Palestinians in need of medical treatment outside Gaza, accompanied by relatives, wait to leave through the Rafah border crossing into Egypt on Wednesday. AFP

Israel blocks majority of Gazans seeking return home as Rafah crossing reopens

Only 12 of 42 Palestinians were allowed to pass through Israeli checkpoint on Gaza-Egypt border, with men turned away

MENA

Yamal welcomes Egypt's Abdelkarim to Barcelona: 'You are in the right place'

Football

Israel reopens Rafah crossing for passage of Gaza residents from Monday

MENA

ExclusiveGaza's governing committee to enter strip as Israel keeps iron grip on border

MENA

Never mind King Tut's treasures: Stray dogs a big attraction at new Cairo museum

MENA

Egypt's affection for Trump is essential to its national security strategy

Comment

An insider’s guide to Cairo’s art scene: Five locations to know

Art & Design
Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El Sisi says reconstruction of the Gaza Strip 'must begin immediately'. Reuters

Egypt's El Sisi warns forced removal of Palestinians from Gaza would lead to migrant influx in Europe

Egyptian leader urges full implementation of ceasefire between Hamas and Israel

MENA

Egypt led Middle East growth in attracting international tourists in 2025

Aviation

China’s Xingfa to invest $2bn in Egypt’s phosphate projects

Business

Egypt's phone import tax branded 'unfair' as grace period comes to an end

Economy

Egyptian minister says Ethiopia should compensate Cairo for Nile water losses

MENA

Afcon 2025 takeaways: Senegal see sense, Brahim can come back stronger

Football

Palestinian committee pledges to work towards lasting Gaza prosperity

MENA
Members of the Ethiopian Republic March Band perform in front of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. AFP

Egyptian minister says Ethiopia should compensate Cairo for Nile water losses

Comments came after Donald Trump's offer to mediate the dispute

MENA

Afcon 2025 takeaways: Senegal see sense, Brahim can come back stronger

Football

Palestinian committee pledges to work towards lasting Gaza prosperity

MENA

Salah misses penalty as Nigeria claim Afcon third spot

Football

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