News in brief
Egypt, Jordan, Oman, Syria, and Iraq have officially announced that Eid al-Fitr will be observed on Monday, following the completion of 30 days of Ramadan. In Egypt, Dar Al-Iftaa confirmed that the crescent moon marking the beginning of the month of Shawwal was not sighted. As a result, Eid al-Fitr......
Six Russian tourists, including two minors, lost their lives on Thursday when a tourist submarine sank off the coast of Hurghada, a popular Egyptian resort on the Red Sea. The governor of the region, Amr Hanafi, confirmed in a statement that 39 foreign tourists were rescued, while six others perished.......
In a significant diplomatic meeting held in Cairo, Egyptian Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli and Palestinian counterpart Mohamed Mustafa discussed the critical developments in the MENA region and the ongoing efforts to establish a ceasefire in Gaza, alongside initiatives for reconstruction. Madbouli......
Four of Europe’s most influential nations—Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and Italy—issued a joint statement on Saturday expressing their support for the Arab-led reconstruction plan for Gaza. This initiative, aimed at addressing the dire living conditions of the 2.4 million inhabitants......
Mass Dismissals and Blacklisting in Response to Human Smuggling Crisis Islamabad, Pakistan – The Pakistani government has launched a sweeping crackdown on officials linked to human smuggling networks after the tragic deaths of at least 43 Pakistani migrants off the coast of Morocco in January.......
Starting January 19, a new long-haul flight route will connect Shanghai to Casablanca. Operated three times weekly—on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays—this service by a major Chinese airline will link Shanghai Pudong International Airport with Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca,......
The Middle East is on high alert as the situation in Lebanon takes a dangerous turn, with a series of deadly explosions rocking the country and raising fears of a full-scale war. The latest incident, involving the detonation of talkie-walkies used by the Hezbollah movement, has left at least 14 people......
As the Israeli military campaign in Gaza enters its eleventh month, the humanitarian situation for the territory's 2.4 million Palestinian residents continues to deteriorate. With the death toll surpassing 40,000, according to the Gaza Health Ministry, a palpable sense of despair has settled over......
In a shocking incident that has sent ripples through the Egyptian entertainment world, renowned singer Sherine Abdelwahab has accused her former spouse, composer Hossam Habib, of a vicious assault. The altercation, which reportedly left Abdelwahab bloodied and bruised, has resulted in Habib's arrest......
