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Sports ministers back Nigeria’s bid to host 2030 Commonwealth Games, 2031 African Games
Nigeria’s quest to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games and 2031 African Games got a boost on Friday August 29, 2025 with African Ministers of Sports throwing their weights behind the bids. African Ministers of Sports, under the auspices of the...

Leaders in Cairo hope the new African American Heritage Trail will help break stigmas
CAIRO, Ill. (KFVS) - Cairo leaders hope the addition of a new Heritage Trail will bring more awareness about the lived experience of Cairo’s black community. “I think if we want to become a better nation, we need to know each other’s stories,”...

Egypt rounds up teenaged TikTokkers in crackdown on social media over indecency and financial crimes
CAIRO, Aug 29 (Reuters) – Egyptian authorities have been rounding up teenaged TikTokkers with millions of followers, detaining dozens in recent weeks on accusations ranging from violating family values to laundering money. Police have announced...

Hot and humid weather across Egypt on Saturday
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) expects hot and humid weather on Saturday during the day in Greater Cairo, Lower Egypt, and the North Coast, with very hot weather in South Sinai and the southern parts of the country. The weather at...

Egyptian Daily Horoscope for August 30, 2025: Heartbreak looms for these zodiac signs. Are you ready?
Step into the sands of time, where ancient wisdom meets modern energy. Egyptian astrology doesn’t just look to the stars—it listens to the gods. Each day, divine forces like Ra, Bastet, Thoth, and Anubis stir the energies around you, shaping your...

Egypt Detains Teenage TikTok Users Amid Widening Social Media Crackdown
Egyptian authorities have detained dozens of teenage TikTok users with millions of followers in recent weeks, citing charges ranging from violating family values to money laundering. Police have announced multiple arrests, while prosecutors are...
Hungary, Egypt to host pentathlon World Championships in 2027 and 2028 respectively
GENEVA, Aug. 29 (Xinhua) -- Hungary's Budapest will host the 2027 Pentathlon World Championships and Egypt's Cairo will stage the 2028 version, the Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne (UIPM) announced on Friday. The Executive Board (EB) of...

world Egypt rounds up teenaged TikTokkers in crackdown on social media
CAIRO — Egyptian authorities have been rounding up teenaged TikTokkers with millions of followers, detaining dozens in recent weeks on accusations ranging from violating family values to laundering money. Police have announced dozens of arrests...

News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakh-Jordanian Ties, Kairat FC Historic Victory, and More
ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest highlights Kazakh-Jordanian cooperation, Kairat FC’s win over Celtic, oil exports, and more. Photo credit: Shutterstock...

Early Egyptian king named "Scorpion" told his blood-thirsty tales in ancient rock art
Look out over the desert east of Aswan in southern Egypt, and it might seem like there’s nothing but rocks and sand – no sign of the kings who once ruled here. But look closer, and the walls start talking. Thousands of years ago, long before the...

September 2025 Horoscope: The Egyptian Gods predicts new love and wealth for Gemini, Cancer and these zodiac signs
Step into a new chapter of time, where the ancient wisdom of Egypt flows through the days like the Nile under moonlight. This month, the gods—Ra, Bastet, Thoth, Isis, and others—whisper quietly through dreams, signs, and emotions. Egyptian...

Economic expert reveals impact of Central Bank of Egypt’s recent decision
Economic expert Mohamed Fouad hailed the Central Bank of Egypt‘s (CBE) decision to reduce interest rates, given the decline in inflation rates and the fact that prices of some commodities have already declined. During a phone interview with TV...

SCO Summit in China to gather leaders from over 20 countries
AKIPRESS.COM - According to Liu Bin, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs of China, the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) heads of state will be held in China from August 31 to September 1. Leaders from more than 20 countries...

Yersinia pestis was responsible for the Plague of Justinian, the world’s first recorded pandemic
Researchers have identified Yersinia pestis as the pathogen responsible for the Plague of Justinian, the world’s first recorded pandemic that took place from 541-549. A team of scientists from the University of South Florida and Florida Atlantic...
Strive Masiyiwa Named Among TIME100 AI Leaders as He Drives Africa’s First AI Factories
Strive Masiyiwa Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa, founder of Econet and executive chairman of Cassava Technologies, has been recognised on the prestigious TIME100 AI 2025 list of the world’s most influential leaders shaping the future of...

Thailand, Egypt strengthen ties with education and humanitarian cooperation
Vice Minister Russ Jalichandra welcomes Egypt’s Grand Mufti, discussing enhanced collaboration in education, religion, and humanitarian aid for Palestinians. BANGKOK, Thailand – Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Russ Jalichandra welcomed Professor...

10 Best Mystery Shows of the Last 5 Years That Are as Cozy as They Are Thrilling
Mysteries come in all shapes and sizes, and following the recent success of new Agatha Christie adaptations and the Knives Out franchise, the genre has had a bit of a resurgence on television in the 2020s. While true crime and detective dramas...

Egypt’s Railways Operates 9th Voluntary Repatriation Train for Sudanese, Carrying 940 Passengers
Fri 29 Aug 2025 | 09:53 PM Egypt’s National Railway Authority operated today its ninth special train under the voluntary repatriation initiative for Sudanese citizens returning to their homeland. The train, numbered 1940, departed from Platform 8...
World Associated Press Who are the world leaders attending China's upcoming summit and military parade
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Beijing will roll out the red carpet for more than two dozen world leaders at two major, defense-related events in the coming week. The guest lists, including notable omissions, are a window into China’s ambitions, alliances...

India’s hotel boom: Are these 5 top stocks still undervalued?
India’s hospitality industry is on a robust growth curve. One of the most important indicators, Revenue per Available Room (RevPAR), is expected to increase further in the next few quarters. RevPAR indicates both the occupancy of hotels and the...