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A newly discovered 4,300-year-old tomb found in Saqqara near Cairo in an image published September 8, 2026 (Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities)
Archaeologists uncover 4,300-year-old tomb of ancient judge near Cairo
By AFP
Egypt's antiquities ministry says the tomb, which was found at necropolis dating to 24th century BCE, belongs to an official who adjudicated the grievances of ordinary people
Jacob Magid
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Israel barring recruits it vetted for Gaza police from leaving Strip for training
Jacob Magid
A worker stands near robots at the Nvidia booth during the China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing on June 22, 2026. (Ng Han Guan/AP)
September 9, 2026, 2:04 pm
Egypt to build $1b AI data center with Nvidia tech as US squeezes out China
Cairo says plan is for eventual 200-megawatt complex; Beijing had shown interest in cooperating on artificial intelligence
By AFP
Palestinians ride on a truck loaded with food and humanitarian aid from the World Food Program, after it arrived in the northern Gaza Strip, June 16, 2025. (Jehad Alshrafi/AP)
September 6, 2026, 3:12 pm
8 Muslim-majority nations pan proposals by Katz, Ben Gvir promoting Gaza emigration
FMs of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Qatar, Egypt, Indonesia and Pakistan warn ‘provocative’ statements will have ‘grave consequences,’ impact peace efforts
By Nava Freiberg and AFP
Left to right: Jonatan Urich and Eli Feldstein at a court hearing in the Tel Aviv District Court on July 14, 2026. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90); Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's former aide Yisrael Einhorn. (KAN screenshot).
August 9, 2026, 2:12 pm
Netanyahu’s aides accused of leaking classified intel to Qatar for anti-Egypt push
Opposition cries ‘treason’ over Israel Hayom report that alleges Urich, Einhorn, Feldstein told Doha of possible Egyptian treaty violations, which Qataris fed back to Israeli media
By Lazar Berman and Sam Sokol
Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah gestures as he arrives at Istanbul Ataturk Airport to complete his transfer to Turkish football club Trabzonspor in Istanbul on August 5, 2026. (Ozan KOSE/AFP)
August 5, 2026, 4:16 pm
Egyptian soccer star Mohammed Salah makes shock move to Turkish team Trabzonspor
Former Liverpool player is greeted by hundreds of fans after landing in Istanbul; Turkish media reports 34-year-old will sign two-year deal worth $19.6 million annually
By AFP
This graphic from the Euro-Mediterranean Seismic Center shows where an earthquake struck early on August 3, 2026, north of Suez, Egypt. (Euro-Mediterranean Seismic Center)
August 3, 2026, 8:18 am
Earthquake strikes eastern Egypt, injuring one; is felt in Israel
Egyptian authorities report minor damage caused after 5.5 magnitude quake north of Suez; alerts sent to Israelis came from Android, not Home Front Command warning system
By Agencies and ToI Staff
This handout photograph taken and released by the Damietta Port Authority on July 30, 2026, shows the control tower of the Mediterranean sea port of Damietta. (Damietta Port Authority/AFP)
July 30, 2026, 4:57 pm
Mediating Pakistan insists US-Iran talks ‘ongoing,’ despite heavy strikes
Egypt confirms it was hit by a drone but doesn’t assign blame, as Iranian sources imply Tehran was behind the strike; 1 dead in Iranian attack on Chinese-owned building in Kuwait
By Agencies
Firefighters work to put out a blaze on a gas tanker in Egypt's Damietta port after it was reportedly hit by an Iranian drone strike, July 29, 2026. (Screenshots/ X used in accordance with clause 27a of the copyright law)
July 29, 2026, 11:18 pm
Drone strikes US-owned gas tanker in Egyptian port, in possible expansion of Mideast war
Explosion sparks fire aboard oil storage ship in Damietta, no injuries caused; no immediate claim of responsibility for what would be first strike on Egypt in current war
By Agencies and Lazar Berman
