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Cairo hails visit by China's Xi Jinping as boost to global stability

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:52:56 +0200

Cairo hails visit by China's Xi Jinping as boost to global stability
Several Egyptian officials have hailed Chinese President Xi Jinping's latest state visit to their country as a boost to bilateral relations and a tour that could add stability to a world with rising regional and international tensions.

Chinese President Xi arrives in Egypt for official visit, welcomed by Egyptian President Al-Sisi

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:50:04 +0200

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Cairo on Tuesday for an official visit to Egypt, where he was received at the airport by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.
Sisi and his wife, Entissar al-Sisi, formally welcomed Xi and his wife at Cairo International Airport, according to a statement from the Egyptian presidency spokesperson.
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US due to cut off UAE branches of Egypt's Banque Misr over Iran ties

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:29:36 +0200

US due to cut off UAE branches of Egypt's Banque Misr over Iran ties
The US Treasury Department is due to cut off a major Egyptian bank's operations in the United Arab Emirates from the US financial system, an official said Friday, as Washington pushes to choke Iran off economically.

US returns dozens of smuggled artifacts from three different eras to Egypt

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:03:49 +0200

US returns dozens of smuggled artifacts from three different eras to Egypt
American spy agency FBI returned dozens of looted artifacts to Egyptian government officials during a ceremony held Friday in Los Angeles
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Egypt and Qatar stress need for dialogue over Strait of Hormuz

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:31:27 +0200

Egypt and Qatar stress need for dialogue over Strait of Hormuz
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani in Cairo on Thursday for talks on bilateral cooperation and regional deescalation.

China and Egypt launch second joint air force exercise

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:31:34 +0200

China and Egypt launch second joint air force exercise
The exercises reflect growing defense ties between Beijing and Cairo as both countries expand military cooperation through joint training and strategic exchanges.

Egypt confirms unidentified drone caused fire at Mediterranean port

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 03:07:21 +0200

Egypt confirms unidentified drone caused fire at Mediterranean port
While energy facilities in the region have been hit since the start of the US and Israel's war on Iran, its the first time Egypt has come under attack.

Egypt's intense heatwave strains workers and disrupts economy

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 03:33:57 +0200

Egypt's intense heatwave strains workers and disrupts economy
With the intense heat expected to continue over the next few days, officials are urging citizens to avoid direct sun exposure during peak hours and to stay well-hydrated.

Egypt explores integration of university hospitals into Universal Health Insurance system

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:20:04 +0200

Egypt explores integration of university hospitals into Universal Health Insurance system

President el-Sissi honors Egypt soccer team a day after their return from the World Cup

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:47:04 +0200

President el-Sissi honors Egypt soccer team a day after their return from the World Cup
President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi of Egypt hosted the country's World Cup soccer team a day after their elimination in the round of 16 by Argentina.
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Heroes' welcome for Egypt after historic World Cup run

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 03:48:34 +0200

Heroes' welcome for Egypt after historic World Cup run
Egypt's national football team received a hero's welcome as thousands of fans gathered to celebrate their historic World Cup run despite a heartbreaking 3-2 defeat to Argentina in the knockout stage.
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Major shipping carriers resume some sailings through Suez Canal

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:19:57 +0200

Major shipping carriers resume some sailings through Suez Canal
Danish shipping giant A.P. Moller Maersk said on Monday it will resume some sailings through the Suez Canal under the joint network with its German peer Hapag-Lloyd, instead of sending vessels around Africa's Cape of Good Hope.

From joy to despair: Egypt fans shocked by loss to Argentina

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:19:57 +0200

From joy to despair: Egypt fans shocked by loss to Argentina
For football fans at this coffeehouse in Cairo, Tuesday’s World Cup match between Egypt and Argentina started with a bang. But then it all went wrong.
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Argentina rallies to beat Egypt 3-2 and reach the World Cup quarterfinals

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:19:56 +0200

Argentina rallies to beat Egypt 3-2 and reach the World Cup quarterfinals
Enzo Fernandez scored in stoppage time to give Argentina an incredible 3-2 win over Egypt and a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday.
The defending champions had trailed 2-0 after goals from Yasser Ibrahim and and Mostafa Zico at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. But Argentina got two late goals in
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Egypt says it is expecting a further $1.7 billion from Europe within days

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 03:10:08 +0200

Egypt says it is expecting a further $1.7 billion from Europe within days
It is part a $5.7 billion EU macro-financial assistance package within the framework of Europe’s strategy to stabilise Egypt's economy.
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Arab League confirms Egyptian diplomat Nabil Fahmy as secretary general

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 02:05:06 +0200

Arab League confirms Egyptian diplomat Nabil Fahmy as secretary general
The Arab League on Monday confirmed Egyptian veteran diplomat Nabil Fahmy as its new chief during a meeting of foreign ministers in Amman, a statement said.

Egyptian FM hosts UK counterpart for talks on regional developments

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:35:07 +0200

Egyptian FM hosts UK counterpart for talks on regional developments
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with his British counterpart Yvette Cooper in Cairo Thursday to discuss the latest developments in the region.

Somalia, Egypt Foreign Ministers discuss relations and situation in Horn of Africa

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:09:52 +0200

Somalia, Egypt Foreign Ministers discuss relations and situation in Horn of Africa

Gunman kills eight at busy Egypt transport hub

Tue, 19 May 2026 23:20:12 +0200

Gunman kills eight at busy Egypt transport hub
A gunman opened fire in the street in southern Egypt and killed eight people on Monday, before police forces killed him, security services said.

Egyptian farmers struggling to survive as Iran war pushes up costs

Fri, 15 May 2026 23:00:07 +0200

Egyptian farmers struggling to survive as Iran war pushes up costs
Since the start of the US-Israel war against Iran four months ago, disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz have hit energy and fertilizer supplies across the globe. In Egypt, farmers are barely getting by.