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Egypt and China’ new trade deal is a massive blow for Trump and the U.S dollar’s dominance
Zambian Observer
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July 13, 2025
Egypt and China signed three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to promote trade in local currencies, bypassing the U.S. dollar. These agreements, signed at the Central Bank of Egypt’s headquarters, aim to deepen financial cooperation and reduce...
2026: Ekiti can’t afford experimental governance, says deputy governor
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 15, 2025
As the All Progressives Congress (APC) gears up for its governorship primary ahead of the June 20, 2026, governorship election in Ekiti State, the Deputy Governor, Mrs. Monisade Afuye, has declared that the state can’t afford to be governed by an...
Talk Like an Egyptian: Genesius Guild’s “Antony and Cleopatra,” at Lincoln Park through July 20
River Cities' Reader - Iowa
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July 15, 2025
I’ve never been disappointed to spend a Sunday in the park with Shakespeare, though I am grateful that, this past Sunday night, the weather was fairly mild for July. I admit to being only vaguely familiar with Antony & Cleopatra before the evening...
Irish Government draft law banning trade with Israeli settlements sparks 'Fr Ted' row
Belfast Live
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July 15, 2025
20:09, 15 Jul 2025 Former justice minister Alan Shatter has been criticised for comparing a ban on trade with Israeli settlements to Irish TV show Father Ted. Ex-Fine Gael TD Mr Shatter opposes the Irish Government’s draft law banning trade with...
‘Aladdin’ Star Mena Massoud on His First Egyptian Film and the Challenges of Crossing Over From Hollywood to the Middle East: ‘I’m Doing Omar Sharif in Reverse’
Variety
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July 15, 2025
“Aladdin” star Mena Massoud, who is a Canadian actor of Egyptian heritage, recently starred in — and produced — his first Arabic-language film “In Broad Daylight.” In the action movie, he plays an Egyptian expat named Hamza El Kashef who returns...
Netanyahu’s coalition faces governing issues as key partner leaves
Global News
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July 15, 2025
An Israeli ultra-Orthodox party that has been a key governing partner of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said early Tuesday it was leaving the coalition government, threatening to destabilize the Israeli leader’s rule at a pivotal time in the...
4th Youth Knowledge Forum to boost knowledge economy in Egypt
Emirati Times
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July 15, 2025
Cairo: The Youth Knowledge Forum will return for its fourth edition in Cairo, Egypt, from July 20 to 21 2025. Organized by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in...
Li Qiang to Attend the 17th BRICS Summit in Brazil and Pay An Official Visit to Egypt
Global Times
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Foreign Ministry Spokesperson announces: Premier of the State Council Li Qiang will attend the 17th BRICS Summit upon invitation in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from July 5 to 8. At the invitation of Prime Minister of Egypt Mostafa Kamal Madbouly,...
The horrific video encapsulating the Druze people's plight: Evil footage showing militants forcing them to their death is latest outrage - and why Israel is bombing Syria
Daily Mail
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July 20, 2025
A disturbing video showing militants forcing Druze men to jump off a balcony to their deaths as they are sprayed with bullets has emerged online. The chilling footage encapsulates the plight of the Druze people in Syria as the country continues to...
Is Egypt Ready for Coldplay? Cairokee’s Stadium Concert Says Maybe
Egyptian Streets
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July 14, 2025
For over two hours, more than 50,000 people filled Cairo International Stadium, singing along to a band that started over a decade ago on smaller, makeshift stages. Cairokee’s June 28 concert was more than a performance, it marked the first time...
Egypt lauds Korean support aligned with Vision 2030
Korea Herald
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July 13, 2025
Egyptian Ambassador to Korea Khaled Abdel Rahman lauded South Korea’s development cooperation and investments that align with Egypt’s Vision 2030, marking the 73rd anniversary of Egypt’s National Day on Friday. The National Day, commemorated every...
Labor Minister estimates current number of unemployed at 430,000
Ammon News
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July 15, 2025
Ammon News - Minister of Labor Khaled Bakar said Tuesday that the Ministry has finalized the pilot version of the Labor Market Information System, set for launch by the end of the year, as part of broader efforts to modernize labor market...
Kazakhstan’s president commends Sisi’s wise, balanced stands
Egypt Independent
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July 15, 2025
CAIRO, July 13 (MENA) – Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev commended the wise and balanced positions of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, as well as Egypt’s important role in achieving stability and calm in the Middle East. Tokayev made...
Indonesian defence minister expresses Jakarta’s desire to boost defence ties with Pakistan
Dawn
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July 15, 2025
Indonesia’s Defence Minister Lt Gen (retired) Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin expressed his country’s desire to boost defence ties and explore possible collaboration in defence production as he met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Tuesday....
Government pushes mining sector reforms to attract global investment: Petroleum Minister
Daily News Egypt
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July 8, 2025
Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Karim Badawi, affirmed that transforming the Egyptian Mineral Resources Authority (EMRA) into an economic authority will provide it with the necessary tools and capabilities for sectoral...
AMEA Power completes 300 MWh battery storage project in Egypt
ESS News
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July 15, 2025
AMEA Power has successfully commissioned Egypt’s first-ever utility-scale BESS, a 300 MWh facility located in the Aswan Governorate, south of Cairo, along the NIle. The project was delivered ahead of its scheduled commercial operation date and...
Trump states US will work to resolve GERD dispute between Egypt and Ethiopia
Egypt Independent
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July 15, 2025
US President Donald Trump affirmed during his NATO meeting at the White House on Monday that the lives of Egypt’s people depend on the Nile River, and that his administration will work to resolve the dispute between Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia over...
“100 Days of Health” provides over 5mn free medical services in 3 days
Egypt Independent
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July 20, 2025
Ministry of Health and Population announced on Saturday 19/7/2025 that a total of 5,063,722 free medical services were provided throughout three days since the launch of the third edition of the “100 Days of Health” campaign, which was launched on...
Plans to relocate Gazans to a ‘humanitarian city’ look like a crime against humanity – international law expert
The Conversation
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July 10, 2025
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are refusing to implement a government plan to move hundreds of thousands of Palestinians into a what it calls a “humanitarian city” in Rafah on Gaza’s southern border with Egypt. Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir,...
Etihad Airways Adds 7 New Routes From Growing Abu Dhabi International Airport
Simple Flying
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July 15, 2025
Etihad Airways has really awoken from its financial loss-induced slumber. The UAE airline has confirmed that seven routes will launch (or relaunch) from its Abu Dhabi International Airport hub: Almaty, Baku, Bucharest, Medina, Tashkent, Tbilisi,...