of the independent news outlet Mada Masr have been charged in connection with an article about a pro-government political party. Madr Masr is one of the few remaining Egyptian media outlets not directly controlled or influenced by the government. In Egypt, the editor of the independent news outlet Mada Masr, … Read more

15 kids killed in fire at Egypt church, including triplets and twins

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church

The majority of the fatalities, according to the health ministry, were caused by smoke inhalation. Investigators suspect the fire began as a result of an electrical short-circuit in the church’s first floor. The children’s mother raises three fingers to represent her children at their burial service. The 41 persons dead when a fire ripped through … Read more

Cairo, Coptic church fire kills 41, injures 14

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coptic church

41 people died and 14 were hurt when a fire broke out in a church in Cairo. Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi offered his condolences to the victims and their families. Police believe that an electrical short-circuit may have caused the fire. CAIRO: The Coptic Church of Egypt said that at least 41 people died … Read more

Egyptian, Israeli leaders hold negotiations after Gaza ceasefire

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gaza ceasefire

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid have met in Cairo. The visit comes after Egypt brokered a truce between Israel and Islamic Jihad in Gaza. Last week, at least 44 Palestinians, including 15 children, were killed in the violence. Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Israel’s Prime Minister Yair Lapid … Read more

Who was Ayman al-Zawahiri ?

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Ayman al-Zawahiri

Ayman al-Zawahiri was an eye surgeon who helped form the Egyptian Islamic Jihad militant group. He became as al-Qaeda’s visible spokesman in the years following the 9/11 attacks. Was ranked second only to Bin Laden on US government’s list of 22 “most wanted terrorists”. Ayman al-Zawahiri, who was murdered by a US drone strike in … Read more

Egypt FM Sameh Shoukry, UN climate official have discussions

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sameh shoukry

Sameh Shoukry met with the executive secretary of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification in Berlin. The conference will be held in November in Sharm El-Sheikh, and Egypt has been chosen to host and lead the world’s first climate change conference. CAIRO: Sameh Shoukry, Egypt’s foreign minister and president-elect of the 27th UN Climate Change … Read more

Egypt suspends ballooning over Luxor after two wounded

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Two tourists were injured during a hot air balloon flight over Luxor, prompting Egyptian officials to suspend activity. A hot air balloon carrying 28 people strayed off course but landed safely at the ancient city’s Temple of Karnak, officials said. Two tourists were lightly hurt during a hot air balloon flight over the ancient city … Read more

Egypt to suspend role in UN peace operations in Mali

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Egypt

Egypt will suspend its participation in UN peacekeeping operations in Mali. Seven of its troops have died in attacks this year. The latest attack against the Egyptian contingent was on July 5. Egypt will “temporarily suspend” its participation in United Nations peacekeeping operations in Mali after seven of its troops died in attacks this year, … Read more

Egypt national football team appoints Rui Vitoria at its new manager

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eygpt appoints new manager

Egypt appoints a new manager for its national football team. The new manager will receive around 2.4 million euros. Under the previous manager, Egypt lost to Segenal in the AFCON final. Egypt has appointed Rui Vitoria, formerly of Benfica of Portugal, as its new national team coach following the dismissal of Ehab Galal, according to … Read more

Egypt’s FM Shoukry in London to inaugurate 1st partnership council

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Egypt and the UK have opened a first cooperation council between the two countries. Sameh Shoukry and Liz Truss will co-chair the council which will take place in London. CAIRO: Sameh Shoukry, the Egyptian Foreign Minister, travelled to London to open the first cooperation council between Egypt and the United Kingdom. Shoukry and British Foreign … Read more

Egypt sentences researcher to 3 years in prison over ‘false news’: NGOs

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Egypt sentences researcher
  • An Egyptian court jails researcher Ahmed Samir for three years for “spreading false news”.
  • Case of British-Egyptian dissident Alaa Abdel Fattah raised at meeting with UK minister.
  • Rights groups say there are currently about 60,000 political prisoners in custody in Egypt.

An Egyptian court sentenced researcher Ahmed Samir to three years in prison on Monday for “spreading false news.” according to rights groups.

Samir, a postgraduate student at the Central European University in Vienna, was detained in Egypt in February 2021 while on a family visit.

The researcher had his sentence commuted in a retrial after he had been sentenced to four years in prison in June 2021 for “spreading false news on social media” — an accusation frequently levelled at dissidents in Egypt.

