Culture and Art

Russian Embassy in Egypt Issues Strongly Worded Statement Accusing France of “Escalation” After Rafale Announcement

Sahar Ragab The Russian Embassy in Egypt has issued a sharply worded statement criticizing French President Emmanuel Macron’s announcement to supply Ukraine with Rafale fighter jets and additional weaponry as part of Paris’ continued military support for Kyiv. In its statement, the embassy accused France of “following the same path” …

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Turkey in the Spotlight: Historic Participation Celebrated at Cairo Embassy Reception

Sahar Ragab The Turkish Embassy in Cairo hosted a distinguished reception honoring the Turkish delegation participating in the 46th Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF), held from 12 to 21 November 2025. This year marks a historic level of Turkish participation, showcased under the special program titled “Turkish Spotlight.” The delegation …

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“Caracas Accuses Washington: U.S. ‘Drug War’ Operation a Cover for Seizing Venezuelan Oil”

Sahar Ragab Venezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez has accused the United States of using its so-called “counter-narcotics” operations in the Caribbean as a political pretext to justify intervention in Venezuela and gain access to the country’s vast oil resources. Speaking at the “Sovereignty and Peace” legal conference held in …

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Venezuela Raises Military Alert as Macron Warns of Escalation in the Caribbean”

  New phase of U.S.–Venezuelan tensions unfolds amid large-scale military drills Sahar Ragab Venezuela has launched a new phase of its nationwide military drills under “Operation Independence 200”, following direct orders from President Nicolás Maduro, the Ministry of Defense announced on Tuesday. The drills began at 4 a.m. on November …

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Islamabad Hosts Global Parliamentary Summit: 40 Nations Discuss Peace, Development, and Democratic Cooperation

  Islamabad, Sahar Ragab The International Conference of Speakers of Parliaments 2025 kicked off today, Tuesday, in the Pakistani capital Islamabad, with wide participation from parliamentary leaders and speakers representing more than 40 countries, under the chairmanship of Senate Chairman Yusuf Raza Gilani. The two-day conference is being held under …

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Shehbaz Sharif: Pakistan Committed to Peace, Development, and Shared Prosperity

  Sahar Ragab Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s firm commitment to peace, development, shared prosperity, and multilateralism, emphasizing that sustainable development is the most effective means to counter instability and conflict. Speaking at the International Conference of Speakers of Parliaments 2025, which opened today in Islamabad under the chairmanship …

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“Schools back in session in Bamako: A fragile restart after fuel-crisis shutdown”

  Sahar Ragab After a two-week hiatus triggered by a crippling fuel shortage, schools and universities in the Malian capital of Bamako reopened today. The nationwide educational suspension was imposed in late October when a blockade on fuel imports severely disrupted transport and mobility of both students and staff.   …

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Shoigu in Cairo: Russia and Egypt Deepen Strategic Partnership Across Nuclear, Defense, and Economic Sectors

  Sahar Ragab In a visit underscoring the growing depth of Russian-Egyptian relations, Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in Cairo on Monday. The two sides discussed international and regional security, developments in the Middle East, nuclear energy cooperation, and expanding military, intelligence, …

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Tensions Rise in the Caribbean: U.S Military Buildup Sparks Accusations of an “Undeclared War” from Venezuela

Sahar Ragab Tensions between the United States and Venezuela are escalating sharply following a significant U.S. military buildup in the Caribbean Sea — the largest in decades — as Washington says it is targeting drug trafficking networks, while Caracas accuses the U.S. of preparing for regime change. Over the past …

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“Solar Gates to Eternity”: Mexican Ambassador in Cairo Celebrates the Day of the Dead with a Bridge Between Two Civilizations

Sahar Ragab In a vibrant celebration filled with colors, symbolism, and emotion, the Ambassador of Mexico to Egypt, Leonora Rueda, hosted a remarkable cultural evening at her residence in Cairo to inaugurate the “Solar Gates” Altar of the Dead, marking the traditional Day of the Dead — one of Mexico’s …

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