8 h. ago The iPhone’s biggest rival may have one advantage in Trump’s tariff war

New York CNN  —  There’s a key difference between an iPhone and Samsung Galaxy phone that may matter now more than ever: One was likely assembled in China, while the other was probably produced in Vietnam, India or South Korea. Samsung, unlike Apple, doesn’t rely heavily on China for smartphone production, a detail that’s become … The post The iPhone’s biggest rival may have one advantage in Trump’s tariff war appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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8 h. ago Trump and Zelensky hold war talks inside St. Peter’s Basilica ahead of pope’s funeral

CNN  —  US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held crunch war talks in the heart of the Vatican minutes before the start of the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday, as the White House mounts an increasingly urgent push to strike a peace deal in Ukraine. Photographs released by the Ukrainian presidency … The post Trump and Zelensky hold war talks inside St. Peter’s Basilica ahead of pope’s funeral appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Politics

11 h. ago Mashat in talks with EU over timeline of completing procedures related to 2nd phase of MFA program

Rania al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation and Egypt’s Governor at the World Bank, held a meeting with Elena Flores, Director General for Economic and Financial Affairs at the European Commission, in the presence of Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk. The meeting addressed the timeline for completing procedures related to the second phase … The post Mashat in talks with EU over timeline of completing procedures related to 2nd phase of MFA program appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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11 h. ago Egypt is an impregnable barrier against liquidating the Palestinian cause: Sisi

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi stressed that, amid the unprecedented challenges facing the region, the war in Gaza continues to devastate everything and claim tens of thousands of lives in a shameful humanitarian tragedy that will forever scar history. Egypt stands as an impregnable barrier against any attempts to liquidate the Palestinian cause, he stressed, … The post Egypt is an impregnable barrier against liquidating the Palestinian cause: Sisi appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Politics

13 h. ago US Middle East history professor in exclusive interview criticizes Israel’s war on Gaza, discusses history of the region

As the world undergoes rapid political and economic transformations with escalating conflicts shaking the Middle East, the region has witnessed a full year of genocide in Gaza – and no clear prospect for an end. The conflict has expanded to southern Lebanon, reverberated in Yemen and Iraq, and reached Iran. The Future of the Middle … The post US Middle East history professor in exclusive interview criticizes Israel’s war on Gaza, discusses history of the region appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Politics

20 h. ago Hamas says disarmament ‘not up for negotiation’ ahead of talks with Egyptian mediators

Hamas says disarmament ‘not up for negotiation’ ahead of talks with Egyptian mediators  The Times of Israel

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33 h. ago Harvard is relying on its billionaire alums as it faces down the White House

As Harvard squares up for a bruising legal fight with the White House over billions in frozen federal grants, the university’s fortunes could depend on its Rolodex of ultra-wealthy alumni. But some of the top donors who have given Harvard the most money in recent years have also cultivated close ties to the Trump administration, … The post Harvard is relying on its billionaire alums as it faces down the White House appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Society

48 h. ago Muslim Brotherhood branch in Egypt threatens Jordanian state

Muslim Brotherhood branch in Egypt threatens Jordanian state  The Long War Journal

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3 d. ago Europe whacks American Big Tech with $797 million fine. Meta cries ‘tariff’

London CNN  —  The European Union has fined Apple and Meta a combined €700 million ($797 million) in the first enforcement of its landmark digital competition law. The penalties for breaching the Digital Markets Act come amid attacks on the EU by the Trump administration for what it sees as the bloc’s unfair targeting of … The post Europe whacks American Big Tech with $797 million fine. Meta cries ‘tariff’ appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Economics

3 d. ago As Trump upends world order, Egypt and China mull deeper ties

As Trump upends world order, Egypt and China mull deeper ties  The New Arab

Politics

3 d. ago The pope called them every night until his final hours. Now, Gaza’s Christians cling to the hope he left behind

CNN  —  The final call lasted 30 seconds. Just enough time to say hello and ask if everyone was okay. But for Gaza’s tiny Christian population, the phone call from Pope Francis was a ray of hope that shone through the horrors of war. Every day since the beginning of the war 18 months ago, … The post The pope called them every night until his final hours. Now, Gaza’s Christians cling to the hope he left behind appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Sport

3 d. ago How Trump’s presidency can be a colossal failure and stunning success all at once

CNN  —  By conventional measures, Donald Trump’s second presidency is already descending into disarray amid a legal morass, self-inflicted errors, and a vast gap between its massive ambition and its capacity to enact that vision. Yet Trump’s tens of millions of supporters didn’t send a conventional president back to the White House – and don’t … The post How Trump’s presidency can be a colossal failure and stunning success all at once appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Politics

3 d. ago October War Panorama, Military Museums open to public free of charge on Sinai Liberation Day

October War Panorama, Military Museums open to public free of charge on Sinai Liberation Day  Egypt Today

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4 d. ago Hamas delegation heads for Cairo as Egypt takes mediation lead in hostage talks

Hamas delegation heads for Cairo as Egypt takes mediation lead in hostage talks  The Times of Israel

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4 d. ago Hamas delegation heads to Cairo as Egypt takes mediation lead in hostage talks

Hamas delegation heads to Cairo as Egypt takes mediation lead in hostage talks  The Times of Israel

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4 d. ago Want evidence Trump’s tariffs are upending the global economy? Here it is

New York CNN  —  Ever since President Donald Trump introduced his first round of new tariffs, it’s been a waiting game to see just how much they’ll impact the global economy. This week, one of the earliest signs was revealed — and it wasn’t pretty. South Korea’s Customs Service reported that exports for the first … The post Want evidence Trump’s tariffs are upending the global economy? Here it is appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Politics

4 d. ago Harvard’s lawsuit sets up monumental clash between America’s most prestigious university and the Trump administration

CNN  —  Harvard University’s lawsuit against the Trump administration has set up a titanic clash between America’s most prestigious university and the federal government over academic freedom, federal funding and campus oversight. The legal showdown over frozen federal funds will likely take years to play out and could end up at the Supreme Court. The … The post Harvard’s lawsuit sets up monumental clash between America’s most prestigious university and the Trump administration appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Politics

4 d. ago Egypt has taken lead in Gaza hostage release talks in place of Qatar, official says

Egypt has taken lead in Gaza hostage release talks in place of Qatar, official says  The Times of Israel

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4 d. ago Egypt has taken lead in Gaza hostage release talks in place of Qatar — official

Egypt has taken lead in Gaza hostage release talks in place of Qatar — official  The Times of Israel

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4 d. ago Egypt leading Gaza hostage release talks in place of Qatar — official

Egypt leading Gaza hostage release talks in place of Qatar — official  The Times of Israel

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