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Egypt states ‘no military solutions’ to Israel-Iran predicament
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has emphasized the need for a peaceful, diplomatic resolution to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. During a phone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday,...
Egypt Works on Ceasefire Plan for Gaza
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) In a televised discussion broadcast by a news agency, Egyptian diplomat Badr Abdelatty elaborated on an emerging peace initiative aiming to secure a 60-day cessation of hostilities in Gaza, coupled with the release of several Israeli...
Egyptian FM states Egypt is working on Gaza truce
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Egypt’s foreign minister announced on Sunday evening that the country is actively pursuing a new arrangement for Gaza, centered on a 60-day truce. The proposed plan would involve the release of several Israeli hostages in exchange for the...
Egypt Presses for 60-Day Gaza Ceasefire Deal
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Egypt is actively working on a fresh proposal aimed at achieving a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, tied to the release of Israeli hostages and the accelerated delivery of humanitarian aid, the country’s foreign minister announced Sunday...
Egypt states plan to continue with natural gas deliveries
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Egypt announced plans to resume natural gas deliveries to several factories starting Friday, after recent disruptions caused by the conflict between Israel and Iran, according to statements from the country’s Prime Minister Mostafa...
Egyptian President, British PM discuss aftermath of Iran-Israel ceasefire
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke by phone to discuss the recent ceasefire between Israel and Iran, encouraging diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis peacefully, according to official...
Egyptian archaeologists uncover three ancient rock-cut tombs
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) On June 28, Egyptian archaeologists announced the discovery of three ancient rock-cut tombs in the Qubbet el-Hawa necropolis near Aswan, dating back to the Old Kingdom period (2686–2181 BC). The find was made during the current excavation...
EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: UNHCR calls for urgent funding for refugees in Egypt ― EU co-operation with ‘dodgy’ Libyan authorities continues unabated ― Turkish border guards convicted for torturing and killing migrants
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
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July 3, 2025
|Published on: 3rd July 2025|Categories: News| The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has issued an urgent appeal for increased international funding to support the rising number of refugees in Egypt. European Commissioner for Internal Affairs...
Judge Allows Deportation of Egyptian Suspect’s Family
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) A federal court in Texas has authorized the deportation of the family of Mohamed Sabry Soliman, an Egyptian citizen who is currently facing multiple legal charges related to a violent incident involving a firebomb. As reported by a news...
Egyptian traveler eats federal charges for kicking Dulles CBP beagle that detected over 100 pounds of prohibited food products
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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June 26, 2025
STERLING, Va. – An Egyptian man pled guilty to federal charges Wednesday after kicking a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture detector dog that alerted to undeclared agriculture products in his baggage at Washington Dulles International...
Prime Minister Carney speaks with President of Egypt Abdel Fattah el-Sisi
Prime Minister of Canada
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June 30, 2025
CANADA, June 30 - Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the President of Egypt, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. Prime Minister Carney and President el-Sisi underscored the economic and cultural ties between Canada and Egypt, and emphasized...
Air Cairo Sets New Benchmark for African Airlines: Enhances In-Flight Medical Safety with MedAire Partnership
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 30, 2025
Cairo, Egypt, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Air Cairo, one of Egypt's leading airlines, has partnered strategically with MedAire, the global leader in aviation medical and security support, to enhance its in-flight medical capabilities and...
Russian oil leading firm plans on expanding exitance in Egypt
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian oil giant Lukoil has signed a new agreement with Egypt’s South Valley Egyptian Petroleum Holding Company (Ganope) to begin oil exploration in the Eastern Desert, Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced on...
Egyptian, Bahrain Presidents discuss Iran, Gaza situation over phone
MENAFN
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) On June 21, Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa held a phone conversation focusing on pressing regional issues, particularly the tensions involving Iran and the Gaza Strip. According to...
Russian oil company inks deal with South Valley Egyptian Petroleum Holding Company
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian energy giant Lukoil has entered a new agreement with South Valley Egyptian Petroleum Holding Company (Ganope) to launch oil exploration efforts in Egypt’s Eastern Desert, the country’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources...
Egypt, Oman Demand Peace Talks Amid Rising Middle East Tensions
MENAFN
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) In a phone call on Sunday, Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said exchanged views on the escalating tensions in the Middle East, focusing particularly on Iran and Gaza. The Egyptian leader...
Egypt’s Leader Condemns Israel’s Military Escalation Against Iran
MENAFN
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi spoke by phone on Saturday with Iranian official Masoud Pezeshkian, during which he strongly condemned Israel’s intensifying military actions against Iran, the Egyptian presidency reported. Sisi...
Egypt’s Foreign Minister, U.S. Envoy Hold Talks on Israel-Iran Conflict
MENAFN
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) On Saturday, Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty spoke by phone with U.S. Special Envoy for the Middle East Steve Witkoff, addressing the rapidly intensifying conflict between Israel and Iran, according to a release from the Egyptian...
EgyptAir stops main Middle East routes
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) EgyptAir has halted flights to several important Middle Eastern destinations due to worsening security concerns in the region, the airline announced on Sunday. This move follows escalating clashes between Israel and Iran, which began...
EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: European Parliament committee probes human rights in EU-Southern Neighbourhood deals ― EU approves €4 billion aid to Egypt ― Sudanese refugees fleeing Egypt ― Italian NGOs demand end to Italy-Libya co-operation ― EU allocates €202…
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
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June 26, 2025
The European Parliament (EP) Subcommittee on Human Rights has organised a public hearing on the human rights implications of the EU’s memoranda of understanding (MoU) with its partners in the Southern Neighbourhood. The EP has approved €4 billion...