45 m. ago Vance says war in Ukraine ‘not going to end any time soon,’ hours after US signs minerals deal with Kyiv

CNN  —  US Vice President JD Vance said the war in Ukraine is “not going to end any time soon,” just hours after Washington and Kyiv signed a key minerals agreement that has peace in Ukraine among its goals. Speaking to Fox News on Thursday, Vance poured some cold water on earlier statements from the … The post Vance says war in Ukraine ‘not going to end any time soon,’ hours after US signs minerals deal with Kyiv appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Events

13 h. 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

Events

21 h. 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.

Politics

40 h. 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

Politics

42 h. ago Israel media accuses Egypt of spying with help of Chinese drone

Israel media accuses Egypt of spying with help of Chinese drone  Middle East Monitor

Politics

50 h. ago Passenger Vessel News Roundup | May 1 – Cruise ships for China and Egypt, Russian hydrofoil ferry and more

Passenger Vessel News Roundup | May 1 – Cruise ships for China and Egypt, Russian hydrofoil ferry and more  Baird Maritime

Politics

65 h. 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

Politics

65 h. ago Up to 60 days to issue amendments on the old rent law in Egypt

In a long-awaited development, the government has submitted a bill to amend a law concerning old rents to the House of Representatives, aiming to address a long-running crisis impacting the lives of millions, both tenants and landlords. This came after an official announcement by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly during a press conference held after the … The post Up to 60 days to issue amendments on the old rent law in Egypt appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Society

66 h. ago Egypt has quickly become a nation of American football firsts

Egypt has quickly become a nation of American football firsts  Egyptian Gazette

Sport

66 h. ago IMF and World Bank expect Egypt’s economic growth to increase, Mashat

Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation Rania al-Mashat participated in a press conference held by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly following the weekly cabinet meeting. Mashat reviewed the most important economic developments, including the results of Egypt’s participation in the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, and their … The post IMF and World Bank expect Egypt’s economic growth to increase, Mashat appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Economics

67 h. 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.

Politics

67 h. ago Overheard on mic, Netanyahu’s wife says ‘fewer’ than 24 hostages are still alive in Gaza

CNN  —  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s wife Sara has been overheard on a microphone saying that “fewer” than 24 hostages are still alive in Gaza, outraging hostages’ families who demanded to know what the government knows about the fate of their loved ones. “We have of course an important task, not only to win … The post Overheard on mic, Netanyahu’s wife says ‘fewer’ than 24 hostages are still alive in Gaza appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Events

2 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

Politics

3 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.

Politics

3 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

Politics

3 d. ago U.S. Embassy Cairo and Egypt’s Society for Culture and Development Extend Support for the American Corner in Maadi

U.S. Embassy Cairo and Egypt’s Society for Culture and Development Extend Support for the American Corner in Maadi  U.S. Embassy in Egypt (.gov)

Politics

3 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

Politics

3 d. ago Finance Minister urges innovative financing to support developing economies

Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk emphasized the need to provide essential developmental financing to boost the ability of developing and African countries to achieve their economic goals. In a meeting with a delegation from Standard Chartered Bank, on the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, the minister stressed the importance of … The post Finance Minister urges innovative financing to support developing economies appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Politics

3 d. ago Egypt: businessman sends harsh message to Trump after remarks about Suez Canal

Egypt: businessman sends harsh message to Trump after remarks about Suez Canal  Middle East Monitor

Politics

3 d. ago B.Laban pays LE140 mln in dues to the Egyptian Tax Authority

A member of the board of directors for the B.Laban Company, Abdel-Rahman Ashmawy, confirmed that his company paid LE140 million to the Egyptian Tax Authority. During a telephone interview with TV host Lamis al-Hadidi on the“Last Word” (Kalema Akhera) TV show, on “ON” channel, Ashmawy said that “There are matters that have not yet been … The post B.Laban pays LE140 mln in dues to the Egyptian Tax Authority appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Economics