Hamas Agrees To Egypt's Ceasefire Proposal, To Release Five Hostages

Last Updated:March 30, 2025, 07:11 IST It remains to be seen whether the latest proposal also involves the release of more bodies of hostages who lost their lives. Hamas terrorists parade in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, on the first day of the …

Egypt, Jordan, and others to celebrate eid on Monday; some Arab nations on Sunday

Egypt, Jordan, the Sultanate of Oman, Syria, and Iraq announced on Saturday evening that Sunday would be the last day of the holy month of Ramadan for the year 1446 of the Hijri calendar. Consequently, Monday will mark the first day of Shawwal and the …

Feature: Chinese cars gain popularity in Egypt, driving market growth

CAIRO, March 29 (Xinhua) -- Cruising through the bustling streets of Cairo in his sleek red Chinese-made sedan, Omar Mohamed exemplifies a growing trend in Egypt's automotive market -- the surging popularity of Chinese cars. "I didn't hesitate …

Hamas agrees to ceasefire proposal from Egypt, Qatar amid escalating tensions in Gaza

Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya said on Saturday the Palestinian militant group had agreed to a ceasefire proposal it received two days ago from Egypt and Qatar, key mediators in Gaza ceasefire negotiations. This development follows Egypt’s recent efforts, …

Egypt Announces Monday as the First Day of Eid al-Fitr

  Egypt’s Dar al-Iftaa has officially declared Monday, March 31, 2025, as the first day of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan. The announcement comes after the Shawwal crescent moon, which signals the beginning of the Islamic month of Shawwal and Eid …

Egypt declares Monday as first day of Eid Al-Fitr after crescent moon sighting failure

A file photo of Eid celebrations in Cairo CAIRO – 29 March 2025: The Egyptian Dar Al-Ifta has officially announced that Monday, March 31, will be the first day of Eid Al-Fitr in Egypt, following the unsuccessful sighting of the Shawwal crescent moon. …

TV Weekly: From a 163-year-old chapel to Ancient Egypt 4,500 years ago

Telly picks for the coming week… The Great Pottery Throw Down’s master potter Keith Brymer Jones and his partner Marj Hogarth are back with a new series, as they continue their quest of turning their 163-year-old chapel in Pwllheli into their dream home, …

Egypt to witness slight drop in temperature after heat wave

Egypt to witness slight drop in temperature - file CAIRO - 29 March 2025: The Egyptian Meteorological Authority expects a slight drop in temperatures across most parts of the country on Saturday, March 29, 2025, corresponding to the 29th day of Ramadan.   …

Egypt's law punishes climbing antiquities by 1 month in prison, fine of LE 100K

CAIRO - 29 March 2025: Antiquities Protection Law No. 117 of 1983 warns against climbing antiquities or being present at archaeological sites without a permit, and it imposes several penalties on violators.   According to Article 45 bis of the Antiquities …

Egypt: President El-Sisi and Jordan’s King Abdullah II Exchange Eid Greetings