The French businessman behind Africa's ambitious Russia-Ukraine peace plan
"At a certain moment in your life, you have some tools. And I have some tools," Brazzaville Foundation President Jean-Yves Ollivier told Newsweek.
Did Jada Pinkett Smith blame "White Supremacy" for poor Cleopatra ratings?
Following a poor critical response to new Netflix docudrama "Queen Cleopatra," producer and narrator Pinkett Smith was quoted as having made the claim.
Netflix sued for depicting Cleopatra as Black
A lawyer in Egypt accused the streaming service of "erasing" his country's history by casing a Black actress to portray the famous queen.
Secrets of sealed Egyptian animal coffins revealed for the first time
"It is rare for these metal coffins to have survived intact," Daniel O'Flynn, an X-ray imaging scientist at the British Museum, told Newsweek.
Jimmy Carter: A President Mired in Minutiae
On Sept. 17, 1978, at the climax of negotiations for an Israeli-Egyptian peace framework at the presidential retreat at Camp David, an exhausted President Jimmy Carter committed a blunder that would bedevil the Middle East for the next 44 years.
Russia reveals simple message sent from U.S.
A top Russian official said he was given a message from U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
Jerusalem shooting raises security concerns ahead of Blinken trip
Israeli authorities have arrested 42 people following the deadly attack at a synagogue in East Jerusalem on Friday.
Nine crocodile skulls found inside ancient Egyptian tombs
"This is a completely unusual discovery and the first of its kind in the history of research in Egypt," archaeologist Dr. Patryk Chudzik told Newsweek.
World's most unique Christmas traditions, from dolphin sleighs to sand men
A carp in the bathtub, camels pulling Santa's sleigh...Newsweek has put together a list of the most interesting Christmas traditions from around the world.
As the U.S. Pivots to Asia, Asia Pivots to the Middle East
Does the West fully grasp the challenge to its traditional leadership in the Middle East? And is it ready to support Middle East agency through deepening constructive involvement?
After tripping up in Saudi Arabia, Biden seeks to regain foothold in Egypt
"To have a less robust relationship would give the U.S. less leverage," Jonathan Cohen, Biden's former ambassador to Egypt, told Newsweek.
Climate Disinformation at COP27, Brought to You by Big Tech
As nations negotiate the future of humanity at the United Nations' climate change conference, COP27, climate disinformation is making their job much harder.
Cop27 pledges unlikely to solve climate crisis, report says
World leaders must focus more on reducing fossil fuel demand to fight climate change, according to a new report.
'The Crown': Who was Sydney Johnson? Mohamed Al Fayed's royal valet
Al Fayed is introduced as a prominent character in the hit series' fifth season along with former royal valet Johnson.
Biden to bring message on China, Russia to Asia trip Xi, Putin set to join
Senior U.S. administration officials said President Biden will discuss Taiwan tensions and the war in Ukraine during summits in Cambodia and Indonesia.
Huge new pyramid has appeared in Egypt
The structure made of waste plastic is in the Egyptian desert and is 32 feet high - nearly a tenth of the size of the Great Pyramid of Giza.
Lost tunnel that may lead to ancient Egyptian tomb of Cleopatra discovered
The tunnel is near to the Taposiris Magna temple, which was previously found to contain coins with the images and name of Cleopatra on them.
First known star map found hidden in ancient parchment in Egypt
Details of star coordinates were found hidden inside an old piece of parchment that had since been erased and re-written.
King Charles Swerves Potential 'Constitutional Crisis' Over Climate Talks
Royal biographer Robert Jobson told Newsweek: "As Prince of Wales, he had intended to go to COP and make a big speech," but that as king, there may be conflict.
Pharaoh Ramesses II Era Burial Cave Uncovered at Israeli Beach
The 13th-century BCE burial cave was discovered by accident when a mechanical digger penetrated its roof.
Queen Nefertiti's Mummy May Have Been Found, Says Leading Archaeologist
Queen Nefertiti, who may have ruled Egypt before her son, King Tutankhamun, lived around 3,300 years ago. Her tomb has never been found.
When Rockets Hit Israel From Gaza, Egypt Is Partly to Blame
This month, Egyptian officials reportedly brokered a ceasefire between Israel and the Islamic Jihad, ending the latest round of violence between terror organizations in Gaza and Israel. Israeli and U.S. leaders were quick to praise and thank Egypt for its successful mediation efforts. That's absurd.
Egypt and the U.S.' Next Shared Challenge Is Global Energy Security
As we celebrate 100 years of cooperation, Egypt and the U.S. can reflect proudly on our shared successes.
Long-Lost Egyptian Sun Temple Found After 4,500 Years
Polish and Italian archaeologists discovered the temple while excavating the Abusir necropolis near the famous ancient burial grounds of Saqqara.
Honeymooners Flood to 'World's Smallest Hotel' Which Costs $70 a Night
"People actually pay 70 bucks a night to sleep in a car with rugs and some food?" one user joked.
Secret Tomb of Ancient Egyptian General Unearthed By Archaeologists
Egyptian military official Wahibre-mery-Neith was in charge of recruiting soldiers of fortune from Asia Minor and the Aegean Islands.
Ancient Egypt Artifacts Found in City That Housed Cleopatra's Needle
Archaeologists researching the ancient temple city of Heliopolis have made remarkable discoveries documenting intense temple construction activities in Ancient Egypt.
Israel Boosts Southern Border Defense Facing ISIS On One End, Iran On Other
An Israeli security official revealed to Newsweek "a very significant amount of work" on Israel's border security strategy near Egypt and Jordan.
Experts Find Another Dinosaur That Lived in Sahara 100 Millions Years Ago
Abelisauridae could have weighed up to 3 tons and been up to 36 feet long.
Egyptian Court Upholds Sentence for Girl Over 'Obscene' TikTok Videos
The sentence for "Mocha Hijazi" came amid an ongoing crackdown on social media content creators in the country.