US President Donald Trump said in a social media post today that Iran will “pay the price” after taking “too long to negotiate a deal.” “Iran is all talk and no action. The Bully of the Middle East is DEAD!!! They’ve taken too long to negotiate a deal that would have been great for them, …
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Iran’s strikes on Israel this week were some of its most audacious attempts yet to redefine the boundaries of a confrontation that for decades has largely been fought through proxies, covert operations and carefully calibrated retaliation. By targeting Israel in response to attacks in Lebanon, Tehran appeared to be signaling that its red lines no …
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Egypt’s Minister of Finance, Ahmed Kouchouk, announced a new initiative to collaborate with start-ups in developing smart solutions aimed at enhancing government performance and improving the services provided to citizens. “We are open to all innovative ideas and technological solutions aimed at developing our performance and facilitating the services we provide to citizens,” Kouchouk said […]
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Egypt’s annual urban consumer price inflation eased to 14.6% in May 2026 from 14.9% in April, the Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics (CAPMAS) said in a statement on Wednesday, even as inflation on a monthly basis accelerated to 1.6% from 1.1% the previous month. Annual inflation for the country as a whole recorded […]
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At first glance, Asad might seem like a historical action film set in nineteenth-century Egypt. But, as the film unfolds, it becomes something more immediate: a fictional story rooted in a historical backdrop, using that world to explore ideas of dignity, rebellion, and freedom within a system built on ownership and class hierarchy. Directed by Khairy Beshara and Mohamed Diab, the film follows Asad, an enslaved man played by Mohamed Ramadan whose life changes after he falls in love with Laila, a free woman portrayed by Razane Jammal.  Their relationship is forbidden because Asad is legally considered property and it would bring shame to the family if a free person married a slave. When the two secretly marry and Laila becomes pregnant, a chain of events is set in motion that transforms a personal love story into a broader struggle for freedom. The film is set during a period when slavery was still deeply embedded in Egyptian society. Throughout much of the nineteenth century, enslaved people were bought and sold across Egypt and the wider region, working in households, agriculture, and other sectors of society. While slavery is often overlookedContinue reading "Asad: A Powerful Epic of Freedom, Love, and Resistance"
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  Egyptian actress Salma Abu Deif has been featured among the faces of Loewe’s new campaign launched earlier this week, marking 180 years since the founding of the Spanish luxury house, joining a cast of international figures selected to represent the brand’s legacy of craftsmanship. Photographed by New York-based artist Talia Chetrit, the anniversary campaign brings together actors, musicians, and artists from around the world, including Julia Garner, Kara Wai, Sissy Spacek, and Kara Walker.  The portraits accompany a wider celebration of Loewe’s history, which dates back to 1846 when the brand was established as a leather-making collective in Madrid. Abu Deif’s appearance in the campaign places an Egyptian talent at the center of one of luxury fashion’s most significant anniversary projects this year, reflecting the increasing visibility of Arab figures within the global industry. In Loewe’s campaign, the actress is featured with pieces that highlight the brand’s leather-working heritage, including the Amazona 180 bag, a special edition created to commemorate the anniversary.  While Middle Eastern models, actors, and creatives have become increasingly present on international runways and red carpets, appearances in major heritage-brand campaigns remain comparatively rare. Tara Emad,Continue reading "Salma Abu Deif Brings Egyptian Representation to Loewe’s Global Campaign"
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The US is considering releasing part of its strategic energy reserves and increasing exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as part of efforts to strengthen regional energy security, Reuters reported, citing US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau. ASEAN is a regional […]
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Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, met with US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright at the US Department of Energy headquarters to discuss expanding the strategic energy and mining partnership between the two nations. The meeting, which concluded Badawi’s official visit to the United States, was attended by Motaz Zahran, Egypt’s Ambassador to […]
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