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European airports experienced widespread disruption on Thursday, after at least 25 flights were diverted or forced to make emergency landings due to bomb threats, with eight cases linked to Italy. On Thursday morning, airports across Europe were placed on high alert following a new wave of bomb threats directed at various airport operators. At least … The post Bomb threats disrupt European airports: 25 flights diverted in a single day appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced the shortlist of nominees for the 2026 CAF Awards, which will be hosted in the Nigerian capital, Lagos, on December 7. The final shortlist was marked by the exclusion of Al Ahly and star-studded Pyramids FC from the Club of the Year category. Club and national … The post 2026 CAF Awards shortlist: Egyptian footballers and coaches set to battle for Africa’s top prizes appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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On Friday, Egypt strongly condemned in the highest terms the attempt to target Medina in the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with a ballistic missile. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptians Abroad, Egypt expressed its deep denunciation of such attacks, which represent a flagrant violation of the … The post Egypt condemns missile attack targeting Medina, reaffirms support for Saudi Arabia appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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Two hundred and fifty years ago, Adam Smith published The Wealth of Nations and challenged the way people understood economic prosperity. A country’s wealth, he argued, was not simply the gold accumulated in its treasury, but the productive capacity of its people. Today, as artificial intelligence begins to reshape economies, industries and labour markets, Smith’s … The post The wealth of nations in the age of AI: What Egypt must get right appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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Homes are flooded and water rescues and evacuations are in progress as flash flood emergencies — the highest level of flood warning — impact North Georgia and southern Tennessee. Follow this storm live. Track changing conditions in real time. The flash flood emergencies are in effect for McCaysville, Georgia, and Copperhill, Tennessee, on the Georgia-Tennessee … The post Water rescues, evacuations underway as ‘catastrophic flood event’ hits North Georgia and southern Tennessee appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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In 2021, a group of employees at OpenAI left to start a new company focused on the safe development of artificial intelligence. They named it Anthropic, a word that means “relating to humanity.” Later this month, that company is expected to make its debut on Wall Street in what could be one of the largest … The post Anthropic was founded to answer to humanity. Soon, it will also answer to Wall Street appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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President Donald Trump may have made the decision to launch the war that tanked voters’ support for the GOP and dealt them a midterm shellacking. But the historic losses are accelerating a push for someone else to take the fall: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. And the House could vote as soon as next week to … The post Republicans quickly turn against Pete Hegseth after midterms rout appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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A senior Iranian negotiator mocked JD Vance on Thursday after the US Vice President blamed Republican midterm losses on the war in Iran. Iran’s Speaker of Parliament Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf said on Thursday that Vance showed “losing-gambler energy,” and that he “can’t walk away from the table.” “Boss is prepping the next war phase while … The post Top Iranian official mocks Vance after VP blames Iran war for midterm rout appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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Technology and the struggle for global influence have become increasingly intertwined at a time when Artificial Intelligence (AI) has grown from a mere economic tool into a defining component of national power and countries’ capacity for strategic deterrence. This has made the development of AI capabilities and the regulation of their use matters of national … The post The world is waging a “Third World War” through Artificial Intelligence – what role can Egypt play? appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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The State Council Administrative Court has adjourned proceedings in a landmark case seeking to halt commercial entertainment within the Giza Pyramids perimeter until January 2, 2027, granting litigating parties time to examine newly submitted case files. Case #1958 (Judicial Year 80), brought against the Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, the Secretary-General of the Supreme Council … The post Egyptian Heritage Rights Group sues to ban rave parties and laser light shows at Giza Pyramids appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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The Hurghada International Airport achieved an all-time high in daily operational capacity, recording 389 takeoffs and landings last Saturday. This marks an 8.7 percent increase over its previous single-day record of 358 flight movements logged on November 1, 2025. Passenger footfall surged past previous benchmarks, with the airport processing approximately 67,000 travelers compared to 56,641 … The post Hurghada International Airport breaks all-time traffic record with 67,000 passengers in a single day appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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Egypt’s Supreme Council for Media Regulation (SCMR) has issued a decree banning national football team head coach Hossam Hassan from appearing across all media outlets governed by Press and Media Regulation Law No. 180 of 2018. The decision takes immediate effect, following a turbulent period during which the manager dominated headlines and social media platforms … The post Egypt’s head coach Hossam Hassan banned from all broadcast platforms by media council appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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Egyptian billionaire business magnate Naguib Sawiris publicly defended US Senator Abdul El-Sayed following online controversy surrounding the newly elected politician’s background. Sawiris hailed El-Sayed as a “resilient, sharp, and charismatic” Egyptian who earned his historic US Senate victory on merit. Weighing in on social media discussions regarding alleged ties between El-Sayed and the Muslim Brotherhood, … The post Sawiris dismisses Muslim Brotherhood accusations against newly elected US Senator Abdul El-Sayed appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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The Giza Traffic Department announced a temporary two-day total closure along a key stretch of the Lt. Gen. Kamal Amer Axis, in order to accommodate the installation of steel girders for a new pedestrian bridge. According to an official Ministry of Interior statement issued Thursday, the closure affects the southbound lanes heading toward al-Moneib, specifically … The post Two-day full closure on Giza’s Kamal Amer Axis appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) issued a nationwide forecast for Thursday, pointing to a slight drop in temperatures across northern Egypt down to Greater Cairo and northern Upper Egypt. Daytime conditions are expected to remain mild to warm across most regions, with higher temperatures persisting in southern Upper Egypt. However, colder weather will prevail by … The post Egypt weather forecast signals temperature drop appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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Egyptian swimmer Zain Hisham won his second gold medal at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, after taking first place in the men’s 50m butterfly. Hisham had previously won gold in the 100m butterfly, becoming Egypt’s first double gold medallist at the Games. His latest victory brought Egypt’s medal tally … The post Zain Hisham wins second gold as Egypt’s Dakar 2026 medal tally reaches four appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi said Egypt is expanding the use of hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling as key technologies in the petroleum sector’s five-year plan. During an inspection of hydraulic fracturing operations at the H-18 well in the Western Desert’s Al Abyad field, operated by the Badr Eldin Petroleum Company (BAPETCO), … The post Egypt expands hydraulic fracturing, horizontal drilling to boost petroleum, gas output appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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CAIRO, Nov 4 (MENA) – Egypt and the US signed first-ever bilateral Strategic Objective Agreement, on Wednesday, to expand economic cooperation in energy, water management, infrastructure, technology and other development sectors. Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty attended the signing ceremony alongside the ministers of finance, supply and internal trade, … The post Egypt, US sign first-ever strategic objective agreement appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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