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October 6, 2025 4:03 PM

UN Cultural Agency Votes for New Chief after US withdrawal

UNESCO will choose its next chief on Monday to lead the organisation after President Donald Trump withdrew the United States from it for a second time. While outgoing chief Audrey Azoulay has worked to diversify funding sources, the U.N. culture and education agency still receives about 8% of its budget from Washington. Once the withdrawal takes effect at the end of 2026, that funding will be cut. The White House described UNESCO as supporting "woke, divisive cultural and social causes" when...

October 6, 2025 11:57 AM

Hamas readies for Gaza talks that US hopes will halt war, free hostages

Hamas officials arrived in Egypt on Sunday ahead of talks with Israel that the U.S. hopes will lead to a halt in fighting and the freeing of hostages in Gaza, with Washington's top diplomat saying the next days are critical. Israeli negotiators led by Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer were to travel to Egypt on Monday for negotiations in the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh about the release of hostages, part of U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to end the nearly two-year Gaza war. "We w...

August 13, 2025 5:10 PM

Israel pounds Gaza City, 123 dead in last 24 hours

Israel's military pounded Gaza City on Wednesday prior to a planned takeover, with another 123 people killed in the last day according to the Gaza health ministry, while militant group Hamas held further talks with Egyptian mediators. The 24-hour death toll was the worst in a week and added to the massive fatalities from the nearly two-year war that has shattered the enclave housing more than 2 million Palestinians. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated an idea - also enthusiast...

August 13, 2025 2:13 PM

Hamas Delegation in Cairo for Ceasefire and Hostage Deal Talks

A senior Hamas delegation led by chief negotiator Khalil al-Hayya arrived in Cairo on Tuesday for high-stakes talks with Egyptian officials aimed at securing a comprehensive ceasefire in Gaza and resolving the hostage crisis. The negotiations, mediated by Egypt with support from Qatar and the United States, seek to revive a proposed 60-day truce plan that has stalled amid renewed tensions. The new Egyptian proposal calls for the release of all hostages held by Hamas, an end to the war, Gaza’s...

July 15, 2025 11:55 AM

Egypt says Israel-EU agreement has not increased aid to Gaza

Egypt's foreign minister said on Monday that the flow of aid into Gaza has not increased despite an agreement last week between Israel and the European Union that should have had that result. "Nothing has changed (on the ground)," Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty told reporters ahead of the EU-Middle East meeting in Brussels on Monday. The EU's top diplomat said on Thursday that the bloc and Israel agreed to improve Gaza's humanitarian situation, including increasing the number of aid ...

June 15, 2025 1:01 PM

No goal, but Messi’s influence on show in Club World Cup opener

Although he did not score, Lionel Messi again proved his worth with Inter Miami, showing some brilliance and avoiding injury as they got off to a decent start in the Club World Cup with a goalless draw against African giants Al-Ahly from Egypt on Saturday. WHY IT'S IMPORTANT Messi draws massive crowds to stadiums, and attendance will be a key measure of the revamped Club World Cup's success or failure. On Saturday, almost 61,000 fans filled the Hard Rock Stadium, making for a festive atmospher...

June 4, 2025 11:53 AM

Supriya Sule-led delegation welcomes condemnation of Pahalgam terror attack by Egypt

An all-party Indian Parliamentary delegation, led by NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule, met Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty in Cairo on Tuesday, seeking support for India’s efforts to counter cross-border terrorism. The meeting marked the second day of the delegation’s visit to Egypt. According to the Indian Embassy in Cairo, the delegation welcomed Egypt’s strong condemnation of the recent Pahalgam terror attack. “Both sides acknowledged the growing momentum in the India-Egypt Strateg...

June 3, 2025 5:12 PM

Egypt: Indian delegation meets Arab League chief, stresses unified stance against terrorism

An all-party Indian Parliamentary delegation led by NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule called on League of Arab States Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit on Tuesday, underscoring India's unified stance and collective determination to combat terrorism. The leaders stressed that countering terrorism is a priority for both the Arab League and India. The discussions focused on India's wide-ranging political, economic, and cultural engagement with the Arab States. The delegation also had an engaging interac...

June 3, 2025 10:33 AM

Supriya Sule-led delegation to convey India’s stance against terrorism in Egypt

An all-party Indian Parliamentary delegation led by NCP MP Supriya Sule reached Cairo on Monday to convey India’s zero-tolerance policy on terrorism and further strengthen bilateral ties with Egypt, the League of Arab States, and other key stakeholders. During their 3-day visit from June 2 to 4, the delegation will meet senior members of the Egyptian Senate, the House of Representatives, and hold a dialogue with the Egyptian Council for Foreign Affairs (ECFA). They are also scheduled to meet...

May 1, 2025 9:04 AM

India, Egypt to boost joint counter-terrorism efforts

India and Egypt have agreed to intensify their collaboration in combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. This decision was made during the 4th Meeting of the Joint Working Group on Counter-Terrorism, held in Cairo on Wednesday. In a press release, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that both countries strongly condemned the recent "heinous terrorist attack" in Pahalgam, which targeted domestic and international tourists. Egypt reaffirmed its full support for India...