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Renowned Egyptian actor Abdelrahman Abu Zahra has been hospitalized in the ICU of a Cairo hospital due to his deteriorating health. His son has appealed to the public to pray for his speedy recovery. The actor's condition is under close medical supervision.

Egypt's Ministry of Electricity announced an increase in electricity prices for household and commercial users from April. The increase is linked to a sharp global energy crisis caused by the war in the Gulf region.

Egyptian actor Ahmed Malik won the Best Actor award at the 15th Luxor African Film Festival. His film 'Colonia' was also named Best Feature Film. The special prize went to the Sudanese film 'Queen of Cotton'. The festival, dedicated to the centenary of director Youssef Chahine, concluded on the banks of the Nile.

Egypt's Petroleum Ministry announced the commissioning of four new gas wells, increasing the total daily production to over 100 million cubic feet of gas.

Hawassa Wasat, a player for the Egypt table tennis team, continues to make history by qualifying for the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup in the men's and women's competitions, held in Macau. This achievement marks a significant milestone for Egyptian sports and for the athlete herself. Wasat demonstrated a high level of skill and determination at the prestigious world tournament. She now faces further challenging matches in the fight for the World Cup medals.

In Egypt, the 'Karmoz massacre' case takes a new turn. The authorities in Alexandria have transferred the accused, Ryan W.M., to a psychiatric hospital in Abbassia, Cairo, for evaluation. This development comes after the 21-year-old was charged with the murder of his mother and five siblings in the Karmoz district of Alexandria. According to official reports, after committing the crime, Ryan attempted to end his life by jumping from a rooftop. He was rescued by local residents who immediately alerted the police. During the investigation, three razors and a pillow were seized from the scene and will be used as evidence. The Alexandria court has extended Ryan's detention for another 15 days pending further inquiries. Meanwhile, the suspect's lawyer, Ahmed Hamd, revealed that Ryan's father died of grief in Jordan, where he was working, and had divorced his wife before moving abroad. The investigation is ongoing to determine the full circumstances of the tragedy.

The nephew of legendary Egyptian singer Abdel Halim Hafez has claimed his uncle died not from hepatitis, but due to a wrongful blood transfusion during surgery in London in 1977.

In Egypt's Kafr El Sheikh province, a woman died of a heart attack just an hour after her husband's death. Doctors confirmed the cause was severe emotional trauma. This case highlights the 'broken heart syndrome,' which can be fatal.

In Egypt, a coincidence related to a TV series plot helped solve the case of a 12-year-old kidnapped girl who was used for begging. Her family, who desperately searched for her, will finally have a long-awaited reunion.

Egyptian security forces prevented the trafficking of a late Roman-era sarcophagus. Two suspects were arrested in Sohag Governorate with the complete artifact, which they planned to sell.

The Egyptian government officially denied reports of plans to cut internet at night, calling the rumors baseless and emphasizing that communications are operating normally.

Al Ahli football club is preparing for intense matches in April, which will determine its success in the season. The team aims to show the best result on the international stage.