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Thursday, September 11, 2025
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Ethiopia launches Africa’s largest hydropower dam on the Nile, deepening rift with Egypt

PM Ahmed said the $5 bn Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam will improve Ethiopians' access to electricity & aid power exports. Egypt fears it could restrict its water supply during drought.

Israel says Gazans free to ‘exit’ while Hamas attends Cairo ceasefire talks

Netanyahu reiterated an idea—also enthusiastically floated by Trump—that Palestinians should simply ‘leave’ the enclave housing more than 2 million people after nearly 2 years of conflict.

It’s official: New object zipping through our solar system is the 3rd known interstellar visitor

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to their sources.

Egyptian foreign minister’s India visit postponed after US strikes nuclear facilities in Iran

This is the second time this year that the Egyptian FM's visit to India has been postponed due to geopolitical situation in West Asia. Abdelatty was set to travel to New Delhi Monday.

Chinese jets roar over pyramids as China-Egypt drills signal shift in Middle East power dynamics

The joint exercises with a major US partner come as Trump’s inward focus lets China deepen ties in North Africa and invest billions in security projects.

Biden speaks with Egyptian President, discusses Middle East ceasefire, hostage deal

The two leaders discussed deal based on Biden's proposal endorsed by UN Security Council.

India, Egypt strengthen strategic ties in New Delhi talks

The 13th round of Foreign Office Consultations Thursday focused on cooperation in various sectors.

Egypt out military shopping, eyes Tejas and Dhruv as high-level delegation visits HAL

Delegation visited Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd’s facilities this week, days after its maiden international air show. It is rumoured the African country is also going in for Chinese J-10s.

Biden, Egyptian President discuss Gaza ceasefire, meeting in Cairo

A White House statement outlines ongoing efforts to reach a comprehensive deal to reach a ceasefire and the release of hostages.

Amid fears of military escalation, UK & Egypt ask airlines to avoid Lebanese, Iranian airspace

Airlines globally, including United Airlines & Singapore Airlines, have either suspended, delayed, or are revisiting flight schedules to West Asia after killing of Hamas, Hezbollah leaders.

On Camera

Coup, conspiracy & the foreign hand—What Indian TV news channels saw in Nepal this week

‘Gen Z v/s Govt’ TV news coverage went for two days—not sure about the source of the telecast from Kathmandu since no credit was given.

What’s behind bond yields’ logic-defying spike? The market’s concern over the future

While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.

‘Foreign policy rests on hard power’—from 1965 Indo-Pak war to Op Sindoor, key takeaways for India

A panel of experts moderated by ThePrint’s Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta drew connections between insights of 1965 Indo-Pak War and strategic takeaways highlighted by Op Sindoor.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?