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President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi

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Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly

Demonstrators in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Thursday hold signs demanding an end to the war in Gaza and the release of all hostages. Photo: Reuters

Israel-Gaza war

US cutting short Gaza truce talks as Hamas lacks ‘good faith’: Trump envoy

The US is looking at ‘alternative options to bring the hostages home’, Witkoff says, with a breakthrough in negotiations remaining elusive.

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Hong Kong society

Explainer | How to get the best kick out of the coming Hong Kong Football Festival

24 Jul 2025 - 12:52AM

Israel-Gaza war

More than 100 aid groups warn ‘mass starvation’ spreading across Gaza

23 Jul 2025 - 3:57PM

India

Everyone gets a BrahMos? Global interest in missile raises India’s profile

New Delhi has to expand its defence sector’s capabilities and ease relevant policies to build on the success of the missile, analysts say.

20 Jul 2025 - 11:40AMvideocam

The BrahMos missile system being set up for a rehearsal in January in New Delhi ahead of the Republic Day parade. Photo: Reuters

China-Africa relations

China looks to Africa as testing ground for global roll-out of yuan

A growing list of African nations have made deals to explore or implement use of the Chinese currency for trade and financial transactions.

16 Jul 2025 - 7:00PMvideocam

Brics

Opinion | For Brics, it’s a big leap from talk shop to institution of power

The bloc stands at a crossroads: can it become a true alternative to the G7, or is it merely a fractured mirror of diverging interests?

15 Jul 2025 - 4:30PMvideocam

Israel-Gaza war

Israel ‘willing to withdraw more troops’ from Gaza than previously offered

Under the proposal, Israel would reduce military presence to a 2-km-wide buffer zone along the Rafah border, The Times of Israel reported.

15 Jul 2025 - 3:15PMvideocam

Israeli troops deploy by Israel’s border fence with Gaza. Photo: AFP / Getty Images / TNS

Britain

Mother of jailed Egyptian-UK activist ends 10-month hunger strike, family says

Laila Soueif was protesting against the continued imprisonment of her son Alaa Abdel Fattah, who is accused of ‘spreading false news’.

15 Jul 2025 - 3:23AM

Israel-Gaza war

Gaza truce talks hang in the balance as Israel and Hamas trade blame

Israel’s plan to keep troops in the enclave is a sticking point, but an Israeli official says the militants are trying to scuttle the deal.

13 Jul 2025 - 4:45AM

China-Africa relations

China, Egypt deepen ties as Beijing ups influence in bid to solve Mideast crises

Premier Li Qiang pledges more Chinese investment in Egypt during Cairo visit as China seeks to expand influence in region amid US rivalry.

12 Jul 2025 - 6:04PMvideocam

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi (right) welcomes China’s Premier Li Qiang (left) in Cairo on Thursday. Photo: Egyptian Presidency/AFP

Israel-Gaza war

EU and Israel agree to ‘expand’ Gaza aid access amid humanitarian crisis

The agreement promises a ‘substantial increase’ of aid and the reopening of routes from Jordan and Egypt to alleviate the dire conditions for Gaza’s two million residents.

10 Jul 2025 - 8:48PM

Palestinians receive aid distributed by the Emirates Red Crescent in Gaza City on June 26. Photo: Reuters

Art

How incredible King Tutankhamen collection is being restored for new museum

From gilded coffins to golden amulets, many of the Grand Egyptian Museum’s items have not undergone restoration since their 1922 discovery.

8 Jul 2025 - 7:15PM

Viral stories

Malaysian sisters wed foreigners, communicate with gestures, spark online hilarity

Welcoming father-in-law says communicating with men from Britain, Egypt and Pakistan is like ‘chickens talking to ducks’.

8 Jul 2025 - 3:31PM

Brics

Brics draws Trump anger, few leaders

The Brics summit sparked a threat of extra tariffs from US President Donald Trump, even without the presence of Chinese President Xi Jinping and other leaders.

