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Former US President Donald Trump (L) speaks during a presidential debate moderated by CNN with incumbent President Joe Biden (R) – CNN/Still image Former US President Donald Trump criticized President Joe Biden for allegedly restraining Israeli leaders during the Gaza war and failing to show adequate support for their efforts. Trump urged Biden to support Israeli leaders in finishing the job in Gaza. He also insinuated that Biden’s reluctance stemmed from his supposed Palestinian heritage. In response, Biden affirmed unwavering US support for Israel during the conflict, despite withholding certain weapons to prevent civilian casualties. The ongoing Gaza war has…

Assaf, speaking at a technology exhibition in Tunis, highlighted the ongoing war of genocide and ethnic cleansing faced by the Palestinian people. He commended the role of Palestinian journalists and Arab media in exposing the truth about the situation in occupied Palestine, stressing support for targeted journalists. With over 50,000 casualties, including martyrs and missing persons, the need for global support for the wounded and displaced is urgent. Despite Israeli attempts to distort history, Assaf emphasized the resilience of the Palestinian narrative. Since the start of the Israeli war, journalists in Gaza have been under constant attack, endangering both…

Assaf spoke at a technology exhibition in Tunis during the Arab Radio and Television Festival, highlighting the ongoing struggles of the Palestinian people facing genocide and ethnic cleansing. He emphasized the crucial role of Palestinian journalists and Arab media in exposing the truth about the situation in occupied Palestine and supporting Gaza. Assaf urged for support for targeted Palestinian journalists amidst the conflict, which has resulted in thousands of casualties and displaced individuals. Despite Israeli attempts to distort history, the Palestinian narrative continues to prevail. Since the start of the Israeli war, journalists in Gaza have been under direct attack,…

FILE – Flat-building in Egypt’s Sadat City – Wikimedia Commons CAIRO – 26 June 2024: A total of one million residential units are currently under construction for low-income citizens, along with 28,000 units designated for middle-income citizens, announced Mai Abdel Hamid, Chairwoman of the Social Housing and Real Estate Financing Fund. Additionally, 55,500 units are part of the green housing initiative at various cities such as New Obour, 10th of Ramadan, and New Aswan, among others. The fund has received 1.6 million applications for these units, with a total funding of LE70 billion. The funding…

Cairo recently hosted the Egyptian-Yemeni Strategic Dialogue Session, where Foreign Minister Sameh Shokry expressed support for political settlements to the civil war crisis. Egypt reiterated its support for Yemen’s unity, state institutions, independence, and the Presidential Leadership Council as the legitimate ruling entity. Additionally, Egypt showed readiness to cooperate with Yemen on various development projects and aid provision. The dialogue also highlighted concerns about tensions in the Red Sea affecting navigation and trade through the Suez Canal, impacting international trade and the global economy. The ministers discussed civil wars in Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Libya, and the Gaza conflict. The meeting…

Ceremony organized by the Philippine Embassy on the occasion of the 126th anniversary of the Declaration of Philippine Independence On June 12, 1898, the Declaration of Philippine Independence marked a significant moment in history. During a recent ceremony organized by the Philippine Embassy in Cairo, Ambassador Ezz El-Din Tajo highlighted the strong and enduring relationship between Egypt and the Philippines. The event celebrated freedom, future, and history, emphasizing the shared values and aspirations of both nations. Ambassador Tajo praised Egypt for its assistance during humanitarian crises and highlighted the longstanding educational ties between Filipino Muslims and Al-Azhar University. He also…

FILE – Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli addressed the press on the electricity crisis, stating that Egypt’s power generation and transmission are not the issue. The recent crisis was due to a gas field outage in a neighboring country, leading to extended electricity cuts. To prevent future incidents, the government will increase fuel reserves by 300,000 tons and import additional fuel worth $1 billion. In response to the crisis, the government will implement measures to avoid power cuts during summer, including closing commercial shops earlier. The prime minister assured a plan to prevent power cuts from September…

President Abdel Fatah El-Sisi has ordered the government to take immediate action in decreasing electricity cuts and ensuring a fair distribution among neighborhoods. The goal is to ultimately resolve the crisis, according to a high-profile source at Extra News. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli is set to convene a meeting today to make crucial decisions regarding the electricity situation, as reported by a governmental source. Despite initial plans for only two days, the ministries of electricity and petroleum have extended the daily hour of power-saving cuts for the entire week. The Cabinet had previously announced a reduction in power load with…

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli will address the ongoing electricity crisis in Egypt during a key meeting. The government is set to make important decisions to tackle the issue, according to a source from Extra News. Despite initial plans for power-saving measures to last only two days, the ministries of electricity and petroleum have extended the daily extra hour of electricity cuts until the end of the week. This decision comes after a recent announcement that power load reduction would include two-hour electricity cuts between 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily, with specific timings for each neighborhood. The current…

In a recent statement, Cultural Counselor of the Palestinian Embassy in Cairo, Naji Al-Naji, commended the Egyptian state for its support of Palestinian students from Gaza taking their high school exams in Cairo. Al-Naji highlighted the significant official and grassroots Egyptian efforts in nurturing Palestinian students, emphasizing the government’s provision of a school for a thousand students from Gaza. Al-Naji acknowledged the Egyptian state’s comprehensive backing, particularly from the Ministry of Education, towards Palestinian students. He emphasized the symbolic message sent to the international community by Palestinian students choosing Egypt for their exams, showcasing resilience in the face of the…