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 the Sinai Peninsula in the southwest corner of Asia. 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 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, and the third-most populated in Africa.

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Hamas rejects latest Gaza truce proposal, demands permanent ceasefire Hamas said it had handed its response to mediators in Egypt and Qatar. It said any agreement must end Israel's war in Gaza. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 5 days ago

Israeli troops recover slain Gaza hostage, Egypt to host new truce talks. Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:05Published 2 weeks ago

Israeli troops recover slain Gaza hostage, Egypt to host new truce talks Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:06Published 2 weeks ago

Analysis: The EU's big bet on Egypt comes with a high price and high risks After Tunisia and Mauritania, the European Union has found a new "strategic" partner to curb irregular migration: Egypt. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:09Published on March 18, 2024

EU and Egypt sign 7.4 billion euro deal focused on energy, migration Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:43Published on March 18, 2024

European Union announces €7.4 billion package of aid for Egypt European Union announces €7.4 billion package of aid for Egypt to fund efforts in curbing migration. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on March 17, 2024

Gaza Ceasefire Talks Extended Despite Facing 'Difficulties' Gaza Ceasefire , Talks Extended Despite , Facing 'Difficulties'. On March 5, a Hamas official said that ceasefire negotiations will continue following two days of talks without reaching a.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:30Published on March 5, 2024

Biden's Mistakenly Comments that He Will Airdrop Food into 'Ukraine' Instead of Gaza\| Oneindia News During a press briefing, US President Joe Biden mistakenly stated America would airdrop supplies into "Ukraine" instead of Gaza. This follows previous verbal slips, including calling the Egyptian.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:21Published on March 2, 2024

Palestinian Deaths in Gaza Surpass 30,000 Palestinian Deaths in Gaza , Surpass 30,000. On Feb. 29, Israeli troops opened fire on Palestinians seeking aid in Gaza City, AP reports. Over 100 people were killed, raising the war's death toll in.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published on February 29, 2024

Netanyahu Reveals Plan for Gaza’s Future Netanyahu Reveals Plan , for Gaza’s Future. The Israeli prime minister presented his plan to the country's security cabinet on Feb. 22. The plan cites the "complete demilitarization" of Hamas,.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published on February 23, 2024

Italy again prosecutes Egypt officials for the 2016 torture and death of Italian student in Cairo Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:23Published on February 20, 2024

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Salah left out of Egypt squad for friendly tournament Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is left out of Egypt's squad for a friendly tournament later this month. BBC Sport - Published on March 10, 2024
US puts pressure on Hamas to clinch ceasefire 'deal on table' The path to a ceasefire in Gaza is "straightforward and there's a deal on the table", a senior US official has said, as mediators return to Egypt hoping to reach an agreement before Ramadan begins in a.. Sky News - Published on March 3, 2024

'No preparation' for influx of Palestinians at Rafah border - Egypt's foreign minister The Egyptian foreign minister has denied reports his country is preparing for an influx of refugees as Palestinians in Rafah face an expected Israeli ground offensive. Sky News - Published on February 17, 2024
Egypt's 'ominous' threat to suspend peace deal should be taken seriously Israel's worst-ever security disaster happened on prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's watch on October 7. He may now preside over one of the most grave diplomatic setbacks in its history. Sky News - Published on February 12, 2024
Wissa hails DR Congo's 'togetherness' after win over Egypt Brentford's Yoane Wissa hails the "togetherness" of his DR Congo team after they booked a place in the Afcon quarter-finals with a penalties win over Egypt. BBC Sport - Published on January 29, 2024

Keepers decide dramatic Afcon shoot-out Watch as both goalkeepers, Egypt's Mohamed Gabal and DR Congo's Lionel Mpasi, step up earlier than expected to decide the penalty shoot-out in the Afcon round of 16 tie. BBC Sport - Published on January 29, 2024
DR Congo beat Egypt on penalties to reach Afcon last eight Goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi nets the 18th penalty of a nerve-shredding shoot-out as DR Congo produce the latest shock at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations by knocking seven-time champions Egypt out to reach.. BBC Sport - Published on January 29, 2024
Keeper hits winning penalty as DR Congo knock out Egypt DR Congo beat Egypt 8-7 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to set up a quarter-final against Guinea at the Africa Cup of Nations. BBC Sport - Published on January 28, 2024
Egyptian ecstasy and Ghana gloom - Group B's unreal conclusion Watch the key action as an exciting conclusion to Group B at Afcon as Egypt qualify and Ghana are left staring elimination in the face having been seconds from guaranteed qualification. BBC Sport - Published on January 23, 2024

