Egypt

Country in Northeast Africa and Southwest Asia

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Egypt, officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a transcontinental country spanning the northeast corner of Africa and the Sinai Peninsula in the southwest corner of Asia. It is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, the Gaza Strip of Palestine and Israel to the northeast, the Red Sea to the east, Sudan to the south, and Libya to the west. The Gulf of Aqaba in the northeast separates Egypt from Jordan and Saudi Arabia. Cairo is the capital and largest city of Egypt, while Alexandria, the second-largest city, is an important industrial and tourist hub at the Mediterranean coast. At approximately 110 million inhabitants, Egypt is the 14th-most populated country in the world, and the third-most populated in Africa.

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Italy sends another 8 migrants to Albania despite failing to process first group The first group of 12 migrants were returned to Italy after a Rome court said their countries of origin, Bangladesh and Egypt, were not safe enough for repatriation. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 2 weeks ago

VIDEO\| Turkish Protestors Take Over German Ship Carrying Weapon for Israel Amid Gaza Crisis Turkish activists stormed the German-flagged MV Kathrin at Istanbul's port, protesting its transport of 150,000 kg of explosives intended for Israeli military use. The vessel, previously rejected by.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:07Published 2 weeks ago

Nasrallah Killed: Egypt's Al-Sisi Blasts Israel, Openly Supports Lebanon, Announces Aid Deployment In a dramatic escalation of regional tensions following the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi condemned Israel's actions and extended a strong.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:22Published on September 29, 2024

Egypt bets on ‘king of dates’ to boost exports Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:40Published on September 26, 2024

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Dozens of bodies found in Gaza rubble as ceasefire negotiations continue in Egypt Dozens of bodies have been found in Gaza City, Palestinian rescue workers have said, after Israeli forces reportedly pulled out of parts of two districts following days of bombardment and fighting.. Sky News - Published on July 12, 2024
Watch: Indian Rafales fly over Great Pyramids in Egypt IndiaTimes - Published on June 27, 2024	Indian envoy visits Berighat Air Base to meet IAF contingent in Egypt India and Egypt continue to enhance their defence cooperation with the fourth joint air force exercise held from June 21-26, 2024. Amid strengthening ties, Egyptian president El-Sisi congratulated.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 24, 2024
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