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    Dozens of nations walk out of Netanyahu's UN speech●Full list of nations to walk out of Netanyahu’s speech: (Source: https://www. thelondoneconomic.com/news/ful l-list-of-cMmastodonBusinessLabor1953 min ago

    Many countries' delegations walked out of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address at the United Nations, with a published list naming nations including Egypt, Palestine, Yemen, Sudan, Senegal, Tunisia, Panama, Suriname, Turkmenistan and Tuvalu. The mass exits underscore the depth of international anger over Israel's conduct of the war in Gaza, with much of the Global South among those protesting the speech.

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    Qatar's Al Thani accuses Netanyahu government of sabotaging Gaza talks▼Qatar's Al Thani claims Netanyahu's 'far-right government' sabotaging Gaza talks✉newsWarMiddle East12 h ago

    Qatar's Sheikh Al Thani has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right government of deliberately undermining negotiations over a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza. The charge, reported by The Jerusalem Post, escalates tensions between Qatar, a key mediator alongside Egypt and the United States, and Israel, and highlights deepening frustration over stalled talks.

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    Egypt warned Israel Gaza was 'on verge of exploding' before Oct 7▼'Gaza on verge of exploding': Egypt spy chief warned Israel of Hamas escalation before Oct 7✉newsWarMiddle East9 h ago

    Egypt's intelligence chief warned Israel ahead of October 7 that Gaza was 'on verge of exploding' and that Hamas was planning an escalation, according to a report citing the warning. The claim revives debate over whether Israeli officials underestimated the threat despite specific advance notice from Cairo, and how much of the intelligence was shared or acted upon before the attack.

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    Report claims Egypt warned Israel before Hamas attack●Wurde Israel von Ägypten vor Hamas-Überfall gewarnt? Der Hamas-Terrorangriff von 2023 beschäftigt Israel bis heute. EineMmastodonWarMiddle East99 h ago

    A new report says Egypt warned Israel ahead of Hamas's October 2023 terror attack, reviving questions over security failures that still preoccupy the country. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denies receiving any such warning, but the allegations are dogging him ahead of the upcoming election, putting intelligence handling and political accountability back at the centre of public debate.

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    Egyptian source warns Israel Gaza situation could blow up▼Egyptian source: 'We told the Israelis the situation in Gaza could blow up'✉newsWarMiddle East12 h ago

    An Egyptian source said Cairo warned Israeli officials that the situation in Gaza could deteriorate sharply. The remark, reported by Israeli media, underscores Egypt's long-standing role as mediator between Israel and Palestinian factions, and reflects growing regional concern that tensions in Gaza could escalate into a wider confrontation without renewed de-escalation efforts.

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    Egypt rejects Israeli calls to expand West Bank operations●Egypt rejects Israeli calls to expand West Bank operations; Smotrich urges Gaza-style war✉newsWarMiddle East1 h ago

    Egypt has rejected Israeli calls to expand military operations in the West Bank after Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich urged waging a Gaza-style war there. Cairo condemned the idea as a dangerous escalation that threatens regional stability. The dispute highlights growing friction between Egypt and Israel over the conduct of the war and its potential spillover into the occupied West Bank.

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    Ethiopia accuses Egypt and Sudan of backing anti-Abiy alliance▼Ethiopia accuses Egypt and Sudan of backing alliance against Abiy✉newsWarSudan1 h ago

    Ethiopia has publicly accused Egypt and Sudan of backing an alliance against Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, escalating tensions between the Nile basin neighbours. The charge comes amid ongoing disputes over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam and instability in Sudan, and it is drawing attention to the risk of further deterioration in relations across the Horn of Africa and Egypt.

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    Egypt warns Ethiopia over Nile mega-dam water security▼Africa’s most powerful military warns U.S. backed Ethiopia as Egypt vows to protect its Nile water security over controversial mega-dam✉newsWorldDefense17 h ago

    Egypt has issued a fresh warning to Ethiopia over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, vowing to protect its Nile water security as tensions flare anew. The dispute pits Egypt, which depends on the Nile for most of its fresh water, against the U.S.-backed Ethiopian dam project on the Blue Nile. Egypt's military, ranked among Africa's most powerful, has framed water access as a red line, reigniting regional debate over the long-running standoff.

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    Ethiopia army chief accuses Egypt and Sudan of backing plot against Abiy▼Ethiopia’s army chief accuses Egypt and Sudan of backing armed alliance seeking to oust Abiy Ahmed✉newsWarSudan1 h ago

    Ethiopia's army chief has publicly accused Egypt and Sudan of backing an armed alliance that aims to remove Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed from power. The allegation sharpens an already tense standoff along the Nile, where disputes over water, borders and regional influence have repeatedly strained relations between the three countries in recent years.

