44 m. ago Trump floats Gaza “freedom zone,” again proposing the US take over the enclave

President Donald Trump on Thursday again proposed the idea of the US taking over Gaza, offering the idea of a “freedom zone” as he continued to muse about redeveloping the war-torn enclave. “If it’s necessary, I think I’d be proud to have the United States have it, take it, make it a freedom zone. Let … The post Trump floats Gaza “freedom zone,” again proposing the US take over the enclave appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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2 h. ago Egypt approves $221m in oil exploration deals with foreign firms

Egypt approves $221m in oil exploration deals with foreign firms  Arab News PK

Economics

3 h. ago Is there any connection between the 2025 Crete earthquake and 1992 Cairo earthquake?

The National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics (NRIAG) revealed the reason why some areas felt Wednesday’s earthquake more than areas closer to the epicenter. The NRIAG reported that earthquake on Wednesday felt by residents measured 6.4 on the Richter scale and occurred 431 kilometers north of the city of Rashid, at a depth of … The post Is there any connection between the 2025 Crete earthquake and 1992 Cairo earthquake? appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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3 h. ago Is there any connection between the 2025 Crete earthquake and the 1992 Cairo earthquake?

The National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics (NRIAG) revealed the reason why some areas felt Wednesday’s earthquake more than areas closer to the epicenter. The NRIAG reported that earthquake on Wednesday felt by residents measured 6.4 on the Richter scale and occurred 431 kilometers north of the city of Rashid, at a depth of … The post Is there any connection between the 2025 Crete earthquake and the 1992 Cairo earthquake? appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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4 h. ago PM Approves Free Zone, Industrial Expansion in New October City

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly approved the reallocation of two land plots in New October City for investment and industrial use. One, nearly 270 feddans, will host a private free zone and logistics area. The other, about 30 feddans, will support industrial activity, including a proposed vehicle assembly plant. The move comes in response to investors’ … The post PM Approves Free Zone, Industrial Expansion in New October City appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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20 h. ago Egypt approves staging Ancient Egypt treasures at Hong Kong Palace Museum expo

Egypt approves staging Ancient Egypt treasures at Hong Kong Palace Museum expo - Tourism - Egypt  Ahram Online

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24 h. ago A bridge builder and quiet reformer. How Pope Leo will lead the Catholic Church

Rome CNN  —  I met the man who would become Pope Leo XIV in October 2023. We were standing outside the Vatican’s Synod Hall, and from my short conversation with Cardinal Robert Prevost, I could tell he was a good listener, thoughtful and had a certain presence about him. Our conversation took place on the … The post A bridge builder and quiet reformer. How Pope Leo will lead the Catholic Church appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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28 h. ago FM asserts Egypt’s keenness on localizing clean fuel industries

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Expatriates Badr Abdelatty affirmed Egypt’s strong keenness on localizing clean fuel industries, with the aim of strengthening its position as a regional hub for clean energy. This came during Abdelatty’s meeting on Tuesday May 13, 2025, with a delegation from the Danish shipping and maritime transport giant A.P. Moller … The post FM asserts Egypt’s keenness on localizing clean fuel industries appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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29 h. ago Environment Ministry urges tourists to stay away from whale sharks

The Egyptian Ministry of Environment has followed up on tourist complaints regarding shark sightings in the Laguna area of Dahab, South Sinai Governorate. Environment Minister Yasmine Fouad on Tuesday ordered the South Sinai Protected Areas team to investigate news reports confirming the sighting of a whale shark off the coast of the city. The South … The post Environment Ministry urges tourists to stay away from whale sharks appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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42 h. ago PM Madbouly inaugurates $60m expansion of Hayat Egypt factory in Sokhna

PM Madbouly inaugurates $60m expansion of Hayat Egypt factory in Sokhna  Dailynewsegypt

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46 h. ago Egypt Confronts Oil Spills Amid Tourism and Energy Expansion

Egypt Confronts Oil Spills Amid Tourism and Energy Expansion  Egyptian Streets

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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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4 d. ago PM affirms key role of NERIC factory in railway industry localization

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Saturday 10/5/2025 affirmed the key role of a factory of the National Egyptian Railway Industries Company (NERIC) in localizing the vital railway industry which is deemed one the most important transport industries that are given a top priority by the state. The railway industry serves state’s comprehensive sustainable development goals … The post PM affirms key role of NERIC factory in railway industry localization appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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4 d. ago Egypt’s Parliament approves draft law regulating Fatwa Issuance

Egypt’s Parliament approves draft law regulating Fatwa Issuance  Egypt Today

Politics

4 d. ago Death toll of Palestinians due to Israeli ongoing genocidal war rises to 52,829 since October 2023

Death toll of Palestinians due to Israeli ongoing genocidal war rises to 52,829 since October 2023  Egypt Today

Events

4 d. ago PM Madbouly inspects, inaugurates key projects in Suez Canal Economic Zone

PM Madbouly inspects, inaugurates key projects in Suez Canal Economic Zone  Dailynewsegypt

Economics

5 d. ago “We all got frightened”: Locals describe blasts hitting India

Witnesses have recounted the moment blasts were heard in Srinagar, India-controlled Kashmir’s largest city, on Saturday morning. Explosions were reported in India-administered Kashmir, including Srinagar, the region’s largest city, and the city of Jammu, on Saturday morning. The cause of the blasts was not immediately clear. Local residents living near the city’s airport told CNN … The post “We all got frightened”: Locals describe blasts hitting India-administered Kashmir appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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5 d. ago Police arrest company official responsible for gas pipeline explosion in Giza

Police forces at the Giza Security Directorate on Friday arrested the executive officer of the company responsible for construction work that caused the explosion of a gas pipeline on the Al-Wahat Road in 6th of October City. The incident, which occurred late April, resulted in the deaths and injuries of several people, and the charring … The post Police arrest company official responsible for gas pipeline explosion in Giza appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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