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WC Qualifiers: Argentina, England, Egypt secure win
Images from the FIFA World Cup qualifiers matches. IMAGE: Angel Di Maria of Argentina celebrates after scoring the first goal of his team during a match between Uruguay and Argentina. Photograph: Ernesto Ryan/Getty Images Argentina closed in on a...

Morocco's efforts to combat Islamophobia highlighted in Cairo
Morocco’s efforts to combat Islamophobia were highlighted on Tuesday in Cairo at an international conference organized by the League of Arab States and the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO). Speaking at the event,...

Cultures Unite in Celebration at 26th Antiracist Festival in Athens
The annual Antiracist Festival returns to Goudi Park in Athens on July 4–6, once again sending a powerful message of unity, solidarity, and inclusion. Now in its 26th year, the festival brings together researchers, historians, activists, students,...

Newborns at Risk as 50,000 Pregnant, Breastfeeding Women Starve in Gaza
The majority of Palestinians killed by Israel in Gaza are women and children. (Photo: Mahmoud Ajjour, The Palestine Chronicle) By Palestine Chronicle Staff The UNFPA called for life-saving aid to be allowed into the besieged enclave, as the...

Korea Culture Week in Egypt to blend K-Pop with traditional arts
The Korean Cultural Centre in Egypt will launch its 2025 Korea Culture Week on July 11, presenting a week-long programme that blends traditional arts with contemporary culture, culminating in a K-pop competition. The event, titled “Exploring Han...

Chinese PM’s Visit to Egypt Reflects Depth of Strategic Ties Binding Two Presidents: Diplomat
Chinese ambassador to Egypt Liu Licheng said Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s visit to Egypt on Wednesday July 9,2025 at an invitation of Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli constitutes a significant diplomatic milestone in advancing strategic...

Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt partners with Intellect Design Arena to enhance digital services
Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt has roped in Intellect Design Arena Limited to modernise its retail banking services by adopting the eMACH.ai Digital Engagement Platform. The new platform replaces older systems, aiming to provide a smoother, more...

100 Muslim scholars declare Trump, Netanyahu enemies of God
A group of 100 Muslim scholars and intellectuals from across the world have issued a statement declaring US President Donald Trump and Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu as enemies waging war against God and corruptors on earth. They also...
Activist Judge Overturns Trump’s Declaration of an Invasion at the Border
Activist federal judges don't seem to have learned anything from the recent Supreme Court decision in President Donald Trump's favor. In a case against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem by the Refugee and Immigrant Center for...
Why Kaizer Chiefs pulled out of the race to sign Percy Tau
Kaizer Chiefs football manager Bobby Motaung has revealed why the club did not follow up their pursuit of Percy Tau with a concrete offer. The Bafana Bafana star is a free agent after leaving Qatari side Qatar SC and has been heavily linked with a...

France v Wales – Women’s Euro 2025
Key eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this feature 27 mins: This is quite an entertaining game and still we are having to suffered through a Mexican wave. Fishlock seems to have run off the injury but I am sure it will...

Interview: Egypt-China cooperation a "win-win" for shared growth, says Egypt's ex-PM
"The cooperation between developing countries and China cannot be underestimated," Sharaf said. "If fully activated, it would create tremendous power and form a strong synergy for the Global South." CAIRO, July 9 (Xinhua) -- The growing Belt and...

Egypt condemns Israeli annexation calls, West Bank violations
Egypt denounces Israeli plans to annex the West Bank and slams ongoing violations in the occupied territories, reaffirming support for a Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders. Egypt's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday strongly...
Dubai Police, UAE authorities bring smiles to children
The fun event welcomed 33 children from the Al Etihad Charity Foundation, aged 4 to 15, who represented eight different nationalities including the UAE, Egypt, Pakistan, Iraq, Syria, Sudan, Jordan, and Yemen.

BRICS Summit 2025: will slow and steady actually win the race?
BRICS Summit 2025: will slow and steady actually win the race? A back-to-basics approach may be needed to reverse the bloc’s flagging momentum. The recently concluded BRICS Leaders’ Summit in Rio took place against the backdrop of great...

Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt accelerates its Retail Banking Transformation journey with eMACH.ai Digital Engagement Platform
The Global Consumer Banking business unit of Intellect Design Arena Limited, today announced the successful implementation of eMACH.ai Digital Engagement Platform (DEP) at Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt (FIBE), marking a significant milestone in the...

Why Invest in Property in El Gouna, Egypt?
Nestled along Egypt’s Red Sea coast, El Gouna is a luxurious, fully integrated town that has emerged as a premier destination for property investment. Often dubbed the “Venice of Egypt” due to its intricate network of lagoons, El Gouna offers a...

Make A Wish Foundation brings joy to Gazan children in Abu Dhabi
Palestinian children received presents from Make-A-Wish UAE at a special event in Emirates Humanitarian City, Abu Dhabi, on Tuesday. Wishes were granted to children from Gaza currently receiving treatment at the centre – a small gesture that...

Day in Photos: Heavy Rains in India, Wildfire in France, and Harvesting Jasmine Flowers in Egypt
Children use foam sheets to float in a waterlogged street after heavy monsoon showers in Kolkata, on July 8, 2025. India's annual monsoon season from June to September offers respite from the intense summer heat and is crucial for replenishing...
PM Modi showcases cultural heritage of Bharat with Ayodhya Ram mandir replica, madhubani art to world leaders
Rio de Janeiro: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has highlighted India’s rich cultural heritage and craftsmanship by presenting symbolic, handcrafted gifts to global leaders during his ongoing five-nation tour, reflecting the country’s artistic legacy...