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    Egypt sends 284th Zad Al-Izzah aid convoy to Gaza●Egypt sends 284th ‘Zad Al-Izzah’ aid convoy to Gaza with over 2,794 tons of supplies✉newsWarMiddle East10 h ago

    Egypt has dispatched its 284th 'Zad Al-Izzah' aid convoy to Gaza, carrying more than 2,794 tons of food, medical and relief supplies for the territory's population. The convoy is part of an ongoing Egyptian humanitarian operation that has run throughout the conflict, as international pressure grows to keep aid flowing into the besieged enclave.

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    Egypt has issued a warning to Israel, according to reporting by The Atlantic. The exact content and circumstances of the warning are not detailed, but it concerns relations between the two countries amid heightened tensions in the Middle East. Cairo has long played a mediating role in the region, and any public admonition of Jerusalem draws attention to the state of their security and diplomatic ties.

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    Egypt central bank cuts inflation forecasts, holds rates steady▼CBE lowers inflation forecasts, keeps key rates unchanged✉newsBusinessBanking13 h ago

    Egypt's Central Bank (CBE) has lowered its inflation forecasts while keeping its key interest rates unchanged. The decision suggests policymakers see price pressures easing enough to avoid further tightening, even as they hold borrowing costs steady. Observers will be watching whether the more optimistic inflation outlook opens the door to rate cuts later this year.

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    Egypt backs Trump's Gaza plan amid Mediterranean war drill with France, Italy and Greece▼Africa’s most powerful military and Middle East’s strongest back Trump’s Gaza plan after Egypt joins France, Italy and Greece for major Mediterranean war drill✉newsWorldDefense13 h ago

    Egypt has endorsed Donald Trump's Gaza plan, with its military — widely ranked as Africa's most powerful — also joining France, Italy and Greece for a major Mediterranean naval exercise. The endorsement adds a key Arab state to supporters of the proposal, and the joint drill with European navies signals deepening security coordination around the eastern Mediterranean at a sensitive moment for Gaza diplomacy.

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    Israel and its neighbours after the October elections▼Israel and the near abroad after October elections✉newsWarMiddle East12 h ago

    Attention is turning to how Israel's October elections could reshape its relationships across the Middle East. Observers are weighing what the vote means for border security, ties with Jordan and Egypt, and diplomacy with Gulf states. Commentators in regional outlets suggest the outcome could shift both peace agreements and regional alignments in the months ahead.

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    Egypt to rest Salah in South Sudan AFCON qualifier▼Egypt to rest Salah in South Sudan AFCON qualifier over pitch concerns✉newsWarSudan7 h ago

    Egypt plan to leave Mohamed Salah out of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Sudan, citing concerns over the state of the pitch. The decision reflects caution over the Liverpool forward's fitness on a surface deemed risky, with Egypt already in a strong qualifying position and eager to avoid injury to their star player.

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    El-Sisi meets Orange CEO as firm pledges training and startup funds▼El-Sisi meets Orange CEO; Group unveils training grants for around 200,000, €25M startup support✉newsBusinessStartups58 min ago

    Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with the CEO of French telecom group Orange, and the company announced training grants for around 200,000 people alongside €25 million in support for startups. The announcement signals deepening cooperation between Egypt and Orange on digital skills and entrepreneurship, with the investment expected to support young Egyptians and emerging tech businesses.

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    Egypt named among nations with solution to Russia trade route aggression▼Africa’s strongest military nation, alongside India and Turkey, listed as a country with a solution to Russia’s aggression on a very important trade route✉newsWorldDefense20 h ago

    Business Insider Africa reports that Egypt, ranked as Africa's strongest military nation, has been listed alongside India and Turkey as a country offering a solution to Russia's aggression affecting a major trade route. The report highlights the strategic role these three countries could play in safeguarding global shipping corridors amid ongoing tensions linked to the war in Ukraine.

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    Egyptian Physicist Ahmed El Gendy Proposes Mechanical Force Cancer Treatment▼Egyptian Physicist Ahmed El Gendy Unveils Promising Cancer Treatment Using Mechanical Force Instead Of Heat✉newsSciencePhysics14 h ago

    Egyptian physicist Ahmed El Gendy has presented a new approach to cancer treatment that uses mechanical force rather than heat to target tumours. The work, reported by Egypt Today, is described as a promising alternative to heat-based therapies, though details on clinical testing or effectiveness have not yet been released.

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    Egypt's El-Sisi meets Orange CEO on training and startup support▼El-Sisi meets Orange CEO; Group unveils 200,000 training grants, €25M startup support✉newsBusinessStartups5 h ago

    Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with the CEO of French telecom group Orange, during which the company announced plans to provide 200,000 training grants and €25 million in support for startups in Egypt. The announcements point to expanded French-Egyptian cooperation in digital skills and entrepreneurship, with the grants aimed at boosting youth employment and the funding supporting the country's growing tech ecosystem.

