33 m. ago Egypt achieves historic tourism surge with 19 million visitors in 2025

Egyptian tourism recorded an unprecedented historic surge in 2025, welcoming approximately 19 million tourists. This represents a 21 percent growth rate compared to 2024—an exceptional performance that quadruples the five percent global average growth estimated by UN Tourism. This milestone proudly signals Egypt’s return to the forefront of the international tourism landscape and solidifies its … The post Egypt achieves historic tourism surge with 19 million visitors in 2025 appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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20 h. ago What happens to the planet if Trump gets his hands on all of Venezuela’s oil?

The largest oil reserves of any country on the planet, more than 300 billion barrels, are estimated to lie beneath the ground in Venezuela. President Donald Trump is now laying claim to these vast deposits after his capture of the country’s president Nicolás Maduro. Venezuelan oil is a tantalizing prospect for Trump, who reveres fossil … The post What happens to the planet if Trump gets his hands on all of Venezuela’s oil? appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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20 h. ago It looks like Trump is running a private equity playbook in Venezuela

New York  —  One way to make sense of President Donald Trump’s Venezuela actions is to remember one of the most important questions guiding his administration: Is there an opportunity to profit? When the answer is yes, little else seems to matter. By his own telling, Trump’s promise to “run” Venezuela is driven by what … The post It looks like Trump is running a private equity playbook in Venezuela appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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24 h. ago UK and France agree to send troops to Ukraine in event of peace deal with Russia

The United Kingdom and France have agreed to deploy forces in Ukraine if it strikes a peace deal with Russia, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said, in a renewed push by Western leaders to guarantee Kyiv’s post-war security and deter Moscow from further aggression. After officials from 35 countries gathered in Paris for a meeting … The post UK and France agree to send troops to Ukraine in event of peace deal with Russia appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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28 h. ago Epiphany’s forgotten revelation: Africa as refuge for Christ

Epiphany’s forgotten revelation: Africa as refuge for Christ  Baptist News Global

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32 h. ago Egypt urges global pressure to lift Israeli obstacles on Gaza aid amid harsh winter

Egypt urges global pressure to lift Israeli obstacles on Gaza aid amid harsh winter  Egypt Today

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62 h. ago Egypt hosts virtual cultural talk with Zahi Hawass for global diaspora

Egypt hosts virtual cultural talk with Zahi Hawass for global diaspora  Egyptian Gazette

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68 h. ago More than half of Gazans who fled war seek to return as Rafah crossing talks advance

More than half of Gazans who fled war seek to return as Rafah crossing talks advance  Ynetnews

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69 h. ago Egypt Mobilizes $750 Million in Green Bond Finance to Advance Climate Strategy 2050

Egypt Mobilizes $750 Million in Green Bond Finance to Advance Climate Strategy 2050  ESG News

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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. ago Maximising industrial asset utilisation central to Public Enterprises strategy: Minister

Maximising industrial asset utilisation central to Public Enterprises strategy: Minister  Dailynewsegypt

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3 d. ago From Egypt to the West: How the Muslim Brotherhood Grew Into a Global Movement

From Egypt to the West: How the Muslim Brotherhood Grew Into a Global Movement  HonestReporting

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4 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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4 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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4 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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4 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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4 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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4 d. ago Jordan journalists’ chief says Egypt key to Arab stability, media shifted global views on Gaza

Jordan journalists’ chief says Egypt key to Arab stability, media shifted global views on Gaza  Egypt Today

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5 d. ago National carrier reports record growth, global ranking surges

National carrier reports record growth, global ranking surges  Egyptian Gazette

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