12 h. ago Producer Walid Mustafa, husband of singer Carole Samaha, passes away

Producer Walid Mustafa passed away in the early hours of Saturday, after a long struggle with a myriad of health issues that began in 2018. According to reports, he had suffered heart attacks and had previously undergone unsuccessful kidney surgery. Mustafa had been transferred to China for treatment after suffering his first health crisis. He … The post Producer Walid Mustafa, husband of singer Carole Samaha, passes away appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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12 h. ago Producer Walid Mustafa, husband of Lebanese singer Carole Samaha, passes away

Producer Walid Mustafa passed away in the early hours of Saturday, after a long struggle with a myriad of health issues that began in 2018. According to reports, he had suffered heart attacks and had previously undergone unsuccessful kidney surgery. Mustafa had been transferred to China for treatment after suffering his first health crisis. He … The post Producer Walid Mustafa, husband of Lebanese singer Carole Samaha, passes away appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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14 h. 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.

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27 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

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30 h. ago Netanyahu to discuss Gaza war continuation; Egypt says cease

Netanyahu to discuss Gaza war continuation; Egypt says cease-fire talk failed  Ynetnews

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34 h. ago Why scientists say this stunning ancient lake in Turkey might as well be on Mars

With its vivid turquoise, green and blue waters, it’s no surprise Lake Salda is often promoted as the “Maldives of Turkey.” Extraordinary to look at, peaceful and surrounded by an abundance of wildlife, it’s little wonder if has become a significant, if lesser-known attraction, located deep in the country’s southwest. But there’s so much more … The post Why scientists say this stunning ancient lake in Turkey might as well be on Mars appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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35 h. ago Israel sends warning message to Syria after presidential palace strike

Following Israeli airstrikes near the presidential palace in Damascus, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a strongly worded message to Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, as reported by the Hebrew newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth. Targeting the vicinity of the presidential palace in Damascus Damascus, the Syrian capital, witnessed a notable security escalation in the early hours of … The post Israel sends warning message to Syria after presidential palace strike appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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36 h. ago Egypt signals to US it has options after first air drill with China

Egypt signals to US it has options after first air drill with China  JNS.org

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41 h. ago The Day After the Gaza War: The View from Egypt and Jordan – Fares Center

The Day After the Gaza War: The View from Egypt and Jordan – Fares Center  edu.tufts.sites

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55 h. ago STORY Hospitality and Urbnlanes Sign Strategic Partnership Agreement to Elevate Egypt’s Hospitality

STORY Hospitality and Urbnlanes Sign Strategic Partnership Agreement to Elevate Egypt’s Hospitality  Breaking Travel News

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55 h. ago IPR Announces 'Significant Hydrocarbon Discovery' in Egypt's Western Desert

IPR Announces 'Significant Hydrocarbon Discovery' in Egypt's Western Desert  Rigzone

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57 h. ago Fleeing war, gendered violence follows Sudanese women to Egypt

Fleeing war, gendered violence follows Sudanese women to Egypt  The New Arab

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60 h. ago PM Witnesses Agreement to Build Blood Bag Factory in Suez Economic Zone

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly attended the signing of an agreement to establish a factory in the Suez Canal Economic Zone for the local production of blood bags and collection kits. The project is a partnership between the Egyptian Company for Medical Investments (ECMI), Japanese medical giant JMS, and Interpharm Egypt. The factory will cover 7,000 … The post PM Witnesses Agreement to Build Blood Bag Factory in Suez Economic Zone appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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3 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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3 d. ago Gewan Hotels & Resorts signs management agreements, marking expansion into Egypt

Gewan Hotels & Resorts signs management agreements, marking expansion into Egypt  Hotel Management Network

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3 d. ago Egypt signs deal with US' Dawah Pharmaceuticals to qualify Gypto Pharma for FDA standards

Egypt signs deal with US' Dawah Pharmaceuticals to qualify Gypto Pharma for FDA standards  ZAWYA

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3 d. ago World’s military spending rises at highest rate in nearly four decades, report says

Seoul, South Korea CNN  —  The world is arming itself at the fastest rate since near the end of the Cold War, according to a new report, as major wars rage in Ukraine and Gaza and military tensions spike from Europe to Asia. The 9.4 percent year-on-year rise to $2.718 trillion in global military spending … The post World’s military spending rises at highest rate in nearly four decades, report says appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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3 d. ago War Day 571: UNIFIL Proving Ineffective, Egyptian Smuggling Continues

War Day 571: UNIFIL Proving Ineffective, Egyptian Smuggling Continues  Anash.org

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4 d. ago Egypt’s Gypto Pharma, US Dawa Pharmaceuticals sign strategic alliance

Egypt’s Gypto Pharma, US Dawa Pharmaceuticals sign strategic alliance  Dailynewsegypt

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4 d. ago Dermer returned from Egypt hostage talks after a few hours, but Israeli team remains, official says

Dermer returned from Egypt hostage talks after a few hours, but Israeli team remains, official says  The Times of Israel

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