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    Orange to Train 200,000 Egyptians in Digital Skills▼Orange to Train 200,000 Egyptians, Invest EUR 25 Million in Tech Startups.✉newsBusinessStartups58 min ago

    French telecoms group Orange has announced plans to train 200,000 people in Egypt and invest EUR 25 million in local tech startups. The initiative, reported by Egyptian media, is aimed at boosting digital skills and supporting the country's growing startup ecosystem, and is being read as a significant corporate commitment to Egypt's technology sector.

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    Egypt's Maritime Border Agreement Draws Regional Attention▼Beyond the Sudan-Saudi Dispute: Egypt's Pivotal Maritime Border Agreement and Its Regional Consequences✉newsWarSudan22 h ago

    Egypt has concluded a maritime border agreement whose regional consequences are being weighed against the backdrop of a wider dispute involving Sudan and Saudi Arabia. Commentators are examining how the deal could reshape Egypt's position in the Red Sea and affect its relations with neighbouring states, framing it as a pivotal development beyond the immediate bilateral tensions.

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    Egypt banks post EGP 373bn net profit in first half of 2026▼Banks operating in Egypt post EGP 373.133bn net profit in H1 2026: CBE✉newsBusinessBanking11 h ago

    Banks operating in Egypt recorded net profits of EGP 373.133 billion in the first half of 2026, according to the Central Bank of Egypt. The figures highlight the sector's continued strong earnings, and business outlets are reporting the numbers as a sign of robust banking performance amid Egypt's ongoing economic adjustments.

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    Mohamed Salah to miss Egypt's match against South Sudan●Footballer Mohamed Salah to miss Egypt’s match against South Sudan — Channel NewsAsia✉newsWarSudan1 d ago

    Egypt will be without star forward Mohamed Salah for their football match against South Sudan. The Liverpool forward's absence removes Egypt's biggest attacking threat and is a significant blow to the squad, with fans and pundits weighing how the team will adapt without their captain and top scorer for the fixture.

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    Egypt rest Mohamed Salah for AFCON qualifier over artificial pitch▼Mohamed Salah rested for Egypt’s AFCON qualifier due to artificial pitch✉newsWarSudan12 h ago

    Mohamed Salah has been left out of Egypt's line-up for their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, with the artificial playing surface cited as the reason. The decision reflects ongoing caution from clubs and national teams over player workload and injury risk on synthetic pitches. It leaves Egypt without their star forward for an important qualifier, prompting debate among fans about squad rotation and pitch safety.

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    Mohamed Salah left out of Egypt squad over artificial turf fears▼Mohamed Salah left out of Egypt squad for South Sudan clash due to artificial turf fears✉newsWarSudan1 h ago

    Mohamed Salah has been left out of Egypt's squad for their clash against South Sudan, with reports citing concerns over the artificial turf at the venue as the reason. The Liverpool forward's absence is a significant blow for Egypt, and the decision has drawn attention to pitch conditions in international fixtures across the region.

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    Egypt PM and central bank governor meet on financial stability●PM Madbouly, CBE governor discuss measures to strengthen financial, monetary stability✉newsBusinessBanking54 min ago

    Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met with the governor of the Central Bank of Egypt to discuss measures aimed at strengthening the country's financial and monetary stability. The talks come as Egypt works to shore up its economy, manage inflation and currency pressures, and maintain confidence in its banking sector amid ongoing economic reforms.

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    Egypt leave Mohamed Salah out of South Sudan match over artificial pitch▼Mohamed Salah: Egypt leave forward out of South Sudan game over artificial pitch✉newsWarSudan9 h ago

    Egypt have left forward Mohamed Salah out of their match against South Sudan because of the artificial playing surface at the venue. The decision protects the Liverpool star, who has a history of muscle problems, from unnecessary injury risk on turf. The fixture remains significant for Egypt's qualifying campaign, and fans are debating whether resting the captain is the right call.

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    Mohamed Salah dropped from Egypt squad with odd reason given●Mohamed Salah dropped for Egypt clash as bizarre reason is given for axing✉newsWarSudan2 h ago

    Mohamed Salah has been left out of Egypt's side for their upcoming clash, with the club citing an unusual explanation for the decision. The Liverpool forward's absence from the national team line-up has raised eyebrows, given his standing as Egypt's captain and star player. Reports say the stated reason behind the axing has struck many as strange, and fans are questioning what really sits behind the call.

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    Security delays prolong photojournalist Hamdy El-Zaeem's decade-long ordeal●Security delays extend photojournalist Hamdy El-Zaeem’s decade-long ordeal✉newsWorldHuman Rights1 h ago

    Egyptian photojournalist Hamdy El-Zaeem remains caught in a drawn-out legal ordeal, as repeated security-related delays extend his case into a second decade. The measure, a common practice in cases involving journalists in Egypt, keeps him in legal limbo without resolution, drawing attention from press freedom advocates who view it as part of a wider pattern of restrictions on media workers.

