CAIRO (Reuters) -Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi met Syria's new president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, for the first time on the sidelines of the summit held to discuss Gaza's reconstruction in Cairo on Tuesday.

Israel announced on Thursday it was sending negotiators to Cairo for talks, seeking to extend a first phase of a ceasefire due to expire in two days, in the apparent aim of securing the release of more hostages while delaying any final deal on Gaza's future.

The Mayor of Cairo has stepped down, which means a special election will have to take place and will cost taxpayers thousands. Other city leaders suggest Booker T. Gainer should remain mayor.

A series of hostage-for-prisoner swaps agreed under the first phase of the cease-fire is complete, and no one knows how long the uneasy calm will last.

The Cairo DDA is in court alleging improper member dismissals by the city, raising questions about transparency and governance.

The Cairo Planning Board is poised to issue a negative State environmental review declaration for a proposed 66,000-square-foot resort in Round Top.

To celebrate the launch of the new home goods brand Anut, its founder hosted dinner and dancing at one of Egypt’s most storied buildings.