Egypt proposes initial two-day truce in Gaza with limited hostage-prisoner exchange
Abdel Fattah al-Sisi says talks should resume within 10 days of implementing the temporary ceasefire in efforts to reach a permanent one.
Mon Oct 28 2024
What's behind the war that has driven Sudan to famine?
The April 2023 Sudan conflict has led to severe ethnic violence, massive displacement, and famine in parts of Darfur.
Sat Aug 31 2024
Egypt's Sisi wins presidential election with 89.6 pct of vote
Egypt's National Election Authority (NEA) declared on Monday that incumbent President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi won the 2024 presidential election with some 40 million, or 89.6 per cent of valid votes.
Tue Dec 19 2023
Egyptian church fire kills at least 41, most of them children - Sources
A forensic examination showed that the fire began in the second floor air conditioning as a result of an electrical malfunction.
Mon Aug 15 2022
Egypt's President Sisi ends state of emergency for the first time in years
The state of emergency granted authorities sweeping powers to make arrests and crack down on what they call enemies of the state.
Tue Oct 26 2021
Trump, Sisi call for immediate de-escalation in Libya
The two leaders "affirmed the need for immediate de-escalation in Libya, including through a ceasefire and progress on economic and political negotiations".
Tue Jul 21 2020
Jubilation in Egypt after first World Cup berth in 28 years
Winger Mohamed Salah scored twice, securing victory with a last-gasp penalty to put Egypt four points clear with one match left in their African group E qualifying campaign.
Mon Oct 09 2017
Egypt qualifies for 2018 World Cup after 2-1 win over Congo
Egypt become the second African country after Nigeria to secure its place in the FIFA World Cup finals in Russia, a long-awaited qualification that gets Egypt into the top world soccer competition.
Mon Oct 09 2017
Egypt court sentences Mursi to 25 years in Qatar spy case
Egypt's Court of Cassation reduced Mursi's sentence in the Qatar case to 25 years in its final ruling, from an original 40 years.
Sat Sep 16 2017
Cairo police clash with Nile island residents, at least one dead, 56 injured
At least one person has been killed and dozens injured in clashes between police and residents of a Nile island in Cairo.
Mon Jul 17 2017
Pope visit to Egypt to go ahead despite blasts but security big concern
However, diplomats and Vatican sources cautioned that the trip could be put in jeopardy or parts of it changed if the security situation worsened.
Mon Apr 10 2017
Palm Sunday bombings of Egyptian Coptic churches kill 44
At least 44 people were killed in bomb attacks on the symbolic cathedral seat of the Coptic Pope and another church on Palm Sunday.
Mon Apr 10 2017
Egyptian film "Mawlana" provokes outcry over view of religion and state
An Egyptian box office hit that highlights the religious establishment's cosy relations with the state has provoked a backlash from Sunni Muslim clerics, with some calling for the film to be banned.
Mon Jan 23 2017
Egypt's Sisi, Trump agreed in call on UN Israel vote delay
Egypt had requested on Thursday that the resolution demanding Israel halt settlements be postponed after Israel launched a frantic lobbying effort.
Fri Dec 23 2016
Egypt's Sisi says spoke to Donald Trump by telephone, congratulated him on win
Trump expresses his utmost appreciation to the president, pointing out that his was the first international call he received to congratulate him.
Wed Nov 09 2016
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024