Egypt

Country in Northeast Africa and Southwest Asia

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Egypt, officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a transcontinental country spanning the northeast corner of Africa and southwest corner of Asia via a land bridge formed by the Sinai Peninsula. It is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, the Gaza Strip (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 and largest city of Egypt, while Alexandria, the second-largest city, is an important industrial and tourist hub at the Mediterranean coast. At approximately 100 million inhabitants, Egypt is the 14th-most populated country in the world.

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Sunrise in Gaza as truce between Israel and Islamic Jihad holds Sunrise over Gaza City after an Egypt-brokered truce between Israel and Islamic Jihad militants appeared to be holding early Monday August 8th. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:00Published 1 week ago

Blue Origin sends first Egyptian and Portugese nationals to space Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin launches six people to space, including the first from Egypt and Portugal, on the company's sixth crewed flight. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:00Published 1 week ago

Twitter: Arabic anti-LGBTQ campaign goes viral An Egyptian-owned movement named Fetrah has angered activists and members of the LGBTQ community in the Middle East for creating an anti-LGBTQ campaign promoting traditional norms on sexuality. The.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 03:17Published 2 weeks ago

Russia continues Africa charm offensive as Lavrov arrives in Congo The foreign minister started his tour with talks in Egypt, and will meet Congolese President Sassou Nguesso on Monday. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:46Published 3 weeks ago

Egypt hit once more by rise in petrol prices Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:45Published 3 weeks ago

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Liz Truss vows to help free British-Egyptian activist on hunger strike after being detained in Egypt Liz Truss has vowed to intervene to help free a British-Egyptian pro-democracy activist who has been on a hunger strike for 81 days after being detained in Egypt. Sky News - Published on June 21, 2022
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Mohamed Salah: Egypt forward rejected Liverpool request for a pre-match injury scan Mohamed Salah rejected Liverpool's request to have a pre-match scan on an undisclosed injury before the forward played 90 minutes for his country on Sunday. BBC Sport - Published on June 6, 2022

India bats for use of public stock for international food aid ndia is pitching for allowing the use of public stock of grains for international food aid and to avert food crisis, especially on a government-to-government basis. The move comes when there is a.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 23, 2022
Plea for government to act over 'isolated' British-Egyptian activist held in 'inhumane' conditions A group of MPs and peers has written to the foreign secretary urging more action to help a British citizen being held in "inhumane" conditions as a political prisoner in Egypt. Sky News - Published on May 18, 2022
Egyptian Flight That Crashed, Killed 66 People Caused by Cigarette A flight on its way to Egypt ended in a fatal crash back in 2016, and a new investigation reveals it all came down to one cigarette. The report, viewed exclusively by Italian news organization Corriere.. TMZ.com - Published on April 27, 2022
Putin’s war opens a window, India to export wheat to Egypt IndiaTimes - Published on April 15, 2022

