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The US government has declared war on the very idea of climate change

Americans are used to whiplash in their climate policy. The US has been in and out and in and out again of the key Paris climate agreement over the past four presidencies. But in his second administration, President Donald Trump is not just approaching climate science with skepticism. Instead, his administration is moving to destroy …

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Egypt Independent August 6, 2025

Trump’s Gaza ‘Riviera’ plan is the most outlandish idea in the history of US Middle East peacemaking

CNN — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu couldn’t keep the smirk off his face. And no wonder. Netanyahu looked on in the White House on Tuesday as President Donald Trump delivered the most stunning US intervention in the long history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The president repeatedly doubled down on his suggestion that nearly 2 …

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Egypt Independent February 6, 2025

China’s leaders have floated the idea of raising the retirement age. It hasn’t gone down well

Hong Kong CNN — China has announced plans to raise some of the world’s lowest statutory retirement ages as it tries to cope with the consequences of a rapidly ageing population and a pensions funding crisis. Currently, men in urban areas can retire at 60 and receive a pension from state-backed funds. The retirement age …

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Egypt Independent July 23, 2024

‘A Family Affair’ unites Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron in a slim idea for a rom-com

The “Older woman dates younger star” concept is getting a workout lately, with “The Idea of You” now followed by “A Family Affair,” which could easily be called “The Idea of My Movie-Star Boss Sleeping With My Mom.” While the Nicole Kidman-Zac Efron pairing should provoke curiosity, the tired beats of this romantic (and only …

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Egypt Independent July 5, 2024

Turn your film idea into reality: “Script to Screen” seeks Egyptian storytellers

MedFest Forum is offering a free, three-month workshop called “Script to Screen” to help you hone your short film scriptwriting skills. Eight lucky participants, both amateur and professional, will be selected from Minya, Sohag,Beni Suef, Dakahlia, Beheira, Port Said, and Cairo. Not only will you receive expert guidance, but the Forum will also cover your …

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Egypt Independent May 25, 2024