Argentina players toss teammate Lionel Messi into the air as they celebrate after winning the World Cup round of 16 soccer match against Egypt in Atlanta, Georgia, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
July 7, 2026, 11:57 pm
Messi leads Argentina in stunning late 3-2 comeback to oust Egypt from World Cup
Defending champions trailed 2-0 before turning tide in last 11 minutes to claim spot in quarterfinals; Egypt’s coach accuses referee of ‘injustice,’ blasts noon start time
By Agencies
Egypt's head coach Hossam Hassan at a press conference on the sidelines of the FIFA World Cup 2026, at Atlanta Stadium on July 6, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Alejandro Pagni/Getty Images/AFP)
July 7, 2026, 4:04 am
At World Cup, Egypt coach calls on FIFA to use ‘soft power’ to aid Palestinians
Days after waving Palestinian flag at match, Hossam Hassan tells reporters that suffering in Gaza is ‘a shame on the entire world, not just the Arab world’
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Some of seven surface limestone-built tombs, discovered in the Marina el-Alamein archaeological site, are seen west of the Mediterranean city of Alexandria, Egypt, in a photo provided on July 4, 2026. (Egyptian Tourism and Antiquities Ministry via AP)
July 4, 2026, 8:54 pm
Egypt says it uncovered lost Byzantine-era residential city in western desert
Discovery of well-preserved city and churches at Dakhla Oasis announced by Cairo alongside finding of ancient tombs in Marina el-Alamein, as Egypt looks to boost tourism
By Samy Magdy
Hossam Hassan, head coach of Egypt, holds a Palestinian flag after his team's victory through the penalty shootout during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match with Australia, July 3, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (Molly Darlington /Getty Images via AFP)
July 4, 2026, 5:20 pm
Egypt’s manager raises Palestinian flag after World Cup knockout win
Video shows Hossam Hassan holding flag to chants of ‘free free Palestine’; Wimbledon backs Turkish player, says watermelon racket dampener not disruptive to game
By ToI Staff and AP
Egyptian football fans react as they watch their national team's 2026 World Cup Group G football match against Iran, at an outdoor cafe in the Sharabiya district of Cairo on June 27, 2026. (Photo by Khaled Desouki/AFP)
June 28, 2026, 2:11 am
‘It was a dream’: Egypt revels in historic World Cup moment after 1-1 draw against Iran
Fans watching at home celebrate in the streets as the Pharaohs progress out of the tournament’s group stage for first time in its history
By AFP
Egypt's Yasser Ibrahim (2) stops a shot from Iran's Ramin Rezaeian (23) during the World Cup Group G soccer match between Egypt and Iran in Seattle, Washington, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
June 27, 2026, 11:59 pm
Iranian coach says US is giving his World Cup team ‘really terrible’ treatment
Amir Ghalenoei urges FIFA to intervene; team isn’t allowed to stay overnight in the US due to the war and faced visa denials, but it may advance to knockout round
By Derek Harper
A spectator holds up a Progress Pride flag before the start of the World Cup Group G soccer match between Egypt and Iran in Seattle, Washington, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo//Lindsey Wasson)
June 27, 2026, 10:10 am
Rainbow flags dot World Cup’s Seattle ‘Pride Match’ played between Egypt and Iran
Countries’ governments protested to FIFA about LGBTQ theme, and there was little reference to Pride on the field itself, disappointing some fans
By Hallie Golden
Cape Verde's forward #26 Helio Varela celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's second goal during the 2026 World Cup Group H football match between Uruguay and Cape Verde at the Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens on June 21, 2026. (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP)
June 22, 2026, 10:53 am
Maccabi Tel Aviv star scores equalizer in historic Cape Verde draw with Uruguay
Helio Varela’s 2nd-half score brings tiny African island nation within touching distance of knockout rounds; Iran draws with Belgium, Egypt bests NZ for first-ever World Cup win
By Agencies and ToI Staff
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