Egypt: the emerging capital of Arab fashion
Several security-related incidents have had a substantial impact on Egypt’s tourism industry as of late. However, the country now seems to believe that these incidents are over and done with,…
Indonesia issues fatwa against forest fires
Indonesia's leading Islamic clerical body has issued a fatwa against the willful starting of forest fires in a bid to prevent the choking haze that smothered it and neighboring countries…
Can Afghanistan step out of Pakistan’s shadow?
For decades, Afghanistan has been relying economically and militarily on neighboring Pakistan. But Afghan President Ghani wants to break this dependence by bolstering ties with India, where he is on…
Russian opposition activists get creative
As traditional protests become increasingly difficult in Russia, one group of activists has found its own way of voicing dissent. The "Silent Protest" movement has made demonstrating part of an…
Nepal’s new PM seeks to balance ties with India, China
Nepal's new Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is set to embark on a goodwill visit to his country's giant southern neighbor. The trip comes amid testy bilateral relations and Kathmandu's…
16 detained following sectarian strife incident in Minya
A fight between Muslims and Christian in Minya left 2 Coptic injured
‘Every Eid’s film’ tackles sexual harassment with a new perspective
“Crowds in the feast day, the music, decorations, the look, my footstep, the smoke, the door.” With these words a new short movie called "Every Eid's Film'' shows how the…
Shoukry to arrive in New York Thursday, prior to UN General Assembly
An Egyptian delegation headed by President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi will address many important issues at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly
Egypt, UN Special Envoy discuss ceasefire in Syria
UN Special Envoy for Syria informs Shoukry about details of ceasefire
Russian delegation to inspect Egypt airports soon
Shoukry calls British counterpart to discuss resumption of UK flights to Sharm El-Sheikh