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September 6, 2026 2:20 PM

IAF Sarang helicopter team reaches Egypt for El Alamein International Airshow

The Indian Air Force's (IAF) Sarang Helicopter Display Team has arrived in Egypt to participate in the second edition of the El Alamein International Airshow, scheduled to be held from September 8 to 10 at El Alamein International Airport. The Sarang team, described by the IAF as the world's only five-helicopter display team, will showcase precision flying, formation manoeuvres and synchronised aerial sequences during the international airshow. The team operates the indigenously designed and m...

August 21, 2026 10:53 AM

Gaza mediators say latest Israeli strikes undermine efforts to end conflict at critical stage

Turkey, Egypt and Qatar, which have been trying to mediate an end to the Gaza conflict, condemned recent Israeli strikes in the Palestinian enclave, urging Israel to meet its ceasefire obligations and avoid steps that could escalate tension. Their joint statement followed Israeli strikes that have killed at least 16 Palestinians in Gaza since Tuesday, according to medics; Israel says it is targeting Hamas militants. U.S. envoy Jared Kushner wrapped up a regional visit on Monday without adva...

August 19, 2026 1:14 PM

India reiterates support for negotiated two-state solution in Palestine: MEA Secretary Ranganathan

India has reiterated its longstanding support for a “negotiated two-state solution” in Palestine and reaffirmed its consistent support for the Palestinian people. The reaffirmation came during talks between Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Secretary (Consular, Passport and Visa, and Overseas Indian Affairs) Sripriya Ranganathan and Palestine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Varsen Aghabekian Shahin in Ramallah. Ranganathan is on an official visit to Egypt, Palestine and Le...

August 7, 2026 6:44 PM

India, Egypt discuss boosting investment flows, trade in digital services: Piyush Goyal

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said India and Egypt discussed measures to enhance two-way investment flows, strengthen bilateral economic cooperation and facilitate smoother trade in digitally delivered services during a meeting with Egypt's Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid Saleh. Sharing details of the meeting with Dr. Saleh, on X, Goyal said both sides discussed measures to enhance two-way investment flows and reinforce bilateral economic cooperati...

August 3, 2026 10:53 AM

5.5-magnitude earthquake strikes Egypt, tremors felt in Cairo

A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck northeast of Egypt's Sharm el-Sheikh early Monday, with tremors felt in the capital Cairo, according to the National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics. The earthquake occurred at around 3:00 a.m. local time (0000 GMT) at a depth of 10 kilometres. The epicentre was located at 30.19 degrees north latitude and 32.61 degrees east longitude, the institute said. Authorities said the tremor was felt by residents in several areas but there were no reports...

June 22, 2026 12:51 PM

FIFA World Cup: Salah magic inspires Egypt to historic victory over New Zealand

Mohamed Salah inspired Egypt to their first-ever World Cup win as they came from a goal down to beat New Zealand 3-1 with a brilliant second-half display on Sunday, moving top of Group G and boosting their hopes of reaching the knockout stage. After a relatively quiet first half that saw them go in behind at the break, Egypt and Salah turned up the heat in the second period as the 34-year-old winger showed he is still capable of conjuring magic from his boots. "It's a great achievement for all...

May 22, 2026 11:42 AM

India, Egypt reaffirm zero tolerance against terrorism at 5th Joint Working Group Meeting

India and Egypt on Thursday reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation against terrorism during the 5th meeting of the India-Egypt Joint Working Group (JWG) on Counter Terrorism held in New Delhi. The high-level meeting, co-chaired by senior officials from the Ministries of External Affairs and Foreign Affairs of the two countries, saw participation from relevant security and counter-terrorism agencies from both sides. In a joint statement issued after the talks, India and ...

April 23, 2026 1:33 PM

India, Egypt deepen defence ties at 11th Joint Committee meeting in Cairo

The 11th meeting of the India-Egypt Joint Defence Committee (JDC) was held in Cairo from April 20 to 22, with both countries agreeing to further deepen their defence cooperation and chart a roadmap for future engagement. The Indian delegation was led by Joint Secretary (International Cooperation) Amitabh Prasad and included senior officials from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the armed forces. The Egyptian side was represented by senior officials from its Ministry of Defence and Defence Forc...

March 2, 2026 7:53 PM

Gaza fuel running short after Israel closes borders amid Iran war

Gaza is rapidly running out of its limited fuel supply and stocks of food staples may become tight, officials say, after Israel blocked the entry of fuel and goods into the war-shattered territory, citing fighting with Iran. Israel's military closed all Gaza border crossings on Saturday after announcing air strikes on Iran carried out jointly with the United States. Israeli authorities say the crossings cannot be operated safely during war and have not said how long they would be shut. FEW DAY...

February 19, 2026 10:30 PM

India AI Impact Summit 2026: Togo, Indonesia & Egypt Push Life-Impact Metrics Over Compute Power

Ministers from Togo, Indonesia and Egypt on Thursday told a high-level panel at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 that artificial intelligence must move beyond infrastructure to deliver measurable societal impact, with success defined by the number of lives improved rather than the scale of models or computing power. The discussion focused on closing adoption gaps in the Global South, prioritising public-interest applications, striking regulatory balance and establishing clear metrics for AI prog...