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    Salah rested by Egypt for AFCON qualifier over artificial pitch▼Mohamed Salah rested for Egypt’s AFCON qualifier due to artificial pitch - The Athletic✉newsWarSudan9 h ago

    Mohamed Salah has been left out of Egypt's starting line-up for their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, with The Athletic reporting the decision was made because of the artificial pitch at the venue. Managers often protect star players from playing on synthetic surfaces over injury concerns. Egypt will hope to secure qualification without their captain, and fans are debating whether the caution is justified.

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    Life-Size Petroglyph in Sudan May Depict Ancient Nubian King▼Rare Life-Size Petroglyph in Sudan May Reveal an Ancient Nubian King✉newsWarSudan1 h ago

    A rare life-size petroglyph discovered in Sudan may depict an ancient Nubian king, according to reports. The carved figure, found among Sudan's rich archaeological landscape, could offer new insight into the rulers of Nubia, a civilisation closely intertwined with ancient Egypt. Archaeologists and history enthusiasts are discussing what the image might reveal about Nubian royal iconography and identity.

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    Second Egypt player leaves national team camp after Salah▼An Egypt player joins Salah in leaving the camp✉newsWarSudan2 h ago

    Another Egypt player has left the national team camp, following Mohamed Salah out of the squad. Salah departed earlier after picking up a hamstring injury at the Africa Cup of Nations, and the latest departure raises fresh concerns about the depth of Egypt's squad as the tournament continues. The identity of the player and the reason for the exit were not given in the report.

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    Mohamed Salah has been left out of Egypt's squad for their upcoming match against South Sudan. The decision removes the Liverpool forward from national team duty for the fixture, and fans are discussing the reasons behind the omission and what it means for Egypt's chances. No official explanation for his absence has been confirmed.

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    The National Bank of Egypt is set to take over Banque Misr's branch operations in the United Arab Emirates. The deal, announced in Egyptian financial press, would see one of the country's largest state-owned banks absorb its fellow state lender's Emirates footprint. Details on the transaction's value and timeline have not yet been disclosed.

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    Mohamed Salah to miss Egypt's clash with South Sudan▼Egyptian star Mohamed Salah to miss South Sudan clash over artificial pitch✉newsWarSudan13 h ago

    Egypt and Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah will not play in Egypt's Africa qualifying match against South Sudan, with the artificial surface at the venue cited as the reason. Egypt will therefore face South Sudan without their biggest star as they continue their qualifying campaign.

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    Salah Out of Egypt's World Cup Qualifier in South Sudan▼Egypt's Salah Ruled Out of South Sudan Qualifier Due to Artificial Surface✉newsWarSudan22 h ago

    Mohamed Salah has been ruled out of Egypt's World Cup qualifier against South Sudan, with the artificial pitch at the venue cited as the reason. The decision deprives Egypt of their star forward for a key African qualifying match and has drawn attention to concerns over playing on artificial surfaces.

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    Hossam Hassan picks Salah's replacement for Egypt▼Hossam Hassan chooses Salah's replacement✉newsWarSudan3 h ago

    Egypt coach Hossam Hassan has decided who will replace Mohamed Salah in his squad, according to Goal.com. The report names the player chosen to fill the gap left by the Liverpool forward. The exact reasons for Salah's absence and the identity of the chosen replacement are not detailed in the available report, and reaction from fans is not yet reflected in the coverage.

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    Egypt's Pharaohs arrive in Juba for South Sudan qualifier●Pharaohs land in Juba ahead of S. Sudan match✉newsWarSudan1 h ago

    Egypt's national football team, the Pharaohs, has landed in Juba ahead of their match against South Sudan. The arrival marks the latest step in Egypt's qualifying campaign, with fans and local media watching closely how the team prepares for the away fixture in the South Sudanese capital.

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    Egypt's real estate market moves to diversified financing, says Savills●Egypt’s real estate market shifts towards more diversified financing model: Savills Egypt✉newsBusinessReal Estate56 min ago

    Savills Egypt reports that the country's real estate market is shifting towards a more diversified financing model, moving away from traditional funding approaches. The consultancy's assessment points to a broader range of financing sources being used across Egyptian property development. The observation comes amid wider attention to how Egypt funds its large real estate and construction sector.

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    An ancient Egyptian fortress is offering new insight into military life during the New Kingdom period. Findings from the site shed light on how soldiers lived and how Egypt organized its defenses at the height of its imperial power. The discovery is drawing attention from archaeology enthusiasts and historians interested in Egypt's military history.