4 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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7 h. ago Egypt: Madinet Masr announces 2024 dividend distribution date

Egypt: Madinet Masr announces 2024 dividend distribution date  ZAWYA

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27 h. ago Bill Gates announces plan to give ‘virtually all’ his money away and end the Gates Foundation in 20 years

New York CNN  —  When Bill and Melinda French Gates created the Gates Foundation in 2000, they had planned for the organization to continue its work, using their remaining fortune, for several decades after they died. But now, the billionaire Microsoft founder says he doesn’t want to wait that long to give away most of … The post Bill Gates announces plan to give ‘virtually all’ his money away and end the Gates Foundation in 20 years appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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32 h. ago Suez Canal mulls 15% discount on transit fees, authority chief

The Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority in Egypt, Osama Rabie, on Monday announced that a study is now underway into providing a 15 percent reduction in transit fees for some companies for a specific period. During an interview with Ahmed Moussa’s TV show “Ala Massoulity” (On My Responsibility) on the privately-owned satellite channel Sada … The post Suez Canal mulls 15% discount on transit fees, authority chief appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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32 h. ago Egypt sees unprecedented, historical leap in expat remittances: CBE

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced that remittances from Egyptians working abroad has seen a unprecedented and historic leap one year after the reform measures implemented last year, during March 2024 to February 2025. The CBE said in a statement on Monday that “remittances from Egyptians working abroad increased by 72.4 percent, or US$13.7 … The post Egypt sees unprecedented, historical leap in expat remittances: CBE appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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45 h. ago New Hope for Gaza Truce as Egypt and Qatar Lead Talks on Hostage Release

New Hope for Gaza Truce as Egypt and Qatar Lead Talks on Hostage Release  Egyptian Streets

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51 h. ago Hamas announces imminent release of Edan Alexander, last known living American hostage

Jerusalem CNN  —  Hamas has announced the imminent release of Edan Alexander, the last known living American hostage held in Gaza. The head of Hamas’ negotiating team said they had been in contact with the US administration “during the past few days” in talks that “showed high positivity.” Following the communications, Hamas announced it will … The post Hamas announces imminent release of Edan Alexander, last known living American hostage appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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51 h. ago Egypt, Qatar welcome announcement of releasing American hostage Edan Alexander

Egypt, Qatar welcome announcement of releasing American hostage Edan Alexander  Egypt Today

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54 h. ago Israel kills up to 21 Palestinian women per day in Gaza: Rights group

The Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor announced on Sunday that the Israeli army has killed an average of 21.3 women daily through the direct bombardment of the Gaza Strip since October 2023 – equivalent to approximately one Palestinian woman every hour. The rights group noted that other women have died as a result of the crimes … The post Israel kills up to 21 Palestinian women per day in Gaza: Rights group appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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54 h. ago Govt admits some samples of octane in Egypt failed to meet specified standards

The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources in Egypt announced the results of nationwide studies into complaints received from citizens regarding octane, along with additional measures approved by the ministry to ensure the product’s compliance with standard specifications. In a statement, the ministry confirmed the detection of some non-compliant samples at gas stations. The ministry … The post Govt admits some samples of octane in Egypt failed to meet specified standards appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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56 h. ago Kurdish PKK militants announce decision to dissolve after decades of conflict with Turkey

CNN  —  The Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) said on Monday it would dissolve itself, according to media close to the militant separatist group, in what would be a historic move after decades of conflict with Turkey that have killed tens of thousands of people. “The 12th Congress of the PKK decided to dissolve the organizational … The post Kurdish PKK militants announce decision to dissolve after decades of conflict with Turkey appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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57 h. ago Qatar, Egypt welcome Hamas' agreement to release American hostage

Qatar, Egypt welcome Hamas' agreement to release American hostage  MSN

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64 h. 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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65 h. ago Egypt, Qatar say Hamas' plan to release hostage 'encouraging step'

Egypt, Qatar say Hamas' plan to release hostage 'encouraging step'  breakingthenews.net

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66 h. ago Qatar, Egypt welcome Hamas announcement approving release of US

Qatar, Egypt welcome Hamas announcement approving release of US-Israeli hostage  Yeni Şafak

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3 d. ago Egypt advances railway localization with €275M Alexandria metro train deal

Egypt advances railway localization with €275M Alexandria metro train deal  Egypt Today

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3 d. ago Egypt Signs EGP 15.6 Billion Deal for Alexandria’s Metro Project

Egypt Signs EGP 15.6 Billion Deal for Alexandria’s Metro Project  Egyptian Streets

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3 d. ago Egypt’s state security prosecution releases 55 pretrial detainees

Egypt’s state security prosecution releases 55 pretrial detainees  Egypt Today

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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 US admits its new aid plan would initially only feed 60 percent of Gaza, as UN rejects proposal

CNN  —  US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee outlined an American-Israeli plan to funnel humanitarian aid into parts of Gaza that he acknowledged will initially feed only about 60 percent of the population. Huckabee said the aid mechanism, which will be administered by a newly formed private foundation stood up by the US, will aim … The post US admits its new aid plan would initially only feed 60 percent of Gaza, as UN rejects proposal appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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