2 h. ago Trump administration ready to recognize Russian control of Crimea in framework to end Ukraine war, source says

The Trump administration is ready to recognize Russian control of Crimea as part of a proposal to help end to the war with Ukraine, according to an official familiar with the framework. The proposal would also put a ceasefire in place along the front lines of the war, the source said. The framework was shared … The post Trump administration ready to recognize Russian control of Crimea in framework to end Ukraine war, source says appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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2 h. ago Portrait of a wounded Palestinian boy wins Press Photo of the Year

CNN  —  A striking portrait of a young Palestinian boy who lost both arms in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City has been named Press Photo of the Year. Photographer Samar Abu Elouf, who is also from Gaza, met nine-year-old Mahmoud Ajjour three months after an explosion severed one of his arms and mutilated the … The post Portrait of a wounded Palestinian boy wins Press Photo of the Year appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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22 h. ago Egypt’s PM to Inspect Several Factories in 10th of Ramadan City on Saturday

Egypt’s PM to Inspect Several Factories in 10th of Ramadan City on Saturday  Egypt Today

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23 h. ago Famous restaurants and dessert chains shut down across Egypt in food safety crackdown

Several Egyptian governorates have witnessed intensive inspection campaigns carried out by the regulatory bodies of the Food Safety Authority and the Ministry of Supply, resulting in the closure of a number of branches of well-known dessert chains, Sada al-Balad reported. In Gharbia Governorate, five branches of the “Balaben” chain in Tanta city were closed after … The post Famous restaurants and dessert chains shut down across Egypt in food safety crackdown appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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44 h. ago US and Ukraine to hold highest level talks in weeks with no end in sight to Russia’s war

CNN  —  US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump’s international envoy, are set to meet Ukrainian officials in Paris at a summit Thursday aimed at bolstering Ukraine’s defenses against Russia’s unrelenting invasion. If Trump’s pledge to end the war in a day was far-fetched, the hope to secure a full … The post US and Ukraine to hold highest level talks in weeks with no end in sight to Russia’s war appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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48 h. ago PM urges relying on local components in all wind energy projects

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly called for relying on local components in all wind energy projects across the country and reducing the import of foreign components. Madbouly’s call came while he was inspecting the 650-megawatt wind farm in the Red Sea city of Ras Ghareb on Tuesday. The prime minister was accompanied by Minister of Electricity … The post PM urges relying on local components in all wind energy projects appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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3 d. 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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3 d. ago Turkey Outpaces UK Greece Morocco Egypt Italy Spain UAE and More with Surging Russian Tourist Wave Defying Sanctions and Reigniting Summer Travel Boom

Turkey Outpaces UK Greece Morocco Egypt Italy Spain UAE and More with Surging Russian Tourist Wave Defying Sanctions and Reigniting Summer Travel Boom  Travel And Tour World

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4 d. 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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4 d. ago Trump calls Sumy missile strike a ‘mistake.’ But Russia’s war seems to be raging on exactly to Putin’s plan

CNN  —  “I was told they made a mistake.” This is the way US President Donald Trump characterized Russia’s “horrific” double-tap missile strike on central Sumy, Ukraine, on Saturday, which allegedly used cluster munitions to maximize casualties. The Iskander missiles reportedly utilized are accurate, and the use of two of them could suggest a degree … The post Trump calls Sumy missile strike a ‘mistake.’ But Russia’s war seems to be raging on exactly to Putin’s plan appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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5 d. ago Gaza Hospital Bombed: Egypt Demands Immediate Ceasefire, Condemns Israeli Strike

Gaza Hospital Bombed: Egypt Demands Immediate Ceasefire, Condemns Israeli Strike  munsifdaily.com

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5 d. ago Russian strikes on northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy kill 32, in deadliest attack this year

CNN  —  Russian missiles hit the northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy in the deadliest attack this year, killing at least 32 people, including two children, as residents gathered for Sunday church services, local authorities said. At least 84 people, including ten children, have also been wounded in the strikes on the city’s center, according to … The post Russian strikes on northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy kill 32, in deadliest attack this year appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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6 d. ago Three killed after Israel bombs school in northern Gaza sheltering the displaced

Several Palestinian citizens were killed on Saturday after Israeli forces bombed a school sheltering the displaced in northern Gaza. The Palestinian News Agency, WAFA, reported medical sources as saying that at least three citizens were killed and several others – including children – were injured after Israeli forces bombed the Khalifa School. In separate strike, … The post Three killed after Israel bombs school in northern Gaza sheltering the displaced appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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6 d. ago ‘This isn’t Russia, never was, and never will be’: Ukrainians living under occupation fear Trump’s peace talks

CNN  —  Asked why she and other Ukrainian people choose to keep living under Russian occupation instead of fleeing, the woman paused for a moment. “I don’t know how to explain the feeling,” she said. “It’s like you just can’t believe that evil could win. Even after three years, people can’t believe that this is … The post ‘This isn’t Russia, never was, and never will be’: Ukrainians living under occupation fear Trump’s peace talks appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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7 d. ago Life Under Pharaoh Akhenaten: New Discoveries Shed Light on Egypt’s Lost City

Life Under Pharaoh Akhenaten: New Discoveries Shed Light on Egypt’s Lost City  GreekReporter.com

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7 d. ago See new archeological discoveries in Egypt’s lost Golden City

See new archeological discoveries in Egypt’s lost Golden City  MSN

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8 d. ago Obeying their pharaoh, they left behind a treasure trove in Egypt's 'lost golden city'

Obeying their pharaoh, they left behind a treasure trove in Egypt's 'lost golden city'  NBC News

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8 d. ago Video: Six killed in Hudson River helicopter crash off Manhattan

Six people died in a helicopter crash in the Hudson River in New York City, off Manhattan on Thursday. The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) stated that they received a report of a helicopter going down in the river at approximately 3:17 PM. The crash occurred in the river near Houston Street and the … The post Video: Six killed in Hudson River helicopter crash off Manhattan appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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8 d. ago In Egypt, archaeologists have discovered a school at the heart of the famous Ramesseum revealing that the temple functioned like a city

In Egypt, archaeologists have discovered a school at the heart of the famous Ramesseum revealing that the temple functioned like a city  MSN

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1 week ago Russia steps up offensive across the front line in Ukraine, in apparent defiance of Trump. What does it mean for the war?

London and Kyiv CNN  —  Offensive operations by Russia’s army have increased across the front line, according to social media posts by Ukrainian officers, an analysis of information from the General Staff in Kyiv and soldiers speaking to CNN. It is not yet clear if this is the start of a major spring offensive by … The post Russia steps up offensive across the front line in Ukraine, in apparent defiance of Trump. What does it mean for the war? appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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