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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has announced that a ceasefire in Gaza has commenced at 11:15 local time (09:15 GMT). The ceasefire, originally slated to begin at 08:30 (06:30 GMT) on Sunday, faced a slight delay due to delays in receiving the list of hostages from Hamas. Nevertheless, preparations are underway for the ceasefire to take effect. As part of the ceasefire agreement,...

The Hague Convention on Child Protection is more than just a legal framework; It is a lifeline for children caught in the complexities of cross-border disputes.  Designed to ensure their safety and well-being, this multilateral treaty provides clear guidelines for handling cases of parental responsibility, custody disputes, and international abductions.  Its importance lies in fostering cooperation between countries, offering children stability, and giving families...

Israel’s cabinet has approved an agreement with the Palestinian militant group Hamas for a ceasefire and the release of hostages in the Gaza Strip, taking effect on Sunday 19 January, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced on Saturday 18 January. “The Government has approved the framework for the return of the hostages. The framework for the hostages’ release will come into effect on...

For the ancient Egyptians, the stars were more than a spectacle; they were essential to life. Astronomy played a key role in agriculture, religion, and architecture. A significant example is the heliacal rising of Sirius—when the star Sirius first becomes visible in the dawn sky after a period of being hidden.  Known as Sothis to the ancient Egyptians, this event marked the start of...

Egypt is joining forces with Japan and the United States (US) to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) applications and digital solutions across its healthcare sector as well as many others. In a meeting between Ahmed El-Sobky, Head of the Healthcare Authority and General Supervisor of the Comprehensive Health Insurance Project, and a delegation from Boston Consulting Group (BCG), a US-based company, alongside representatives from the...

A Gaza ceasefire deal, which has been agreed by Hamas and Israel, is set to begin on January 19, 2025. The deal comes after months of efforts of mediatiation from Egypt, Qatar, and the United States, which were unsuccessful in brokering a new ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, following the initial truce in November 2023, which lasted for a week. But why is...

Israeli airstrikes overnight killed at least 71 people in Gaza and injured over 200, just hours after a ceasefire agreement was announced on Wednesday 15 January to conclude 15 months of the war on Gaza. Gaza’s Civil Emergency Service noted that rescue teams were retrieving bodies from rubble following targeted strikes in various neighborhoods, including Al-Rimal and Jabalia. This violence has cast doubt on...

Syrian authorities have detained Ahmed al-Mansour, an Egyptian Islamist militant known for his calls to overthrow President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, on Wednesday 15 January according to Reuters.  Al-Mansour’s arrest comes amidst concerns in Cairo regarding the resurgence of militant factions following the recent overthrow of Bashar al-Assad’s regime by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) rebels. Al-Mansour, who gained fame through social media for calling...

Hamas and Israel have reached an agreement on the terms of a ceasefire in the ongoing 15-month war on Gaza as confirmed by both Qatar’s Prime Minister and the US President. US President-elect Donald Trump also announced that a deal had been struck for the release of hostages held by Hamas, stating they would be freed “shortly.”  “We have a deal for the hostages...

Renowned heart surgeon Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub has unveiled a groundbreaking advancement in cardiac care: a “living valve” that grows naturally within a patient’s body.  Sir Magdi Yacoub, reflecting on the development of the “living valve,” remarked, “I always say that nature is the greatest technology. It’s so superior to anything we can make. Once something is alive—whether it’s a cell, a tissue, or...

Egypt has an estimated 12 to 15 million people with disabilities (PWDs), many of whom face significant challenges navigating an environment that often lacks accessible infrastructure and inclusive social support. The challenges are far-reaching, as public awareness, accessible infrastructure, and effective policy enforcement remain lacking, leaving many feeling excluded from daily life. Multiple organizations work tirelessly to address these issues and promote greater inclusion.While...

Khaled al-Anani, Egypt’s former Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, announced on 13 January during an event held at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, the launch of his campaign for the position of Director-General at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Along with the website’s launch, al-Anani announced his campaign slogan,  “UNESCO For The People.”  The event, like the campaign, was...

On Monday 13 January, 2025, President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met with Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Dr. Ayman Ashour, and Minister of Education and Technical Education Mr. Mohamed Abdel Latif to discuss critical advancements in Egypt’s higher education system.  The meeting addressed a 40 percent increase in student enrollment in fields such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), digitization,...

In Egypt, to offend or insult someone, a single word is enough: hayawan (animal). Calling someone an animal implies that the person lacks reason, intelligence, and, above all, lacks dignity. This is not the only example of how animals are degraded in language; many other terms, like homar (donkey) or kalb (dog), are also used to insult others. It is hard to pinpoint exactly...