Brexit uncertainty leaves ‘cream tea wars’ on hold
A centuries-old rivalry over English cream teas has been left hanging because of doubts over EU protected food status. British food campaigners have called on the British government to find…
Why US-China rivalry is unsettling South Asia
The US and India have agreed to bolster defense and trade ties with an aim to minimize China's influence in South Asia. Beijing and Islamabad are forging their own alliance,…
China and Egypt boost ties due to West’s failures
China wants developing countries to have a larger role in this year's G20 conference as the world's largest economy steps up overseas investment
Tourism Investors Association in Red Sea demands Ministry of Tourism announce its marketing plan
The hotel capacity in the Red Sea area amounts to 69,000 rooms out of total 225,000 operational rooms in Egypt and represents about 45% of Egypt’s tourism income, according to…
Government imposes restrictive church construction law
Parliament claims issue dates back to 160 years, but passes law in 48 hours without discussions
New victim of police brutality found dead after arrest
The victim’s family has accused police of torturing him to death, while the official narrative says he was arrested at a brothel
Al-Sisi meets Jordanian prime minister to foster bilateral ties
Meeting tackled ongoing political turmoil in Arab region and bilateral relations
TE signs 4G licensing contracts and becomes integrated operator
The licence is worth EGP 7.08bn, part of which will be paid in dollars and part in instalments over four years
Stuttgart police: ‘Boycotts of Gülen-friendly shops are potential hate crimes’
Police in Germany are investigating whether calls to boycott shops owned by supporters of the self-exiled Turkish cleric Fethullah Gülen constitute hate crimes. There are currently 15 open investigations.
National Security threatens detained Islam Khalil: brother
“We worry that he faces new accusations for the third time in a row,” says Nour Khalil
