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Egyptian-US military exercises 'Bright Star 2023' continue activities

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 - 09:43 GMT

The joint Egyptian-American military exercise dubbed “Bright Star 2023” continued its activities on Thursday.

Biden proposes new rules amid crackdown on unlicensed gun dealers

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 - 08:16 GMT

The new rules will also strengthen the rules on collectors who sell and buy guns, and the failed gun dealers who are selling their inventories.

US were not fully prepared heading into Women's World Cup, says Horan

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 - 08:28 GMT

The U.S. exited in the round of 16 after suffering a shock 5-4 shootout defeat by Sweden. Days later, coach Vlatko Andonovski, who took the reins in 2019, stepped down.

US announces $345 million military aid package for Taiwan

Sat, 29 Jul 2023 - 08:31 GMT

U.S. lawmakers have been pressuring the Pentagon and White House to speed weapons to Taiwan.

U.S. Secretary of State Blinken starts his long-due Beijing visit

Sun, 18 Jun 2023 - 09:23 GMT

It is Blinken's first visit to China as secretary of state, and he is also the highest-level U.S. official to visit China since October 2018.

US Vice Admiral says partner efforts flourished under Egypt’s leadership

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 - 07:11 GMT

Vice Admiral Brad Cooper, commander of United States Naval Forces Central Command, has applauded the Egyptian leading role in maintaining regional security in the Red Sea in a Tuesday article.

US First Lady visits archeological site in Egypt

Sat, 03 Jun 2023 - 09:27 GMT

Mrs Biden was accompanied by Tourism and Antiquities Minister Ahmed Eissa and Acting US Ambassador in Cairo John Desrocher.

Egypt is keystone of US engagement in Middle East, Africa - US official

Wed, 17 May 2023 - 03:27 GMT

She said : “My colleagues and I are energized to explore how we can grow shared prosperity for the Egyptian and American people, while supporting Egypt in achieving ambitious goals for its economy and for its role as a leader in the region.

U.S. Secretary of State makes phone call to Egyptian foreign minister

Tue, 02 May 2023 - 07:23 GMT

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken made Tuesday a phone call to Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry.

Egypt’s Foreign Minister to receive US House Speaker Wednesday

Tue, 02 May 2023 - 02:10 GMT

Shoukry will receive US House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Wedensday at the headquarter of the ministry.

Egypt's FM meets with AmCham delegation ahead of 'Door Knock' visit

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 - 03:47 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry convened Monday with a delegation from the American Chamber of Commerce.

US president nominates Herro Mustafa Garg as ambassador to Egypt

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 - 10:11 GMT

Herro Mustafa Garg is an American-Iraqi woman whose Kurdish family was opponent to the regime of former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein and came to the US as political refugees, according to State Magazine, issued by the US Department of State in July/August 2004.

Moody's downgrades its outlook of US banking system to negative

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 - 05:14 GMT

The agency explained that it took this decision in light of the fall of three banks, which prompted regulators to intervene on Sunday, with a plan to rescue depositors and other institutions affected by the crisis.

Aqaba hosts five-party meeting for Jordan, Egypt, US, Palestine, Israel

Sun, 26 Feb 2023 - 01:02 GMT

The PA will stress the need to stop all Israeli unilateral actions and adhere to the signed international agreements, in preparation for creating a political horizon based on international legitimacy and the Arab peace initiative and leading to the Palestinian people's freedom and independence.

Trade exchange between Egypt, US increase 12.2% in 10 months

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 - 05:52 GMT

The Egyptian exports to the US decreased 5.2 percent to reach $2 billion during the first 10 months of 2022, compared to $2.1 billion in the same period in 2021.

US stands with Egypt, its people in their pursuit of prosperous future: State Department

Sun, 29 Jan 2023 - 10:47 GMT

The United States and Egypt are partnering to foster further cooperation toward peace in the Middle East.

US-African summit reflects world’s growing interest towards Africa: Egyptian Presidential Spox

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 - 02:23 GMT

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Sisi called for adopting development mechanisms to reduce the debt burden in a way that eases this burden for the African nations through writing off or swapping external debts, or easy repayment.

Dollar price stable at Egypt's major banks

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 - 01:34 GMT

At the Commercial International Bank (CIB), the dollar exchange rate recorded EGP 24.46 for buying and 24.52 for selling.

Foreign Minister holds a meeting with a group of US Senators and aides

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 - 05:15 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry, President of the 27th session of the Conference of Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), held a meeting with a group of United States Senators and their aides, on the sidelines of the Climate Conference.

Sisi, Biden discuss strengthening relations, Middle East developments on sidelines of COP27

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 - 05:21 GMT

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi welcomed President Biden's visit to Egypt and affirmed on Friday the long-standing strategic partnership between the two countries and its pivotal role in supporting security and stability in the Middle East.

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