53 m. ago MATCH FACTS: Hosts Egypt take on South Africa at TotalEnergies CAF Under

MATCH FACTS: Hosts Egypt take on South Africa at TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations  Confédération Africaine de Football

Politics

64 m. ago The iPhone’s biggest rival may have one advantage in Trump’s tariff war

New York CNN  —  There’s a key difference between an iPhone and Samsung Galaxy phone that may matter now more than ever: One was likely assembled in China, while the other was probably produced in Vietnam, India or South Korea. Samsung, unlike Apple, doesn’t rely heavily on China for smartphone production, a detail that’s become … The post The iPhone’s biggest rival may have one advantage in Trump’s tariff war appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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72 m. ago Palestinian Authority president calls Hamas ‘sons of dogs,’ demands release of hostages and disarmament

Jerusalem CNN  —  Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has called Hamas “sons of dogs,” demanding the release of the remaining Israeli hostages in Gaza and the disarmament of the militant group. Abbas said the priority is to stop “the Israeli genocide that the Gaza Strip is being subjected to.” He said the hostages present an … The post Palestinian Authority president calls Hamas ‘sons of dogs,’ demands release of hostages and disarmament appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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80 m. ago Trump and Zelensky hold war talks inside St. Peter’s Basilica ahead of pope’s funeral

CNN  —  US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held crunch war talks in the heart of the Vatican minutes before the start of the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday, as the White House mounts an increasingly urgent push to strike a peace deal in Ukraine. Photographs released by the Ukrainian presidency … The post Trump and Zelensky hold war talks inside St. Peter’s Basilica ahead of pope’s funeral appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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1 hour ago Egypt identifies chia, amaranth and quinoa as oilseed alternatives to enhance domestic production

Egypt identifies chia, amaranth and quinoa as oilseed alternatives to enhance domestic production  TV BRICS

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1 hour ago Egypt welcomes inking of Declaration of Principles between Congo, Rwanda

Egypt welcomes inking of Declaration of Principles between Congo, Rwanda  Egypt Today

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2 h. ago 42.8% increase in number of trademarks granted in 2024: CAPMAS

42.8% increase in number of trademarks granted in 2024: CAPMAS  Egypt Today

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3 h. ago Minister: Employment rates, youth skill development among Africa’s biggest challenges

Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation and Egypt’s Governor at the World Bank Group (WBG) Rania al-Mashat said employment rates and the development of youth’s skills are among the biggest challenges facing the African continent. The minister called on the World Bank to boost its employment agenda by facilitating development across Africa and … The post Minister: Employment rates, youth skill development among Africa’s biggest challenges appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Politics

3 h. ago Uganda eyes greater economic cooperation with Egypt – Museveni

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said Egypt is ready to cooperate with its Nile Basin partners to develop their capabilities, and share relevant expertise in various sectors, including the agriculture, irrigation, health, energy, and mining industries. Madbouly was speaking during a meeting with President of Uganda Yoweri Museveni on the margins of his participation in the … The post Uganda eyes greater economic cooperation with Egypt – Museveni appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Economics

4 h. ago Mashat in talks with EU over timeline of completing procedures related to 2nd phase of MFA program

Rania al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation and Egypt’s Governor at the World Bank, held a meeting with Elena Flores, Director General for Economic and Financial Affairs at the European Commission, in the presence of Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk. The meeting addressed the timeline for completing procedures related to the second phase … The post Mashat in talks with EU over timeline of completing procedures related to 2nd phase of MFA program appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Politics

4 h. ago Pharaohs crowned champions of African Traditional Karate Championship

Egypt was crowned champion of the Official African Traditional Karate Championship, organized by the Egyptian Traditional Karate Federation (ETKF) at Cairo International Stadium. Egypt’s national karate team copped 67 medals at the tournament, followed by Sudan with 27 medals, and Congo with 16. As many as 150 players from 15 African countries competed at the … The post Pharaohs crowned champions of African Traditional Karate Championship appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Sport

4 h. ago Egypt is an impregnable barrier against liquidating the Palestinian cause: Sisi

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi stressed that, amid the unprecedented challenges facing the region, the war in Gaza continues to devastate everything and claim tens of thousands of lives in a shameful humanitarian tragedy that will forever scar history. Egypt stands as an impregnable barrier against any attempts to liquidate the Palestinian cause, he stressed, … The post Egypt is an impregnable barrier against liquidating the Palestinian cause: Sisi appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Politics

4 h. ago ‘He died after all of Egypt mocked him’ – Was TikToker Sherif Nassar driven to suicide?

TikTok influencer Sherif Nassar passed away on Friday evening under mysterious circumstances, sparking grief and shock among his followers as questions continue to swirl around his death. The husband of Nassar’s sister posted the news of his death on Facebook, saying, “My wife’s brother and friend, Nassar, has passed away to the mercy of God. … The post ‘He died after all of Egypt mocked him’ – Was TikToker Sherif Nassar driven to suicide? appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Events

4 h. ago How did the Egyptian press bid farewell to Laila ElBaradei and Ibrahim Shoukry?

The academic and political community on Friday received the news of the deaths of Laila ElBaradei, a professor of public administration at the American University in Cairo (AUC), and her husband, engineer Ibrahim Shoukry, in a car accident. Newspapers and news websites did not report the accident as any ordinary news item, but rather transformed … The post How did the Egyptian press bid farewell to Laila ElBaradei and Ibrahim Shoukry? appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Politics

5 h. ago US Middle East history professor in exclusive interview criticizes Israel’s war on Gaza, discusses history of the region

As the world undergoes rapid political and economic transformations with escalating conflicts shaking the Middle East, the region has witnessed 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 Middle … The post US Middle East history professor in exclusive interview criticizes Israel’s war on Gaza, discusses history of the region appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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11 h. ago CAF Champions League semifinal: Al Ahly of Egypt vs. Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa

CAF Champions League semifinal: Al Ahly of Egypt vs. Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa  Xinhua

Sport

14 h. ago Egypt showcases aviation security advances at global summit in Cairo

Egypt showcases aviation security advances at global summit in Cairo  Egyptian Gazette

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17 h. ago Egypt strengthens African aviation ties at ACI Africa 2025 in Tanzania

Egypt strengthens African aviation ties at ACI Africa 2025 in Tanzania  Egyptian Gazette

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20 h. ago After Years of Delays, Egypt’s Most Ambitious Museum Project Finally Opens This Year—Here's a Look Inside

After Years of Delays, Egypt’s Most Ambitious Museum Project Finally Opens This Year—Here's a Look Inside  AFAR

Sport

20 h. ago Egypt's Suez Canal Authority modernizes fleet with 2 locally produced tugboats

Egypt's Suez Canal Authority modernizes fleet with 2 locally produced tugboats  Xinhua

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