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NEW DELHI: An Indian Army contingent has departed for Egypt to participate in the fourth edition of the India-Egypt Joint Special Forces Exercise — Cyclone-IV — scheduled to be conducted at Anshas from April 9-17.The exercise is a continuation of growing military cooperation between the two countries, and follows successful conduct of the previous edition…
Spain’s Lamine Yamal has criticised sections of Spanish fans for anti-Muslim chants during Spain’s friendly against Egypt, saying such behaviour should not be tolerated in football.The incident took place at RCDE Stadium on Tuesday, where parts of the crowd were heard chanting: “bote, bote, bote musulman el que no bote”, which translates to “jump, jump,…
Representative image (AI-generated) Is an “Islamic Nato” finally taking shape? The question is gaining traction as Pakistan trying hard in positioning itself as a diplomatic player in the ongoing conflict involving neighbouring Iran, now a month into escalating tensions with the US and Israel.Days earlier, Donald Trump publicly validated Pakistan’s outreach, sharing a post by…
Eid ul Fitr 2026 Confirmed: Morocco, Egypt, Belgium to Celebrate on Friday, March 20 In a rare moment of near-global alignment, countries across North Africa, the Middle East and even Europe have officially announced that Eid ul Fitr 2026 will be celebrated on Friday, March 20, marking the end of Ramadan for millions of Muslims…
In July 2018, archaeologists in Alexandria, Egypt, cracked open a colossal 27-tonne black granite sarcophagus at an under-construction site. This huge grave had puzzled archaeologists for weeks. Buried for over 2,000 years, it promised both treasures and terrors. Instead, upon opening, it revealed neither jewellery nor gold but some skeletons lying in foul-smelling liquid. Before…
Ancient Karnak rose from a landscape shaped as much by water as by stone. For more than a century, excavations have focused on temples, walls and inscriptions, while the ground beneath them drew less attention. A new geoarchaeological study now shifts that focus. By drilling dozens of sediment cores across Karnak and its surroundings, researchers…
No More Free Hajj: Egypt Changes the Rules for Pilgrims Ahead of 2026 Pilgrimage Ahead of the 1447 AH/2026 Hajj season, the Egyptian government has announced that it will stop providing state-funded free pilgrimage slots. Instead, it will use electronic lottery systems and licensed paid pilgrimage packages. This is a significant change for millions of…
Emily in Paris Season 5: Middle Eastern Designers Shine in Global Fashion Spotlight Netflix’s Emily in Paris may be known for its indulgent plot twists and jet-set escapism but this season another narrative is quietly emerging and it is written in style. As Emily Cooper swaps Paris for Rome and Venice, her wardrobe is not…
Archaeologists in the north of Egypt have uncovered large parts of a 4,500-year-old sun temple complex that was associated with King Nyuserre, a ruler of the Fifth Dynasty, who was most closely linked to the cult of the sun god Ra. The findings made by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities of Egypt help to…
FILE – An oil platform is seen in the Leviathan natural gas field on Jan. 31, 2019, in the Mediterranean Sea off Israel’s coast. (Marc Israel Sellem/Pool via AP, File) JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that he has approved a $35 billion natural gas export deal to Egypt, the biggest gas…
