Egypt
Ancient 4,000-year-old limestone mural vanishes from 'cursed' Khentika tomb in Egyptian necropolis
A British mission working in the tomb discovered that a mural was missing in May, and officials only publicised the disappearance on Sunday.
Origins of Egypt’s Karnak Temple revealed
Gaza peace plan to be discussed in Turkey with eight countries involved
US sends Gaza stabilization force resolution to UN Security Council members
Netherlands to return 3,500-year-old Egyptian statue seized in Maastricht
Prime minister Rutte told president el-Sisi that the artifact, looted amid the 2011 Arab Spring, will be handed to the Egyptian ambassador in the Netherlands before year’s end.
Netherlands to return 3,500-year-old sculpture to Egypt
The sculpture depicting Pharaoh Thutmose III appeared at a Dutch art fair in 2022 and is to be returned to the Egyptian ambassador by the end of the year.
Grand Egyptian Museum opens as world's largest archaeological museum
The 1.2 billion dollar project, backed by Japanese loans, unites over 5,000 treasures from Tutankhamun's tomb under one roof for the first time since 1922.
Egypt opens colossal new antiquities museum after two-decade wait
By opening the museum, Egypt was "writing a new chapter in the story of this ancient nation's present and future," Sisi said at the opening.
US energy chief cancels Israel visit amid dispute over gas deal with Egypt
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright canceled his Israel visit over Eli Cohen’s refusal to approve a $35b gas export deal with Egypt.
Egypt hopes vast new museum by the Pyramids will accelerate tourism revival
Officials believe the Grand Egyptian Museum, or GEM, alone could draw as many as 7 million additional visitors annually after it opens on Saturday.
Son of Original Finder Says His Father, Not Carter, Discovered King Tut’s Tomb and Its Secrets
The 84-year-old Luxor man said his father, Hussein Abdel-Rasoul, was 12 when he pointed British archaeologist Howard Carter to a tilted stone on Luxor’s West Bank in Nov 1922.
Lebanon faces crucial crossroads as Hezbollah rejects disarmament - analysis
Lebanon faces a critical moment as diplomatic efforts intensify to disarm Hezbollah and prevent escalation with Israel.
Hamas intends to use bulldozers to bury hostage remains, not recover them, Israel suspects - KAN
According to KAN, Israeli officials were notified of Hamas's actions in the video as they happened.
Hamas terrorists transferred to new luxury lodgings after hotel eviction - report
The Hamas members were found at a Cairo hotel, have now been relocated to a more secure site with increased security.
Egypt takes lead in Gaza crisis, steering regional stabilization efforts - analysis
Egypt is taking the lead in Gaza's stabilization efforts, coordinating with global partners to ensure peace and aid delivery.
