7 h. ago US and Ukraine to hold highest level talks in weeks with no end in sight to Russia’s war

CNN  —  US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump’s international envoy, are set to meet Ukrainian officials in Paris at a summit Thursday aimed at bolstering Ukraine’s defenses against Russia’s unrelenting invasion. If Trump’s pledge to end the war in a day was far-fetched, the hope to secure a full … The post US and Ukraine to hold highest level talks in weeks with no end in sight to Russia’s war appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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15 h. ago First Egypt Rate Cut Since 2020 May Be Mild After Trump Tariffs

First Egypt Rate Cut Since 2020 May Be Mild After Trump Tariffs  Bloomberg.com

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31 h. ago Why Trump is relishing his duel with Harvard and other elite schools

CNN  —  Harvard University is such a perfect foil for Trumpism that it’s a wonder it avoided the MAGA maelstrom for so long. But the nation’s oldest university is now going head-to-head with a White House that sees few limits on its power, which it wants to use to shatter elite societal pillars. Harvard President … The post Why Trump is relishing his duel with Harvard and other elite schools appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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56 h. ago As he lionizes a strongman, Trump flexes power over the law, top colleges and the media

CNN  —  Only three months into his new term, President Donald Trump is escalating a battle against institutions that challenge his strongman instincts, including the courts, the legal profession, elite education and the media. The administration is projecting presidential authority in a broader and more overt way than any modern White House. Its expansive interpretation … The post As he lionizes a strongman, Trump flexes power over the law, top colleges and the media appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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56 h. ago Apparel Council Chair: US Tariffs Offer Growth for Egypt’s Exporters

Apparel Council Chair: US Tariffs Offer Growth for Egypt’s Exporters  CairoScene

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57 h. ago Egypt’s tourism push puts Red Sea beach at risk, say activists

Egypt’s tourism push puts Red Sea beach at risk, say activists  Yahoo Home

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58 h. ago Trump realises Israel ‘illogically’ upping demands in Gaza ceasefire talks, says Egyptian official

Trump realises Israel ‘illogically’ upping demands in Gaza ceasefire talks, says Egyptian official  Middle East Monitor

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59 h. ago Trump realizes Israel ‘illogically’ raising its demands in Gaza ceasefire talks: Egyptian official

Trump realizes Israel ‘illogically’ raising its demands in Gaza ceasefire talks: Egyptian official  Anadolu Ajansı

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60 h. ago Egypt's Trade in the Age of US Tariffs: Challenges and Opportunities

Egypt's Trade in the Age of US Tariffs: Challenges and Opportunities  ZAWYA

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60 h. ago Egypt’s tourism push puts pristine Red Sea beach at risk, say environmentalists

Egypt’s tourism push puts pristine Red Sea beach at risk, say environmentalists  Yahoo News Canada

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60 h. ago Trump calls Sumy missile strike a ‘mistake.’ But Russia’s war seems to be raging on exactly to Putin’s plan

CNN  —  “I was told they made a mistake.” This is the way US President Donald Trump characterized Russia’s “horrific” double-tap missile strike on central Sumy, Ukraine, on Saturday, which allegedly used cluster munitions to maximize casualties. The Iskander missiles reportedly utilized are accurate, and the use of two of them could suggest a degree … The post Trump calls Sumy missile strike a ‘mistake.’ But Russia’s war seems to be raging on exactly to Putin’s plan appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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63 h. ago Egyptian official: Trump doesn't have much patience for hostage deal delays

Egyptian official: Trump doesn't have much patience for hostage deal delays  www.israelhayom.com

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3 d. ago US tariffs create strong growth opportunity for Egypt’s apparel exports: AECE

US tariffs create strong growth opportunity for Egypt’s apparel exports: AECE  Dailynewsegypt

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3 d. ago Hamas rejects Egyptian disarmament plan, eyes US role in ceasefire talks with Trump gesture

Hamas rejects Egyptian disarmament plan, eyes US role in ceasefire talks with Trump gesture  Ynetnews

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3 d. ago Hamas unwilling to lay down arms in Gaza, Al Jazeera reports

Hamas unwilling to lay down arms in Gaza, Al Jazeera reports  The Jerusalem PostEgypt receives Israeli proposal for temporary Gaza ceasefire  The Times of IsraelHamas Rejects Egyptian Ceasefire Proposal, Refuses To Discuss Disarming  i24NEWS

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3 d. ago Trump’s doctor says president in ‘excellent health,’ citing results of physical and ‘frequent victories’ at golf

West Palm Beach, Florida CNN  —  President Donald Trump is “fully fit” to perform the duties of the presidency, the White House physician said in a memorandum released Sunday following Trump’s yearly physical that cited his “frequent victories” in golf tournaments as evidence of his robust health. The note, which included details of laboratory work, … The post Trump’s doctor says president in ‘excellent health,’ citing results of physical and ‘frequent victories’ at golf appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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4 d. ago Olive oil at risk: Climate change threatens Mediterranean’s ‘liquid gold’

Olive oil at risk: Climate change threatens Mediterranean’s ‘liquid gold’  Dailynewsegypt

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4 d. ago Fitch Affirms Egypt’s Credit Rating at B, Citing Economic Potential and Persistent Fiscal Risks

Fitch Affirms Egypt’s Credit Rating at B, Citing Economic Potential and Persistent Fiscal Risks  Egypt Today

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4 d. ago S&P Revises Egypt’s Outlook to Stable, Citing Mounting Fiscal Pressures and Global Risks

S&P Revises Egypt’s Outlook to Stable, Citing Mounting Fiscal Pressures and Global Risks  Egypt Today

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4 d. ago ‘This isn’t Russia, never was, and never will be’: Ukrainians living under occupation fear Trump’s peace talks

CNN  —  Asked why she and other Ukrainian people choose to keep living under Russian occupation instead of fleeing, the woman paused for a moment. “I don’t know how to explain the feeling,” she said. “It’s like you just can’t believe that evil could win. Even after three years, people can’t believe that this is … The post ‘This isn’t Russia, never was, and never will be’: Ukrainians living under occupation fear Trump’s peace talks appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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