22 h. ago Oldest depiction of Milky Way discovered on Ancient Egyptian coffin

An Associate Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Portsmouth in the UK, Or Graur, discovered what is believed to be the oldest known depiction of the Milky Way in ancient Egyptian art. Driven by his passion, Graur led a major project documenting mythological representations of the Milky Way across civilizations, RT reported. The celestial … The post Oldest depiction of Milky Way discovered on Ancient Egyptian coffin appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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22 h. ago Egypt’s Petroleum Ministry responds to allegations of tampered octane

Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources on Monday denied social media speculations regarding the quality of octane available in local markets, including allegations of tampered octane. The ministry confirmed in a statement that all petroleum products, including octane, are subject to strict oversight and periodic inspections throughout the production and distribution stages to ensure … The post Egypt’s Petroleum Ministry responds to allegations of tampered octane 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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69 h. ago Egypt celebrates International Jazz Day with concert on Tuesday

Egypt’s jazz artists will be celebrating the International Jazz Day with an interactive public concert at a theater in Sheikh Zayed City on Tuesday evening. The event brings together more than 50 jazz stars and icons in Egypt, including Grammy Award-winning international musician Fathy Salama, singers Noha Fikry and Rana Hagag, Australian singer Michelle Rounds, … The post Egypt celebrates International Jazz Day with concert on Tuesday appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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3 d. ago Producer Walid Mustafa, husband of singer Carole Samaha, passes away

Producer Walid Mustafa passed away in the early hours of Saturday, after a long struggle with a myriad of health issues that began in 2018. According to reports, he had suffered heart attacks and had previously undergone unsuccessful kidney surgery. Mustafa had been transferred to China for treatment after suffering his first health crisis. He … The post Producer Walid Mustafa, husband of singer Carole Samaha, passes away appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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3 d. ago Producer Walid Mustafa, husband of Lebanese singer Carole Samaha, passes away

Producer Walid Mustafa passed away in the early hours of Saturday, after a long struggle with a myriad of health issues that began in 2018. According to reports, he had suffered heart attacks and had previously undergone unsuccessful kidney surgery. Mustafa had been transferred to China for treatment after suffering his first health crisis. He … The post Producer Walid Mustafa, husband of Lebanese singer Carole Samaha, passes away appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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5 d. ago Trump asked Sisi for free passage through Suez Canal, military support against Houthis: Report

Trump asked Sisi for free passage through Suez Canal, military support against Houthis: Report  Middle East Eye

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5 d. ago PM Witnesses Agreement to Build Blood Bag Factory in Suez Economic Zone

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly attended the signing of an agreement to establish a factory in the Suez Canal Economic Zone for the local production of blood bags and collection kits. The project is a partnership between the Egyptian Company for Medical Investments (ECMI), Japanese medical giant JMS, and Interpharm Egypt. The factory will cover 7,000 … The post PM Witnesses Agreement to Build Blood Bag Factory in Suez Economic Zone appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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6 d. ago Passenger Vessel News Roundup | May 1 – Cruise ships for China and Egypt, Russian hydrofoil ferry and more

Passenger Vessel News Roundup | May 1 – Cruise ships for China and Egypt, Russian hydrofoil ferry and more  Baird Maritime

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6 d. ago Outrage In Egypt Over Trump's Call For Free Passage For American Ships Through Suez Canal: The Canal Is A Red Line, The U.S. Is Extortionate

Outrage In Egypt Over Trump's Call For Free Passage For American Ships Through Suez Canal: The Canal Is A Red Line, The U.S. Is Extortionate  MEMRI | Middle East Media Research Institute

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6 d. ago Trump’s temper has CEOs running scared. They’re missing a huge opportunity

A version of this story appeared in CNN Business’ Nightcap newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. New York CNN  —  America’s CEOs have spent much of second Trump administration cutting million-dollar checks for his inauguration fund, putting out press releases touting their “new” investments in domestic production, and generally … The post Trump’s temper has CEOs running scared. They’re missing a huge opportunity appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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6 d. ago Trump’s call for free US passage through Suez Canal angers Egypt

Trump’s call for free US passage through Suez Canal angers Egypt  Nairobi Law Monthly

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6 d. ago Reports: Turkiye, Egypt to cooperate in field of drones production, Israel media says

Reports: Turkiye, Egypt to cooperate in field of drones production, Israel media says  Middle East Monitor

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7 d. ago Trump Wants Free Passage Through Suez Canal in Exchange for Houthi Bombing Campaign

Trump Wants Free Passage Through Suez Canal in Exchange for Houthi Bombing Campaign  WSJ

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7 d. ago South Carolina mother pushes for change after child died nearly a decade after beating

South Carolina mother pushes for change after child died nearly a decade after beating  wrdw.com

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7 d. ago BP Asset Sales In Egypt, Trinidad Weigh On Q1 Production As Profit Falls

BP Asset Sales In Egypt, Trinidad Weigh On Q1 Production As Profit Falls  Benzinga

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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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7 d. ago A day without power: What 12 hours of darkness looked like in Spain and Portugal

CNN  —  Luis Ibáñez Jiménez was driving on a highway in east Madrid when Spain lost power. “Suddenly, there were no traffic lights,” the resident of the capital told CNN. Cars piled up, and nobody had right of way. “I was stopping so that people could pass I saw a massive bus coming, and I … The post A day without power: What 12 hours of darkness looked like in Spain and Portugal appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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8 d. ago Trump demand for free Suez Canal passage for US ships sparks outrage in Egypt

Trump demand for free Suez Canal passage for US ships sparks outrage in Egypt  Ynetnews

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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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