Egyptian music icon Hany Shaker passes away in Paris after long illness

Egyptian singer Hany Shaker, widely revered as the “Prince of Arab Song,” has passed away in Paris at the age of 73 after a prolonged and complex health struggle. His death was confirmed by family sources and Egyptian cultural institutions, which stated that he died in an intensive‑care unit following a series of severe complications......

Egypt raises natural gas prices for industries amid global energy volatility

Egypt has increased natural gas prices for several industrial sectors as part of broader efforts to respond to rising global energy costs and reduce public spending on subsidies. The decision, announced through a government decree, took effect in May and primarily targets energy-intensive industries. The price adjustments affect key sectors......

China removes tariffs for 53 African nations, excludes Eswatini over Taiwan ties

China has extended its duty free trade policy to all 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic relations, positioning itself as the first major economy to grant unilateral tariff free access across nearly the entire continent. The only exception is Eswatini, which continues to maintain official ties with Taiwan, a move that carries......

Analysts warn of oil rationing in weeks amid supply crisis

Two months into the largest oil supply disruption on record, the global energy crisis escalates as U.S.-Israel-Iran war effects deepen. Crude prices hold above $100 per barrel while strategic reserves deplete fast. Governments brace for forced demand rationing as fuel stocks melt away. The International Energy Agency labels the Strait of......

EasyJet expands winter network in France with nine new routes from Cairo to the Canary Islands

British low-cost carrier easyJet is strengthening its presence in France by launching nine new routes for the 2026–2027 winter season. The expansion reflects the airline’s strategy to maintain growth despite ongoing challenges in the aviation sector, including rising fuel costs and fluctuating demand. Among the most notable additions......

Casablanca to host first GITEX Future Health Africa summit

Casablanca will host the first edition of GITEX Future Health Africa from May 4 to 6, bringing together policymakers, investors, and technology companies to discuss the future of healthcare systems on the continent. The event is positioned as a major platform for examining how digital tools, artificial intelligence, and industrial capacity......

China pledges stronger energy security as Iran war hits economies

China’s Politburo has pledged to strengthen national energy security as the economic fallout from the war involving Iran spreads across global markets. The commitment comes as countries from the Gulf region to Europe face rising inflation, slowing growth, and severe disruptions in energy supply chains linked to the continued closure......

Morocco launches probe into rice imports amid pressure on farmers

Morocco’s Ministry of Industry and Trade has opened a safeguard investigation into rising rice imports after a formal complaint from two domestic producers. The inquiry, which began on April 13, covers both white and brown rice and comes at a sensitive moment for the agricultural sector as farmers prepare for the next planting season. The......

Egypt’s economic outlook slightly revised down amid regional tensions

Egypt’s economic outlook has been slightly downgraded by analysts, as rising regional tensions linked to the conflict involving Iran continue to weigh on global energy markets and inflation. According to a recent survey of economists, growth projections for Egypt’s gross domestic product (GDP) have been modestly reduced for the......

Homer iliad papyrus found inside egyptian mummy in rare discovery

Archaeologists have uncovered a fragment of Homer’s Iliad deliberately placed inside an ancient Egyptian mummy during embalming, marking the first known instance of a Greek literary text integrated into the mummification process. The discovery offers new insight into cultural exchange in Roman-era Egypt and the spread of Greek literature......

Iran war drives global battery storage surge in 2026

The conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran has accelerated global investment in battery storage, intensifying a shift already underway in power systems worldwide. Falling battery costs and rising electricity demand, driven in part by data centers, had set the stage for rapid expansion. The war has amplified this trend by pushing......

Dubai probes death of Egyptian doctor Diaa El Awadhi

The Egyptian doctor and social media nutrition figure Diaa El Awadhi has died in Dubai under circumstances still under official investigation. Authorities in United Arab Emirates have not confirmed a final cause of death or whether criminal factors were involved. His disappearance and the delayed discovery of his body triggered widespread......

Us weighs 20 billion asset release for iran uranium deal

The United States is considering a proposal to release up to 20 billion dollars in frozen Iranian assets in exchange for Tehran handing over its stockpile of enriched uranium, as part of efforts to end the ongoing conflict with Iran. The plan forms part of a broader framework aimed at de escalating tensions following weeks of military confrontation. Donald......

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