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Scary Egyptian Films for Halloween: Screams, Laughs & Everything In Between
If you’re hunting for the perfect movie lineup this Halloween, why not go local with some Egyptian horror gems? Whether you end up hiding under a blanket or laughing at the special effects, one thing’s for sure — these movies are bound to make...

Pakistan: Military crackdown on pro-Palestine protesters leaves scores dead
A violent crackdown by Pakistan’s military on a mass pro-Palestine protest has left dozens dead and hundreds wounded, according to eyewitnesses and local sources. The massacre occurred near Lahore, as demonstrators attempted to march on the...
Egypt targets 20–30% growth in FDI to reach $12bln in 2025: Minister
Egypt - Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib announced that Egypt aims to increase foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows by 20–30% this year, targeting around $12bn by the end of 2025. El-Khatib said Egypt’s annual FDI...

Donald Trump To Visit Israel, Egypt As Gaza Deal Secures Hostages, Peace Efforts
Washington DC, October 11: US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) outlined his upcoming visits to Israel and Egypt, following a landmark deal on Gaza, while describing it as a "great deal" for the world. He said that the deal will secure...

‘The Carpenter’s Son’ – Nicolas Cage Has a Terrifying Encounter in First Clip
Magnolia Pictures will release the mysterious Nicolas Cage horror movie The Carpenter’s Son in one month, and IGN Fan Fest has debuted the first official clip this afternoon. The Carpenter’s Son opens in theaters nationwide on November 14....

Egypt: ECMR, Ferchem Masr pen framework agreement for phosphate manufacturing projects
Arab Finance: The Egyptian Company for Mineral Resources (ECMR) and Ferchem Masr for Fertilizers and Chemicals (FERC) have inked a framework agreement to establish joint phosphate manufacturing projects, the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral...

Egypt approves accession to WTO Investment Facilitation for Development Agreement
Arab Finance: Egypt’s cabinet approved the country’s accession to the Investment Facilitation for Development (IFD) Agreement, which falls under the framework of the World Trade Organization (WTO), as per a statement. During the weekly cabinet...

Egypt reopens tomb of Amenhotep III after 20 yrs
After decades of meticulous restoration, Egypt has reopened the tomb of Pharaoh Amenhotep III in the Valley of the Kings—less than a month before the official inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum near the pyramids of Giza, set to open on...

Top Trump Aides Say Only Hamas-Free Areas Will Be Rebuilt
The United States denied on Wednesday that Hamas is violating the ceasefire deal with Israel, insisting that a dragged-out process to return the bodies of hostages held in Gaza was expected, given the difficult conditions on the ground. “We’ve...

Egypt: CIB, CI Capital complete securitisation bond issuance for Halan
Egypt - The Commercial International Bank (CIB), in collaboration with CI Capital Investment Banking, has successfully concluded the seventh securitisation issuance for Halan Consumer Finance, with a total value of EGP 3.4bn. Acting as financial...

A look at sitting volleyball, the Paralympic sport bringing its World Cup to Fort Wayne
Many cities across the United States are about to become major hubs for international sports competition in the coming years. The 2028 Summer Olympics will be held in Los Angeles, which will also be one of 11 U.S. cities playing host to the 2026...

Egypt: EGX closes Tuesday’s session on varied note
Arab Finance: The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) finished Tuesday’s trading session with a mixed note after the EGX30 index rose by 0.01% to 37,097.37 points. Likewise, the Sharia-compliant index, EGX33 Shariah, climbed by 0.41% to 3,705.69points. Both...

Trump Announces Visit to Cairo and Jerusalem to Mark Peace Deal
President Donald Trump announced his plans to travel to Cairo and Jerusalem to herald an agreement that has halted the fighting in Gaza and set the stage for Hamas to release hostages the militant group is holding. Trump told reporters Friday he...

Los Angeles County Declares State of Emergency for Immigrants
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has declared a state of emergency for immigrants because of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids. The Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 Tuesday in favor of the emergency declaration, which allows...

Governor and potential presidential candidate waging belligerent campaign against White House
He brought his battle cry to the traditional first-in-the-nation presidential primary state of New Hampshire earlier this year. “It’s time to fight everywhere and all at once,” Pritzker declared in a speech that brought Granite State Democrats to...

Trump to attend Gaza summit in Egypt next week
US President Donald Trump plans to attend a summit of world leaders focused on Gaza during his visit to Egypt next week, News.Az reports citing foreign media. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not expected to attend, a US official tells...

Pakistan-Taliban war: Coward Pakistan runs to US for help after Afghan forces wreck Pak Army; Khawaja Asif appeals Trump to...
Home News Pakistan-Taliban war: Coward Pakistan runs to US for help after Afghan forces wreck Pak Army; Khawaja Asif appeals Trump to... Pakistan Defense Minister Khawaja Asif heaped praise on US President Donald Trump and invited him to mediate...

Egypt reopens Amenhotep III’s tomb in Luxor following restoration work
The Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Sherif Fathy, inaugurated the tomb of Amenhotep III on Tuesday in the Valley of the Kings, west of Luxor, following the finalization of restoration work. International delegations representing UNESCO and...

SIFF cuts ties with Capitol Hill's historic Egyptian Theatre
Repairs to Seattle Central College’s Egyptian Theatre in Capitol Hill are complete after a pipe burst last fall, causing extensive flood damage. Despite the repairs, the nonprofit SIFF, which has leased the building to operate the SIFF Cinema...

Some of the things Gaza needs: A government, security and tools to rebuild
TEL AVIV, Israel — A shaky ceasefire is holding in the Gaza Strip, yet no one can claim to be fully in charge of the shattered territory. Gaza lacks a functioning government. Hamas is waging street battles with various Palestinian armed factions....