Egypt

Is taking a Nile river cruise in Egypt worth it? I filmed my five-star voyage from Luxor to Aswan, from the top-deck pool to waterborne hawkers who attach their boats to the ship

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It’s perceived as being one of the most glamorous and romantic ways of seeing one of the world’s most mysterious and spellbinding countries. But is a Nile river cruise in Egypt really worth it?  Travel vlogger Sam Mayfair set about discovering the pros and cons, with a seven-day round trip aboard the five-star cruise ship the … Read more

Recognizing a Palestinian state ‘not a taboo’ for France, Macron says – POLITICO

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“The recognition of a Palestinian state is not a taboo for France,” Macron added, the first time a French leader has made such a suggestion. Macron’s comments highlight growing impatience among Western leaders as casualties mount in the Gaza Strip from Israeli bombings after the October 7 attack that killed 1,200 people and saw 253 … Read more

Plane passenger sparks uproar after revealing a fellow Southwest traveler on a near-EMPTY flight insisted on sitting DIRECTLY behind him – despite there being dozens of other free seats

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A plane passenger has been left flabbergasted after a fellow traveler on a near-empty Southwest flight chose to sit directly behind him – despite there being dozens of other free seats.  Anthony Thomas, a Washington-based chef, took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share a photo of himself on a Southwest plane with only three … Read more

Egypt pushes back on reports that it may suspend Camp David Accords

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Egypt’s foreign minister dampened speculation that the country’s peace treaty with Israel would be at risk if Israel invaded Rafah, a city on Gaza’s border with Egypt. In recent days, Israeli officials have said they plan to send ground troops into Rafah as the next stage in their war against Hamas. More than a … Read more

Former IDF general: Egypt may become an unstoppable enemy for Israel

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At the beginning of the program on 103FM, Arel Segal and the guest presenter, retired Major-General Yitzhak Brik, discussed the progress of the fighting in the Gaza Strip and the weakening of Hamas. “There are reports that the head of the Mossad is formulating the Israeli response to the mediators’ proposals, although it is … Read more

Global efforts intensify to end female genital mutilation by 2030

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The day Aya was mutilated remains vividly etched in her memory. For more stories from The Media Line go to themedialine.org Abducted from a playground in Egypt as a child, Aya (not her real name) was taken to a place she described as “scary.” The sense of danger she felt in her heart deeply … Read more

Netanyahu orders Rafah evacuation ahead of expected ground invasion – POLITICO

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On Friday, Netanyahu announced he had ordered defense forces to “submit to the cabinet a dual plan for both evacuating the population and bringing down the battalions” ahead of an “intensive operation.” “It is impossible to achieve the war goal of eliminating Hamas and leave four Hamas battalions in Rafah,” his office said. Netanyahu’s plans … Read more

Egyptian film depicts bond between Hitler and Islamist leader progeny

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The fictional film, titled “A Century and Six Years,” revolves around Sheikh Hareth, a grandson of Islamist leader and Hitler devotee Hajj Amin Al-Husseini, who travels to Germany to meet a grandson of Adolf Hitler in order to discuss and renew Hitler’s old promise to the Al-Husseini regarding the “freeing of Palestine.” The film … Read more

PM Modi praises Egypt girl for singing ‘Desh Rangeela’ on R-Day

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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday praised a patriotic song rendered by an Egyptian girl at India’s 75th Republic Day celebrations in Cairo. Dressed in traditional Indian attire, Kariman sang the ‘Desh Rangeela’ song at the India House, leaving a large gathering of Indians and Egyptians impressed. “This rendition by Kariman from Egypt … Read more

At home with Alexander the Great: Ancient Greece’s largest palace has just reopened after years of painstaking repairs – and we’re first through the door

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Standing in the vast colonnaded courtyard, where 4,000 Greeks proclaimed 20-year-old Alexander, King of Macedon in 336 BC is an almost unfathomable thrill. Especially when you have the place practically to yourself. Alexander The Great’s palace in ancient Aigai, modern Vergina, is now welcoming visitors after years of painstaking repairs. I stroll through the empty … Read more