The death of a Mexican man in Houston at the hands of Immigration and Customs Enforcement is threatening to upend already-strained relations between Mexico and the United States. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum took the unusual step of announcing at a press conference on Thursday that Mexico is seeking civil and criminal investigations in the US …
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Over recent days, as fighting between the US and Iran has renewed, several vessels in the Strait of Hormuz have been attacked, killing at least two people. President Donald Trump said yesterday the US will act as the “guardian” of the waterway, charging commercial shippers 20% of the value of their cargo to reimburse the …
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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi on Tuesday reaffirmed Cairo’s rejection of any attempt to undermine the security of Bahrain, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states or any Arab country, stressing that their security is an integral part of Egypt’s national security, as the United States expanded its military campaign against Iran and announced a sweeping […]
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Egypt allocated EGP 28bn to export support during the 2025/26 fiscal year, a 55% increase from the previous year, as part of the government’s efforts to boost production, exports, and private sector investment, Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk said. Speaking during the first meeting of the joint committee between the Ministry of Finance and the […]
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  Thousands of Egyptian football fans packed Cairo International Stadium on Monday, 13 July, to welcome Egypt’s national football team on arrival and celebrate its historic run at the FIFA World Cup. For the first time ever, the national team reached the round of 16, with a controversial loss from previous world champions Argentina. The stadium celebration opened with the players and coaching staff arriving via an open-top bus, led by head coach Hossam Hassan and team director Ibrahim Hassan. As they entered the arena, they were met by loud cheers from supporters, showing people’s excitement after an achievement that has been widely hailed as a milestone for Egyptian football. Most members of the squad attended the festivities, while captain Mohamed Salah was absent. Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush and Hamza Abdelkarim also did not join the event, with Abdelkarim reportedly joining Barcelona’s pre-season training camp on Monday. The celebration followed a presidential reception hosted by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Saturday, where the team was welcomed after its return from the tournament. The Egyptian team’s return was also met with a massive welcome in Al-Alamein Al-Jadida in Egypt’s northContinue reading "Egypt Celebrates the Pharaohs After World Cup Breakthrough at Cairo International Stadium"
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For many Egyptians, the 2026 World Cup introduced a new name alongside Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush: Zico. The Pyramids FC winger, Mostafa Mohamed, quickly became one of Egypt’s breakout stars during the country’s historic run to the Round of 16, scoring crucial goals and earning praise for his performances on football’s biggest stage. But, behind the nickname that echoed across stadiums in North America is a story of hardship, street vending, and nights spent sleeping outdoors.  Although fans and commentators know him as Zico, the player’s full name is Mostafa Mohamed Zaki Abdelraouf. The nickname followed him through Egypt’s lower leagues and eventually onto the World Cup stage, where it became one of the tournament’s surprise stories. Appearing on Amr Adib’s show following Egypt’s World Cup run, an emotional Zico recalled growing up in difficult financial circumstances. Through tears, he described waking up early to train before returning home to help his father sell goods on a mat laid out on the street, often taking over so his father could rest. “There were days when we did not have money to eat and we had debts,” he said. SpeakingContinue reading "Who Is Zico? The Story Behind Egypt’s World Cup Breakout Star"
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Salah Abdel Kerim, CEO of the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC), inspected development at the Agroud oil storage facility. Located in Suez governorate and operated by the Petroleum Pipelines Company (PPC), the Agroud facility is undergoing upgrades to expand its strategic crude oil storage capacity. Abdel Kerim emphasized the importance of these projects in boosting […]
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Egypt has secured a financial package of up to $66 million from the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) to implement the first phase of the 500-megawatt (MW) Dandara solar power project in Nagaa Hammadi, according to an AfDB statement. The bank’s board approved the package on July 13, which is dedicated to supporting the design, […]
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