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Egypt

The latest news, analysis and opinion on Egypt. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.

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Cairo

Head of State

President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi

Head of Government

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly

last updated:

6 January, 2025

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday. Photo: AFP

Israel-Gaza war

‘Open the gates of hell’: US and Israel present united front on Gaza and Iran

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio endorses Israel’s war aims in Gaza, says Hamas must be eliminated.

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Brics

Brics summit to tackle AI governance, global health and financial reform: Brazil

14 Feb 2025 - 6:23AMvideocam

Israel-Gaza war

Hamas to free hostages as planned to keep Gaza ceasefire from collapsing

14 Feb 2025 - 8:15PMvideocam

Israel-Gaza war

Egypt’s president to stay away from White House if Gaza displacement on agenda

Egypt and Jordan oppose Trump’s ‘Riviera of the Middle East’ plan, instead seek Gaza reconstruction without displacement of Palestinians.

13 Feb 2025 - 3:45PM

Palestinians walk in the destruction caused by the Israeli air and ground offensive in Jabaliya, Gaza Strip. Photo: AP

Middle East

Trump’s Gaza plan threatens Mideast ‘peace and stability’, warns Arab League

Trump’s plan to take over Gaza and resettle Palestinians could lead to a new cycle of crises and damage peace efforts, according to the Arab League Secretary General.

12 Feb 2025 - 7:37PMvideocam

Israel-Gaza war

Trump signals he won’t budge on Gaza takeover plan as he meets Jordan’s king

The US president said his plan – which is opposed by Washington’s Arab allies, including Jordan – would ‘bring peace’ to the Middle East.

12 Feb 2025 - 4:59AMvideocam

Israel-Gaza war

Gaza truce under strain after Trump’s ‘let hell break out’ warning

US president gives Hamas ultimatum to release hostages being held in Gaza or face harsh consequences.

11 Feb 2025 - 8:29PMvideocam

Hamas fighters secure an area before handing over three Israeli hostages to a Red Cross team in Deir el-Balah, central Gaza, on February 8. Photo: AFP

Africa

Aga Khan, leader of Ismaili Muslims, laid to rest in Egypt during private burial

The spiritual leader, who is widely regarded as a builder of bridges between Muslim societies and West, died in Portugal on Tuesday.

10 Feb 2025 - 2:57AM

Israel-Gaza war

Pressure rises over Gaza ceasefire as Israeli forces withdraw from key corridor

Shock over freed emaciated hostages renewed pressure on PM Netanyahu to extend the truce beyond the first phase ending 2 weeks from now.

10 Feb 2025 - 3:40AMvideocam

Israel-Gaza war

Hamas names hostages to be freed after accusing Israel of breaching ceasefire

Ohad Ben Ami, Eli Sharabi and Or Levy will be handed over in exchange for 183 Palestinian prisoners and detainees.

8 Feb 2025 - 5:28AMvideocam

(From left) Or Levy, Eli Sharabi and Ohad Ben Ami have been held in the Gaza Strip since the October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas. Photo: AFP

Tourism

Want the best Nile River cruise? 14 tips for a fantastic trip

Should you start in Cairo, Luxor or Aswan? Which temples to visit? What are typical prices? Here’s how to have the best Egypt river trip.

7 Feb 2025 - 11:15AM

The Philae Temple of Isis, in Egypt, is a beautiful landmark well worth including in your Nile River cruise itinerary. The nearby Unfinished Obelisk is also well worth a visit. Photo: TNS

Israel-Gaza war

Israel army to prepare for Gazans’ ‘voluntary departure’ after Trump’s plan

The plan would include exit options via land crossings, as well as special arrangements for departure by sea and air.

6 Feb 2025 - 5:42PMvideocam

Israel-Gaza war

US walks back on Trump’s Gaza comments, but Arab leaders remain fearful

The earlier call by President Donald Trump to assume control of a depopulated Gaza Strip has been rejected by Arab states.

6 Feb 2025 - 3:30PMvideocam

Israel-Gaza war

White House appears to walk back Trump’s shock Gaza plan

Trump had meant Palestinians should be ‘temporarily relocated’ when he said the US would ‘take over’ the territory, his press secretary said.

