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Timothy Radcliffe

A society without charity is doomed to failure

Every Easter, Christians remember how, at the Last Supper, on the eve of Jesus’s crucifixion, hope seemed to be lost.
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Anders Fogh Rasmussen

What it means for Europe to fend for itself

The US-led global order as we have known it is gone. As the tectonic plates of geopolitics continue to shift beneath us, the challenge for Europe is to keep its institutions alive and prevent the world from returning to an era of might makes right – where power accrues to strongman leaders in Washington, Moscow, and Beijing.
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Joseph E. Stiglitz

America is becoming the world’s largest tax haven

Donald Trump is quickly turning the United States into the greatest tax haven in history.
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Tomb of prince Waser-If-Re unearthed in Saqqara

The Egyptian archaeological mission, a collaboration between the Supreme Council of Antiquities and the Zahi Hawass Foundation for Archaeology and Heritage, headed by renowned Egyptologist Zahi Hawass, uncovered the tomb of Prince Waser-If-Re.

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Museums and archaeological sites sparkled with Eid visitors

Museums and archaeological sites across Egypt saw a significant surge in visitors during the Eid al-Fitr holiday.

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No discoveries were made beneath Pyramid of Khafre: Zahi Hawass

Renowned Egyptian archaeologist Zahi Hawass rejected viral claims of pillars and structures beneath the Pyramid of Khafre, swiftly debunking the speculative research that gained widespread attention on social media.

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Six archaeological sites, nine museums join Global Earth Hour initiative

The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities will participate in the Global Earth Hour initiative tonight, a worldwide effort to raise awareness about climate change and energy conservation.

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Cairo International Forum for storytelling dedicates its first Edition to Hassan El-Geretly

Under the auspices of the Egyptian Ministry of Culture, Wednesday, 16 April marked the launch of Cairo’s first International Forum for Storytelling at Egypt’s National Theatre.

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From Ocean to Gulf: Heritage Music of The Arab World - Music of Happy Yemen (8th Century BC-19th Century AD)

'From Ocean to Gulf: Heritage Music of the Arab World' is a series by Ahram Online, in partnership with the AMAR Foundation (Foundation for Arab Music Archiving and Research). In this article, we explore the rich music legacy of Yemen.

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Renovation of Al-Khalifa district Houses: 500 metres of hope and heritage

A unique and unprecedented project aims to restore heritage buildings and rehabilitate the urban fabric while conserving the area’s cultural identity and improving residents’ quality of life.

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Video: Habayebna singing troupe chants the night away at Beit El-Sehemi

A few days ago, the Habayebna singing troupe filled the air at the historic Beit El-Sehemi — an Othman-era treasure built in 1648 — with the sounds of Egyptian culture.

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Jacquemus brings Parisian style to Egypt in stunning spring campaign

French fashion label Jacquemus reveals its latest collection with a breathtaking photoshoot set across Egypt, blending modern fashion with ancient landscapes.

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US embassy celebrates 10 years of Maker Faire Cairo

The US Embassy in Cairo celebrated the 10th anniversary of Maker Faire Cairo on Friday, highlighting a decade of innovation, creativity, and cross-cultural collaboration between Egypt and the United States.

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Egypt commemorates Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin on International Day of Human Space Flight

Egypt paid tribute to Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin, the first human to journey into space, with a series of events in Cairo and Alexandria on 12 April to mark the International Day of Human Space Flight.

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Spring allergies are back. Here’s how to check pollen levels and keep from sneezing

Allergy season can be miserable for many when trees, grass, and other pollens cause runny noses, itchy eyes, coughing and sneezing.

Peruvian author Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel literature laureate and a giant of Latin American letters, died Sunday. He was 89.

Sayf Swissri (A Swiss Summer) by Inaam Kachachi, Al-Masriah Al-Lubananiah Publishing, Cairo 2024 pp. 173.

Beiyout Al-Qahera – Terhal fi hakaya al-hagar [Cairo Houses: A Journey Through the Stories of Stones] and Khitat Al-Qahera – Maqalat fi al-tatawur al-omrani [Cairo Maps: Articles on Urban Development], edited by Abdel-Azim Fahmi, Dar Al-Maaref and Sirat Al-Qahera, Cairo, 2025, pp. 165 and pp. 206.

As Egypt marks the fifth anniversary of Hosni Mubarak's death this February and recalls his 2011 ousting, Mohamed Salmawy's novel Oedipus on the Plane achieves an almost uncanny relevance within the current political landscape.