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Egypt condemns Israeli airstrike on hospital in Gaza
Cairo, April 14: Egypt condemned the Israeli airstrike on the Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City, describing the attack as a "grave violation of international humanitarian law and all international norms."
Egyptian, Indonesian leaders discuss Gaza war, enhancing ties
Cairo, April 13: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi held talks with visiting Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Cairo, discussing developments in the Gaza Strip and elevating bilateral ties to a strategic partnership, the Egyptian presidency said in a statement.
Egypt condemns Israeli closure orders to UNRWA schools in East Jerusalem
Cairo, April 10: Egypt strongly condemned on Wednesday the Israeli occupation's closure orders for six schools operated by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in East Jerusalem.
Egyptian, French Presidents voice rejection of displacement of Palestinians
Cairo, April 7: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and his visiting French counterpart Emmanuel Macron voiced on Monday rejection of any calls for the displacement of Palestinians from their land, emphasising the need for a just resolution to the Palestinian issue.
New discoveries in Egypt reveal history of Ramesseum Temple
Los Angeles, April 5: A joint Egyptian-French archaeological mission uncovered tombs and buildings that reveal more history about the Ramesseum Temple in the southern city of Luxor, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said in a statement.
Bangladesh records 13 more dengue cases
Dhaka, April 4: Bangladesh has recorded 13 more dengue cases, pushing the total number of vector-borne infections to 1,890 this year, local media reported.
Jordan, Egypt discuss efforts for permanent Gaza ceasefire
Amman, April 3: Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi and Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed efforts to secure a permanent ceasefire in Gaza.
Hamas agrees to Egyptian proposal for hostage release, ceasefire
Cairo, March 30: Hamas has accepted a new proposal put forward by Egypt to release five hostages, including American-Israeli Edan Alexander, in exchange for a renewed ceasefire, CNN reported, citing a Hamas source statement.
Submarine accident in Red Sea kills six Russians
Cairo, March 27: Six people, including two minors, of Russian nationality were killed after a tourist submarine sank in the Red Sea off the coast of Egypt. The accident occurred on Thursday in the resort city of Hurghada.
Egypt, Qatar discuss resuming, implementing Gaza ceasefire deal over phone
Cairo, March 26: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani held phone talks on Wednesday, during which they discussed efforts to resume and implement the Gaza ceasefire deal.
Egypt condemns Israel's establishment of 'agency' to displace Gaza population
Cairo, March 25: Egypt strongly condemned Israel's establishment of an agency aimed at displacing Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, and its approval of 13 new settlements in the West Bank.
Egypt sends new proposal to Israel, Hamas to resume ceasefire: security sources
Cairo, March 24: Egypt has presented a new proposal to Israel and Hamas aimed at restoring the Gaza ceasefire deal, two informed Egyptian security sources told Xinhua news agency on Monday.
Egypt, Palestine discuss efforts to uphold Gaza ceasefire
Cairo, March 24: Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and his Palestinian counterpart Mohammad Mustafa met here to discuss ongoing efforts to revive the ceasefire in Gaza and advance its reconstruction.
UAE, Egyptian Presidents discuss strengthening fraternal ties in Cairo
Cairo, March 23: President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met on Saturday in Cairo with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of the Arab Republic of Egypt to discuss the fraternal relations between their two countries and ways to deepen cooperation across various sectors.
Israel proposes two-phase hostage release plan to Hamas: Egyptian sources
Cairo, March 23: Israel has proposed a two-phase plan to the Hamas movement, through Egyptian mediators, for the release of hostages held in Gaza, Egyptian sources told media.
Egyptian FM discusses regional stability with Lebanese, Iranian counterparts
Cairo, March 23: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has discussed the latest regional developments with his Lebanese and Iranian counterparts during two separate phone calls, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
UAE President welcomed in Cairo by Egyptian President at start of fraternal visit
Cairo, March 22: President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Cairo today on a fraternal visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt.
Egypt, Qatar discuss joint efforts on Gaza ceasefire over phone
Cairo, March 21: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani discussed joint efforts to reinforce the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip.
Palestine, Jordan, Egypt welcome US pullback from Gaza displacement plan
Ramallah, March 14: Palestine, Jordan, and Egypt welcomed US President Donald Trump's retreat from his previous plan of displacing the more than 2 million Palestinians from the Gaza Strip.
Efforts continue to advance Gaza peace talks: Hamas
Gaza, March 12: Hamas said that Egyptian and Qatari mediators are continuing efforts to finalise the implementation of the ceasefire agreement and initiate the second phase of negotiations.
Arab League, Iraq, Egypt voice concern over Syria's security situation
Cairo/Baghdad, March 9: The Arab League (AL) has been following with great concern the security situation in Syria, the pan-Arab body said in a statement.
