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Russia is playing for time in Ukraine peace negotiations, Germany says

Muhamad Yehia.. Cairo Europe needs to increase pressure on Russia over its war in Ukraine through more targeted sanctions, said German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius. Germany’s Defence Minister Boris Pistorius on Tuesday accused Russia of playing for time in peace talks over Ukraine rather than being genuinely interested in a …

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Polish diaspora takes keen interest in presidential election

Muhamad Yehia .. Cairo This year’s presidential election is generating a large response from Poles. According to information made available by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, almost 500,000 people took advantage of their voting rights. Poles living abroad are keen to participate in Sunday’s presidential elections, and half a million …

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How the pontificate of Pope Leo XIV could influence the world economy

Muhamad Yehia..Cairo The first US pontiff in the Catholic Church’s history has spoken about his namesake Pope Leo XIII’s social policies, economics, and theological doctrines, which opened the Church to modernity in the late 19th century. Numerous world leaders and more than 250,000 people will attend this Sunday’s inauguration ceremony …

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Mexican navy tall ship hits Brooklyn Bridge, snapping masts, killing 2 crew members

Muhamad Yehia.. Cairo The vessel had 277 people aboard, 22 of them were injured, of whom 19 needed medical treatment. A Mexican navy sailing ship on a global goodwill tour has struck the Brooklyn Bridge in New York on Saturday, snapping its three masts, killing two crew members and leaving …

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UK, France and Canada threaten action as Israel vows to take over Gaza

Muhamad Yehia .. Cairo Several of Israel’s key allies promised to take concrete action should Israel not halt its offensive and allow humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. Three of Israel’s allies — Britain, France and Canada — have issued a joint statement attacking Israel’s expansion of military action in …

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Japan’s farm minister apologises over ‘never had to buy rice’ remark amid rising price of food

 Muhamad Yehia..Cairo Farm Minister Taku Etō has apologised after claiming he “never had to buy rice” thanks to gifts from supporters, sparking public anger amid surging food prices. Japan’s Agriculture Minister Taku Etō has issued an apology after remarks he made about never needing to purchase rice due to gifts …

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Romanian ministries accuse Russia of interference in Sunday’s presidential runoff

Muhamad Yehia.. Cairo The authorities pointed to a fake video that falsely claimed that French troops stationed in Romania had been dressed in Romanian gendarmerie uniforms to interfere in the country’s tense election redo. Romania’s foreign, interior and defence ministries have denounced what they called “Russian interference” in Sunday’s presidential …

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First aid trucks enter Gaza after almost three-month Israeli blockade, UN says

Muhamad Yehia.. Cairo Israel has meanwhile launched a new wave of air and ground operations across the territory and the army ordered the evacuation of Gaza’s second-largest city, Khan Younis where Israel carried out a massive operation earlier in the war that left much of the area in ruins. The …

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Trump says Russia and Ukraine to start ceasefire talks ‘immediately’ after Putin call

Muhamad Yehia .. Cairo Before Trump’s social media statement, Putin had released a statement saying a “ceasefire is possible if the right agreements are reached” but didn’t explain what those agreements were. US President Donald Trump has said ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine will start “immediately” following a phone …

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The Turkish Embassy in Cairo Celebrates Youth and Sports Day

Wagdy Abdelaziz Today, the Turkish Embassy in Cairo celebrates Youth and Sports Day in Turkey, which is celebrated annually on May 19. This day is more than just an official holiday. It is a national occasion with a profound historical significance, combining the spirit of youth and patriotism. It commemorates …

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