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Huthi blockade threat raises risk of dual energy chokepoint crisis, Kpler says

A threat by the Iranian backed Houthis to blockade Saudi-linked shipping in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait has raised the prospect of the Middle East’s two key energy chokepoints coming under pressure at the same time, shipping analytics firm Kpler warned Tuesday. A “simultaneous and prolonged disruption of Bab el-Mandeb and the Strait of Hormuz could The post Huthi blockade threat raises risk of dual energy chokepoint crisis, Kpler says appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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How a YouTube video accidentally proved the existence of Libya’s ‘desert ghosts’

It’s not every day that a YouTube video triggers a major wildlife discovery, yet that’s exactly what Mohammed Almuntasir unknowingly did when he hit upload in 2017. Clocking in at just 18 seconds, the clip showed a fun-sized feline curling up under the shade of a desert shrub in the photographer’s native Libya. Almost a The post How a YouTube video accidentally proved the existence of Libya’s ‘desert ghosts’ appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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Why a week of protests pushed Zelensky to bring in a younger military chief

For a war imposing such radical change on the battlefield, the retention of 60-year-old Oleksandr Syrskyi as Ukraine’s top commander had become an anomaly. That’s not ageism, but a reflection of the recently sacked Ukrainian military chief’s mindset. In this light, President Volodymyr Zelensky’s decision Tuesday to replace Syrskyi with 43-year-old Mykhailo Drapatyi – a The post Why a week of protests pushed Zelensky to bring in a younger military chief appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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Trump approves deal with Saudi Arabia that could allow kingdom to enrich nuclear fuel, official says

President Donald Trump has approved a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia that could lead to the kingdom enriching its own fuel for civilian reactors, according to a US official. The deal would last 30 years and could be announced as soon as Wednesday, according to the official, who added the agreement would involve American companies The post Trump approves deal with Saudi Arabia that could allow kingdom to enrich nuclear fuel, official says appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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Turkish President praises Spain’s humanitarian stance on Palestine

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan praised Spain’s humanitarian stance on the Palestinian issue, adding that it was one greatly appreciated by football fans worldwide. According to a statement issued by the Turkish Presidency, Erdogan congratulated Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Spain’s World Cup victory during a phone call. He expressed his deep appreciation for The post Turkish President praises Spain’s humanitarian stance on Palestine appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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Egypt condemns any threats targeting Saudi Arabia’s security

Egypt strongly condemned any threats targeting the security of Saudi Arabia, which undermines the security and stability of the region and threatens the safety of maritime navigation, international trade, and vital waterways. In a statement issued by the Foreign Ministry, Egypt affirmed that these threats constitute a flagrant violation of international law, the United Nations The post Egypt condemns any threats targeting Saudi Arabia’s security appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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Has Egypt’s government shut down loan apps?

An informed source at the Financial Regulatory Authority denied social media speculations on Egypt’s government closing the branches of a large number of non-banking financial companies and institutions. In a statement to the Middle East News Agency, the source explained that the decision circulating on social media dates back to October 2025, and only involved The post Has Egypt’s government shut down loan apps? appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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Prosecution closes investigations into unofficial AI-generated Messi and Salah GEM video

The Haram Prosecution Office on Tuesday has moved to close investigations into the creation of an AI-generated Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah video at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), and to dismiss any suspicion of a crime against the video’s author, graphic designer Abdel-Rahman Khaled. The case dates back to a report filed by the The post Prosecution closes investigations into unofficial AI-generated Messi and Salah GEM video appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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Labor Minister meets Indian Ambassador to expand cooperation

Minister of Labor Hassan Raddad held talks on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, with Indian Ambassador to Egypt Suresh K. Reddy on expanding cooperation in vocational training, employment and investment. During the meeting, held at the ministry’s headquarters in the New Capital, Raddad said that Egypt and India continue to strengthen their long-standing relationship, particularly following The post Labor Minister meets Indian Ambassador to expand cooperation appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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Egypt receives 22 tons of French medical aid for Palestinian patients

Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar received on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, a new 22-ton shipment of medical aid from the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. The shipment includes medicines, medical supplies and equipment to support Egyptian hospitals treating Palestinian patients and wounded people. Abdel Ghaffar said the shipment reflects the strategic partnership between The post Egypt receives 22 tons of French medical aid for Palestinian patients appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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