Egypt

Country in Northeast Africa and Southwest Asia

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Egypt, officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a country spanning the northeast corner of Africa and southwest corner of Asia via the Sinai Peninsula. It is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, the Gaza Strip of Palestine and Israel to the northeast, the Red Sea to the east, Sudan to the south, and Libya to the west; the Gulf of Aqaba in the northeast separates Egypt from Jordan and Saudi Arabia. Cairo is the capital, largest city, and leading cultural center, while Alexandria is the second-largest city and an important hub of industry and tourism. With over 109 million inhabitants, Egypt is the third-most populous country in Africa and 15th-most populated in the world.

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Egypt blocks activists from march to Gaza to draw attention to humanitarian crisis Egypt blocks activists from march to Gaza to draw attention to humanitarian crisis Egypt says its side of the Rafah crossing remains open, but access to the Strip has been blocked since Israel.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published 1 day ago

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Land convoy sets off for Gaza from Tunisia to protest against Israeli blockade of Strip Land convoy sets off for Gaza from Tunisia to protest against Israeli blockade of Strip The convoy of buses and cars plans to traverse Tunisia, Libya and Egypt before reaching Rafah, the border.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:05Published 4 days ago

Greta Thunberg’s Gaza-Bound Aid Ship Reaches Egyptian Coast Despite IDF’s Warning Of Naval Blockade Greta Thunberg and 11 other activists aboard the Madleen, a ship carrying aid to Gaza, have reached Egypt’s coast. Part of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, the vessel departed from Sicily to challenge.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:37Published 1 week ago

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Who Is Mohamed Soliman? Egyptian National FIREBOMBS Elderly Pro-Israel Jew Protesters in Colorado Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, has been identified as the suspect in a violent firebomb attack on a peaceful pro-Israel protest near Pearl Street Mall in Boulder, Colorado. Authorities say Soliman.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:10Published 2 weeks ago

Greece Earthquake Breaking: Powerful 6.0 magnitude quake strikes \| Tsunami alert issued A powerful 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck near Crete early Thursday, shaking areas across Greece, Israel, Egypt, and Cyprus. The quake, at a depth of 69 km, was centered north of Crete, near Ágios.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:35Published 3 weeks ago

Houthi Strikes Push USS Truman Out Of Red Sea \| US Carriers Flees Through Suez In Dramatic Escape After months of high-stakes operations in the Red Sea, the USS Harry S. Truman has been forced to exit the region following a wave of Houthi missile and drone attacks, shocking aircraft losses, and a.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:10Published 3 weeks ago

Gaza in Flames \| IDF’s Extensive Ground Operations Leaves 100+ Dead Amid Ceasefire Talks Israel intensifies its military campaign in Gaza under Operation “Gideon’s Chariots,” launching simultaneous ground assaults in both the north and south. Airstrikes overnight have killed over 100.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:16Published on May 19, 2025

Israeli Airstrike Kills 24 Palestinians In Gaza's Khan Younis As Bombings Escalate For Third Day At least 24 Palestinians, including women and children, were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a tent camp for displaced families in Khan Younis, Gaza. The strike came as Israel intensified its.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:26Published on May 18, 2025

Greece Earthquake BREAKING: 6.3 Magnitude Quake Shakes Greece, Turkey, Egypt; Tsunami Warning Issued A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Crete, Greece, shaking regions across southern Europe and North Africa, including parts of Turkey and Egypt. The quake, recorded at a depth.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:51Published on May 14, 2025

Edan Alexander REJECTS meeting Israeli PM \| Why won’t released Israeli-American hostage meet Bibi? Israeli-American Edan Alexander, who has been released by Hamas after 19 months in captivity has snubbed Israeli PM Natanyahu. This despite Netanyahu hailing his release as a "very emotional moment,".. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:09Published on May 13, 2025

Gaza BREAKING: Hamas Frees U.S.-Israeli Hostage Edan Alexander After 19 Months In Captivity \| WATCH Hamas has released Edan Alexander, a 21-year-old U.S.-Israeli soldier taken hostage during the October 2023 Tel Aviv attack, marking the return of the last known living American hostage. His release.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:22Published on May 12, 2025

Israel REJECTS Long-Term Ceasefire, Claims Hamas Would Use Truce to… \| Israel- Gaza War \| Netanyahu Israel has firmly rejected a proposed five-year ceasefire with Hamas, calling it a cover for the group to rearm. The Arab-mediated proposal, backed by Egypt and Qatar, reportedly included the release.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:14Published on April 29, 2025

‘ARM PALESTINIANS NOW’: Houthi Urges Arab Nations To Defend Gaza Against U.S. and Israel Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi issued a fiery warning, urging all Arab nations to arm every Palestinian in defense against what he calls the U.S.-enabled “genocidal war” on Gaza. He claims.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:43Published on April 18, 2025

Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco in EU list of safe countries of origin Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco in EU list of safe countries of origin Asylum requests of migrants coming from EU candidate countries and seven other countries will be assessed in fast-track.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:44Published on April 17, 2025

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