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Two women killed by shark attack in Egypt’s Red Sea

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New York beach

One Austrian and one Romanian were killed by a shark off the coast of Hurghada, Egypt. The Red Sea is a popular tourist spot with lots of sharks, but they rarely attack swimmers who stay within the rules. Task team working to discover “the reasons behind the shark’s behaviour that resulted in the incident”. CAIRO: … Read more

Shark attack kills two women in Egypt’s Red Sea: ministry

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Red Sea

Two women killed in a shark attack in resort town of Hurghada. Task force working to determine “the reasons behind the shark’s behavior”. The statement did not provide any detail on their identities. Two women were killed in a shark attack in a resort town on Egypt’s Red Sea coast, the environment ministry said Sunday, … Read more

Egyptian PM Mostafa asks Algeria advance political and economic ties

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Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has arrived in Algeria for a two-day visit. He is expected to hold talks with senior Algerian officials and sign memorandums of agreement. The Egyptian-Algerian Business Leaders’ Forum will discuss trade and investment opportunities between the two countries. CAIRO: Egyptian PM Mostafa Madbouly is now discussing the improvement of political … Read more

Sudan accuses Ethiopia of executing seven troops

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sudhan

Sudan has accused the Ethiopian military of murdering seven troops and a civilian. The disputed Al-Fashaqa region borders Ethiopia’s turbulent Tigray province. Tensions between the two sides spiked after the conflict started in Tigray in 2020, causing tens of thousands to migrate to Sudan. KHARTOUM: Sudan has accused the Ethiopian military of murdering seven troops … Read more

The Arab world is shocked by a woman’s horrible murder.

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Naira Ashraf, 21, was fatally stabbed on Monday by a guy whose approaches she turned down. The suspect has been charged with premeditated murder and will face trial there. The victim’s family tried everything to protect her, but “the entire system failed”. The Arab world was stunned by the barbaric execution of a young lady … Read more

Egypt tries man over murder of student who refused advances

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An Egyptian man is accused of stabbing to death a woman in a public street after she rejected his advances. A video that appeared to show the victim being stabbed by a young man went viral last week. Mohamed Adel was accused of “premeditated murder”, after confessing to intentionally killing the victim.     A … Read more

Squash player’s switch to England shows Egypt’s athlete exodus

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England

Squash player Mohamed el-Shorbagy is not the first Egyptian athlete to join English national team. Experts say athletes feel underpaid and under-equipped in Egypt. The key is to increase funds dedicated to athletes’ development, he says. Egyptian squash player Mohamed el-Shorbagy was called a traitor and a sellout when he announced this month he had … Read more

In a parched land, Iraqi gazelles dying of hunger

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The population of slender-horned gazelles at the Sawa reserve in southern Iraq has dropped from 148 to 87 in just over a month. Lack of funding, combined with a lack of rain, has deprived them of food as the country’s drought dries up lakes and reduces crop yields. The elegant animals are recognizable by their … Read more

Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman to visit Egypt, Jordan

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Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will begin a regional tour in Egypt. He will also travel to Jordan and Turkey, a Saudi diplomat said. Investment and energy deals are expected to be signed during the trip. According to a Saudi official, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will begin a regional tour in Egypt … Read more

Israel announces new permits for Gaza workers

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Israel announced the addition of 2,000 work permits for Palestinians in Gaza on Thursday. The increase brings the total number of work permits issued to 14,000. Thousands of Gazans rely on employment in Israel because they can earn more on farms and construction sites. Israel announced the addition of 2,000 work permits for Palestinians in … Read more

High oil, wheat prices to burden Egypt with over $10 billion, finance minister says

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Oil

The Egyptian budget will lose $7.2 billion if oil prices remain at $122 per barrel, according to Finance Minister Mohamed Maiit. Increasing global wheat prices and pressure on the Egyptian pound will cost the government an additional $3 billion. Egypt has been suffering from a foreign currency deficit. The Egyptian budget will lose $7.2 billion … Read more

Egypt denies jailed dissident on hunger strike

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Egypt

Egypt’s interior ministry says it has a video of imprisoned dissident Abdel Fattah. His family has been pushing for a consular visit from the UK embassy. He is currently serving a five-year sentence for “broadcasting false news”. Egypt’s interior ministry said Thursday that it has a video of imprisoned dissident Alaa Abdel Fattah that “disproves” … Read more

Global crises must not delay action on climate, UN talks told

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UN climate chief urges delegates not to give up hope on urgent climate action. Talks in Bonn aimed at preparing for UN COP27 meeting in Sharm el-Sheikh, Key issues include updating carbon-cutting plans. The UN’s climate director said Monday that a barrage of global crises must not divert attention away from urgent climate action, as … Read more

Egypt’s private sector continued to decrease in May, owing to rising prices

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Non-oil private sector activity in Egypt contracted for an 18th month in May. Ukraine crisis, import restrictions, and a devalued currency put pressure on prices. S&P Global Egypt Purchasing Managers’ Index rose to 47.0 from 46.9 in April. Non-oil private area movement in Egypt contracted for an eighteenth month in May as the Ukraine emergency, … Read more

Trove of historic Egyptian coffins and statues discovered

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Archaeologists working near Cairo have discovered hundreds of ancient Egyptian coffins and bronze statues of the gods. The find in a cemetery at Saqqara contains statues of the gods Anubis, Amun, Min, Osiris, Isis, Nefertum, Bastet, and Hathor as well as a headless statue of the architect Imhotep, who built the pyramid of Saqqara, according … Read more

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