Egypt

Archaeologists reveal valley temple at Abu Ghurab that once worshipped Egyptian Sun god Ra

December 20, 2025 8:43 am

 Excavations at Abu Ghurab reveal the long-lost riverside gateway to an Old Kingdom sun temple, complete with a public festival calendar, astronomical features, and traces of later everyday life.

Defence, regional partnerships: Why the India-Egypt relationship matters to New Delhi

October 22, 2025 8:16 pm

What role does defence play in India-Egypt ties? How do ties with Egypt matter for the future?

The world this week | India-US trade deal gathers traction amid US-China tensions; Egypt flags Palestinian question as key to regional peace

October 21, 2025 2:46 pm

From Indian trade negotiators in the US exploring a win-win solution, and Egypt’s Foreign Minister saying that progress on normalisation and IMEC hinges on the resolution of the Palestinian question, to Hamas accusing Israel of violating the ceasefire, a lot has happened in the world this week.

‘Only game in town’: Abdelatty calls for making Gaza peace pact a success, meets PM

October 18, 2025 9:47 am

Egypt’s Foreign Minister pitches for stabilisation force to monitor pact’s implementation; offers special industrial zone for Indian investors

Kirti Vardhan Singh arrives in Egypt as PM Modi’s special envoy for Gaza peace summit

October 13, 2025 12:56 am

The summit, jointly chaired by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and US President Donald Trump, is scheduled for Monday afternoon and will bring together leaders from more than 20 countries.

Donald Trump, Fatah al-Sisi to chair Gaza peace summit in Egypt's Sharm el-Sheikh on Monday

October 12, 2025 6:08 am

The international summit in Egypt’s Red Sea resort would take place on Monday afternoon “with the participation of leaders from more than 20 countries”, said the Egyptian presidency in a statement.

UNESCO nominates Egyptian as its new director following US withdrawal

October 07, 2025 12:15 am

Trump envoys head to Egypt for Gaza ceasefire talks as Israel continues to strike

October 05, 2025 12:28 pm

A White House official said the envoys will finalise technical details of a hostage release and discuss a lasting ceasefire, a day after Hamas agreed to free hostages under Trump’s 20-point peace plan.

Mideast nations confront chaos in their region, which Egypt warns 'is at point of implosion'

September 28, 2025 8:47 pm

All four countries on Saturday decried Israel's ongoing pursuit of war in Gaza and the horrific impact on Palestinian civilians – and they bemoaned the failure of the United Nations and the broader international community to achieve a ceasefire and end the bloodshed.

Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah released from prison after presidential pardon

September 23, 2025 8:37 am

Sanaa Seif posted on Facebook that her brother arrived at home while they were waiting with for him in the prison outside Cairo.

In India for Republic Day, Egypt President el-Sisi holds talks with PM Modi

January 25, 2023 5:56 pm

In photos: Egypt celebrates the 100-year anniversary of Tutankhamun tomb discovery

November 05, 2022 2:39 pm

Suez Canal: One of world's most vital waterways reopens after cargo ship refloated by tugboats

March 30, 2021 3:40 pm

A flotilla of tugboats, helped by the tides, wrenched the bulbous bow of the skyscraper-sized Ever Given from the canal's sandy bank, where it had been firmly lodged since March 23.

Russian plane crashes in Egypt's Sinai region, all 224 passengers killed

October 31, 2015 9:12 pm

A Russian passenger plane with 224 people aboard crashed in Egypt's Sinai region on Saturday

Egypt police thwart suicide attack near ancient Karnak temple; two dead

June 11, 2015 7:25 pm

Militants tried to attack the ancient temple of Karnak in southern Egypt on Wednesday, with a suicide bomber blowing himself up and two gunmen battling police.

Egypt teens take to street fashion in search of fame

February 24, 2016 5:43 pm

Egypt awaits its revolution five years after Mubarak

February 12, 2016 4:37 pm

Egypt's revolution: Youth feel betrayed by outcome

January 25, 2016 6:24 pm

Egypt pardons 100 prisoners including three journalists

October 23, 2015 10:51 am

Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi has pardoned 100 prisoners, including three Al-Jazerra journalists.

Democracy in the doldrums as Egypt votes

October 19, 2015 8:21 pm