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Ancient Old Kingdom Tombs Discovered Near Aswan
archaeology11 hours ago

Ancient Old Kingdom Tombs Discovered Near Aswan

Archaeologists at Qubbet el-Hawa near Aswan uncovered rock-cut tombs from Egypt’s Old Kingdom (c. 2686–2181 BC) that were reused in later eras, including the First Intermediate Period and Middle Kingdom. The digs produced about 160 mostly intact ceramic vessels with hieratic inscriptions, plus copper-alloy mirrors, alabaster cosmetic containers, amulets, and other personal adornments, offering new insights into ancient burial customs and southern Egypt’s enduring funerary significance.

via Indian Defence Review|
#archaeology#burial-practices#egypt
Emerging Destinations Spark 2026 Travel Boom
travel10 days ago

Emerging Destinations Spark 2026 Travel Boom

UN data show 2025 international arrivals at about 1.5 billion and a projected 4% global growth in 2026, driven by high-identity destinations such as Brazil, Egypt, Ethiopia, Bhutan and Seychelles rather than just traditional hubs. Egypt benefits from the Grand Egyptian Museum and slower Nile experiences; Brazil expands thanks to air connectivity and major events; Ethiopia is rebuilding demand with improved access and the Visit Ethiopia platform; Bhutan maintains a sustainable, high-value model funded by a nightly development fee. The trend underscores travelers’ preference for distinctive cultures and more sustainable, less crowded experiences while addressing overtourism.

via BBC|
#brazil#egypt#emerging-destinations
Rafah Border Reopens, Allowing Limited Gaza-Egypt Medical Evacuations
middle-east17 days ago

Rafah Border Reopens, Allowing Limited Gaza-Egypt Medical Evacuations

The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened after a two-day closure, permitting a limited number of Palestinians to travel for medical evacuations (17 evacuees and 27 companions crossing to Egypt, with the same number expected to return). Crossings remain tightly controlled under a brokered deal, with about 50 people allowed to return to Gaza and 50 medical patients leaving per day, amid ongoing U.S.-backed ceasefire talks and Hamas-Israel negotiations. Reports highlighted delays and screening procedures, while EU-led border oversight and continued discussions on security and disarmament framed the broader context.

via AP News|
#ceasefire#egypt#gaza
Rafah Crossing Reopens, But Passages Remain Narrow and Contested
world18 days ago

Rafah Crossing Reopens, But Passages Remain Narrow and Contested

The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened this week after two years of war, but only a fraction of those eligible have crossed and delays persist as negotiators cap entries. In four days, 36 Gaza patients and 62 companions left for Egypt, while thousands await medical care; early days saw a mix of approvals and slow transfers, leading to hours-long questioning and transport bottlenecks. Allegations of mistreatment—handcuffing and long interrogations—emerged, though Israeli authorities deny misconduct and UN rights officials warn of a pattern of ill-treatment. The reopening is treated as a pilot and could expand if successful, but it remains tightly controlled and controversial.

via AP News|
#egypt#gaza-strip#human-rights
Rafah reopening bogged down by chaos, leaving Gaza crossers stranded
world18 days ago

Rafah reopening bogged down by chaos, leaving Gaza crossers stranded

During the first week of Rafah’s partial reopening, Palestinians faced confusion and logistical delays as far fewer crossed than expected: Israeli officials had hinted that up to 150 could leave Gaza and 50 could enter, but CNN tallies showed just 12 people crossing in each direction on the reopening day and a high of about 40 the following day. Many medical evacuees with prior approvals could not re-enter Gaza, while thousands more in Gaza await permission to travel for treatment. Rights groups reported mistreatment at checkpoints, and the process remains unsettled as the three-way security checks (Egypt, EU border staff, Israel) and AMA/APRC-guided item restrictions are being worked out. Amid the delays, reunions in Gaza were emotional, but the week underscored a slow, disorganized start to what was framed as a humanitarian reopening two years after the crossing closed.

via edition.cnn.com|
#egypt#gaza#israel
Egypt expands role in Sudan conflict with Turkish drone deployment
middle-east21 days ago

Egypt expands role in Sudan conflict with Turkish drone deployment

Egypt has deployed a Turkish-made Bayraktar Akıncı drone to East Oweinat on the Sudan border, signaling a deeper Egyptian role in the Sudanese war by backing the military with air capability and logistics. Satellite imagery shows Akıncıs at the border airstrip, reflecting Cairo’s shift from limited support to direct involvement amid broader regional power dynamics.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#akinci#drones#egypt
Rafah border opens in limited fashion for Gaza evacuees
world23 days ago

Rafah border opens in limited fashion for Gaza evacuees

The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened after months of closure, but only a small number of people can travel in each direction: about a dozen Palestinian returnees were admitted to Gaza, and a few medical evacuees were ferried out to Egypt. The move is touted as a ceasefire confidence-building step, supervised by EU border observers with vetting by Israel and Egypt, yet the crossing remains heavily restricted and goods are still blocked. Gaza officials say roughly 20,000 residents need medical care outside Gaza, while thousands more await entry into or exit from the territory amid ongoing violence, including a deadly Israeli attack on a tent camp and other clashes near the border.

via AP News|
#ceasefire#egypt#gaza
Egypt expands role in Sudan conflict with Turkish drone deployment
world23 days ago

Egypt expands role in Sudan conflict with Turkish drone deployment

Satellite imagery shows a Bayraktar Akinci drone at East Oweinat near the Egyptian–Sudanese border, signaling Cairo’s deeper involvement in Sudan’s war by backing the Sudanese military and potentially conducting strikes; Egypt denies direct airstrikes, while the RSF claims attacks. Analysts say the deployment marks a notable escalation and reflects shifting regional alignments as Egypt tightens border security.

via Reuters|
#akinci#drone#egypt
Rafah crossing reopens with tight limits, offering a fragile lifeline for Gaza
middle-east24 days ago

Rafah crossing reopens with tight limits, offering a fragile lifeline for Gaza

Israel reopened Gaza's Rafah border crossing with Egypt to allow movement of people after being closed since May 2024, as part of a phased ceasefire framework tied to the return of the last Israeli hostage's body. The crossing will operate with strict daily caps—about 50 patients may exit Gaza and 50 may return with no goods allowed—under EU supervision and remote Israeli security checks, while around 20,000 sick and wounded Palestinians await exit and aid continues to enter Gaza through Kerem Shalom. The move is seen as a cautious lifeline rather than a full reopening.

via BBC|
#egypt#gaza-strip#humanitarian-aid
Rafah border reopens for Gazan travel to Egypt, Israel says
middle-east26 days ago

Rafah border reopens for Gazan travel to Egypt, Israel says

Israel will reopen the Rafah border crossing with Egypt on Sunday to allow Gazan residents to travel to Egypt, marking the first opening of Gaza’s main exit route since May 2024. Crossing will be limited to people (no aid or goods) with numbers to be decided in talks, reportedly around 150 daily returnees. Return permits to Gaza will apply to those who left during the war and require prior Israeli security clearance, while humanitarian groups urge easing restrictions on dual‑use items as Gaza remains in dire need of relief.

via Reuters|
#egypt#gaza#humanitarian-aid