Archaeologists discover an ancient Christian monastery in Egypt’s Sohag region.
Ancient Monastery Complex Discovered in Egypt A fascinating discovery has emerged in Egypt—a Christian monastery complex that offers fresh insights into monastic life in Upper Egypt during the Byzantine era. This revelation was made public by Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities on January 6th, which detailed that the complex was unearthed at the al-Qariyya […]
How Obama and Biden Distanced Egypt’s Sisi, a Key Partner in Trump’s Peace Agreement
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi has emerged as a pivotal ally in President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace initiatives, demonstrating support during negotiations and hosting a successful Gaza peace conference in Sharm el-Sheikh on Monday. This marks a significant shift in U.S.-Egypt relations, especially given how past administrations, like those of Joe Biden and Barack Obama, […]
Archaeologists discover ancient churches from 1,500 years ago in Egypt’s Western Desert
Ancient Churches Discovered in Egypt’s Western Desert Recently, archaeologists discovered two churches in Egypt that date back around 1,500 years, shedding light on the early spread of Christianity in the western desert region. Egypt’s Ministries of Tourism and Antiquities announced these findings in a press release late last July. The churches were located in the […]
Mamdani poses a national challenge for Democrats, Egypt’s anti-Christian actions, and additional commentary
Mid East Beat: Egyptian Anti-Christian Cross There’s a troubling situation in Egypt regarding its treatment of Christians, who number between 10 and 15 million in a predominantly Sunni Muslim nation. St. Catherine’s Monastery, managed by Greek Orthodox monks, has seen its autonomy steadily erode. The government has surprisingly tightened control over access to the monastery, […]
Egypt’s new commodity exchange will be managed by a military-associated organization.
Egypt’s Domestic Goods Exchange Initiative Egypt is set to restart domestic trading of goods to stabilize its market and ensure a reliable supply of crucial agricultural products, as the president announced on Tuesday. This enhanced exchange is part of a broader initiative aimed at managing the import and export of essential goods while also improving […]
European leaders defy Trump, Israel with support of Egypt’s Gaza plan
The $53 billion Arab support plan for rebuilding Gaza attracted support from France, Germany, Italy and the UK after being pushed back from the US and Israel. “This plan presents a realistic path to reconstruction of Gaza and, if promised, promises a prompt and sustainable improvement of the catastrophic conditions of living for Palestinians living […]
Ferry sinks in Egypt’s Nile River, 10 people dead
At least 10 of the 15 people on board were killed when a ferry carrying day laborers sank in the Nile River near the Egyptian capital, authorities said Monday. The five survivors were taken to a hospital and later released, the Ministry of Labor said in a statement. The cause of the sinking was not […]
Biden Blows Opportunity to Defend Cognitive Ability by Calling Egypt’s President Sisi ‘the President of Mexico’
President Joe Biden missed an opportunity to show he’s not drowsy at the wheel in his first address to the nation following Thursday’s damning special counsel report that painted the president like an old man. In a hastily prepared White House speech Thursday night, Biden referred to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi as the “President […]