6 Feb 2025 - 2:19PMvideocam

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks during a press briefing at the White House on Wednesday. Photo: EPA-EFE

Middle East

Explainer | Who owns Gaza? A look at the strip’s troubled history

Donald Trump has suggested that the US take ‘ownership’ of the war-torn territory after displaced Palestinians are resettled.

5 Feb 2025 - 10:06PMvideocam

A Palestinian flag flutters among the rubble of buildings in Rafah, the southern Gaza Strip, on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters

Israel-Gaza war

‘We will own it’: Trump calls for US to take Gaza, resettle all Palestinians

The US president unveiled his surprise plan, without providing specifics, after he met visiting Israeli PM Netanyahu.

10 Feb 2025 - 8:41AMvideocam

Israel-Gaza war

‘No guarantees’ Gaza truce will hold, Trump says ahead of Netanyahu talks

Israel’s PM is in Washington for talks with Trump’s administration on the second phase of a truce with Hamas, which has not been finalised.

4 Feb 2025 - 8:33AMvideocam

Nepal

Nepali family hopes for hostage’s return from Gaza to end ‘excruciating’ wait

Bipin Joshi was among the foreigners and Israelis kidnapped by Hamas amid the Palestinian militant group’s attack on October 7, 2023.

3 Feb 2025 - 8:25PMvideocam

Nepali Bipin Joshi at a college event. Bipin has been held hostage by Palestinian militant group Hamas. Photo: Handout

Donald Trump

Jordan says King Abdullah accepts Trump’s invite to White House on February 11

Last week Trump said Egypt and Jordan should take in Palestinians from ‘demolition site’ Gaza after 15 months of war with Israel.

3 Feb 2025 - 8:56AMvideocam

Israel-Gaza war

Israel PM to begin talks on 2nd phase of Gaza truce in Washington on Monday

The next phase is expected to cover the release of the remaining hostages and to include discussions on a more lasting end to the war.

2 Feb 2025 - 5:51AMvideocam

United States

Ex-US senator Bob Menendez gets 11 years in prison in gold bar bribery case

The once-powerful lawmaker was accused of doing favours for Egypt and New Jersey businessmen in exchange gold, cash and a Mercedes-Benz.

30 Jan 2025 - 1:56PM

Former US senator Bob Menendez arrives at federal court in New York on Wednesday. Photo: AP

Israel-Gaza war

Hamas to free 3 Israeli and 5 Thai hostages next, Israeli official says

Two women, Arbel Yehoud, 29, Agam Berger, 19, and Gadi Mozes, an 80-year-old man, will be released with the group of Thai nationals.

30 Jan 2025 - 8:22AMvideocam

A wall in Tel Aviv covered with photos of hostages held in the Gaza Strip. Photo: TNS

Israel-Gaza war

Israel says 8 hostages set for release in first phase of truce are dead

Of 26 hostages yet to be freed under first phase of deal, only 18 are still alive; government spokesman said the families have been informed.

28 Jan 2025 - 1:59AMvideocam

Israel

Trump urges Jordan and Egypt to ‘clean out’ Gaza, take in more Palestinians

Calling Gaza ‘a demolition site’, Trump says that he has discussed his vision in a call with King Abdullah II of Jordan.

26 Jan 2025 - 11:21AM

United States

US freezes foreign aid after Trump orders review

Waivers have been issued for military financing for Israel and Egypt, but Ukraine was not mentioned.

27 Jan 2025 - 3:44AMvideocam

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks upon arrival at the State Department in Washington on Tuesday. Photo: AFP

Luxury travel

‘Escapism and magic’: why more tourists are booking luxury train journeys

People’s love of slow travel, new experiences and vintage is behind the increasing popularity of ultra-luxury train travel.

23 Jan 2025 - 5:10AM

A guard blows the whistle as a Belmond Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train from Paris to Venice departs. Photo: Belmond Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

Israel-Gaza war

Ceasefire begins, pausing devastating Israel-Gaza war

Many Gazans have now begun the journey home, while Israel waits for hostages due to be released by Hamas.

19 Jan 2025 - 9:23PMvideocam

Israel-Gaza war

Qatar and US announce Gaza ceasefire, hostage release deal

The ceasefire in Gaza will start on Sunday and last six weeks, with phases of implementation planned.

16 Jan 2025 - 3:53PMvideocam

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