11 h. ago Egypt rejects Israeli move to impose 'unlawful political realities' with Somaliland recognition

Egypt rejects Israeli move to impose 'unlawful political realities' with Somaliland recognition  TRT Afrika

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44 h. ago Venezuelans face uncertainty as the Trump administration’s plans for their country emerge. Here’s what to know

An emboldened President Donald Trump declared Sunday night that the US is “in charge” of Venezuela after detaining President Nicolas Maduro in a military raid over the weekend, as he issued stark warnings to other countries that they could be next. Maduro, who was dragged into custody with his wife, Cilia Flores, in a deadly … The post Venezuelans face uncertainty as the Trump administration’s plans for their country emerge. Here’s what to know appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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44 h. ago Trump has committed “aggression crime,” founding International Criminal Court prosecutor says

President Donald Trump’s move to seize Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro from his country to face trial in the US amounts to “an aggression crime,” the founding chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has said, calling the operation “absolutely not” legal. “He bombed the country and then removed the president. That’s political interference,” Luis Moreno … The post Trump has committed “aggression crime,” founding International Criminal Court prosecutor says appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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46 h. ago Egypt’s ownership policy: A push to rebalance public and private power

Egypt’s ownership policy: A push to rebalance public and private power  ZAWYA

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61 h. ago FM: Egypt rejects measures aimed at undermining Palestinian territorial integrity

FM: Egypt rejects measures aimed at undermining Palestinian territorial integrity  الهيئة العامة للاستعلامات

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3 d. ago During phone call with Turkish PM, Abdelatty reiterates Egypt’s complete rejection of any measures undermining unity of Palestinian territory

During phone call with Turkish PM, Abdelatty reiterates Egypt’s complete rejection of any measures undermining unity of Palestinian territory  Egypt Today

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3 d. ago US forces capture Maduro in “Midnight Hammer” raid; Trump pledges US governance of Venezuela

US forces capture Maduro in “Midnight Hammer” raid; Trump pledges US governance of Venezuela  Dailynewsegypt

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3 d. ago The silicon toll: Trump’s transactional strategy to rewire the global chip war

The silicon toll: Trump’s transactional strategy to rewire the global chip war  Dailynewsegypt

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3 d. ago What the US strike in Venezuela means for gas prices and the largest proven oil reserve on the planet

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been captured and flown out of the country following a large-scale US strike on Caracas, leaving behind uncertainty for the country — and its massive oil reserves. The Trump administration just struck a country with more oil than Iraq. Venezuela is sitting on a massive 303 billion barrels worth of … The post What the US strike in Venezuela means for gas prices and the largest proven oil reserve on the planet appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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3 d. ago Zelensky names spy chief to head presidential administration in big shake

KYIV, Jan 2 Reuters  —  President Volodymyr Zelensky named Ukraine’s defense spy chief as his top adviser on Friday, placing a popular military leader at the heart of decision-making as Kyiv seeks to strengthen its defenses against Russia and its hand in US-backed peace talks. The appointment of Kyrylo Budanov, a decorated war veteran widely … The post Zelensky names spy chief to head presidential administration in big shake-up appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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3 d. ago US military hits Caracas as Trump says President Maduro taken into custody

US military hits Caracas as Trump says President Maduro taken into custody  Dailynewsegypt

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3 d. ago ‘No reason to stop living’: Ukrainians find ways to cope with power cuts as Russia pounds the energy system

Kyiv, Ukraine  —  Liudmyla Shramko left Kyiv in 2024 with her young twin daughters to avoid shelling and blackouts. But a year later, 16-hour power outages caught up with her in western Ukraine. The 40-year-old recalls a two-day unscheduled power outage in her apartment in the capital in summer 2024 when it was 40 degrees … The post ‘No reason to stop living’: Ukrainians find ways to cope with power cuts as Russia pounds the energy system appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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5 d. ago CIA assesses Ukraine was not targeting a Putin residence in drone attack, contrary to Kremlin claim, sources say

The CIA has assessed Ukraine was not targeting a residence used by Russian President Vladimir Putin in a recent drone attack in the north of his country, according to US officials, undercutting an assertion the Russian leader had made to President Donald Trump in a Monday phone call. The CIA’s director John Ratcliffe briefed Trump … The post CIA assesses Ukraine was not targeting a Putin residence in drone attack, contrary to Kremlin claim, sources say appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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6 d. ago Bruising on Trump’s left hand sparks renewed questions about his health

New bruising on Donald Trump’s left hand is reviving questions about his health nearly one year after he became the oldest president to take the oath of office. Across a series of events last week, the 79-year-old Trump appeared with discoloration or light bruising on the back of his left hand, in addition to the … The post Bruising on Trump’s left hand sparks renewed questions about his health appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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6 d. ago CIA strike brings Trump closer to grave new year decisions on Venezuela

President Donald Trump has thrust the country into a significant new phase in his showdown with Venezuela with a CIA strike on a port facility. But as he approaches grave new decisions on even greater escalations, his team has not yet spelled out a clear consistent public rationale for its actions. Nor has it prepared … The post CIA strike brings Trump closer to grave new year decisions on Venezuela appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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6 d. ago As Russia approaches a grim milestone, Putin projects confidence

Russia is approaching a grim milestone: by mid-January, President Vladimir Putin’s “special military operation” in Ukraine will have dragged on longer than the war on the Eastern Front that began with the German invasion of the Soviet Union in June 1941 and ended with the fall of Berlin in May 1945. Putin is famously obsessed … The post As Russia approaches a grim milestone, Putin projects confidence appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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7 d. ago Egypt rejects Palestinian relocation offers, hints at 2026 Trump talks

Egypt rejects Palestinian relocation offers, hints at 2026 Trump talks  The Arab Weekly

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7 d. ago Why Trump’s ‘terrific’ meeting with Zelensky was also pretty good for Putin

It seemed, at least superficially, to have been one of the better face-to-face meetings between Presidents Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky, their sixth in a year that has seen this relationship fray to breaking point and require regular and painstaking repairs. The mood, as they emerged from the dining room at Mar-a-Lago was conciliatory. Zelensky … The post Why Trump’s ‘terrific’ meeting with Zelensky was also pretty good for Putin appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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7 d. ago Trump’s social media business is merging with a nuclear fusion company

President Donald Trump’s social media and crypto company is making a huge bet on a far different industry – nuclear fusion, a potentially lucrative albeit commercially unproven energy technology that could help power a suddenly electricity-starved economy. Trump Media and Technology Group Thursday announced a surprise merger with TAE Technologies, in an all-stock deal valued … The post Trump’s social media business is merging with a nuclear fusion company appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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7 d. ago Russia shoots down 91 Ukrainian drones targeting Russian presidential residence

The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that its air defense systems shot down 91 Ukrainian drones targeting the Russian presidential residence in the Novgorod region between December 28 and 29. The Russian Ministry of Defense statement read: “Between December 28 and 29 of this year, Russian Armed Forces air defense systems repelled a terrorist attack … The post Russia shoots down 91 Ukrainian drones targeting Russian presidential residence appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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