8 h. 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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10 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.

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10 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.

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20 h. ago Hamas says disarmament ‘not up for negotiation’ ahead of talks with Egyptian mediators

Hamas says disarmament ‘not up for negotiation’ ahead of talks with Egyptian mediators  The Times of Israel

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4 d. ago Hamas delegation heads for Cairo as Egypt takes mediation lead in hostage talks

Hamas delegation heads for Cairo as Egypt takes mediation lead in hostage talks  The Times of Israel

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4 d. ago Hamas delegation heads to Cairo as Egypt takes mediation lead in hostage talks

Hamas delegation heads to Cairo as Egypt takes mediation lead in hostage talks  The Times of Israel

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4 d. ago Egypt has taken lead in Gaza hostage release talks in place of Qatar, official says

Egypt has taken lead in Gaza hostage release talks in place of Qatar, official says  The Times of Israel

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4 d. ago Egypt has taken lead in Gaza hostage release talks in place of Qatar — official

Egypt has taken lead in Gaza hostage release talks in place of Qatar — official  The Times of Israel

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4 d. ago Egypt leading Gaza hostage release talks in place of Qatar — official

Egypt leading Gaza hostage release talks in place of Qatar — official  The Times of Israel

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5 d. ago Egypt’s Foreign Minister leads delegation for political consultation talks in Saudi Arabia

Egypt’s Foreign Minister leads delegation for political consultation talks in Saudi Arabia  Dailynewsegypt

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5 d. ago No immediate reopening for B.Laban: Government sets conditions for return

TV presenter Amr Adib has revealed the details of a meeting between the owners of B.Laban chain and state officials to discuss the closure crisis in Egypt. Adib said during his program Al-Hekaya on MBC Egypt channel that the meeting took place on Sunday in the New Administrative Capital, noting that it lasted for several hours. He … The post No immediate reopening for B.Laban: Government sets conditions for return appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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6 d. ago Egypt: Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation Holds an Expanded Meeting with Ministry Leaders to Follow Up on Workflow and Discuss Priorities for the Next Phase

Egypt: Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation Holds an Expanded Meeting with Ministry Leaders to Follow Up on Workflow and Discuss Priorities for the Next Phase  ZAWYA

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6 d. ago Egypt and China conduct unprecedented air force training drill

The joint Egyptian-Chinese air force drill “Eagles of Civilization 2025” has commenced in Egypt, set to be conducted over several days at an Egyptian air base. Multi-role fighter aircraft of various types will be participating in the training. The program includes theoretical and practical lectures to unify combat concepts between both sides, in addition to … The post Egypt and China conduct unprecedented air force training drill appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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7 d. ago Google Maps Finds ‘Stargate’ Near Egypt’s Pyramids— Everyone’s Talking About

Google Maps Finds ‘Stargate’ Near Egypt’s Pyramids— Everyone’s Talking About  The Daily Galaxy

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9 d. ago US and Ukraine to hold highest level talks in weeks with no end in sight to Russia’s war

CNN  —  US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump’s international envoy, are set to meet Ukrainian officials in Paris at a summit Thursday aimed at bolstering Ukraine’s defenses against Russia’s unrelenting invasion. If Trump’s pledge to end the war in a day was far-fetched, the hope to secure a full … The post US and Ukraine to hold highest level talks in weeks with no end in sight to Russia’s war appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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1 week ago Egypt Welcomes European Commission’s Announcement of Multiannual Financial Program for Palestinian Recovery

Egypt welcomed the European Commission’s announcement of a Multiannual Comprehensive Support Program for Palestinian financial recovery and resilience worth €1.6 billion as it reflects the European Union (EU)’s support for the Palestinian Authority and the empowerment of Palestinian institutions and contributes to achieving aspirations of Palestinian people and meeting their legitimate needs in the Gaza … The post Egypt Welcomes European Commission’s Announcement of Multiannual Financial Program for Palestinian Recovery appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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1 week ago Egypt praises EU’s proposed €1.6B program to foster Palestinian recovery, resilience

Egypt praises EU’s proposed €1.6B program to foster Palestinian recovery, resilience  Egypt Today

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1 week ago Egypt Strengthens ICT Investment Through Collaborative Talks

Egypt Strengthens ICT Investment Through Collaborative Talks  Broadcast Media Africa

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1 week ago Trump realises Israel ‘illogically’ upping demands in Gaza ceasefire talks, says Egyptian official

Trump realises Israel ‘illogically’ upping demands in Gaza ceasefire talks, says Egyptian official  Middle East Monitor

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1 week ago Trump realizes Israel ‘illogically’ raising its demands in Gaza ceasefire talks: Egyptian official

Trump realizes Israel ‘illogically’ raising its demands in Gaza ceasefire talks: Egyptian official  Anadolu Ajansı

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