Hamas says positive signs emerge in negotiations for Gaza ceasefire's 2nd phase
Gaza, March 9: Hamas has said that there were positive signs regarding negotiations for the second phase of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza.
Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo to discuss second phase of Gaza ceasefire
Cairo, March 7: A Hamas delegation arrived in Egypt's Cairo on Friday for talks on implementing terms of the Gaza ceasefire deal and pushing forward negotiations on its second phase, Egypt's State Information Service said in a statement.
Arab leaders adopt Egypt's Gaza reconstruction plan
Cairo/Gaza, March 5: Arab leaders have approved an Egyptian reconstruction plan for Gaza, which is estimated to cost $53 billion and aims to avoid displacing Palestinians from the enclave.
Egypt urges full implementation of Gaza ceasefire agreement
Cairo, March 3: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty reaffirmed the importance of fully and faithfully implementing the ongoing ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel in the Gaza Strip, stressing the necessity of transitioning to the second phase of the deal to ensure a lasting truce.
Egypt rejects Israeli proposal for Cairo to take over Gaza administration
Cairo, Feb 27: Egypt has firmly dismissed any proposals suggesting it take over the temporary administration of the Gaza Strip, reiterating its unwavering commitment to a comprehensive and lasting resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Israel begins to release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners
Gaza, Feb 27: Israeli authorities on Thursday began releasing more than 600 Palestinian prisoners from Israeli jails as part of the Gaza ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel, according to Palestinian sources.
Hamas reaches deal with Israel to release more than 600 Palestinians
Tel Aviv, February 26: Hamas has announced that it has reached an agreement to resolve Israel's delay in releasing 620 Palestinian prisoners, who were initially scheduled to be freed last week, according to a report by Aljazeera.
Egypt urges for early reconstruction of Gaza without displacing its population
Cairo, Feb 26: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi stressed the necessity of starting the early recovery and reconstruction plan in the Gaza Strip without displacing its population.
Folk crafts tell Egyptian tales at Sharjah Heritage Days
Sharjah, February 20: The Egyptian pavilion at Sharjah Heritage Days showcases a range of crafts, each telling a story of Egypt's rich cultural history and craftsmanship. These handicrafts reflect generations of artisans and their artistry, precision, and distinctive local character, bringing to life the symbols, images, and meanings of life from ancient times to the present.
Sao Paulo state declares health emergency over dengue outbreak
Sao Paulo, Feb 20: The Brazilian state of Sao Paulo declared a health emergency as dengue cases surge, allowing authorities to accelerate financial and medical response efforts.
Five heavy equipment vehicles enter Gaza Strip through Rafah Crossing for first time
Gaza City, February 19: Five heavy machinery vehicles entered the Gaza Strip today through the Rafah border crossing with Egypt.
Suresh K Reddy appointed as next Ambassador of India to Egypt
New Delhi, February 18: Suresh K Reddy has been appointed as India's next Ambassador to Egypt, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Monday.
Egyptian president, World Jewish Congress chief discuss ways to restore Mideast stability
Cairo, Feb 17: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and President of the World Jewish Congress Ronald S. Lauder discussed ways to restore stability in the Middle East.
Rajasthan: Special forces of India & Egypt commence exercise 'Cyclone III'
Jaipur, Feb 11: Special forces of India and Egypt commenced the 'Cyclone III' exercise at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan on Tuesday.
Egypt affirms Palestinians' right to return, self-determination, establishment of Independent State
Cairo, February 11: Egypt has reiterated its unwavering commitment to the Palestinian people's right to return to their homeland, self-determination and the establishment of an independent state.
Egypt to host emergency Arab summit on Palestine on Feb 27
Cairo, Feb 9: Egypt announced on Sunday that Cairo will host an emergency Arab summit on February 27 to address the latest developments concerning the Palestinian issue and the Gaza Strip, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
EAM Jaishankar holds telephonic conversation with Egypt's Foreign Minister Abdelatty
New Delhi, February 6: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a telephonic conversation with the Foreign Minister of Egypt, Badr Abdelatty, on Wednesday to discuss the developments in the region and bilateral ties between India and Egypt.
Excavation in 2,500-year-old tomb compound in Israel reveals ancient trade routes
Jerusalem, Feb 5: Excavations of a 2500-year-old tomb compound in the Negev desert in southern Israel revealed ancient trade caravans traveling through the area, revealing the region's possible historical significance as an international trade crossroads connecting cultures.
Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs set to visit India from February 6-7
New Delhi, February 5: Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Badr Abdelatty, is set to visit India from February 6-7.