7 h. ago Trump pressed Egypt's Sisi for Suez Canal waiver in early April

Trump pressed Egypt's Sisi for Suez Canal waiver in early April  The New Arab

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9 h. ago Trump’s Call for Free U.S. Passage Through Suez Canal Stirs Controversy in Egypt

Trump’s Call for Free U.S. Passage Through Suez Canal Stirs Controversy in Egypt  Scoop Empire

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10 h. ago Egyptian MPs slam Trump's 'bullying' over Suez Canal passage

Egyptian MPs slam Trump's 'bullying' over Suez Canal passage  The New Arab

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11 h. ago Trump stirs up controversy over suggesting US ships should pass for free in Suez Canal

US President Donald Trump on Saturday has sparked outrage on Egyptian media and online discussions after he said that US military and commercial vessels should be allowed free passage through the Suez Canal. “American Ships, both Military and Commercial, should be allowed to travel, free of charge, through the Panama and Suez Canals! Those Canals … The post Trump stirs up controversy over suggesting US ships should pass for free in Suez Canal appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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13 h. ago Tourism delegation reviews Hajj preparations in Saudi Arabia

A delegation from Egypt’s Chamber of Tourism Companies concluded a visit to Saudi Arabia to review preparations for Egyptian pilgrims ahead of the Hajj season. The delegation held meetings with Saudi tawafa companies, including Al-Mashariq Al-Masiya and Al-Rajhi, to discuss organizational and service arrangements, covering hospitality, transport, and religious guidance for tourism pilgrims. Talks addressed … The post Tourism delegation reviews Hajj preparations in Saudi Arabia appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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15 h. ago Trump criticizes Putin after meeting with Zelensky: ‘Maybe he doesn’t want to stop the war’

CNN  —  US President Donald Trump questioned whether Russian leader Vladimir Putin wants a peace deal, shortly after meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky in the heart of the Vatican minutes before the start of the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday. Saturday marked the first face-to-face encounter between Trump and Zelensky since a … The post Trump criticizes Putin after meeting with Zelensky: ‘Maybe he doesn’t want to stop the war’ appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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15 h. ago Senior Hamas leaders depart Cairo following ceasefire talks as Trump says ‘We’ve got to be good to Gaza’

CNN  —  A senior Hamas delegation departed Cairo late Saturday following talks with Egyptian officials aimed at brokering a ceasefire agreement and the entry of desperately needed humanitarian aid into Gaza, according to a statement by Hamas. The delegation, led by Chairman of the Hamas Leadership Council Muhammad Darwish, included other key leaders, among them … The post Senior Hamas leaders depart Cairo following ceasefire talks as Trump says ‘We’ve got to be good to Gaza’ appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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23 h. ago Researchers make alarming discovery of widespread contamination in critical lake: 'An urgent need for clear policies'

Researchers make alarming discovery of widespread contamination in critical lake: 'An urgent need for clear policies'  The Cool Down

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33 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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34 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.

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36 h. ago Uganda eyes greater economic cooperation with Egypt – Museveni

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said Egypt is ready to cooperate with its Nile Basin partners to develop their capabilities, and share relevant expertise in various sectors, including the agriculture, irrigation, health, energy, and mining industries. Madbouly was speaking during a meeting with President of Uganda Yoweri Museveni on the margins of his participation in the … The post Uganda eyes greater economic cooperation with Egypt – Museveni appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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36 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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37 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.

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38 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.

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57 h. ago Egyptian film takes critical aim at US airlift to Israel in 1973

Egyptian film takes critical aim at US airlift to Israel in 1973  The New Arab

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58 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

59 h. ago Almost 2 million visit ‘On Top of the Pyramid’ Exhibition in Shanghai

Egyptian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Sharif Fathi, received Liu Duo, the Deputy Mayor of Shanghai Municipality in the People’s Republic of China, and her accompanying delegation at the ministry’s headquarters in the government district of the New Administrative Capital. The meeting took place during their current visit to Egypt and was attended by Moamen … The post Almost 2 million visit ‘On Top of the Pyramid’ Exhibition in Shanghai appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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62 h. ago Egypt’s PM meets President of Uganda Yoweri Museveni in Entebbe

Egypt’s PM meets President of Uganda Yoweri Museveni in Entebbe  Egypt Today

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67 h. ago Egypt’s Petroleum Minister tells how the country hopes to meet energy needs of the region

Egypt’s Petroleum Minister tells how the country hopes to meet energy needs of the region  thenationalnews.com

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3 d. 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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