Egypt unveils museum to its ancient civilisation with pharaoh fanfare

Egypt has inaugurated the long-delayed Grand Egyptian Museum, the world’s largest museum dedicated to an ancient civilisation — a megaproject also aimed at boosting the country’s tourism industry and troubled economy. Two decades in the making,...

Egypt officially opens grand museum near pyramids

Egypt officially opened on Saturday the Grand Egyptian Museum, a long-awaited, billion-dollar showcase of pharaonic grandeur that Cairo hopes will revive tourism and boost its battered economy. "Today, as we celebrate together the opening of the...

Egypt opens colossal new antiquities museum after 2-decade wait

CAIRO — Prime ministers, presidents and royalty descended on Cairo on Saturday to attend the spectacle-laden inauguration of a sprawling new museum built near the Pyramids to house one of the world’s richest collections of antiquities. The...

Egypt opens colossal new antiquities museum after two-decade wait

By Alexander Dziadosz CAIRO (Reuters) -Prime ministers, presidents and royalty descended on Cairo on Saturday to attend the spectacle-laden inauguration of a sprawling new museum built near the Pyramids to house one of the world’s richest...

Egypt unveils huge new museum dedicated to its ancient civilization

CAIRO — Egypt on Saturday was inaugurating the long-delayed Grand Egyptian Museum, the world’s largest museum dedicated to an ancient civilization — a megaproject also aimed at boosting the country’s tourism industry and troubled economy. Two...

New music on our radar this week: Grimes and Sub Focus, Mura Masa, DJ Fuckoff

Welcome to Mixmag’s round-up of upcoming music releases that you should take note of Bakey drops debut album on Warehouse Project Records, ‘Tribute’ London’s Bakey has unveiled his first-ever album after two years in the making, ‘Tribute’, a...

NYC Imam Sheikh Musa Drammeh rebukes Mamdani's boycott of Israel with bridge-building mission to Holy Land

The mayoral race in New York City is garnering worldwide curiosity as the first Muslim candidate is leading the race. This summer during the first primary debate, all nine cadidates were asked where their first international trip would be – nearly...

‘A Gateway, Not a Slogan’: Experts Say Azerbaijan Can Help Syria Rebuild

Economists argue that Baku’s investments could offer Syria practical, sanctions-resistant partnerships to restore energy and industry [DAMASCUS] As the region undergoes swift economic and geopolitical change, Syria is looking to establish new...

Iran grapples over social freedoms after war with Israel 

Tehran, Iran – President Masoud Pezeshkian unveiled a “Gen Z adviser” about a month ago, posing for a smiling photo with him that went viral online. The adviser, Amirreza Ahmadi, told local media that he sees his mission as listening to the youth...

Iran has ‘no desire’ for talks with US, ‘cannot stop uranium enrichment,’ says FM

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran has no desire for direct talks with the US over its nuclear or missile program, insisting that the Islamic Republic would not give up its ability to enrich uranium, according to a Saturday report...

Mahmoud Abbas falls asleep during Grand Egyptian Museum opening ceremony

ALBAWABA - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has been rebuked after a photo of him sleeping during the opening event of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in Giza, Egypt. A photo circulated on the internet showing Abbas, also known as Abu Mazen,...

UAE royals attend Grand Egyptian Museum opening in Giza

On behalf of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, attended the official opening of Egypt’s long-awaited Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)...

Israel-Saudi deal ‘virtually impossible’ this year, Saudi insider tells NY Times

Despite US President Donald Trump’s optimism, an Israel-Saudi normalization deal is “virtually impossible” by year’s end and would require a “miraculous change” in Jerusalem, a Saudi commentator close to the kingdom’s leadership has said,...

Egypt unveils the world's largest museum dedicated to its ancient civilization

CAIRO (AP) — Egypt was inaugurating the long-delayed Grand Egyptian Museum on Saturday, the world’s largest museum dedicated to its ancient civilization — a megaproject also aimed at boosting the country’s tourism industry and troubled economy....

Cairo Opens Grand Egyptian Museum with Hologram Spectacle and Worldwide Audience

Fez – Cairo hosted a large opening night for the Grand Egyptian Museum, with 79 official delegations in attendance. Organizers said 39 of those delegations were led by kings, princes, or heads of state and government. The international turnout...

Clashes and Arrests After Rapper Lex Concert in Thessaloniki

As Ukrinform reports, Ekathimerini reports this. In Thessaloniki, police detained 18 people and confirmed the arrest of one after the night clashes that erupted just after midnight during a concert by rapper Lex. According to police, the...

Tim Godfrey Redefines Gospel Expression With His Album 'No Label'

Gospel music powerhouse Tim Godfrey returns with a distinctive body of work titled ‘No Label,’ a bold sonic journey designed to bridge the gap between gospel and mainstream music. Released on October 31st, ‘No Label’ is more than an album; it is a...

Grand Egyptian Museum Opening Ceremony Highlights

Under the shadow of the Giza Pyramids, a new wonder has emerged, a vast, light-filled monument that bridges five millennia of history with the ambitions of a modern nation. NOW - International orchestras participate virtually for the opening...

Dead Sea hotel worker charged with spying for Iran; was asked for intel on Ben Gvir

Prosecutors filed charges Sunday morning against a suspected spy for Iran who allegedly took photos of Dead Sea hotels and passed them to his handlers, law enforcement announced, in the latest in a string of such cases. Tiberias resident Yosef...

Old Lyme Church Hosts Concert to Celebrate the Late Rev. David Good Tonight 7pm, Palestinian Dinner 5:30pm

November 2, 2025 by Admin Premier of New Violin Suite Dedicated to the late Rev. Good to be Played, Palestinian Dinner Precedes Concert OLD LYME—On Sunday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m., Ramzi Aburedwan & The Dal’Ouna Ensemble, with guest violinist Michael...