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Negotiators gather for Gaza talks in Egypt under Trump plan, 'swift deal unlikely'
Hamas officials were in Egypt on Monday for talks with Israel that the US hopes will bring a halt to the war in Gaza and a release of hostages despite contentious issues like disarmament of the Palestinian group under Donald Trump's plan. Talks...
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World Reuters Surging Nile waters inundate Egypt and Sudan, revive dispute over Ethiopian mega-dam
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Yahoo News
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By Dina Sakr and Mohamed Ezz CAIRO (Reuters) -Rising Nile waters inundated homes and fields in northern Egypt over the weekend, forcing residents to move by boat and intensifying a war of words between Cairo and Addis Ababa over whether Ethiopia's...
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Crystal Meth Grips Egyptian Governorates, Sparking Deadly Crimes
A drug once confined to back alleys and whispered deals has thrust itself into the center of Egyptians’ lives. Known locally as shabu, methamphetamine is a synthetic stimulant that is cheap to make, easy to obtain, and devastating in impact. Often...
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GRANITE receives FRA approval for Egypt’s first EGP-denominated digital money market fund
GRANITE Financial Holding, a digitally-driven asset management company, announced it has received approval from Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) to launch its multi-currency fixed-income fund platform. The company’s first product under...
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Qatar invests $7.5B in Egypt’s coastal development
Qatar is deepening its presence in Egypt after more than a decade of strained ties. Doha is moving forward with a $7.5 billion investment package announced in April, as Cairo seeks foreign capital to stabilize its currency and revive the economy....
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Mideast Stocks: Most Gulf markets ease on economic uncertainty
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Zawya
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Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Monday, unsettled by the U.S. government shutdown and economic uncertainty, although prospects of further U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts and rising oil prices limited losses. Dubai's main share index...
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Israel and Hamas begin talks in Egypt to end two-year Gaza war
Open this photo in gallery:Smoke rises following explosions amid the Israeli military offensive in Gaza City, on Monday.Dawoud Abu Alkas/Reuters Delegations from Israel and Hamas began indirect negotiations in Egypt on Monday that the U.S. hopes...
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What is at stake for Hamas as its negotiator gathers for talks with Israel and US in Egypt?
As negotiations between Israel and Hamas resume in Egypt, all eyes are on Khalil al-Hayya — the man leading the Palestinian group’s delegation in talks that could determine the future of Gaza. The discussions, which begin this week, mark the most...
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Gaza war: Donald Trump steps up ceasefire talks in Egypt amid deep divisions
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The Week
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Diplomatic efforts to end the Gaza war have entered a crucial phase, with indirect negotiations starting on Monday in Egypt, on the basis of the 20-point peace plan proposed by US President Donald Trump. The plan calls for an end to the...
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6 Things to Know: SCOTUS' new term, Natl. Guard blocked, Food Bank event
CORPUS CHRISTI, Tx — Good morning! Sunrise Anchors Bryan and Michelle Hofmann here, we hope you had a relaxing weekend and are ready to start a brand new week with us on KRIS 6. Today we’re tracking major developments from the Supreme Court,...
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QatarEnergy Expands Egyptian Footprint With New Shell Partnership
QatarEnergy struck a deal with Shell to buy a 27% interest in the North Cleopatra offshore oil and gas block in Egypt, with Shell retaining 36% in the block. The deal is pending the approval of the Egyptian government. The Qatari state energy...
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Trump-Backed Gaza Talks Begin In Egypt Amid Low Hopes For Swift Deal
Hamas representatives arrived in Egypt on Monday for negotiations with Israel aimed at ending the Gaza war and securing the release of hostages. The talks are part of a U.S.-brokered plan led by President Donald Trump, but key issues such as the...
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Gaza ceasefire talks begin in Egypt between Israel and Hamas
Israel and Hamas are set to take part in indirect ceasefire talks aimed at ending the war in Gaza on Monday in Egypt. Officials announced U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff will be in attendance. Egypt’s foreign ministry said the talks will focus on a...
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Hamas, Israel in Egypt for First Phase of Trump Ceasefire Plan
Rabat — Hamas and Israel sent delegations to convene and hold talks in Egypt on the new Gaza ceasefire. Both parties’ delegations are meeting along with mediators to flesh out details of the first phase of the US President Donald Trump’ “peace...
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QatarEnergy widens its oil & gas exploration acreage by joining Shell’s block offshore Egypt
Qatar’s state-owned energy giant QatarEnergy has set the wheels in motion to get a stake in an exploration block off the coast of Egypt. QatarEnergy expands exploration footprint offshore Egypt; Source: QatarEnergy The duo has struck a deal,...
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Hamas To Free Israeli Hostages This Week? Trump Warns of ‘Bloodshed’ If Gaza Plan Fails | Egypt | 4K
US President Donald Trump on Sunday (Oct. 5) urged Hamas and Israeli negotiators gathering in Egypt for crucial talks aimed at ending the war in Gaza to "move fast," adding that there had been "very positive discussions" with the Palestinian armed...
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Israel-Hamas Indirect Talks Begin in Egypt as Trump Urges Rapid Implementation of Gaza Peace Plan
Indirect talks between Israel and Hamas are set to begin in Egypt today, focused on implementing Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan. The negotiations are taking place in the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, with US special envoy Steve...
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How Karnak Temple became one of the defining symbols of ancient Egypt
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The National News
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Karnak temple, a Unesco World Heritage site near Luxor, was developed about 4,600 years ago after a group of elites used complex flooding techniques to create a place of worship, a study has found. The temple complex, which welcomes millions of...
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Nigeria needs total digital transformation of electricity sector to boost economy – Attueyi
The Sun At Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC), JP Attueyi, a specialist in enterprise information technology and transformation, led the digital transformation of Nigeria’s second-largest electricity distribution company. Looking back at...
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Egypt's Tagaddod raises $26.3 million Series A to power regional expansion
Egypt-based cleantech Tagaddod has raised $26.3 million in a Series A round led by The Arab Energy Fund (TAEF). The round also saw participation from FMO, VKAV, A15 Ventures, and other returning investors. Founded in 2013 by Nour El Assal and...
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