Egypt's New Administrative Capital: A Desert City Rises

New Administrative Capital Iconic Tower Cairo

Quick Look

Egypt is building a new administrative capital city east of Cairo, spanning 700 sq km, featuring the 385m Iconic Tower as a symbol of its ambition to relieve Cairo's overcrowding.
The project, overseen by a military-linked company, involves complex engineering for the supertall skyscraper and aims for smart city principles.

AI-generated summary

Font size

Egypt is building a new administrative capital city east of Cairo, spanning 700 sq km, featuring the 385m Iconic Tower as a symbol of its ambition to relieve Cairo's overcrowding. The project, overseen by a military-linked company, involves complex engineering for the supertall skyscraper and aims for smart city principles.

Read the full article on TOI World

Donald Trump softened his rhetoric on Spain after threatening trade halts, acknowledging increased NATO contributions. Spain's PM highlighted reaching the 2% GDP defense spending target, which Trump had criticized Spain for not meeting. A US official mentioned a "menu" of Spanish products for potential embargo.

TOI World

Developing·40m ago

'We don't wear rose-tinted glasses': Kremlin on US Patriot license for Ukraine

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated Russia has 'no illusion' about continued US military support for Ukraine following a license for Kyiv to manufacture Patriot missile interceptors. Peskov acknowledged the US supplies weapons but also noted a 'duality' in their position, with a desire to facilitate peace. He rejected US claims that escalation could end the war, warning it would prolong the conflict and necessitate a larger security buffer zone for Russia.

Times of India

Developing·40m ago

Israel Ready to Resume Military Campaign Against Iran, Defence Minister Says

Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz stated on Thursday that the country is prepared to resume military operations against Iran, vowing to do so with increased force to eliminate threats and regain air superiority.

Economic Times

BREAKING·1h ago

US, Iran Exchange Strikes, Shattering Ceasefire and Raising War Fears

The US and Iran launched fresh military strikes on Thursday, effectively collapsing a fragile ceasefire. The US targeted Iranian military sites, while Iran retaliated against US-linked facilities across the Gulf, escalating fears of a wider regional war.

TOI World

Developing·1h ago

Iran's Funeral for Khamenei: A Stage for Regional Influence and Diplomatic Messaging

Iran leveraged Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's funeral ceremonies across multiple cities to project regional influence, using Quranic verses to send specific messages to allies, rivals, and major powers, highlighting themes of martyrdom, loyalty, and victory.

TOI World

Developing·1h ago

Heavy Rainfall Causes Death, Road Collapse, and Waterlogging in Noida and Ghaziabad

A three-year-old girl died in Ghaziabad after falling into accumulated rainwater, while heavy monsoon rains caused a road to collapse in Vasundhara Sector 13, submerging vehicles. Widespread waterlogging and traffic chaos were reported across Noida and Ghaziabad, leading to school closures and criticism of civic infrastructure.

Times of India

More on this topicNew Administrative Capital

Egypt's New Administrative Capital: A Desert City Rises

Quick Look

Related Topics

Related Stories

Trump softens stance on Spain after trade threat, citing increased NATO contributions

'We don't wear rose-tinted glasses': Kremlin on US Patriot license for Ukraine

Israel Ready to Resume Military Campaign Against Iran, Defence Minister Says

US, Iran Exchange Strikes, Shattering Ceasefire and Raising War Fears

Iran's Funeral for Khamenei: A Stage for Regional Influence and Diplomatic Messaging

Heavy Rainfall Causes Death, Road Collapse, and Waterlogging in Noida and Ghaziabad