Egypt

HSBC agrees to sell Egypt retail banking unit to Emirates NBD

Emirates NBD announced on Sunday that its wholly owned Egyptian subsidiary has signed definitive agreements to acquire the retail banking business of HSBC Bank Egypt, a deal that HSBC expects will generate an approximately $300 million pre-tax gain when it…

Egypt confirms drone attack on LNG vessels at Damietta Port

A drone struck the U.S.-owned floating storage and regasification unit Energos Winter at Egypt's Mediterranean port of Damietta on Wednesday, igniting fires that spread to the nearby LNG tanker Gaslog Salem in what two Iranian officials described as a deliberate…

Argentina, Egypt set for World Cup Round of 16 clash in Atlanta

Argentina's national team arrived in Atlanta later than planned on Sunday after their flight from Miami was delayed by thunderstorms, adding a wrinkle to their preparations for Tuesday's Round of 16 World Cup match against Egypt.

Egypt uncovers sealed 2,000-year-old tombs with gold artifacts near Alexandria

Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced on Saturday the discovery of 18 previously unknown Greco-Roman tombs at the archaeological site of Marina El Alamein, roughly 100 kilometers west of Alexandria on the Mediterranean coast. The find includes a sealed…

Egypt beats Australia on penalties for first World Cup knockout win

Egypt made history on Friday, defeating Australia 4-2 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in 120 minutes at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, to advance to the World Cup Round of 16 for the first time.

Belgium rout New Zealand 5-1 to win World Cup Group G

Belgium roared into the World Cup knockout stages with a commanding 5-1 demolition of New Zealand at BC Place in Vancouver on Friday night, claiming top spot in Group G and avoiding consecutive group-stage exits from the tournament. Simultaneously in…

Cape Verde, Egypt make World Cup history as 48-team format defies critics

Two weeks into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the expanded 48-team format that drew widespread criticism before kickoff has produced a tournament rich in competitive matches and underdog stories, rewriting the narrative that adding lower-ranked nations would dilute the competition.

Homer’s Iliad papyrus found inside Egyptian mummy in archaeological first

Archaeologists have discovered a papyrus fragment of Homer's Iliad deliberately placed inside an ancient Egyptian mummy during embalming — the first time a Greek literary text has been found incorporated into the mummification process.

Italian researcher claims second Sphinx lies buried beneath Giza Plateau

Italian engineer Filippo Biondi announced on Thursday that his team has detected what they believe is a second Sphinx buried beneath the Giza Plateau, using satellite radar technology to identify underground structures that mirror those beneath the existing Great Sphinx.…

Australian police recover stolen Egyptian artifacts from museum heist

A 52-year-old Venezuelan man appeared in an Australian court on Monday after allegedly stealing ancient Egyptian artifacts from a Queensland museum and wrapping them in his country's flag, claiming he believed it was his "duty" to return them to their…

Egypt unearths 10,000-year-old rock art site in South Sinai

Egyptian archaeologists have discovered a previously unknown prehistoric rock art site in South Sinai that preserves approximately 10,000 years of human artistic expression, the country's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced Thursday. The site, located at the Umm Arak Plateau,…

Egyptian vessel found in Pompeii fast-food kitchen

Archaeologists have uncovered a rare Egyptian faience vessel in an unlikely location: the kitchen of an ancient fast-food establishment in Pompeii, revealing the extent of cultural exchange between Egypt and Rome's working classes in the final days before Mount Vesuvius…

Hidden voids found in Egypt’s Menkaure Pyramid

Researchers have discovered two hidden air-filled voids behind the eastern facade of the Menkaure Pyramid at Giza, providing the first evidence supporting a long-standing hypothesis about a previously unknown entrance to the ancient structure. The findings, announced this week by…

Netherlands to return 3,500-year-old sculpture stolen from Egypt

The Netherlands announced it will return a 3,500-year-old stone sculpture to Egypt after determining the ancient artifact was looted during the country's 2011 Arab Spring upheaval. Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof made the commitment Sunday during the grand opening of…

Grand Egyptian Museum opens after 20 years of delays

The Grand Egyptian Museum will officially open Saturday near Egypt's iconic Pyramids of Giza, marking the culmination of a $1 billion project that has endured numerous setbacks since construction began in 2005. The opening ceremony, attended by dozens of world…

Egypt denies Tutankhamun’s tomb faces collapse

Egyptian authorities have forcefully denied recent scientific warnings that King Tutankhamun's tomb faces imminent collapse, creating a high-stakes dispute over the fate of one of the world's most famous archaeological treasures.

Egypt reopens Amenhotep III tomb after 20 years

Egypt has officially reopened one of the Valley of the Kings' largest and most significant tombs to the public after more than two decades of restoration work. The tomb of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, who ruled ancient Egypt from 1390-1350 BC,…

3,000-year-old Egyptian bracelet stolen, melted for scrap

A 3,000-year-old gold bracelet belonging to King Amenemope has been stolen from Cairo's Egyptian Museum and melted down for scrap metal after being sold for approximately $4,000. Four suspects, including a museum restoration specialist who executed the theft, have been…

Egypt recovers ancient sphinx from Mediterranean seabed

Egypt successfully recovered three ancient artifacts from the Mediterranean Sea on Thursday, marking the country's first underwater antiquities retrieval operation in 25 years. The massive sculptures, including a sphinx bearing the cartouche of Pharaoh Ramses II, were hoisted from the…

Egypt revives historic Alexandria Biennale after 12 years

After a 12-year hiatus, Egypt's historic Alexandria Biennale will return in September 2026, marking the revival of the world's third-oldest biennial exhibition after Venice and São Paulo. Curated by renowned Egyptian artist Moataz Nasr under the title "This Too Shall…

2,000-year-old Coptic Christian city found in Egyptian desert

Egyptian archaeologists have uncovered a 2,000-year-old Coptic Christian city in the Kharga Oasis of Egypt's Western Desert, marking one of the most significant discoveries in the region in recent years. The find, announced in July 2025 by Egypt's Ministry of…

Researcher claims to discover oldest Moses reference in Egypt

Independent researcher Michael Bar-Ron claims to have discovered a 3,800-year-old inscription in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula that may contain the earliest known written reference to Moses, sparking intense debate in archaeological circles as his work awaits peer review.

Ancient grasshopper vessel sale sparks theft debate

A controversial ancient Egyptian cosmetic vessel carved in the shape of a grasshopper sold for £340,000 at Apollo Art Auctions in London on July 27, igniting fresh debate over whether the artifact was stolen from King Tutankhamun's tomb in the…