9 h. 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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13 h. ago PM urges relying on local components in all wind energy projects

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly called for relying on local components in all wind energy projects across the country and reducing the import of foreign components. Madbouly’s call came while he was inspecting the 650-megawatt wind farm in the Red Sea city of Ras Ghareb on Tuesday. The prime minister was accompanied by Minister of Electricity … The post PM urges relying on local components in all wind energy projects appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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17 h. ago First Egypt Rate Cut Since 2020 May Be Mild After Trump Tariffs

First Egypt Rate Cut Since 2020 May Be Mild After Trump Tariffs  Bloomberg.com

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33 h. ago Why Trump is relishing his duel with Harvard and other elite schools

CNN  —  Harvard University is such a perfect foil for Trumpism that it’s a wonder it avoided the MAGA maelstrom for so long. But the nation’s oldest university is now going head-to-head with a White House that sees few limits on its power, which it wants to use to shatter elite societal pillars. Harvard President … The post Why Trump is relishing his duel with Harvard and other elite schools appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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33 h. ago A Palestinian student leader at Columbia was steps away from his final citizenship interview. He instead faces deportation

CNN  —  A Palestinian student at Columbia University went into a Vermont immigration office Monday hoping to begin the final step to becoming a US citizen. But instead of having an interview, Mohsen Mahdawi – who’s been in the United States for a decade – was taken away in handcuffs. Immigration officials detained Mahdawi, a … The post A Palestinian student leader at Columbia was steps away from his final citizenship interview. He instead faces deportation appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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35 h. ago Egypt allocates $332mln to agriculture, irrigation in FY2025/2026 plan

Egypt allocates $332mln to agriculture, irrigation in FY2025/2026 plan  ZAWYA

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39 h. ago After being banned in Kuwait, will Snow White be screened in Egypt?

Film distributor Mahmoud al-Defrawy confirmed that Disney’s “Snow White” (2025) will be shown in Egyptian cinemas starting Wednesday, April 16. This comes despite Kuwait’s decision to withdraw the film and ban its screening due to the starring role of Israeli actress and former Israeli soldier Gal Gadot. Civil society groups had called on cinemas in … The post After being banned in Kuwait, will Snow White be screened in Egypt? appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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51 h. ago Egypt outlines EGP 327 bn investment plan for health, education in FY 2025/26

Egypt outlines EGP 327 bn investment plan for health, education in FY 2025/26  Dailynewsegypt

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58 h. ago As he lionizes a strongman, Trump flexes power over the law, top colleges and the media

CNN  —  Only three months into his new term, President Donald Trump is escalating a battle against institutions that challenge his strongman instincts, including the courts, the legal profession, elite education and the media. The administration is projecting presidential authority in a broader and more overt way than any modern White House. Its expansive interpretation … The post As he lionizes a strongman, Trump flexes power over the law, top colleges and the media appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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60 h. 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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61 h. 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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61 h. ago Egypt condemns attacks on Zamzam camp in Sudan’s North Darfur

CAIRO, April 13 (MENA) – Egypt condemned deadly attacks on the Zamzam camp which shelters displaced people in El-Fasher city of Sudan’s North Darfur state, killing a number of Sudanese people and aid workers. In a statement released by the Foreign Ministry on Sunday, Egypt called for protecting humanitarian personnel and offered sincere condolences to … The post Egypt condemns attacks on Zamzam camp in Sudan’s North Darfur appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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62 h. ago Trump calls Sumy missile strike a ‘mistake.’ But Russia’s war seems to be raging on exactly to Putin’s plan

CNN  —  “I was told they made a mistake.” This is the way US President Donald Trump characterized Russia’s “horrific” double-tap missile strike on central Sumy, Ukraine, on Saturday, which allegedly used cluster munitions to maximize casualties. The Iskander missiles reportedly utilized are accurate, and the use of two of them could suggest a degree … The post Trump calls Sumy missile strike a ‘mistake.’ But Russia’s war seems to be raging on exactly to Putin’s plan appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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63 h. ago MP proposes banning doctors from traveling outside of Egypt for 5 years after assignment

Egyptian MP Refaat Shakib, a member of the House of Representatives, revealed the details of his proposal to ban doctors from traveling for five years after their assignment. Medical school graduates in Egypt are assigned by the Ministry of Health to two years of mandatory service at a primary health care facility, a policy known … The post MP proposes banning doctors from traveling outside of Egypt for 5 years after assignment appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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65 h. ago Egyptian official: Trump doesn't have much patience for hostage deal delays

Egyptian official: Trump doesn't have much patience for hostage deal delays  www.israelhayom.com

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3 d. ago Egypt receives Israeli proposal for temporary Gaza ceasefire

Egypt receives Israeli proposal for temporary Gaza ceasefire  The Times of IsraelNo breakthrough in Gaza talks, Egyptian and Palestinian sources say  ReutersQatar, Egypt leaders renew support for Gaza ceasefire, reconstruction plan  Al Jazeera

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3 d. ago Hamas rejects Egyptian disarmament plan, eyes US role in ceasefire talks with Trump gesture

Hamas rejects Egyptian disarmament plan, eyes US role in ceasefire talks with Trump gesture  Ynetnews

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3 d. ago Qatar, Egypt leaders renew support for Gaza ceasefire, reconstruction plan

Qatar, Egypt leaders renew support for Gaza ceasefire, reconstruction plan  Al Jazeera

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3 d. ago Trump’s doctor says president in ‘excellent health,’ citing results of physical and ‘frequent victories’ at golf

West Palm Beach, Florida CNN  —  President Donald Trump is “fully fit” to perform the duties of the presidency, the White House physician said in a memorandum released Sunday following Trump’s yearly physical that cited his “frequent victories” in golf tournaments as evidence of his robust health. The note, which included details of laboratory work, … The post Trump’s doctor says president in ‘excellent health,’ citing results of physical and ‘frequent victories’ at golf appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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4 d. ago FM commends brotherly bonds between Egyptian, Kuwaiti peoples

CAIRO, April 11 (MENA) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty said he is looking forward to boosting cooperation with sisterly Kuwait upon the directives of President Abdel Fattah al- Sisi and Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and developing such relations in different domains to achieve joint interests of … The post FM commends brotherly bonds between Egyptian, Kuwaiti peoples appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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