Egypt hosts indirect Israel-Hamas talks on prisoner swap deal

Delegations from Israel and Hamas have convened in the Egyptian resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh for a new round of indirect talks, centering on a possible prisoner exchange agreement. The negotiations, a critical step in ongoing regional diplomacy,...

Peter Greste Warns Press Freedom Under Threat From Australia’s ‘Overbearing Hyper-legislation’ And ‘Devastating’ Impact Of AI

One of Australia’s most famous foreign correspondents—who spent more than 400 days in Egyptian prisons for covering protests during the Arab Spring—believes that journalism, and by extension democracy, is being threatened by the Australian...

Egyptian goddess 'with nose job' is ancient masterpiece worth $2m

A bust of an ancient Egyptian goddess, thought to have been a high-quality imitation, has been authenticated as a 2,500-year-old sculpture by one of the masters of the time. An oddly shiny surface and unusually preserved nose led some to dismiss...

Returning to Shujaiya: Palestinians Are Going Back to Gaza City Despite Proximity of Israeli Troops

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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...

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...

Egypt Innovation Week 2025 Concludes Successfully with Participation of Over 55,000 Visitors, 750+ Speakers

Egypt Innovation Week 2025 concluded successfully, spanning from September 26 to October 6 across Cairo, Alexandria, and 25+ community events nationwide, welcoming over 50,000 participants, 750+ speakers from 70+ countries, and showcasing 150+...

Egypt's Khaled el-Enany to become first Arab to chair UNESCO

Khaled el-Enany, former Minister of Tourism and Antiquities of Egypt and prospective head of UNESCO [Joel Saget/AFP via Getty] Egyptologist Khaled el-Enany has been chosen as the first Arab to head of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and...

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...

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...

The Lumière Film Festival prepares to kick off

10/10/2025 - The 17th edition of the world’s biggest event devoted to heritage cinema, a favourite for cinephiles, will unspool in Lyon from 11-19 October Director Michael Mann, who will receive this year's Lumière Award (© 2023 Fabrizio de...

Spring 2026 Jewelry Highlights From Paris Fashion Week

PARIS – Jewelry seen during fashion week here were for the bold, the brave and the chic. One key word ruled the category: self-expression. This took different turns, from heirloom-like pieces tapping into nostalgia to colorful creations for an...

Egyptian and French leaders discuss ways to immediately end Gaza war

Photo credit: dailynewsegypt.com Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi spoke by phone on Tuesday with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron to discuss ways to immediately halt the war in the Gaza Strip, as well as the ongoing efforts being made...

5 Scary Movies to Stream This Weekend (Even if You Hate Horror)

Since the golden age of Hollywood, horror icons such as Dracula, Frankenstein's Monster, and the Wolf Man have captivated audiences worldwide. In more recent years, the genre has been dominated by serial killers, aliens, monsters and ghosts,...

NJEA Magazine editor under fire for antisemitic, anti-Christian social media posts

New Jersey’s largest teachers union is mired in controversy after one of its employees is accused of having a history of making rampant, hate-filled posts. Rep. Josh Gottheimer sent a letter to the leadership of the New Jersey Education...

In Brooklyn, a shared studio empowers Mizrahi women artists

On the second floor of a nondescript commercial building in Gravesend, Brooklyn, is a small artists’ studio. There, four long wooden tables are pushed together to create one massive table covered with oil paints, canvases, watercolors and other...

The Israeli media is reporting on a ‘secret clause’ in the Gaza ceasefire deal that no one is talking about

The ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas could collapse due to an alleged “secret clause” in the agreement that would allow Israel to resume the war, according to reports in the Arab and Hebrew-language Israeli media. That so-called clause...

International forces to be deployed to Gaza on October 12 — TV

TUNIS, October 10. /TASS/. International forces will be deployed to the Gaza Strip to control the ceasefire on October 12, the Al Hadath television channel reported, citing a US official. According to the official, these forces that will include...

The Media Line: ‘This Is Definitely a Morning for Celebration’: Mediators Seal Gaza Ceasefire Framework

Audio By Carbonatix ‘This Is Definitely a Morning for Celebration’: Mediators Seal Gaza Ceasefire Framework The Egypt-mediated agreement sets a ceasefire, swaps for hostages and prisoners, and new humanitarian corridors, while enforcement and...

Direct war losses in Gaza exceed 70 bln USD: media office

GAZA, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- Direct losses in vital sectors of the Gaza Strip have exceeded 70 billion U.S. dollars after two years of Israeli military operations, the Hamas-run media office in Gaza said on Friday. Ismail al-Thawabta, director of the...