News & Insights Across Asia
China and Egypt mark 70 years of diplomatic ties today, signaling a new era of China-Africa cooperation and shared modernization through historic zero-tariff trade policies.
China and African nations are strengthening ties through satellite launches and ground station infrastructure, enhancing science and disaster response capabilities across the continent.
Moataz Abdellah, an Egyptian teacher in China, explores the surprising architectural similarities between the pyramids of Egypt and the Mausoleum of King Jangsu.
Egypt announces a new natural gas discovery in the Nile Delta, expected to produce 50 million cubic feet daily, as part of a push to boost domestic energy output and security.
Three Qatari officials died in a car crash near Egypt’s Sharm el-Sheikh, days after indirect talks on a Gaza ceasefire. A global summit is set to begin Monday.
Egypt is set to host an emergency Arab summit on February 27 to discuss critical developments concerning Palestinians amid international tensions over US proposals in Gaza.
U.S. President Trump’s plan to take over Gaza has sparked widespread outrage, especially in Egypt, raising fears of escalating conflict in the Middle East.
Dozens of Palestinians in Gaza protested against a U.S. proposal to relocate the Strip’s population, praising Egypt for rejecting the plan and affirming their commitment to their homeland.
The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened for the first time since May 2024, allowing Palestinian patients to cross into Egypt for medical treatment.
Egypt has rejected the forced displacement of Palestinians following comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting Gaza’s population be relocated to Egypt and Jordan.
Egypt announces that Israel will release over 1,890 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for Hamas freeing 33 Israeli detainees during the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire agreement.
Egypt is coordinating to open the Rafah crossing to allow international aid into Gaza after a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.
Negotiators in Qatar are nearing a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, with U.S. and Egyptian leaders focusing on finalizing a deal in the coming hours as talks reach critical stages.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will attend the D-8 summit in Egypt on Thursday, signaling a commitment to enhance economic cooperation among the eight major Muslim developing nations.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will attend the D-8 summit in Egypt on Thursday, highlighting efforts to strengthen economic ties among major Muslim developing countries, the Foreign Ministry announced.
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi met with top U.S. officials in Cairo to discuss efforts toward a ceasefire in Gaza and a hostages-for-prisoners deal, underscoring Egypt’s role in Middle East diplomacy.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed recent developments in Syria, emphasizing the need for an inclusive political process to restore stability.
Rescuers have recovered four bodies and four survivors after a diving boat capsized off Egypt’s eastern coast. The vessel was carrying 31 tourists of multiple nationalities and a 13-member crew.
Egypt proposes a two-day Gaza ceasefire to exchange hostages and prisoners, aiming for renewed talks towards permanent peace.
The 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan marks a historic moment with the inclusion of Egypt and Ethiopia, amplifying Africa’s voice on the global stage and offering opportunities for economic development and cooperation.
