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Who ruled ancient Egypt after King Tut died?

When the pharaoh Tutankhamun died young, his widow may have tried to remain on the ancient Egyptian throne, ancient letters reveal.

LiveScience

Why is Passover different from all other nights? 3 essential reads on the Jewish holiday

Boxes of matzah stacked high in grocery stores? It’s almost Passover. Wednesday, April 5, marks the first night of the weeklong Jewish holiday in 2023.

The Conversation

Rishi Sunak criticised for spending £500,000 on private jet hire in just two weeks

The Prime Minister spent the money on trips to Egypt, Indonesia, Latvia and Estonia in November.

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Egypt, Europe Agree to Support ‘Food Security’ Efforts

Egypt and the EU have signed a grant agreement of $40 million to support food security challenges. The grant comes within the framework of the European Union's support for the food security in Egypt program, funded by a grant of €100 million.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Rishi Sunak spent £500k on private jets in six weeks in 'shocking waste' of taxpayers' cash

Documents slipped out on the final day before MPs went on their Easter break show the jet-setting Prime Minister racked up a bill of £512,321 in travel costs for trips to Egypt, Bali, Latvia and Estonia last year

Daily Mirror

The Loss and Damage Fund: How can Indonesia use it to boost climate adaptation efforts

Climate finance was at the centre of The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Egypt last year. For many, the highlight was the agreement to establish a fund to assist developing countries in responding to loss and damage associated with the adverse effects of climate change.

The Conversation

'Loss and damage' climate fund should be in place this year -Egyptian negotiator

A fund to deliver financing to places affected by climate-fuelled disasters should be created by the annual U.N. climate summit that opens at the end of November, the lead host negotiator at last year's summit said on Thursday.

Reuters

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Best value Easter holidays for Brits including Croatia, Egypt and Thailand

Marrakech in Morocco, Dubrovnik in Croatia, and Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt are some of the places where your pound will go the furthest this Easter, according to new analysis

Daily Mirror

Egypt’s Central Bank Faces Multiple Crises, Limited Options

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) will hold a periodic meeting on Thursday when options to contain successive shocks to the Egyptian economy remain limited before growing local and global crises. CBE will likely raise interest rates at today’s meeting to curb inflation, which…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Egyptian army has turned Sinai schools into military bases, says rights group

Exclusive: Group says military is compromising children’s right to education with its campaign against militants

The Guardian - UK

Biden to nominate career diplomat as envoy to Egypt -White House

President Joe Biden intends to nominate career diplomat Herro Mustafa Garg as the next U.S. ambassador to Egypt, the White House said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Egypt to Raise Food Subsidies Spending by 20% in FY 2023/24 Draft Budget

Egypt expects to raise its allocation for food subsidies by 20% and for petroleum products by 24% in the 2023-24 fiscal year, according to a draft budget approved by the cabinet on Wednesday. The budget forecasts GDP growth at 4.1% and inflation at an average rate of 16% during the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

2,000 mummified rams' heads were gifted to long-dead ancient Egyptian pharaoh Ramesses II

Researchers have discovered a vast cranium collection that was likely left as an offering to Ramesses II, a much-loved pharaoh who died around 1,000 years before the skulls were embalmed.

LiveScience

Ramadan 2023: Where do your dates come from?

Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Iran produce half of the world’s dates.

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Mohamed Salah fires international warning ahead of Man City vs Liverpool clash

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has scored twice for Egypt during the international break with Manchester City next on the agenda

Daily Mirror

Mohamed Salah sends ominous message to Man City amid Erling Haaland injury worries

Mohamed Salah prepared for Liverpool's clash with Manchester City in the best possible way as Egypt thrashed Malawi in their latest Africa Cup of Nations qualifier

The Independent UK

Murder suspect son of billionaire speaks about death of student in London

Farouk Abdulhak fled to Yemen via Egypt in the hours after the death of Martine Vik Magnussen in 2008.

WhatToWatch

Mummies: release date, plot, cast, trailer and everything we know

Mummies has a star-studded voice cast in this hilarious Ancient Egyptian tale.

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Egypt to allow Iranians visas on arrival in Sinai as regional tensions ease

Egypt will soon allow Iranians travelling with tour groups to obtain visas on arrival in the south of its Sinai peninsula with a view to extending access to other parts of the country, Egyptian tourism ministry officials said.

Radio France Internationale

Amnesty says West's response to Ukraine reveals 'double standards' on rights

In its annual report for 2022, rights group Amnesty International criticises the West for double standards regarding human rights abuses around the world. Amnesty underlines the silence of western governments on Saudi Arabia's rights record, widespread repression in Egypt, and Israel's treatment of Palestinians.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Egypt Announces Measures to Boost Tourism

As part of an endeavor to boost tourism and secure 30 million visitors annually, Egypt announced on Monday certain measures under the emergency visa system. The measures give citizens of China and India, and certain segments of the Turkish population, the possibility to obtain a visa upon arrival through one…

Al Jazeera

What is next for Egypt-Turkey rapprochement?

Regional rivals have held two talks at the foreign minister level in less than a month.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Egyptians Cling to Ramadan Charity as Inflation Soars

This year Egyptians are holding fast to the Ramadan tradition of charity, with both donors and those in need pinning hopes on holiday generosity. Families have buckled under the weight of inflation, which hit 32.9 percent in February as Egyptians tried to fill their shelves ahead of the Islamic holy…

Asharq Al-Awsat

‘Piece of Ramadan’ in Egyptian Museums

Egyptian museums are displaying collections of historic artifacts and memorabilia that highlight the heritage of the holy mosque under the theme “Piece of Ramadan”. Running until the end of the holy month, the exhibitions feature rare Quran copies, lanterns, and personal memorabilia of princes and historic figures. The Museum of…

Daily Mirror

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