15 h. ago One in five people in Gaza face starvation, report warns, as Israel’s months

CNN  —  One in five people in the Gaza Strip are facing starvation as the entire territory edges closer to famine, a new United Nations-backed report warns, after nearly three months of Israel’s blockade of critically needed humanitarian aid. The warning comes as the UN and several NGOs, as well as civilians in Gaza, say … The post One in five people in Gaza face starvation, report warns, as Israel’s months-long blockade continues appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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16 h. ago Egypt Recovers 25 Looted Antiquities From United States in Major Repatriation Effort

Egypt Recovers 25 Looted Antiquities From United States in Major Repatriation Effort  The Media Line

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16 h. ago Abdelatty, Fidan flatly reject forced displacement of Palestinians

Abdelatty, Fidan flatly reject forced displacement of Palestinians  Egyptian Gazette

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17 h. ago 25 Smuggled Egyptian Artefacts Repatriated From the United States

25 Smuggled Egyptian Artefacts Repatriated From the United States  CairoScene

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17 h. ago PM follows up on initiative to convert cars to run on natural gas

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said that the government’s initiative to convert vehicles to operate on natural gas is a top priority, in line with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s directives to expand the conversion and replacement of cars with gas-powered alternatives. This move is part of the state’s efforts to promote the use of clean and … The post PM follows up on initiative to convert cars to run on natural gas appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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18 h. ago Europe and US briefly upped the pressure on Russia over Ukraine. Trump upended that

Kyiv, Ukraine CNN  —  For about 30 hours, the illusion of transatlantic unity over Ukraine was maintained. Europe and Ukraine had demanded a deal on the 30-day unconditional ceasefire the Trump administration proposed two months earlier. European leaders said US President Donald Trump had personally backed their plan – and threat of sanctions if Russia … The post Europe and US briefly upped the pressure on Russia over Ukraine. Trump upended that appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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34 h. ago How displaced Palestinians are embracing new beginnings in Egypt

How displaced Palestinians are embracing new beginnings in Egypt  The New Arab

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40 h. ago United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Singapore, India, Malaysia, Qatar, Hong Kong campaign promotes luxury culinary and family travel from MENA to Hong Kong

United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Singapore, India, Malaysia, Qatar, Hong Kong campaign promotes luxury culinary and family travel from MENA to Hong Kong  Travel And Tour World

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42 h. ago President Sisi meets President of African Development Bank Group

President Sisi meets President of African Development Bank Group  Egypt Today

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42 h. ago OPEN// President Sisi, AfDB head discuss boosting cooperation

CAIRO, May 12 (MENA) – President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Monday discussed with President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) Akinwumi Adesin ways of boosting cooperation between Egypt and the bank. The meeting was attended by Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation Rania al Mashat. The President expressed Egypt’s appreciation for Adesina … The post OPEN// President Sisi, AfDB head discuss boosting cooperation appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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42 h. 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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52 h. ago Egypt Leads the Way in Sustainable Tourism and Bird Habitat Protection With Strategic Environmental Overhaul Recognized by Global Networks

Egypt Leads the Way in Sustainable Tourism and Bird Habitat Protection With Strategic Environmental Overhaul Recognized by Global Networks  Travel And Tour World

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59 h. ago Housing Ministry unveils new incentives to support developers, ease market pressures

Housing Ministry unveils new incentives to support developers, ease market pressures  Dailynewsegypt

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66 h. 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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3 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

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3 d. ago Egypt’s Foreign Minister Holds Phone Calls with Indian and Pakistani Counterparts to Support Ceasefire Efforts

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Holds Phone Calls with Indian and Pakistani Counterparts to Support Ceasefire Efforts  Egypt Today

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3 d. ago Trade turnover between Russia, Egypt hits record $9 bln in 2024

Trade turnover between Russia and Egypt climbed by 30 percent in 2024, reaching a record of US nine billion dollars, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, adding that it gained another 80 percent in the first two months of this year, TASS news agency reported. Putin … The post Trade turnover between Russia, Egypt hits record $9 bln in 2024 appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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3 d. ago Sisi, Putin agree to increase number of incoming Russian tourists

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin agreed to increase the number of Russian tourists visiting Egypt, while promoting new Egyptian tourist attractions in Russia. The two leaders also underlined the importance of enhancing cooperation in the fields of energy, food security, mining, agriculture, and industry, as well as continuing coordination between … The post Sisi, Putin agree to increase number of incoming Russian tourists appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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3 d. ago Egypt’s Foreign Minister Meets Palestinian Vice President, Reaffirms Cairo’s Ceasefire Mediation Efforts in Gaza

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Meets Palestinian Vice President, Reaffirms Cairo’s Ceasefire Mediation Efforts in Gaza  Egypt Today

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4 d. ago Egypt’s Sisi in Russia, meets Putin after military parade: What to know

Egypt’s Sisi in Russia, meets Putin after military parade: What to know  AL-Monitor

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