3 h. ago An Egypt spooked by Trump designs on Suez Canal is upgrading Red Sea fleet with Chinese submarines

An Egypt spooked by Trump designs on Suez Canal is upgrading Red Sea fleet with Chinese submarines  Washington Times

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8 h. ago Egypt looks to China for cash injection to lift textiles industry

Egypt looks to China for cash injection to lift textiles industry  Arabian Gulf Business Insight | AGBI

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10 h. ago How Apple could quietly raise the iPhone prices this fall without blaming tariffs

New York CNN  —  The newest iPhones might come with a more expensive price tag this fall — even if the sticker price doesn’t change. Some analysts expect Apple to raise iPhone prices for its new lineup because of President Donald Trump’s tariffs. And the company is considering as much, according to a Wall Street … The post How Apple could quietly raise the iPhone prices this fall without blaming tariffs appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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11 h. ago Egypt announces discovery of three gas deposits in Western Desert and Gulf of Suez

Egypt announces discovery of three gas deposits in Western Desert and Gulf of Suez  MSN

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12 h. ago Egypt praises Trump remarks on Palestinians right to better future

Egypt praises Trump remarks on Palestinians right to better future - Foreign Affairs - Egypt  Ahram Online

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14 h. ago A home away from home: Why Trump wishes America was more like the Gulf

CNN  —  President Donald Trump would plainly like America to be more like the Gulf states he’s touring on the first big foreign trip of his new term. He got a purple-carpeted welcome fit for a king in Saudi Arabia from Mohammed bin Salman, the ruthless and modernizing crown prince, that outstripped the showers of … The post A home away from home: Why Trump wishes America was more like the Gulf appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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14 h. ago Which Arab country has the most significant trade with the US?

Egypt recorded the highest growth rate in trade with the US in the Middle East, reaching 69 percent, according to data from the US Census Bureau. The value of trade between Egypt and the US reached approximately US$ 2.7 billion during the first quarter of 2025, while Gulf countries accounted for 54 percent of the … The post Which Arab country has the most significant trade with the US? appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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15 h. ago Egypt welcomes Trump statement that Palestinian people have right to a better future

Egypt welcomed US President Donald Trump’s affirmation made in his speech delivered during his visit to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday that the Palestinian people have a right to a better future. In a statement on Tuesday, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry affirmed Egypt’s hope that the US President’s important Gulf tour to Saudi Arabia, the UAE, … The post Egypt welcomes Trump statement that Palestinian people have right to a better future appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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15 h. ago Egypt welcomes Trump’s statement that Palestinian people have right to a better future

Egypt welcomed US President Donald Trump’s affirmation made in his speech delivered during his visit to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday that the Palestinian people have a right to a better future. In a statement on Tuesday, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry affirmed Egypt’s hope that the US President’s important Gulf tour to Saudi Arabia, the UAE, … The post Egypt welcomes Trump’s statement that Palestinian people have right to a better future appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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31 h. ago Egypt reports 3 oil and gas discoveries in Western Desert, Gulf of Suez

Egypt reports 3 oil and gas discoveries in Western Desert, Gulf of Suez  Quantum Commodity Intelligence

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36 h. ago Europe and US briefly upped the pressure on Russia over Ukraine. Trump upended that

Kyiv, Ukraine CNN  —  For about 30 hours, the illusion of transatlantic unity over Ukraine was maintained. Europe and Ukraine had demanded a deal on the 30-day unconditional ceasefire the Trump administration proposed two months earlier. European leaders said US President Donald Trump had personally backed their plan – and threat of sanctions if Russia … The post Europe and US briefly upped the pressure on Russia over Ukraine. Trump upended that appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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37 h. ago Egypt welcomes Trump’s statement on ‘better future’ for Palestinians

Egypt welcomes Trump’s statement on ‘better future’ for Palestinians  Egypt Today

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58 h. ago Gulf Investors Plug Into Solar Projects in Egypt, Jordan, and Morocco

Gulf Investors Plug Into Solar Projects in Egypt, Jordan, and Morocco  Bourse & Bazaar Foundation

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63 h. ago Zelensky challenges Putin’s offer to meet after Russia ignores ceasefire demand

CNN  —  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he is prepared to meet Vladimir Putin this week, shortly after US President Donald Trump urged him to “immediately” accept the Russian leader’s offer to hold peace talks in Turkey. After meeting in Kyiv on Saturday, Ukraine’s major European allies gave Russia an ultimatum: agree to an unconditional … The post Zelensky challenges Putin’s offer to meet after Russia ignores ceasefire demand appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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2 d. ago 'A gesture of goodwill toward Trump,' Egyptian official says on Edan Alexander release deal

'A gesture of goodwill toward Trump,' Egyptian official says on Edan Alexander release deal  The Jerusalem Post

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3 d. ago Jared Kushner quietly advising Trump administration ahead of Middle East trip

CNN  —  As President Donald Trump prepares for the first major foreign trip to the Middle East of his second term, some administration officials have privately turned to a familiar face for help navigating the region: Jared Kushner. The president’s son-in-law, who served as a chief Middle East negotiator in Trump’s first term and built … The post Jared Kushner quietly advising Trump administration ahead of Middle East trip appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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3 d. ago Ukraine ceasefire call aimed at forcing Putin to reveal his war goals to Trump

Kyiv, Ukraine CNN  —  It’s a proposal that the Kremlin can neither reject nor accept, but one that may force it into an awkward choice, revealing Russian President Vladimir Putin’s true appetite for his brutal war of choice. Europe’s leaders have grasped the nettle of whether peace talks over Ukraine can lead anywhere meaningful, to … The post Ukraine ceasefire call aimed at forcing Putin to reveal his war goals to Trump appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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4 d. ago Israel vows to ‘defend ourselves alone’ after Trump strikes truce with Huthis

Jerusalem CNN  —  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to “defend ourselves alone” against Yemen’s Houthi rebels after US President Donald Trump struck a deal with the Iran-backed group. The US deal, announced just hours after the Israeli military carried out major strikes against Yemen’s international airport and other facilities in response to a … The post Israel vows to ‘defend ourselves alone’ after Trump strikes truce with Huthis appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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4 d. ago Former US Envoy to Syria calls Trump’s Gaza plan ‘unrealistic’, discusses future of Middle East

As the world undergoes rapid political and economic transformations with escalating conflicts shaking the Middle East, the region has witnessed over a full year of genocide in Gaza – and no clear prospect for an end. The conflict has expanded to southern Lebanon, reverberated in Yemen and Iraq, and reached Iran. The Future of the … The post Former US Envoy to Syria calls Trump’s Gaza plan ‘unrealistic’, discusses future of Middle East appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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5 d. ago 10 things to know about Robert Prevost, who is now Pope Leo XIV

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost – now known as Pope Leo XIV — is the first pope from the United States. The 69-year-old from Chicago is known as a leader with global experience. He spent much of his career as a missionary in South America and most recently led a powerful Vatican office for bishop appointments. … The post 10 things to know about Robert Prevost, who is now Pope Leo XIV appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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