18 h. ago Nine people killed after car plows into crowd at Vancouver Filipino festival

CNN  —  A driver plowed a car into a crowd at a street festival celebrating Filipino heritage in Vancouver on Saturday night, killing at least nine people and injuring others. Some of those attending the festival helped arrest the suspect at the scene, who police identified as a 30-year-old man. “As of now, we can … The post Nine people killed after car plows into crowd at Vancouver Filipino festival appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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46 h. ago How did the Egyptian press bid farewell to Laila ElBaradei and Ibrahim Shoukry?

The academic and political community on Friday received the news of the deaths of Laila ElBaradei, a professor of public administration at the American University in Cairo (AUC), and her husband, engineer Ibrahim Shoukry, in a car accident. Newspapers and news websites did not report the accident as any ordinary news item, but rather transformed … The post How did the Egyptian press bid farewell to Laila ElBaradei and Ibrahim Shoukry? appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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67 h. ago Almost 2 million visit ‘On Top of the Pyramid’ Exhibition in Shanghai

Egyptian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Sharif Fathi, received Liu Duo, the Deputy Mayor of Shanghai Municipality in the People’s Republic of China, and her accompanying delegation at the ministry’s headquarters in the government district of the New Administrative Capital. The meeting took place during their current visit to Egypt and was attended by Moamen … The post Almost 2 million visit ‘On Top of the Pyramid’ Exhibition in Shanghai appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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3 d. ago MG Egypt highlights how even people who don’t own the cars, love them

MG Egypt highlights how even people who don’t own the cars, love them  Campaign Middle East

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3 d. ago Tanta vet released in husky killing case; directorate denies involvement

The investigative authorities have decided to release Dr. Hamdi Haggag, the director of the Veterinary Medicine Department in Tanta, who was accused in fatally injecting a husky dog in the village of Mahalla Marhoum, affiliated with the Tanta center. The incident dates back to the appearance of the dog in the village streets, where it bit three … The post Tanta vet released in husky killing case; directorate denies involvement appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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4 d. ago LOVE BITES by Mahmoud Zain to Premiere at Aswan International Women Film Festival

LOVE BITES by Mahmoud Zain to Premiere at Aswan International Women Film Festival  Egypt Today

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5 d. ago Nearly half of teens say social media is bad for youth mental health, report finds

New York CNN  —  The impact of social media on young people’s mental health and well-being is a growing topic of concern among parents, educators, health care professionals and regulators. And now, nearly half of US teens say social media has a mostly negative effect on people their age — and almost the same proportion … The post Nearly half of teens say social media is bad for youth mental health, report finds appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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7 d. ago Sudan rebels declare rival government on anniversary of brutal 2

CNN  —  Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) says it has formed its own government as it marks two years of a vicious power struggle with the Sudanese army that has left tens of thousands killed and millions homeless. RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo said in a statement Tuesday that his militia and its civilian … The post Sudan rebels declare rival government on anniversary of brutal 2-year war with army appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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7 d. ago ‘May God Almighty keep our country safe in such a world of evil’: Pope Tawadros at Easter mass

CAIRO, April 19 (MENA) – Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria and Patriarch of Saint Mark Diocese said he is always praying for abundant love and unity among all the people of Egypt, and for an end to all conflicts and wars wherever they are. “May God Almighty keep our country safe in such a world … The post ‘May God Almighty keep our country safe in such a world of evil’: Pope Tawadros at Easter mass appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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7 d. ago Cairo International Film Festival Opens Submissions for 46th Edition

Cairo International Film Festival Opens Submissions for 46th Edition  NileFM

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8 d. ago Yemen’s Huthis vow to continue attacks after more than 70 killed in US airstrikes on port

CNN  —  The death toll from US airstrikes on an oil port in western Yemen has risen to at least 74 people, the Huthi-run health ministry reported, marking the deadliest day since the United States escalated its aerial campaign against the Iran-backed group last month. US Central Command said Thursday the strikes on Ras Isa … The post Yemen’s Huthis vow to continue attacks after more than 70 killed in US airstrikes on port appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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8 d. ago Egyptian MP condemns Israel’s brutal war, says it can never erase Palestine

Egyptian media personality and parliamentarian Mostafa Bakry condemned Israel’s war on Gaza, stating that no matter how much “destruction or killing” is involved it can never erase Palestine’s identity or presence on its land. He added that resistance is a legitimate right. During his show “Haqayek Wa Asrar” (Facts and Secrets) on Thursday, Bakry warned … The post Egyptian MP condemns Israel’s brutal war, says it can never erase Palestine appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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1 week ago Egyptian Stars Shine Bright at Hollywood Arab Film Festival 2025: Major Wins and Historic Moments

Egyptian Stars Shine Bright at Hollywood Arab Film Festival 2025: Major Wins and Historic Moments  NileFM

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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 Thousands of Egyptians rally in El Arish to express rejection of forced displacement of Palestinians

Thousands of Egyptians on Tuesday rallied in El Arish city in North Sinai governorate to receive President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and French President Emmanuel Macron and express their opposition to the forced displacement of Palestinian people from the Gaza Strip and support the political leadership’s decisions on the Palestinian cause. They took to streets and … The post Thousands of Egyptians rally in El Arish to express rejection of forced displacement of Palestinians appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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1 week 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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1 week ago Up to 400,000 displaced from Darfur camp after Sudan RSF takeover, UN agency says

Cairo, Egypt Reuters  —  Between 60,000 and 80,000 households – or up to 400,000 people – have been displaced from Sudan’s Zamzam camp in North Darfur after it was taken over by the Rapid Support Forces, according to data from the UN’s International Organization for Migration. The RSF seized control of the camp on Sunday … The post Up to 400,000 displaced from Darfur camp after Sudan RSF takeover, UN agency says appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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1 week ago Lawsuit accuses Mohamed Ramadan of insulting the Egyptian state

Egyptian lawyer Samir Sabry filed a lawsuit with the Egyptian Public Prosecutor against singer Mohamed Ramadan, alleging that he violated public morals and insulted the Egyptian state, RT reported on Monday. Ramadan stirred controversy on social media after appearing in an unconventional look during his participation in the Coachella music festival held in California, US. … The post Lawsuit accuses Mohamed Ramadan of insulting the Egyptian state appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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1 week ago The King of Kings, Starring Oscar Isaac as Jesus, Breaks a Box Office Record Set by 1998's Prince of Egypt

The King of Kings, Starring Oscar Isaac as Jesus, Breaks a Box Office Record Set by 1998's Prince of Egypt  People.com

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1 week ago Sudan’s RSF claims control of major Darfur camp, civilians flee

Reuters  —  Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) seized control of a major camp for displaced people in North Darfur, the paramilitary group said on Sunday, after a four-day assault the government and aid groups have said left hundreds dead or wounded. The fighting has centered around the Zamzam camp, which, along with the nearby Abu … The post Sudan’s RSF claims control of major Darfur camp, civilians flee appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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