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USS Carney visits Alexandria for first time since 2009

U.S. Navy ships USS Carney and USNS Carson City have arrived at the Port of Alexandria, marking the first visit by a U.S. Navy ship to this port since 2009.



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U.S. Embassy denounces terrorist attack on church in Helwan

The United States Embassy has issued a statement condemning a terrorist attack that took place on a church in Helwan, located south of Cairo.


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Trump nominates Mike Pompeo as Secretary of State

Press Secretary Sarah Sanders has announced President Donald J. Trump's nomination of Mike Pompeo, the current Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), to serve as the new Secretary of State.


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US grants aid ERC for recovery after al-Rawda mosque attack

Chargé d’Affaires Thomas Goldberger participated in a grant signing ceremony with the Egyptian Red Crescent (ERC), announcing a significant financial contribution from the US Agency for International Development.


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US assesses Syrian regime's chemical weapon use in Duma

The United States has confidently assessed that the Syrian regime employed chemical weapons in Duma, a suburb of Damascus, on April 7, 2018.


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SelectUSA Investment Summit invites Japanese firms for U.S. business opportunities

The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo is urging Japanese companies interested in establishing a presence in the United States to participate in the 2025 SelectUSA Investment Summit.


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U.S. delegation discusses security challenges during Egypt visit

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce and Subcommittee Chairman Paul Cook have visited Egypt to discuss the ongoing U.S.-Egyptian partnership and security challenges.


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USAID launches new family planning program with Egyptian Ministry

Cairo – In response to a request from the Egyptian government, USAID and the Ministry of Health and Population have initiated a family planning program aimed at addressing Egypt's rapid population growth.


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Virtual exchange program emphasizes leadership in STEM

The Experiment Digital, part of the J. Christopher Stevens Virtual Exchange Program, is set to take place from June 23 to August 3, 2025.


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Tillerson discusses US-Egypt relations during Cairo visit

Rex W. Tillerson, the U.S. Secretary of State, expressed optimism about the long-standing relationship between the United States and Egypt during his visit to Cairo on February 12, 2018.


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U.S. provides EGP 2.2 million aid for Al Rawda mosque attack survivors

The United States has committed EGP 2.2 million to support survivors of the November 24 terrorist attack on a mosque in Al Rawda village, Egypt.


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Trump discusses partnership with Egyptian president

President Donald J. Trump engaged in a conversation with President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi of Egypt.


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U.S. donates lab supplies to boost Cameroon's disease detection capabilities

On January 16, 2025, a ceremony was held in Yaoundé, Cameroon, where the U.S. Ambassador to Cameroon, Christopher J. Lamora, officially handed over laboratory supplies procured by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).


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US strengthens Cameroon’s public health with lab supply donation

The United States continues to support Cameroon's public health efforts through a recent donation of laboratory supplies.


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USAID partners with Egypt's ministry on renewable energy education

A new curriculum focusing on renewable energy has been introduced by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in collaboration with Egypt's Ministry of Education.


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Secretary Pompeo extends Ramadan greetings emphasizing unity and community

On January 16, 2025, Secretary Pompeo issued a statement on behalf of the United States Department of State to extend best wishes to Muslims worldwide for Ramadan.


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Biden expands defense article access for Cyprus amid growing bilateral cooperation

On January 15, 2025, President Biden issued a Presidential Determination that makes the Republic of Cyprus eligible to receive defense equipment, supplies, and services.


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U.S. Embassy hosts Earth Day event focusing on ending plastic pollution

The U.S. Embassy in Cairo marked Earth Day 2018 on April 22 by hosting an event at the American Center at the Maadi Public Library.


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State Department lists new terrorist designations targeting global ISIS affiliates

The U.S. Department of State has announced the designation of three ISIS-affiliated groups—ISIS-West Africa, ISIS-Philippines, and ISIS-Bangladesh—as Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs) under Executive Order 13224 and as Foreign...