Investments boost Egypt’s economy, but rural poverty highlights unequal benefits from economic recovery efforts.
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After two decades and an estimated cost of $1bn, the Grand Egyptian Museum opens its doors to the public on Tuesday.
Gaza’s Health Ministry says it also received the remains of 45 Palestinians from Israel through the Red Cross.
Many people remain unaccounted for while camps and towns surrounding el-Fasher are overwhelmed too.
Two halls are dedicated to the 5,000 artefacts from the collection of King Tutankhamun.
After more than 20 years under construction, the Grand Egyptian Museum will finally open this weekend.
Footage shows heavy equipment from Egypt entering Gaza and digging through rubble.
Basim Khandakji describes conditions in Israeli prisons and his journey to writing despite the challenges.
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Israel says Hamas is failing to meet commitments under Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan.
From Argentina to Egypt, at least 86 countries collectively owe the International Monetary Fund more than $162bn.
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