16 h. ago Tightened security as churches across Egypt prepare for Christmas Eve Mass

Churches across the New Valley Governorate are seeing a significant increase in security measures ahead of the Christmas Eve Mass scheduled for Tuesday. Coptic Christians from all five administrative centers of the governorate are expected to attend the services. Extensive security protocols have been implemented throughout the streets and public squares. Security patrols and stationary … The post Tightened security as churches across Egypt prepare for Christmas Eve Mass appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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29 h. ago Sports Minister relays presidential support to Egyptian national team

Sports Minister relays presidential support to Egyptian national team  Egyptian Gazette

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33 h. ago Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan sends warning after Egypt’s AFCON qualification

Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan sends warning after Egypt’s AFCON qualification  Foot Africa

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45 h. ago Venezuelans face uncertainty as the Trump administration’s plans for their country emerge. Here’s what to know

An emboldened President Donald Trump declared Sunday night that the US is “in charge” of Venezuela after detaining President Nicolas Maduro in a military raid over the weekend, as he issued stark warnings to other countries that they could be next. Maduro, who was dragged into custody with his wife, Cilia Flores, in a deadly … The post Venezuelans face uncertainty as the Trump administration’s plans for their country emerge. Here’s what to know appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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45 h. ago Trump has committed “aggression crime,” founding International Criminal Court prosecutor says

President Donald Trump’s move to seize Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro from his country to face trial in the US amounts to “an aggression crime,” the founding chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has said, calling the operation “absolutely not” legal. “He bombed the country and then removed the president. That’s political interference,” Luis Moreno … The post Trump has committed “aggression crime,” founding International Criminal Court prosecutor says appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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3 d. ago Egypt intelligence chief meets Palestinian VP over second phase of Gaza plan

Egypt intelligence chief meets Palestinian VP over second phase of Gaza plan  Egypt Today

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3 d. ago What the US strike in Venezuela means for gas prices and the largest proven oil reserve on the planet

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been captured and flown out of the country following a large-scale US strike on Caracas, leaving behind uncertainty for the country — and its massive oil reserves. The Trump administration just struck a country with more oil than Iraq. Venezuela is sitting on a massive 303 billion barrels worth of … The post What the US strike in Venezuela means for gas prices and the largest proven oil reserve on the planet appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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3 d. ago Zelensky names spy chief to head presidential administration in big shake

KYIV, Jan 2 Reuters  —  President Volodymyr Zelensky named Ukraine’s defense spy chief as his top adviser on Friday, placing a popular military leader at the heart of decision-making as Kyiv seeks to strengthen its defenses against Russia and its hand in US-backed peace talks. The appointment of Kyrylo Budanov, a decorated war veteran widely … The post Zelensky names spy chief to head presidential administration in big shake-up appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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3 d. ago Jordan journalists’ chief says Egypt key to Arab stability, media shifted global views on Gaza

Jordan journalists’ chief says Egypt key to Arab stability, media shifted global views on Gaza  Egypt Today

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3 d. ago PM reviews completion of 1st phase projects of Decent Life initiative

CAIRO, Jan 1 (MENA) – Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly reiterated on Thursday his keenness to conduct regular follow-up on the latest developments in the implementation status of the first phase projects of presidential initiative Decent Life “Haya Karima,” which are being carried out across numerous development and service sectors. He emphasized the need to bring … The post PM reviews completion of 1st phase projects of Decent Life initiative appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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3 d. ago PM reviews progress at Fustat Gardens, West Dabaa development

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly instructed officials to complete all remaining works at the Fustat Gardens project at the highest quality standards ahead of its opening and start of operations. This came during a meeting at the government headquarters in the New Administrative Capital to review progress at Fustat Gardens and the new urban community west … The post PM reviews progress at Fustat Gardens, West Dabaa development appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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7 d. ago Dbeibah receives letter from Head of Egypt’s General Intelligence Service

Dbeibah receives letter from Head of Egypt’s General Intelligence Service  The Libya Observer

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7 d. ago Why Trump’s ‘terrific’ meeting with Zelensky was also pretty good for Putin

It seemed, at least superficially, to have been one of the better face-to-face meetings between Presidents Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky, their sixth in a year that has seen this relationship fray to breaking point and require regular and painstaking repairs. The mood, as they emerged from the dining room at Mar-a-Lago was conciliatory. Zelensky … The post Why Trump’s ‘terrific’ meeting with Zelensky was also pretty good for Putin appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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7 d. ago Russia shoots down 91 Ukrainian drones targeting Russian presidential residence

The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that its air defense systems shot down 91 Ukrainian drones targeting the Russian presidential residence in the Novgorod region between December 28 and 29. The Russian Ministry of Defense statement read: “Between December 28 and 29 of this year, Russian Armed Forces air defense systems repelled a terrorist attack … The post Russia shoots down 91 Ukrainian drones targeting Russian presidential residence appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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9 d. ago Ahead of peace talks with Trump, Zelensky calls Putin ‘man of war’ after Russian attack on Kyiv region

Volodymyr Zelensky said Moscow’s huge aerial assault on Kyiv and the surrounding region proved Russian President Vladimir Putin is a “man of war,” ahead of the Ukrainian leader’s scheduled meeting with US President Donald Trump in Florida. Standing beside Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Zelensky told reporters that the latest Russian … The post Ahead of peace talks with Trump, Zelensky calls Putin ‘man of war’ after Russian attack on Kyiv region appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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1 week ago The tech firm that helped police find the Brown shooting suspect has sparked privacy concerns. Its CEO responds

New York  —  On Thursday afternoon in New York City, I sat down with Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley. We met to discuss the company’s expansion from making cameras for reading license plates to building drones for law enforcement, and his response to recent privacy concerns surrounding Flock’s technology. Just hours later, Providence Police Chief … The post The tech firm that helped police find the Brown shooting suspect has sparked privacy concerns. Its CEO responds appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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1 week ago Fake website selling tickets to Grand Egyptian Museum taken down: Tourism Ministry 

The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced on Thursday the closure of a fraudulent website claiming to sell tickets to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). In a statement, the ministry explained that as soon as the museum’s administration became aware of the website, all necessary legal measures were taken. The National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority and … The post Fake website selling tickets to Grand Egyptian Museum taken down: Tourism Ministry  appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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1 week ago Egypt Set to Prosecute Head of Swimming, Olympic Federations After Drowning of Young Swimmer

Egypt Set to Prosecute Head of Swimming, Olympic Federations After Drowning of Young Swimmer  SwimSwam

Sport

1 week ago Egypt removes head of Olympic Committee and swimming federation after tragic death of a 12

Egypt removes head of Olympic Committee and swimming federation after tragic death of a 12-year-old in a competition  Gamereactor UK

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1 week ago Egypt appoints interim swimming body as its Olympic chief faces trial following boy's death

Egypt appoints interim swimming body as its Olympic chief faces trial following boy's death  TRT Afrika

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