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New archaeological discovery in Egypt: "one of the most impressive and best preserved tombs discovered to date"
The civilization of Ancient Egypt, despite everything we already know, remains a mystery to archaeologists who daily try to find details that reveal new information about what life was like 3,000 years ago. Almost every month, scientists working...

The best bargain destinations for last-minute holidays revealed - as popular beach destination takes the crown
By ALESIA FIDDLER Published: 04:22 EDT, 23 July 2025 | Updated: 04:22 EDT, 23 July 2025 With the summer holidays beginning, many Brits may be trying their best to find a cheap getaway. And the exact destinations families can bag a bargain holiday...
Saudi Arabia was top buyer of Russian fuel oil in June, data shows
MOSCOW - Saudi Arabia was the top destination for Russian seaborne fuel oil and vacuum gasoil (VGO) exports in June as the hot summer season required more energy consumption, according to traders and LSEG data. Since the European Union's full...
Registrations open for NESC 2025 – national qualifier for OXY-2025 Esports Championship in Russia
New Delhi [India], July 23 (ANI): The Esports Federation of India (ESFI) has officially opened registrations for National Esports Championship (NESC) 2025, the national qualifying tournament to select India's Dota 2 student team for OXY-2025, the...

Schoolboy boxers to compete in European Championship
Azerbaijani team will compete at EUBC Schoolboys and Schoolgirls European Boxing Championships, Azernews reports. The five-day competition will take place on July 23-28 in Zlatibor, Serbia. The coaching staff will include Babak Abdullayev (40 kg),...

ADC knocks FG over celebration of rebased GDP
From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described the recent celebration of the rebasing of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by the President Bola Tinubu’s administration as misleading and a cynical public relations...

OCO issues clarification regarding humanitarian aid to Gaza Strip
Muscat: In response to ongoing calls for urgent humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, the Oman Charitable Organisation (OCO) has issued a comprehensive clarification regarding its efforts and role in providing assistance. The OCO stated that since...

ADC Criticises Tinubu Administration’s Celebration of Rebased GDP as ‘Economic Cosmetics’
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described the recent celebration of Nigeria’s rebased Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by the President Bola Tinubu administration as misleading and a cynical public relations stunt disguised as economic progress....
WATCH | Cheap Russian oil products threaten African refineries: Dangote
Despite Africa producing around 7-million barrels of crude oil per day, only 40% of its consumption is refined locally. The continent still imports over 120-million metric tons of refined products annually. Dangote’s refinery, which began...

PAWA names Prof Cherno Omar Barry as its vice president
Prof Barry was elected unopposed, a decision that reflects his standing among peers across the sub-region. Known for his distinguished work as President of the Writers Association of The Gambia (WAG), Prof Barry has played a vital role in reviving...

ADC Slams Tinubu Administration Over ‘Misleading’ Celebration Of Nigeria’s Rebased GDP
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticized the Tinubu administration for what it described as a “misleading celebration” of Nigeria’s recently rebased Gross Domestic Product (GDP), calling the announcement a “public relations stunt” that...

UK potato growers challenged by low prices and crop concerns
Ex-farm potato prices have fallen sharply in recent months, with an abundance of potatoes across Europe weighing heavily on domestic markets. An exceptionally dry spring aided earlier plantings this year. However, the prolonged dry weather has...

Promised Land: N$505b to bankroll NDP6
With less than five years before the curtain falls on Namibia’s Vision 2030 deadline, N$505 billion is needed to execute the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6). On average, the government will spend N$100 billion per year, equivalent to the...

The Wildest Ice Cream Flavors To Hit Cairo This Summer
Summer 2025 said “new flavors or don’t bother,” and honestly? The ice cream game understood the assignment. From collabs we didn’t see coming to nostalgic comebacks, Egypt’s favorite spots have been churning out wild, wonderful, and totally...

"European market is the most affected by supply disruptions of Egyptian oranges"
The emergence of orange concentrate factories in Egypt this year has significantly disrupted the supply of fresh oranges available for export, a situation that has penalized exporters and the local market, yet benefited growers, according to Amgad...

The 'Egyptian Magician' | Aly Khalifa brings passing, presence — and a little Jokić juice
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Louisville freshman guard Mikel Brown has played some elite level basketball. But when asked for a comparison to the passing of Cardinals' big man Aly Khalifa, he had to go pretty high. Brown has seen it up close — the...

Son Reunites with Ex-Wife of New Cairo Serial Killer Following Grandmother’s Arrest
Alexandrian security forces have arrested the mother of Karim Selim, widely known in the media as the “New Cairo Serial Killer” or the “Tagamoa Serial Killer”, to enforce a six-month prison sentence issued against her for repeatedly refusing to...

Scorching heat and humidity across Egypt continue through Thursday
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) has released its weather forecast for Thursday, July 17, indicating a continued surge in temperatures across most regions. The weather is expected to be extremely hot and humid during the day over most...

PM Confirms Growing Gobal Confidence in Egypt’s Economy
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said many international institutions have praised Egypt’s economic resilience, noting that recent regional tensions, including the Israel-Iran conflict, caused only temporary effects. He added that Egypt’s...

Digital platform for facilitating foreigners’ purchase of housing units in Egypt in dollars
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly affirmed that the government is working, in coordination with real estate investors, to establish a fully integrated digital system to facilitate foreign ownership of housing units in Egypt. This aims to encourage...