Egyptian Arrested over Terror Plot on Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris
An Egyptian man with alleged ties to ISIS has been arrested in France on suspicion of planning a terrorist attack on Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Earlier this month, officers from France’s Directorate General for Internal Security (DGSI) arrested a 62-year-old Egyptian national with reported links to the so-called Islamic State in Paris on suspicion […]
Egyptian officials cancel plan to renovate ancient pyramid over concerns: ‘The pyramids of Giza are safe’
Last week, Egyptian authorities halted plans to renovate the Pyramid of Menkaure, citing conservation concerns about the project. Authorities had planned to install an ancient granite cladding on Menkaure’s Pyramid, the smallest of Giza’s three main pyramids. This place is one of the seven wonders of the world. The Menkaure Pyramid Review Committee announced Thursday […]
Blinken seeks progress on Gaza cease-fire-for-hostages deal in meetings with Egyptian mediators
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was in Cairo on Tuesday for talks with Egyptian leaders, with U.S. officials offering a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war in exchange for the release of hostages mainly held by the militants. He announced that he would focus on negotiating duties. . Blinken’s visit also comes amid growing concerns […]