7 h. ago Five children among 10 family members killed in Indian strikes, Pakistani militant leader says

A Pakistani militant chief targeted in India’s overnight strikes said 10 of his relatives, including five children, had been killed by the attack. Masood Azhar, the leader of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) – one of two militant factions that India’s military said it targeted overnight – said his older sister, his brother-in-law, his nephew and niece were … The post Five children among 10 family members killed in Indian strikes, Pakistani militant leader says appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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7 h. ago Stranded on a ship near Sharjah for 3 months, Egyptian sailors call for help

An Egyptian crew on board the oil ship “Petro 1,” owned by Petrofleet, a free zone limited liability company, appealed to the Foreign Ministry and the Egyptian Consulate in Dubai to intervene quickly and rescue them, after being stranded at sea for three months near the port of Sharjah. The Egyptian Foreign Ministry confirmed that … The post Stranded on a ship near Sharjah for 3 months, Egyptian sailors call for help appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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12 h. ago Xi Jinping set to arrive in Moscow as Putin’s ‘guest of honor’ ahead of Victory Day military parade

Hong Kong CNN  —  As Russian President Vladimir Putin prepares for his heavily choreographed May 9 “Victory Day” military parade, he’s been clear who’s at the top of his guest list: Xi Jinping. The Chinese leader is set to arrive in Moscow on Wednesday for a four-day state visit, where he’ll deepen “mutual trust” with … The post Xi Jinping set to arrive in Moscow as Putin’s ‘guest of honor’ ahead of Victory Day military parade appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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17 h. ago Egypt voices solidarity with Sudan after drone attacks against key coastal city

Egypt voices solidarity with Sudan after drone attacks against key coastal city  China Daily - Global Edition

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29 h. ago Combining industry, maritime transport and logistics, UAE and Egypt to develop East Port Said Industrial Zone

Combining industry, maritime transport and logistics, UAE and Egypt to develop East Port Said Industrial Zone  Offshore-Energy.biz

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30 h. ago Drone strikes pound Port Sudan, putting aid deliveries at risk

Reuters  —  Explosions and fires rocked Sudan’s main port city and wartime capital Port Sudan on Tuesday, a witness said, part of a days-long drone assault that has torched the country’s biggest fuel depot, damaging the most important gateway for foreign aid. A massive column of black smoke billowed from the area around the port, … The post Drone strikes pound Port Sudan, putting aid deliveries at risk appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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34 h. ago Egypt condemns intense targeting of civilian infrastructure in Port Sudan

Egypt condemns intense targeting of civilian infrastructure in Port Sudan  Egypt Today

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36 h. ago Israel strikes targets in Yemen for the first time in months, a day after Huthis attack Tel Aviv airport

Jerusalem CNN  —  Israel struck targets in Yemen on Monday night, the Israeli military said, one day after the Iranian backed Huthis fired a ballistic missile that hit Israel’s main airport. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had vowed to retaliate at a time and place of Israel’s choosing and promised Sunday that a powerful response … The post Israel strikes targets in Yemen for the first time in months, a day after Huthis attack Tel Aviv airport appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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56 h. ago Egypt deplores targeting of infrastructure, vital facilities in Port Sudan and Kassala cities

CAIRO, May 4 (MENA) – Egypt has condemned the targeting of infrastructure and vital facilities in the Sudanese cities of Port Sudan and Kassala at dawn on Sunday. In a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates, Egypt underscored the necessity of preserving the capabilities of the brotherly Sudanese people, … The post Egypt deplores targeting of infrastructure, vital facilities in Port Sudan and Kassala cities appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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60 h. ago Israel’s security cabinet approves expanded plan to occupy Gaza territory and deliver aid, source says

Jerusalem CNN  —  Israel’s security cabinet voted Sunday to expand military operations in Gaza and establish a new framework for the delivery of aid, according to two Israeli officials. The vote came hours after the military said it would mobilize tens of thousands of reservists, strengthening its capacity to operate in the besieged Palestinian territory. … The post Israel’s security cabinet approves expanded plan to occupy Gaza territory and deliver aid, source says appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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65 h. ago AD Ports Group, Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone sign deal to develop KEZAD East Port Said Zone

AD Ports Group, Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone sign deal to develop KEZAD East Port Said Zone  ZAWYA

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69 h. ago UAE expands footprint in Egypt with new $120 million port and logistics deal

UAE expands footprint in Egypt with new $120 million port and logistics deal  Business Insider Africa

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2 d. ago Egypt, Gulf states condemn RSF drone strikes on Sudan’s Port Sudan, Kassala

Egypt, Gulf states condemn RSF drone strikes on Sudan’s Port Sudan, Kassala  Sudan Tribune

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3 d. ago Israel fails to intercept Huthi missile targeting its main airport, showing the limits of US efforts to weaken the group

Jerusalem CNN  —  A failed interception of a missile fired from Yemen forced Israel to briefly shut down its main international airport on Sunday, exposing the country’s vulnerabilities and the Huthi rebels’ continued ability to strike distant targets despite a sustained US military campaign. Flights were halted at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv for … The post Israel fails to intercept Huthi missile targeting its main airport, showing the limits of US efforts to weaken the group appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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3 d. ago Ukraine claims it destroyed Russian fighter jet using seaborne drone for the first time

CNN  —  Ukraine has claimed it shot down a Russian Su-30 fighter jet in the Black Sea using a seaborne drone for the first time. “This is the first time in the world that a combat aircraft has been destroyed by a marine drone,” the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine said in a statement on Saturday, … The post Ukraine claims it destroyed Russian fighter jet using seaborne drone for the first time appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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3 d. ago Sudan’s RSF conducts first drone attack on Port Sudan, army spokesperson says

Reuters  —  Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) carried out a drone attack on a military air base and other facilities in the vicinity of Port Sudan Airport, a Sudanese army spokesperson said on Sunday, in the first RSF attack to reach the eastern port city. No casualties were reported from the attacks, the spokesperson … The post Sudan’s RSF conducts first drone attack on Port Sudan, army spokesperson says appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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3 d. ago Egypt steps up diplomatic efforts to end Sudan war and contain its regional impact

Egypt steps up diplomatic efforts to end Sudan war and contain its regional impact  Atalayar

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3 d. ago Israeli army says it detected Yemeni drone coming from Egyptian border side

The Israeli Army Radio reported on Saturday evening that a drone was detected coming from the direction of the Egyptian border, indicating that – according to initial estimates – it was launched from Yemeni territory. Israeli army spokesperson Avichay Adraee said, “The air force intercepted a drone launched from the east a short while ago,” … The post Israeli army says it detected Yemeni drone coming from Egyptian border side appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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3 d. ago VIDEO: At least 8 injured as Houthi missile strikes Ben Gurion Airport, evading defenses

VIDEO: At least 8 injured as Houthi missile strikes Ben Gurion Airport, evading defenses  Egypt Today

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4 d. ago Trump budget proposes $1 trillion for defense, slashes education, foreign aid, environment, health and public assistance

CNN  —  The White House unveiled a budget blueprint Friday that would pump more money into defense and homeland security, while taking an ax to programs the Trump administration has already targeted, including education, foreign aid, environment, health and public assistance programs. The proposal outlines President Donald Trump’s vision and provides recommendations to Congress for … The post Trump budget proposes $1 trillion for defense, slashes education, foreign aid, environment, health and public assistance appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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