Checking it out: Putin drives Egypt’s Sisi around F1 circuit in Aurus motorcade car (PHOTO)

Russia’s Vladimir Putin got behind the steering wheel to show Egypt’s Abdel Fatah el-Sisi what the Formula 1 circuit in Sochi looks like, picking an Aurus sedan from his motorcade for the job. After concluding their talks on Wednesday, the two leaders traveled to the Sochi Autodrom, which just recently hosted the Russian F1 Grand […]

Ronaldo ruins Egypt’s night

Video Ronaldo ruins Egypt’s night0:25 Football: Cristiano Ronaldo ends Egypt’s night in stoppage time. March 24th 2018 3 minutes ago /display/newscorpaustralia.com/Web/NewsNetwork/Sport news and galleries/Football/ Football Ronaldo, Salah trade blows0:30 March 24th 2018 35 minutes ago /display/newscorpaustralia.com/Web/NewsNetwork/Sport news and galleries/Football/ Adelaide put comp on notice1:09 March 24th 2018 an hour ago /display/newscorpaustralia.com/Web/NewsNetwork/Sport news and galleries/Football/ Cavani’s […]

‘Bitcoin banned by Islam’: Egypt’s Grand Mufti issues fatwa against cryptocurrency

Published time: 3 Jan, 2018 14:48 The Egyptian Grand Mufti has issued an official fatwa, banning bitcoin which soared in value over the $ 20,000 mark in December. Trade in cryptocurrency is similar to gambling, which is forbidden in Islam, he said. The fatwa was issued after consultations with several economic experts, Egypt’s Grand Mufti […]

Egypt’s Sisi and the Palestinian president met in Cairo to discuss fallout over Trump’s Jerusalem move

MENA/AP Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas met with Egypt’s Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to discuss U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. Egypt has been a key broker in past peace talks with Israel and between fighting Palestinian factions. Abbas will also head to Istanbul to give a speech at a meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). […]

3,500yo tombs found in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings (PHOTOS)

Published time: 10 Dec, 2017 10:41 Two newly-discovered tombs have been reported on the west bank of the Nile, near the ancient Egyptian city of Luxor and the world-famous Valley of the Kings. “Kampp 161” is believed to date back 3,500 years according to preliminary estimates. The Draa Abul Naga necropolis was initially discovered in […]

Cosmic rays unlock new secrets in Egypt’s Great Pyramid

It turns out that the 4,500 year old Great Pyramid of Giza still has some secrets to share. Using cosmic-ray imaging, an international team detected a large chamber within the structure that was previously unidentified, according to Nature. It’s the first discovery within the Great Pyramid since the 19th century. When galactic cosmic rays hit […]

‘Volcano of Homosexuality’: Egypt’s Coptic Christians organise conference to ‘treat’ gay people

Published time: 30 Sep, 2017 15:39 The Coptic Church in Egypt has reportedly organized a conference entitled “The Volcano of Homosexuality” which will offer a variety of ways to “treat” homosexuality. St. Mark’s Orthodox Coptic Cathedral in Alexandria will set up the event to increase awareness about “treatments” for homosexuality and how best to ensure […]

Trump calls Egypt’s Sisi after reports of US plan to deny aid to country

Thomson Reuters CAIRO (Reuters) – US President Donald Trump called Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi late on Thursday and said he was keen on developing the relationship between their countries, and overcoming any obstacles that might affect it, Sisi’s office said. The telephone call came two days after two US sources familiar with the matter […]

Egypt’s Sisi hands control of two Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia

Thomson Reuters CAIRO (Reuters) -Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has ratified a maritime demarcation agreement that sees the country cede sovereignty over two uninhabited Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia, the government said on Saturday. The Red Sea islands deal has become political sensitive for Sisi, who counts on Saudi Arabia as a key ally, […]

Cruise news: Is THIS luxury Nile liner the answer to Egypt’s struggling tourism industry?

The luxury cruise liner has taken to the Nile after a radical transformation.  After 15 years sailing down the iconic Egyptian river, the Philae was bought by the Oberoi Group, a premium hotel chain in India.  The rundown ship received a £8m million makeover and in late 2015 it took to the Nile’s waters again.  […]