7 Jul 2025 - 5:00PM

Israel-Gaza war

Israel’s Netanyahu says he believes Trump can help seal Gaza ceasefire deal

US president says deal could lead to the release of ‘quite a few hostages’ as sides weigh 60-day truce.

7 Jul 2025 - 9:16AM

Israeli soldiers operating in Gaza, as seen from the Israeli side of the border. Photo: Reuters

Israel-Gaza war

Hamas says it sent ‘positive’ response to Trump-backed Gaza ceasefire proposal

The militant group says it is ready to immediately start a new round of truce talks.

5 Jul 2025 - 2:22PMvideocam

Israel-Gaza war

UN records over 600 Gaza killings near aid points, humanitarian convoys

‘It is clear the Israeli military has shelled and shot at Palestinians trying to reach distribution points’ operated by the Israeli-backed US organisation GHF.

4 Jul 2025 - 9:47PMvideocam

Brics

Questions loom at Brics Rio summit about group’s effectiveness

Emerging economy leaders gather amid geopolitical tensions, frayed Washington alliances under Trump trade policy.

3 Jul 2025 - 5:13AMvideocam

Official Brics signage lines the avenue outside Rio’s Museum of Modern Art, the designated venue for the leaders’ summit scheduled for July 6-7.

World of performing arts

‘They objectify you,’ say these belly dancers battling years of stigma

A group of belly dancers in Egypt are striving to restore the dance’s prestige and heritage as they battle objectification and stigma.

2 Jul 2025 - 4:15PM

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong Palace Museum’s Egyptian exhibition ‘just the start’ of collaborations

‘We are speaking about everything, we are open to everything, in order to do collaboration,’ the custodian of Egyptian relics says.

29 Jun 2025 - 3:44PM

Israel-Iran conflict

How Israel-Iran war sent ripples of fear through the global maritime trade

The ghost of the 1980s ‘tanker war’ returned as Iran’s threats to close the Strait of Hormuz saw ships change course and freight rates soar.

30 Jun 2025 - 8:45AM

A tanker is seen ablaze in 1987 after being attacked by an Iranian warship as it approached the Strait of Hormuz. Photo: AFP

China-Middle East relations

Boom goes the deal? China’s Iran investments under fire, but Middle East beckons

Mideast is crucial to China’s belt and road plan, but amid the Iran-Israel war, a question resurfaces: how safe are Chinese assets there?

28 Jun 2025 - 6:15AM

China-Africa relations

Opinion | Why Egypt is welcoming China with open arms instead of the US

Beijing offers not only the expertise needed for economic growth but also an equal partnership – delivering results without imposing conditions.

27 Jun 2025 - 4:30PMvideocam

Middle East

‘No link Israel’: vessels near Strait of Hormuz signal nationalities to deter attacks

Middle East maritime threat still elevated as Israel-Iran ceasefire remains fragile.

27 Jun 2025 - 11:57AM

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong Palace Museum to host city’s largest showcase of Egyptian artefacts

Exhibition in November will feature items such as a 2.8-metre tall statue of Pharaoh Tutankhamun, mummified cats and coffins.

26 Jun 2025 - 8:29PM

The exhibition in November will feature items such as mummified cats. Photo: Handout

Donald Trump

Trump complains about Nobel Peace Prize snub over Congo-Rwanda peace deal

The US president has confirmed that the two countries will be in Washington next week to sign a deal to end their conflict.

21 Jun 2025 - 9:25AM

US President Donald Trump has complained about being overlooked by the Nobel Peace Prize committee for his efforts in stopping various conflicts around the world. Photo: dpa

Israel-Iran conflict

By air, land and sea, nations race to evacuate citizens from Israel and Iran

Caught between warring nations, thousands of foreign nationals are being moved out of Israel and Iran in complex logistical operations.

20 Jun 2025 - 11:34AM

SCMP Highlights

China to evacuate citizens from Israel, US brain drain: SCMP daily highlights

From China’s military parade leaks to top scientists leaving the US in the summer, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

19 Jun 2025 - 9:19PM

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