The crossing had been shut since May 2024 after Israeli forces took control of the Gaza side, but its reopening comes as part of a ceasefire and hostage deal between Hamas and Israel

Al-Sissi made it clear that Egypt's position on the Palestinian issue was not negotiable, emphasizing that there could be no compromise on the fundamental principles that have defined his country's approach to the matter for decades

Hosts Morocco will kick off the 24-team tournament against the unpredictable Comoros in the opening match on December 21. The highly anticipated tournament promises to deliver fireworks, with some intriguing groupings already igniting excitement among fans

The initiative is being funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) in collaboration with the Egyptian Ministry of Environment

The company will also deploy its proprietary Galileo system, which enables real-time wind data analysis to optimize energy generation. The Suez Wind Energy project, with a total investment of USD 1.2 billion (EUR 1.16 billion), reached financial close earlier this year

The majority of arrests took place in Cairo's Ain Shams neighborhood and the Faisal district of Giza, both of which house significant Sudanese communities. The arrests were reportedly driven by fears of political mobilization

The fire, which sparked widespread panic among local residents, was brought under control by the Civil Protection Forces, who continue to conduct cooling operations at the scene. Governor of Cairo, Ibrahim Saber, confirmed that the flames were confined to the four factories, with no injuries or fatalities reported

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly made the announcement at a weekly news conference in the country’s new administrative capital, located east of Cairo. He hailed the figures as "promising" and expressed optimism for the future of Egypt's tourism industry

The canal, which accounts for 12% of global trade and is a key pillar of Egypt’s struggling economy, has been heavily affected by the ongoing war between Israel and Gaza, as well as a series of attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels

The arrests occurred during the dispersal of spontaneous gatherings celebrating the reported end of Assad's decades-long rule and the announcement by Syrian rebels that they had taken control of Damascus. Assad and his family were said to have fled to Russia

The AGM-114R, also known as “Romeo,” is one of the most versatile and precise weapons in the U.S. arsenal. Designed for multi-role missions, it can engage a wide range of targets, from heavily armored vehicles and fortified bunkers to moving enemy convoys

The demand was reiterated during high-level talks in Cairo, where Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met with senior U.S. officials, including National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Coordinator Brett McGurk