48 h. ago Trump is acting like it’s his choice whether he obeys the Constitution

CNN  —  Americans are learning what it’s like to live with a president who sees no constraints on his actions and who apparently fears paying no price for them. In a blitz of recent policy moves, legal challenges, comments and interviews, Donald Trump is showing that he’s shedding the last limitations of custom and the … The post Trump is acting like it’s his choice whether he obeys the Constitution appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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48 h. ago Pope Francis’s popemobile set to become health clinic for Gaza children

CNN  —  One of Pope Francis’s “popemobiles” is being transformed into a mobile healthcare unit for children and sent to the Gaza Strip, the Vatican’s official media outlet said on Sunday. In one of his final wishes before his passing, Francis entrusted the popemobile used during his 2014 pilgrimage of the Holy Lands to the … The post Pope Francis’s popemobile set to become health clinic for Gaza children appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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67 h. ago Environment Ministry combats oil spill on beaches of Abu Rudeis

The Environment Ministry and the Gulf of Suez Pollution Control Center are continuing their efforts to combat a large oil slick leaking into the sea in the city of Abu Rudeis and spilling onto the beaches. The Gulf of Suez Pollution Control Center detected oil pollution in the South Sinai Governorate, approximately 40 kilometers from … The post Environment Ministry combats oil spill on beaches of Abu Rudeis appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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3 d. ago Police arrest criminal in Beheira Governorate over molesting 3 children

Security forces in Kafr al-Dawar, in Beheira Governorate arrested the suspect “M. S.” on charges of sexually assaulting and blackmailing a minor, following a report from the victim’s father. The father of the child filed a complaint against the suspect, a 31-year-old cigarette kiosk owner, accusing him of luring the victim, aged 15, to his … The post Police arrest criminal in Beheira Governorate over molesting 3 children appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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5 d. ago Egypt’s Beheira school principal to be fired after employee convicted of sexually assaulting child

Egypt’s Beheira school principal to be fired after employee convicted of sexually assaulting child  Egypt Today

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6 d. ago Kids and teens under 18 shouldn’t use AI companion apps, safety group says

New York CNN  —  Companion-like artificial intelligence apps pose “unacceptable risks” to children and teenagers, nonprofit media watchdog Common Sense Media said in a report published Wednesday. The report follows a lawsuit filed last year over the suicide death of a 14-year-old boy whose last conversation was with a chatbot. That lawsuit, brought against the … The post Kids and teens under 18 shouldn’t use AI companion apps, safety group says appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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6 d. ago Interior min. directs raising level of preparedness to help citizens cope with severe weather wave

CAIRO, April 30 (MENA) – Interior Minister Mahmoud Tawfiq directed relevant departments within the Ministry of Interior to raise level of preparedness to assist citizens in facing up to the severe weather phenomenon expected to hit some governorates Wednesday. A well-placed security source told MENA the minister of interior directed raising up security presence on … The post Interior min. directs raising level of preparedness to help citizens cope with severe weather wave appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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7 d. ago CBE governor meets Beijing delegation to discuss economic, financial cooperation

CBE governor meets Beijing delegation to discuss economic, financial cooperation  Dailynewsegypt

Economics

7 d. ago Common household plastics linked to thousands of global deaths from heart disease, study finds

CNN  —  Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple. Sign up for CNN’s Life, But Better newsletter for information and tools designed to improve your well-being. Synthetic chemicals called phthalates, found in consumer products such as food storage containers, shampoo, makeup, perfume and children’s toys, may have contributed to more than 10% … The post Common household plastics linked to thousands of global deaths from heart disease, study finds appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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8 d. ago GSMA, Vodafone Egypt Host Policy Roundtable to Launch MENA Mobile Report

GSMA, Vodafone Egypt Host Policy Roundtable to Launch MENA Mobile Report  The Fast Mode

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8 d. ago Vodafone Egypt Hosts Policy Roundtable, Uncovers GSMA Mobile Investment Report

Vodafone Egypt Hosts Policy Roundtable, Uncovers GSMA Mobile Investment Report  The Fast Mode

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8 d. 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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8 d. ago President Sisi slams use of starvation against the Palestinian people

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi discussed regional and international developments of mutual interest – particularly the situation in the Gaza Strip – with the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia Sam Mostyn at the al-Ittihadiya Presidential Palace on Sunday. Sisi stressed that Egypt harshly rejects the use of starvation as a weapon or tool of … The post President Sisi slams use of starvation against the Palestinian people appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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9 d. 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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9 d. ago Egypt’s Ministry of Health launches trachoma elimination campaign in 7 governorates

Egypt’s Ministry of Health launches trachoma elimination campaign in 7 governorates  Dailynewsegypt

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9 d. 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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9 d. ago Minister: State keen to achieve economic growth based on investments, industry localization

The state intends to achieve strategic transition for making economic growth through stimulating investments and localizing industry, Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation, Rania Al-Mashat, said. The minister, who is also Egypt’s Governor at the World Bank Group, made her remarks on Saturday 26/4/2025 to comment on the group’s recently-issued report that expects … The post Minister: State keen to achieve economic growth based on investments, industry localization appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Economics

1 week ago Researchers make alarming discovery of widespread contamination in critical lake: 'An urgent need for clear policies'

Researchers make alarming discovery of widespread contamination in critical lake: 'An urgent need for clear policies'  The Cool Down

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1 week 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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1 week 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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