Into the Sands of Time: Exploring Egypt’s White and Black Deserts
Led by a guide and driver, a photojournalist embarked on a three-day, two-night excursion that took her deep into one of the country’s lesser-known wonders.
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Ethiopia inaugurates Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam as Egypt rift deepens
Ethiopian PM says dam will electrify entire region but Egypt fears it could restrict water supply during droughtsEthiopia has inaugurated Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam, a project that could transform the country’s energy sector but may also increa…
India’s Frontline Stealth Frigare INS Trikand Makes Port Call At Alexandria, Egypt
The Indian Navy’s frontline stealth frigate, INS Trikand, made a significant port call at Alexandria, Egypt, on September 1, 2025, marking India’s participation in Exercise Bright Star 2025, one of the largest multinational military exercises conducted in the Middle East and North Africa region.Hosted jointly by Egypt and the United States Central Command (CENTCOM), the exercise, running from
Egypt Recovers Ancient Artifacts From Underwater City
As part of a major archaeological operation, Egyptian officials uncovered underwater remnants from a 2,000-year-old “party town” known as Canopus. Archaeologists believe that the city may be larger than previously thought.
Sonallah Ibrahim, Egyptian Novelist of Irony and Dissent, Dies at 88
Starting with “That Smell” in 1966, he wrote with stark power about themes of repression in the Egyptian police state.
Remnants of 2,000-year-old sunken city lifted out of the sea off Alexandria
Cranes hoisted statues from depths of submerged site that authorities say may be extension of ancient city of Canopus Egypt has unveiled parts of a sunken city submerged beneath waters off the coast of Alexandria, including buildings, artefacts and an …
Trump Says He’s Ended 6 (or 7) Wars. Here’s Some Context.
President Trump has cast himself as a global peacemaker. His interventions have calmed some conflicts, while in others his role is less clear.
Gazans Optimistic After Hamas Accepts New Cease-Fire Deal
Palestinians in Khan Younis, Gaza, expressed hope that Israel would accept a cease-fire deal put forward by Egypt and Qatar, which would include the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners.
Israel Is in Talks to Send Gazans to South Sudan, Officials Say
Israel has broadened its push, so far unsuccessful, to persuade other countries to take in Gazans en masse. Critics say the relocation could violate international law.
Hamas says it accepts proposal for Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages
Deal would include 60-day halt to military operations and exchange of half of living Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisonersHamas officials say they have accepted a proposal for a Gaza ceasefire deal that would include the release of half of the app…