Some Facebook and Instagram users reported international outages Sunday, leaving them unable to access their feeds, according to two internet watchdogs and a CNN check of the platforms. More than 23,000 users reported problems with Facebook in the United States alone between 3:44 and 5:02 a.m ET Sunday morning, at which point the number of …
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With increasing sightings of snakes across Egypt summer, more and more citizens are concerned about why they are emerging from their burrows, where they are spreading, and what to do if bitten. The Professor and Head of the Department of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology at Alexandria University, Maha Ghanem, revealed the scientific reasons behind …
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Egypt and Eritrea on Sunday completely rejected any attempts by non-littoral parties to enforce maritime access or impose security arrangements in the Red Sea in violation of international law. The declaration, which also stressed that Red Sea administration remains the exclusive responsibility of its bordering states, came as Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and […]
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Deep beneath the ground, a naked mole-rat queen rules without a crown. Scientists have now discovered that part of her authority may be carried through a chemical scent that keeps colony members calm while suppressing their ability to reproduce. A study published in Nature identified isopropyl myristate (IPM), a chemical present at much higher levels […]
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  Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has launched a development project at the Saqqara archaeological site to upgrade internal roads and enhance visitor services, reinforcing the destination’s standing as a world-class heritage location.  Announced on Saturday, 18 July, 2026, the initiative  is implemented by the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) and targets improvements to strengthen the overall visitor experience while protecting the site’s historic and archaeological character. The project is designed to meet the growing demand from both Egyptian visitors and international tourists by improving infrastructure within the archaeological area. Tourism and Antiquities Minister Sherif Fathy described the initiative as part of Egypt’s broader vision for developing archaeological sites through an integrated approach that balances conservation with modern infrastructure and visitor facilities.  SCA Secretary-General Hisham El-Leithy said the project includes upgrading the internal road network inside the archaeological zone to facilitate movement between different monuments.  He stressed that all development activities are being carried out according to internationally recognized engineering and conservation standards and that the enhancements are expected to provide a safer, more convenient environment for visitors, including organized tourist groups. According to Amr El-Tayeb, Director General ofContinue reading "Saqqara Development Project Enhances Roads and Visitor Services While Preserving Egypt’s Heritage"
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Egypt’s Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation has announced on Friday 17 July the immediate implementation of a unified national strategy for managing street animals, reaffirming that sterilization, rabies vaccination, and the Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program will remain the country’s official approach to controlling stray dog populations. The announcement also prohibits the use of poisons, mass culling, and the unauthorized relocation of street animals outside the designated framework. The ministry said violators would face immediate legal action. The strategy follows a joint coordination conference hosted by the Egyptian Military Academy and attended by Agriculture Minister Alaa Farouk, Minister of Local Development and Environment Manal Awad, representatives from the Ministries of Justice, Housing, Social Solidarity and Endowments, the Egyptian Veterinary Syndicate, as well as security, regulatory and sovereign bodies. According to the ministry, the meeting resulted in the formation of a committee tasked with unifying veterinary sector policies and overseeing issues related to street animals and broader veterinary services. TNR Remains Egypt’s Official Policy The ministry said Egypt’s new strategy aligns with its commitments under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, and international standards issued by theContinue reading "Egypt Launches National Strategy for Street Animals, Bans Poisoning and Mass Culling"
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Officials from the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (MoPMR) conducted an inspection visit to the phosphate production sites of the New Valley Mineral Resources and Oil Shale Company (Wadico) in the El Shaghab area of Edfu, Aswan Governorate, as part of the ministry’s strategy to advance Egypt’s mining sector. WADICO’s phosphate operation is located […]
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The International Energy Agency (IEA) Executive Director Fatih Birol warned that global energy security could face growing risks if the US and Iran fail to restore oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz in the coming weeks, according to Reuters. Speaking at a Council on Foreign Relations event, Birol said oil security remains a critical […]
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