Egypt reach Afcon last-16 after late drama Egypt make it through to the last 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations after drawing 2-2 with Cape Verde following a dramatic finale to Group B in Abidjan. BBC Sport - Published on January 22, 2024
Egypt into last 16 at Afcon after dramatic finale Egypt reach the last 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations after drawing with Cape Verde following a dramatic Group B finale in Abidjan. BBC Sport - Published on January 22, 2024
'Unbelievable!' - Salah celebrates as Egypt reach last-16 Mostafa Mohamed scores for Egypt in the third-minute of added time to send the Pharaoh's into the knockout stages of Afcon. BBC Sport - Published on January 22, 2024	Indian, Egyptian armies begin 11-day exercise Indian and Egyptian armies began an 11-day military exercise in Egypt's Anshas to expand bilateral defence and security engagement. The Indian contingent from the Parachute Regiment participates in the.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 22, 2024
Salah to return to Liverpool for treatment - Klopp Jurgen Klopp expects Mohamed Salah to return to Liverpool for treatment on the hamstring injury he suffered at the Africa Cup of Nations for Egypt. BBC Sport - Published on January 21, 2024	Salah out of two Egypt games with hamstring injury Mohamed Salah will miss Egypt's vital Africa Cup of Nations Group B game against Cape Verde on Monday with a hamstring injury. BBC Sport - Published on January 19, 2024
EAM S Jaishankar meets counterparts from Egypt, Belarus On the sidelines of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit, External affairs minister S Jaishankar held meetings with counterparts from Egypt, Belarus, Maldives, and Angola. The meetings focused on.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 19, 2024	Highlights: Ghana held by Egypt despite Kudus double Ghana lead twice through Mohamed Kudus but are pegged back by Egypt to leave both nations still searching for a first win at Afcon 2023. BBC Sport - Published on January 18, 2024
Salah injured but Egypt hit back to draw with Ghana Mohammed Kudus nets twice for Ghana but Egypt - who lost Mohamed Salah to injury - hit back to secure a 2-2 draw at the Africa Cup of Nations. BBC Sport - Published on January 18, 2024	Watch Afcon: Egypt v Ghana - both sides looking for first win Watch live coverage and follow text updates of the Group B match between Egypt and Ghana in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. BBC Sport - Published on January 17, 2024
Salah salvages draw for Egypt against Mozambique Mohamed Salah scores an injury-time penalty to salvage a draw for Egypt against Mozambique at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. BBC Sport - Published on January 14, 2024	Can Salah win Afcon 2023 title amid strong field? Will it be third time lucky for Mohamed Salah with Egypt, with several contenders for glory at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations? BBC Sport - Published on January 12, 2024
Important electoral battles in India and around the world in 2023 Turkiye's President Erdogan wins third term, influencing Nato and US relations; Egypt's Sisi secures third term, extends crackdown on dissent; Tinubu declared winner in Nigerian presidential election;.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 31, 2023	PM Modi congratulates el-Sisi on being re-elected as Egypt's President Indian PM Modi congratulates Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on his victory in the Egyptian presidential elections and expresses hope to deepen the India-Egypt Strategic Partnership. Sisi secures a third term as.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 18, 2023
'Enough is enough': UN diplomats visit Rafah amid concerns over dwindling Gaza aid UN envoys from the security council have made a whirlwind trip to Egypt's Rafah Crossing into Gaza in what is being seen as a urgent attempt to try to halt the war. Sky News - Published on December 11, 2023	CDS pushes for reliance on domestic defence industry India focuses on manned-unmanned teaming in the aviation domain and the development of advanced technological capabilities in the domestic defence industries. The vulnerability of global supply chains.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 7, 2023
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Ex-Obama official arrested for Islamophobic abuse of halal food seller Police have arrested a former official from the Obama government who called an Egyptian street vendor a terrorist and said the deaths of 4,000 Palestinian children "wasn't enough". Sky News - Published on November 23, 2023	Arms for Egypt exhibition spark hostage fear at Indira Gandhi international airport On Monday afternoon, the security apparatus at Delhi airport was put on high alert when a shipment containing a cache of arms and ammunition was discovered in the cargo area. The intercepted shipment.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 20, 2023
Premature babies evacuated from Gaza arrive in Egypt - as WHO warns they have 'serious infections' A first group of prematurely-born babies have arrived in Egypt for treatment after they were evacuated from Gaza's biggest hospital. Sky News - Published on November 20, 2023	India's second tranche of humanitarian aid for Palestine arrives in Egypt The second tranche of humanitarian aid for Palestine has arrived in Egypt and will be transmitted to Palestine by the Egyptian Red Crescent. This aid, sent by India, includes relief materials such as.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 19, 2023
Second IAF aircraft carrying emergency aid for Gaza departs for Egypt's El-Arish airport India has sent a second Indian Air Force C17 aircraft carrying 32 tonnes of aid for civilians in Gaza affected by the Israel-Hamas war. The aid package includes medical supplies, tents, sleeping bags,.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 19, 2023	Indian woman evacuated from war-torn Gaza An Indian woman from Kashmir, Lubna Nazir Shaboo, who sought evacuation from Gaza, has safely reached Egypt with the assistance of Indian missions in the region. Lubna and her daughter crossed the.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 14, 2023
British holidaymakers killed by pesticide to exterminate bed bugs in hotel, coroner rules A British couple died from carbon monoxide poisoning after a pesticide to kill bed bugs was sprayed in the room next door at their hotel in Egypt, a coroner has ruled. Sky News - Published on November 10, 2023	Aid is getting into Gaza via the Israel-Egypt border - but it's stop-start, laborious and not enough The Israeli military has invited a large contingent of media organisations, including Sky News, to the Nitzana border crossing in the Negev Desert. Sky News - Published on November 9, 2023
Hotel room next door to British couple fumigated day before their deaths - inquest A hotel room in Egypt where a British couple died was next door to a room that had been sprayed with chemicals to kill bed bugs only hours before their deaths, an inquest has heard. Sky News - Published on November 7, 2023	'Walking on corpses': Briton in Gaza recalls 'horror' ordeal of trying to reach border crossing A British man trying to leave Gaza has told Sky News that his family came under fire, as they tried to reach the Rafah crossing to safety in Egypt. Sky News - Published on November 7, 2023
Briton in Gaza said he can't risk 'being shelled' to get his family to Rafah crossing A British man trying to leave the Gaza Strip with his family has told Sky News it is too dangerous for them to try to get to the border with Egypt, following two previous attempts. Sky News - Published on November 3, 2023	Nearly 100 Britons on approved list to reach safety in Egypt as Israel 'surrounds Gaza City' Nearly 100 Britons are listed among foreigners and Palestinians who will be allowed to leave Gaza and cross into Egypt on Friday. Sky News - Published on November 3, 2023

Egypt

Country in Northeast Africa and Southwest Asia

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Briton in Gaza said he can't risk 'being shelled' to get his family to Rafah crossing

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