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Open AI in talks to give Trump administration a 5% stake in the company, FT reports
2+ hour, 14+ min ago (479+ words) Open AI, the creator of Chat GPT, is reportedly discussing handing the Trump administration a 5% stake in the company amid growing government scrutiny of artificial intelligence firms. The proposal would involve other US AI companies giving the government similar stakes,…...
Khamenei's funeral marks "beginning of a new chapter" for Iran, says country's president
2+ hour, 22+ min ago (253+ words) Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has called on Iranians to attend Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral in "large numbers," and said the former Supreme Leader's death marked the "beginning of a new chapter" for the country. His message, posted Thursday on the…...
What are the most and least expensive Egyptian antiquities sold at auctions?
1+ hour, 15+ min ago (359+ words) These international auction houses witness the sale of dozens of artifacts with vastly varying values. In 2022, a number of Egyptian artifacts were offered at international auctions, particularly at Christie's and Sotheby's. Sales prices varied, with some pieces fetching high figures…...
Will fuel prices decrease in Egypt following the global decline?
1+ hour, 53+ min ago (286+ words) Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly discussed the possibility of the government reducing petroleum product prices in Egypt, following recent global price decreases due to regional stability and the decline in global oil prices. During his weekly press conference on Wednesday, Madbouly…...
China tells its ethnic minorities to integrate or face consequences with sweeping new unity law
2+ hour, 18+ min ago (789+ words) For years, Chinese leader Xi Jinping has pushed ethnic minority groups like Tibetans and Uyghurs to adopt an identity rooted in Chinese nationality and allegiance to the ruling Communist Party. Now, that push has been codified into a sweeping new…...
Will Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei attend his father's funeral?
2+ hour, 24+ min ago (280+ words) A central question looming over the upcoming funeral is whether Mojtaba Khamenei, the new supreme leader and son of the slain Ayatollah, will appear to lead prayers for his father, who died in a US-Israeli strike. Mojtaba is believed to…...
Yasmine Abdel-Aziz unveils poster for her latest film "Take Care of Yourself"
4+ hour, 56+ min ago (213+ words) Egyptian actress Yasmine Abdel-Aziz has revealed the official poster for her movie "Take Care of Yourself," ahead of its theatrical release starting July 2. The action-comedy stars Abdel-Aziz and Ahmed al-Sakka in a new cinematic collaboration, alongside the star Lebleba. Film…...
Egypt Air launches first direct flights from Cairo to Chicago
5+ hour, 12+ min ago (405+ words) Egypt Air launched its first direct flights from Cairo to Chicago, marking a significant expansion in the US market and strengthening its presence on the international route network. The Cairo-Chicago route is the second direct US destination launched by Egypt…...
Egypt, Italy discuss strengthening bilateral ties, regional issues
5+ hour, 3+ min ago (132+ words) Egypt Independent Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty discussed on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, during a phone call with Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani ways to enhance bilateral relations and regional…...
PM wishes Egypt win ahead of Australia clash in World Cup
5+ hour, 3+ min ago (96+ words) Egypt Independent Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly wished Egypt national football team success in its upcoming FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match against Australia on Friday In his remarks at the weekly press conference following the Cabinet meeting in the New…...