2 h. ago Washington Policy Weekly: Trump Wants Egypt to Allow Free Suez Passage for US Ships

Washington Policy Weekly: Trump Wants Egypt to Allow Free Suez Passage for US Ships  Arab Center Washington DC

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7 h. ago Egypt's Education Ministry launches 2nd phase of 'Be Ready' initiative targeting 1M innovators

Egypt's Education Ministry launches 2nd phase of 'Be Ready' initiative targeting 1M innovators  Dailynewsegypt

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12 h. ago Ukraine hit by another night of deadly Russian strikes despite Trump’s ‘Vladimir, STOP!’ plea

CNN  —  Moscow has inflicted another round of deadly strikes on Ukraine despite US President Donald Trump’s plea for Russian President Vladimir Putin to “STOP!” attacking its neighbor. At least eight people were killed in drone strikes across the country, a night after Russia launched its deadliest bombardment of the Ukrainian capital since the middle … The post Ukraine hit by another night of deadly Russian strikes despite Trump’s ‘Vladimir, STOP!’ plea appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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13 h. ago Huthis’ successful targeting of US drones is hampering Trump’s mission to kill group’s senior leadership

CNN  —  In the month since the US launched a major military campaign targeting the Huthi rebel group in Yemen, the militants have successfully shot down at least seven multi-million-dollar American drones, hindering the US’ ability to move into “phase two” of the operation, multiple US officials familiar with the matter told CNN. The US … The post Huthis’ successful targeting of US drones is hampering Trump’s mission to kill group’s senior leadership appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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15 h. ago Egypt alone has sovereignty over the Suez Canal: Official sources

Recent statements by US President Donald Trump have sparked widespread controversy, after he called for free passage for American military and commercial vessels through the Suez and Panama Canals – arguing that these two canals would not have existed without the US. Official Egyptian sources have criticized the US President’s statements, describing them as another … The post Egypt alone has sovereignty over the Suez Canal: Official sources appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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16 h. ago Trump further strains Egypt ties by calling for US ships to cross Suez canal ‘free of charge’

Trump further strains Egypt ties by calling for US ships to cross Suez canal ‘free of charge’  The Arab Weekly

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18 h. ago Trump’s plan to give Ukrainian land to Russia ‘a capitulation,’ Germany warns, as Putin thanks North Korea for troops

CNN  —  Ceding large swathes of Ukrainian land to Russia under a peace proposal suggested by US President Donald Trump would be “a capitulation,” Germany’s defense minister warned on Sunday, as North Korea acknowledged for the first time it had deployed troops to fight for Moscow. Ukraine knew that it may have to cede some … The post Trump’s plan to give Ukrainian land to Russia ‘a capitulation,’ Germany warns, as Putin thanks North Korea for troops appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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18 h. ago Yemen’s Huthi rebels allege US airstrike hit a prison holding African migrants

Dubai, United Arab Emirates AP  —  Yemen’s Huthi rebels on Monday alleged a US airstrike hit a prison holding African migrants, killing and wounding some of the 100 inmates held there. The US military had no immediate comment. The strike in Yemen’s Saada governorate, a stronghold for the Huthis, is the latest incident in the … The post Yemen’s Huthi rebels allege US airstrike hit a prison holding African migrants appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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30 h. ago Gaza ceasefire talks continue in Cairo, as Egypt welcomes new PA leadership role

Gaza ceasefire talks continue in Cairo, as Egypt welcomes new PA leadership role  Dailynewsegypt

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33 h. ago Egypt’s Navy targets China’s deadly Type 039A submarine arsenal

Egypt’s Navy targets China’s deadly Type 039A submarine arsenal  BulgarianMilitary.com

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33 h. ago Trump pressed Egypt's Sisi for Suez Canal waiver in early April

Trump pressed Egypt's Sisi for Suez Canal waiver in early April  The New Arab

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36 h. ago Trump’s Call for Free U.S. Passage Through Suez Canal Stirs Controversy in Egypt

Trump’s Call for Free U.S. Passage Through Suez Canal Stirs Controversy in Egypt  Scoop Empire

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37 h. ago Egyptian MPs slam Trump's 'bullying' over Suez Canal passage

Egyptian MPs slam Trump's 'bullying' over Suez Canal passage  The New Arab

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38 h. ago Trump stirs up controversy over suggesting US ships should pass for free in Suez Canal

US President Donald Trump on Saturday has sparked outrage on Egyptian media and online discussions after he said that US military and commercial vessels should be allowed free passage through the Suez Canal. “American Ships, both Military and Commercial, should be allowed to travel, free of charge, through the Panama and Suez Canals! Those Canals … The post Trump stirs up controversy over suggesting US ships should pass for free in Suez Canal appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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41 h. ago Trump criticizes Putin after meeting with Zelensky: ‘Maybe he doesn’t want to stop the war’

CNN  —  US President Donald Trump questioned whether Russian leader Vladimir Putin wants a peace deal, shortly after meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky in the heart of the Vatican minutes before the start of the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday. Saturday marked the first face-to-face encounter between Trump and Zelensky since a … The post Trump criticizes Putin after meeting with Zelensky: ‘Maybe he doesn’t want to stop the war’ appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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41 h. ago Senior Hamas leaders depart Cairo following ceasefire talks as Trump says ‘We’ve got to be good to Gaza’

CNN  —  A senior Hamas delegation departed Cairo late Saturday following talks with Egyptian officials aimed at brokering a ceasefire agreement and the entry of desperately needed humanitarian aid into Gaza, according to a statement by Hamas. The delegation, led by Chairman of the Hamas Leadership Council Muhammad Darwish, included other key leaders, among them … The post Senior Hamas leaders depart Cairo following ceasefire talks as Trump says ‘We’ve got to be good to Gaza’ appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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42 h. ago Qatar undermining hostage talks, Egypt should lead, senior Israeli officials say

Qatar undermining hostage talks, Egypt should lead, senior Israeli officials say  Ynetnews

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51 h. ago Senior Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo to hold talks with Egyptian officials for ceasefire agreement

Senior Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo to hold talks with Egyptian officials for ceasefire agreement  MSN

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55 h. ago Morocco, Egypt Strengthen Economic Ties with Upcoming Cairo Business Mission

Morocco, Egypt Strengthen Economic Ties with Upcoming Cairo Business Mission  Morocco World News

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60 h. 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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