10 killed as bus full of tourists bursts into flames after colliding with truck in Egypt At least 10 people have been killed after a tourist bus collided with a truck and then burst into flames in southern Egypt. Sky News - Published on April 13, 2022
Liverpool: Mohamed Salah wants to sign new deal - Egypt sports minister Forward Mohamed Salah intends to sign a new deal at Liverpool, says Egypt sports minister Ashraf Sobhi. BBC Sport - Published on April 5, 2022
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World Cup 2022 qualifiers: Egypt beat African champions Senegal A fourth-minute own goal is enough to give Egypt a 1-0 win over Senegal in Cairo in their World Cup play-off. BBC Sport - Published on March 25, 2022	Ancient Egyptian tombs uncovered after more than 4,000 years Archaeologists have discovered five ancient tombs decorated with well-preserved paintings at a cemetery in Egypt. Sky News - Published on March 19, 2022
Amidst tense Ukraine standoff, US & Russia to take part in India’s largest naval exercise India is getting set to kick off its largest-ever multi-nation naval exercise later this month, which will witness participation from both the US and Russia amidst escalating tensions between them over.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 11, 2022	Mohamed Salah to return to Liverpool training on Tuesday Egypt forward Mohamed Salah is scheduled to return to training with Liverpool on Tuesday following the Africa Cup of Nations. BBC Sport - Published on February 7, 2022
Africa Cup of Nations: Senegal win first Afcon title as Sadio Mane hits decisive penalty Watch highlights as Sadio Mane nets the winning spot-kick as Senegal beat Egypt 4-2 on penalties to clinch their first-ever Africa Cup of Nations after a 0-0 draw. BBC Sport - Published on February 6, 2022	Senegal win first ever African Cup of Nations title after beating Egypt 4-2 on penalties in final Senegal have won the African Cup of Nations for the first time, beating Egypt on penalties after a goalless draw. Sky News - Published on February 6, 2022
Afcon 2021: Senegal beat Egypt on penalties to win first-ever Nations Cup Sadio Mane nets the winning spot-kick as Senegal beat Egypt 4-2 on penalties to clinch their first-ever Africa Cup of Nations after a 0-0 draw. BBC Sport - Published on February 6, 2022	Africa Cup of Nations: Senegal v Egypt: Sadio Mane sees penalty saved in Afcon final Watch as Senegal captain Sadio Mane sees his penalty sensationally saved by Egypt goalkeeper Mohamed Abou Gabal in the Africa Cup of Nations final. BBC Sport - Published on February 6, 2022
Afcon: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says Mohamed Salah or Sadio Mane will make history Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says Mohamed Salah or Sadio Mane will be making history when Egypt and Senegal face each other in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday. BBC Sport - Published on February 4, 2022	Afcon 2021: Egypt beat Cameroon on penalties to set up Senegal final Watch highlights as Egypt edge past hosts Cameroon in a penalty shootout after a goalless draw to set up an Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal. BBC Sport - Published on February 3, 2022
Cameroon 0-0 Egypt (1-3 pens): Mohamed Salah's side into Afcon final Goalkeeper Gabaski is the hero, saving two penalties as Egypt edge past hosts Cameroon in a penalty shootout after a goalless draw to set up an Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal. BBC Sport - Published on February 3, 2022	Afcon 2021: Egypt manager Carlos Queiroz sent-off in semi-final against Cameroon Watch as Egypt manager Carlos Querioz is sent-off during the semi-final of the Africa Cup of Nations against Cameroon for remonstrating with the officials. BBC Sport - Published on February 3, 2022
Africa Cup of Nations: BBC to show Burkina Faso v Senegal & Cameroon v Egypt The Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals will be live in the UK on the BBC, as will Sunday's final. BBC Sport - Published on February 2, 2022	Afcon: Egypt v Morocco - Mohamed Salah stars in quarter-final Watch highlights as Egypt beat Morocco 2-1 thanks to a goal and an assist from Mohamed Salah to qualify for the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations. BBC Sport - Published on January 31, 2022
Africa Cup of Nations: Mo Salah & Sadio Mane feature in great AFCON goals Watch six great goals from the Africa Cup of Nations in 2019, including Mo Salah's incredible free-kick for Egypt. BBC Sport - Published on December 15, 2021	IAF chief to begin 5-day visit to Egypt tomorrow IndiaTimes - Published on November 27, 2021
'The sacred geometry of nature': Prince Charles says lessons from the past can help save the future Royal tours often involve showing off a country's major tourist attraction and Egypt was no exception. Sky News - Published on November 18, 2021	Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwall pictured visiting the Great Sphinx during Egypt trip Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall have taken in the Great Sphinx while on a visit to Egypt. Sky News - Published on November 18, 2021
Charles and Camilla to begin tour of Jordan and Egypt The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall will visit Jordan and Egypt this week, becoming the first members of the Royal Family to carry out a major overseas tour since the COVID-19 pandemic.. Sky News - Published on November 16, 2021	Scorpion stings kill three and injure hundreds more after storms hit southern Egypt Three people have died and 450 others were injured after being stung by scorpions in the city of Aswan, according to officials. Sky News - Published on November 13, 2021
Air forces of India and Egypt conduct two-day joint exercise IndiaTimes - Published on November 2, 2021	President Ram Nath Kovind accepts credentials from envoys of 4 countries Those who presented their credentials are Peggy Frantzen, ambassador of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Mateja Vodeb Ghosh, ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia, Naor Gilon, ambassador of Israel, and.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 26, 2021
Indian Air Force to take part in exercises in Israel, Egypt Air Force is scheduled to participate in Ex Blue Flag in Israel and Hop Ex in Egypt later this month. DNA - Published on October 5, 2021	Black Eyed Peas excited about being back on stage ahead of live-streamed Pyramids concert The Black Eyed Peas have shared their excitement ahead of a gig at the Pyramids in Egypt at the weekend. Sky News - Published on September 29, 2021
'It could kill any creature': Researchers identify prehistoric killer whale that walked on land Egyptian scientists have identified a new species of prehistoric killer whale from a 43-million-year-old fossil that was found in Eqypt's "Whale Valley". Sky News - Published on September 14, 2021	Egyptian president and Israeli PM have talks in first formal meeting between two countries in over a decade The leaders of Egypt and Israel met on Monday, in the first formal meeting between the two countries in Egypt in over a decade. Sky News - Published on September 13, 2021
Indian Naval Ship Tabar reaches Alexandria, Egypt as part of overseas deployment IndiaTimes - Published on September 5, 2021

Egypt

Country in Northeast Africa and Southwest Asia

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President Ram Nath Kovind accepts credentials from envoys of 4 countries

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Egyptian president and Israeli PM have talks in first formal meeting between two countries in over a decade

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