Havana, Cuba —  A few days ago, the manager of the building where CNN’s Havana bureau is located rapped on our door with an urgent message: She needed to know if we would be coming to work during the “imminent” US invasion. Washington’s intense pressure campaign on Cuba had already been keenly felt in day-to-day life. …
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At least three people were killed near Moscow after Ukraine targeted Russia with more than 500 drones overnight, Russian state news agency TASS reported Sunday, citing local and military officials. The attack on Moscow is “the largest in over a year,” according to TASS, citing information released by the city’s mayor, and follows a huge …
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday that Iran would “not surrender to its enemies,” stressing that Tehran would continue negotiations while “firmly” defending its rights, as the Islamic Republic intensified regional pressure by announcing a new authority to regulate shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and impose transit fees, while the United States and […]
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Edita Food Industries has reported a strong start to 2026, posting significant growth in revenues and profitability during the first quarter, supported by rising demand, strong volume growth, and improved operational efficiency. The company announced that consolidated revenues rose by 34.7% year-on-year to EGP 5.8bn in the first quarter of 2026, while net profit more […]
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  Egypt’s Dar Al-Ifta announced on 18 May that the country will observe the four-day Islamic feast of Eid Al-Adha beginning on Wednesday, 27 May, following confirmation of the sighting of the moon for the Islamic month of Dhul-Hijja.  In a statement, Egypt’s highest religious authority for issuing edicts confirmed that the first day of Dhul-Hijjah for the Hijri year 1446 will be 18 May, establishing the schedule for key Hajj-related observances across the nation.  Accordingly, the Day of Arafat, which marks the second day of Hajj and precedes Eid Al-Adha, will fall on Tuesday, 26 May. The announcement comes after Saudi Arabia declared that Eid Al-Adha would be observed on 27 May.  Eid Al-Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, is one of two major holidays celebrated by Muslims, alongside Eid Al-Fitr. The holiday commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God, and it also coincides with the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, which is one of the five pillars of Islam and must be undertaken at least once by those who are able. In a separate Dar al-Ifta announcement concerning the next HijriContinue reading "Egypt Confirms Eid Al-Adha Dates After Moon Sighting"
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    The Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Championships concluded at Giza’s Palm Hills Club in Egypt on Saturday, 16 May, with two thrilling all-Egyptian finals that showcased both the depth of Egyptian squash and the intensity of competition at the sport’s highest level. In the women’s final, Amina Orfi overcame eight-time world champion Nour El Sherbini in a marathon 1 hour and 46 minutes of play which was reportedly the longest women’s match in PSA World Championship history. After dropping the opening set 6-11, Orfi won the second 11-6 and took the third 11-9 to shift momentum in a match that carried the weight of a potential record ninth world title for El Sherbini.  El Sherbini regrouped in the fourth, winning 7-11, and the match was then pushed into an intensely deciding fifth set which Orfi then won 14-12. Orfi became the youngest player in history to claim the women’s world title and, at just 18 years old, also became the first player to hold both the junior and senior world titles at the same time.  In an interview after the match, Orfi described being “speechless” and emphasized theContinue reading "Orfi Stuns El Sherbini and Asal Defends His Title at the PSA World Championships"
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Valmore Holding, one of the MENA region’s leading diversified investment holding companies, had a solid start to the year, with first‑quarter consolidated revenue holding steady at its level in the same quarter of 2025 to stand at $ 166 million. This generated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) of $79.6 million, marking a […]
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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is evaluating a financing package of up to $70 million for the Nubia Benban solar project in Aswan, with board approval anticipated in mid-June, according to an EBRD press release. The proposed funding will be provided to Nefer Benban for Renewable Energy, a company jointly owned by […]
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