9 h. ago China opposes ‘bullying’ of Egypt after Trump demands Suez Canal be free for US ships

China opposes ‘bullying’ of Egypt after Trump demands Suez Canal be free for US ships  Anadolu Ajansı

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31 h. ago Trump’s trade war with Canada has backfired on America. Now he has a crucial meeting with Mark Carney

Washington CNN  —  Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday in what could be one of the most contentious meetings between the neighboring countries’ leaders in years. Canada is America’s second-biggest trading partner and one of its closest allies on many fronts, from national security … The post Trump’s trade war with Canada has backfired on America. Now he has a crucial meeting with Mark Carney appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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50 h. ago Opinion | Egypt’s Strategic Shift: Why Turning to China is a Necessity, Not a Choice

Opinion | Egypt’s Strategic Shift: Why Turning to China is a Necessity, Not a Choice  Dailynewsegypt

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60 h. ago Trump is acting like it’s his choice whether he obeys the Constitution

CNN  —  Americans are learning what it’s like to live with a president who sees no constraints on his actions and who apparently fears paying no price for them. In a blitz of recent policy moves, legal challenges, comments and interviews, Donald Trump is showing that he’s shedding the last limitations of custom and the … The post Trump is acting like it’s his choice whether he obeys the Constitution appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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3 d. ago Zelensky says talks with Trump at pope’s funeral were their ‘best’ yet

CNN  —  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that his conversation with US President Donald Trump at the Vatican last month was their “best” yet, with the two leaders discussing US sanctions and Kyiv’s air defenses. The brief meeting on the sidelines of Pope Francis’s funeral in April came at a crucial time for Ukraine, … The post Zelensky says talks with Trump at pope’s funeral were their ‘best’ yet appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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4 d. ago Egypt Refers Activist to State Security Prosecution over Pro

Egypt Refers Activist to State Security Prosecution over Pro-Israel Remarks  Palestine Chronicle

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4 d. ago Trump budget proposes $1 trillion for defense, slashes education, foreign aid, environment, health and public assistance

CNN  —  The White House unveiled a budget blueprint Friday that would pump more money into defense and homeland security, while taking an ax to programs the Trump administration has already targeted, including education, foreign aid, environment, health and public assistance programs. The proposal outlines President Donald Trump’s vision and provides recommendations to Congress for … The post Trump budget proposes $1 trillion for defense, slashes education, foreign aid, environment, health and public assistance appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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4 d. ago Egyptian govt orders oil spill cleanup in Sinai sea, promises action against polluter

Egyptian govt orders oil spill cleanup in Sinai sea, promises action against polluter  Egypt Today

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4 d. ago Egypt’s FM phones Trump’s Advisor on African, Arab, Middle Eastern Affairs

Egypt’s FM phones Trump’s Advisor on African, Arab, Middle Eastern Affairs  Egypt Today

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5 d. ago Trump’s Suez Power Play Threatens to Drag Egypt Into War and Collapse Its Economy

Trump’s Suez Power Play Threatens to Drag Egypt Into War and Collapse Its Economy  MintPress News

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5 d. ago Trump’s crackdown on Chinese imports has now ended a key shipping exemption – and millions of Americans will soon feel the impact

Many Americans might not have felt major effects from President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs – until now. That’s because a major shipping loophole expired at one minute past midnight on Friday. The de minimis exemption, as it’s known, allowed shipments of goods worth under $800 to come into the US duty free, often more or … The post Trump’s crackdown on Chinese imports has now ended a key shipping exemption – and millions of Americans will soon feel the impact appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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5 d. ago Egypt probes claims activist Dalia Ziada is collaborating with Israel

Egypt probes claims activist Dalia Ziada is collaborating with Israel  Middle East Monitor

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6 d. ago Trump asked Sisi for free passage through Suez Canal, military support against Houthis: Report

Trump asked Sisi for free passage through Suez Canal, military support against Houthis: Report  Middle East Eye

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7 d. ago Outrage In Egypt Over Trump's Call For Free Passage For American Ships Through Suez Canal: The Canal Is A Red Line, The U.S. Is Extortionate

Outrage In Egypt Over Trump's Call For Free Passage For American Ships Through Suez Canal: The Canal Is A Red Line, The U.S. Is Extortionate  MEMRI | Middle East Media Research Institute

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7 d. ago Trump’s temper has CEOs running scared. They’re missing a huge opportunity

A version of this story appeared in CNN Business’ Nightcap newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. New York CNN  —  America’s CEOs have spent much of second Trump administration cutting million-dollar checks for his inauguration fund, putting out press releases touting their “new” investments in domestic production, and generally … The post Trump’s temper has CEOs running scared. They’re missing a huge opportunity appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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7 d. ago Trump’s call for free US passage through Suez Canal angers Egypt

Trump’s call for free US passage through Suez Canal angers Egypt  Nairobi Law Monthly

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7 d. ago UK launches strikes against Huthis in Yemen, in first joint US operation under Trump

CNN  —  Britain’s military launched airstrikes against Huthi targets in Yemen on Tuesday with US forces, its defense ministry said – the first public acknowledgment of a joint operation since the Trump administration escalated the US campaign against the militant group. The strikes targeted “a cluster of buildings” south of the capital Sanaa used by … The post UK launches strikes against Huthis in Yemen, in first joint US operation under Trump appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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7 d. ago Trump Wants Free Passage Through Suez Canal in Exchange for Houthi Bombing Campaign

Trump Wants Free Passage Through Suez Canal in Exchange for Houthi Bombing Campaign  WSJ

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8 d. ago EGAS Signs MoU with ExxonMobil Egypt to Boost Exploration Activates in Mediterranean Blocks

EGAS Signs MoU with ExxonMobil Egypt to Boost Exploration Activates in Mediterranean Blocks  Egypt Oil & Gas

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8 d. ago As Trump threatens the Suez Canal again, how can Egypt respond?

As Trump threatens the Suez Canal again, how can Egypt respond?  Middle East Monitor

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