Egypt Independent Headlines Today

In an unprecedented move, Egypt to launch sky-high tethered balloon ride at Giza Pyramids

Egypt announces closure of the Pyramid of Menkaure

Egypt Foreign Minister emphasizes unified strategic cooperation with Saudi Arabia

Landmark ancient Egypt exhibition welcomed 600 thousand visitors in Hong Kong

President Sisi arrives in New Delhi for 18th BRICS Summit

Trump makes an extraordinary offer of $5,000 payments, and other takeaways from RNC convention’s first night

Exclusive: This small island off Yemen is now a strategic prize in the widening Iran war

‘Gambling with our lives’: Another AI employee quits over safety concerns

Netanyahu faces backlash over report he was warned of Hamas attack days before October 7

Video: Large crocodile spotted in Egypt’s Sharqiya drainage canal

Gold prices rise as US dollar drops

Photos: Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman reunite for ‘Practical Magic 2’ as sequel hits Egyptian theaters

Will the Central Bank raise interest rates at its upcoming meeting?

Trump breaks silence on Western sanctions targeting Israeli settlements

An unprecedented surge – Suez Canal Economic Zone’s growth exceeds 300%

Minister directs governorates to ban cutting down or uprooting of trees

Egypt highlights growing opportunities for fintech investors

Egypt, France’s Accor discuss major hotel expansion plans

Egypt’s economy records 5.1% growth in 2025/2026

UK, France and Canada sanction Israeli settlements in West Bank as Britain accuses settlers of ‘ethnic cleansing’

North Korea has built a new uranium enrichment facility, UN’s nuclear watchdog says

Russian drone incursion delayed Zelensky’s departure from Moldova

Cameras disabled, inspectors blocked: Nuclear watchdog asks for help with Iran

Trump lays out next moves after Canada’s retaliatory tariffs take effect

How Trump has failed to learn the lessons of the wars that followed 9/11

‘Surge in construction’ at suspected Iranian nuclear site, analysts say, as US considers ways to strike deep underground

US claims Chinese AI firms are carrying out ‘industrial-scale’ theft of trade secrets

Three western nations move to ban imports of Israeli products from West Bank settlements

Egypt, Kekkilä-BVB review plans for alternative soil factory in SCZone

FM, Bahraini counterpart discuss bilateral relations, regional developments over phone

Egypt, Dubai chambers discuss boosting joint investments

President Sisi, Greek PM discuss Egypt-Greece power link, regional issues

Scores wounded as Iran-backed Houthis attack Saudi Arabia in major regional escalation

US strike sinks Iranian tanker, sparking retaliatory missile barrage at Jordan

Ukraine’s battlefield optimism is ebbing as Russia threatens its ‘fortress belt’

Harry and Meghan ‘surprised’ by King’s letter reiterating they’re not working royals

Photos: Asmaa Abulyazeid reveals first photos of her daughter, Amina

Up to 12 countries to impose restrictions on goods from West Bank settlements

Up to 600,000 visitors attended “Treasures from Egyptian Museums” exhibit in Hong Kong

Hot weather continues during September, forecast for Wednesday

Democrats might win in the midterms — but a whole new set of problems await

Trump’s blockade pushes Iran toward military escalation

UK set to sanction Israeli settlements in the West Bank in major reset of relations

Nation’s largest school district bans AI in the classroom through 8th grade

Tycoon Salah Diab proposes solution to Egypt’s water crisis: “We will cultivate 100 million feddans”

Banning the hijab

Tomb dating back to late Fifth Dynasty uncovered north of Saqqara

Leaked tapes reveal Muslim Brotherhood plotting new Egyptian revolution and government-in-exile

Egypt condemns attacks on Saudi cities, reaffirms full solidarity with Kingdom

Foreign Minister probes with Japan’s Toyota Tsusho economic, investment cooperation

PM, CBE Governor review economic indicators, foreign reserves

274th humanitarian aid convoy heads to Gaza

Four main phases planned for the development of Khedival Cairo: Governor

Scores wounded as Iran-backed Huthis attack Saudi Arabia in major regional escalation

Why Trump’s dream of an arch is his most revealing legacy play

Russia pounds Kyiv one day after visit by Witkoff and Kushner

Military and intelligence officials discuss smaller presence in the Middle East as US looks for another post-9/11 strategy

Egypt’s foreign currency reserve up to US$ 57.214 billion in August

Iran announces imminent agreement with Oman on Strait of Hormuz

When will old lease contracts expire? Everything you need to know

When is the trial operation for Egypt’s high-speed electric train?

This city is one of the world’s most important AI hubs. It’s not where you’d expect

Cubans are coming up with creative ways to generate power when their island has almost none left

At least 11 killed after avalanche hits climbers in Russia’s North Caucasus

Amina Orfi wins London Squash Classic championship

Amr Adib calls for urgent decision to regulate tree cutting in Egypt

Microbus driver arrested for ‘Long Live Israel’ prank in Imbaba

Audio recordings of Muslim Brotherhood leaked on Egyptian TV

PM: Localization key to meeting healthcare sector’s needs

PM opens 1st phase of $20 million Designy Doors factory in Sokhna

Petroleum Minister: Five-year plan to expand, drive growth, and enhance competitiveness of coop petroleum

Transport Minister inspects workflow on first high-speed electric train

Volcanic ash leaves 170,000 travelers stranded at eight Indonesian airports

Witkoff confident of ‘good resolution’ after Kyiv meeting, as US pushes for trilateral talks with Russia

Nuclear-capable warship that capsized when launched finally joins North Korea’s fleet

Trump shares map that renames New Mexico as ‘New America’

Sungrow deepens long-term commitment to Egypt with new energy storage facility

Without Charlie Kirk, Turning Point is building a future for his movement — and for JD Vance

Parents of San Diego mosque gunman say a mental health facility failed to heed FBI warning

Witkoff and Kushner arrive in Kyiv for second leg of US diplomacy push

The world is about to meet Apple’s new CEO. Here are his biggest challenges

Egypt and seven key allies condemn Israeli ministers’ Gaza displacement proposals

Sisi follows up on efforts to revive Cairo’s Islamic and historical landmarks

The downfall of Sarah Khalifa – from TV host to death row

Mohamed Salah in court over former lawyer’s fees

When will autumn 2026 begin astronomically?

Lawsuit to place Nawal al-Degwy’s assets under guardianship adjourned to November 4

EgyptAir launches direct flights from Cairo to Zanzibar

NCW launches new agricultural waste recycling phase

Grand Mufti reaffirms strong support for Palestinian Cause

Petroleum Minister highlights refining, transport upgrades to secure energy supplies

Masked men block traffic to UK’s Port of Dover in apparent anti-immigrant protest

US military strikes three Iranian tankers in retaliation for missile attacks

On the ground in China’s wiped-out border zone, the fate of hundreds is still unknown

Trump’s ‘Catch-Me-If-You-Can’ presidency keeps finding ways around the law

Egypt penalizes school administrators over false niqab mandate rumors

Naglaa Fathi – The eternal sweetheart

24 hours that show how preoccupied Trump is

US oil deal promises a flood of investment in Venezuela. When will its people feel the benefits?

Nvidia inks $13 billion deal to buy the AI startup that was hacked by OpenAI