More value in Cairo’s trash, but less for those who collect it
War on Iran disrupts imports, driving demand for Cairo’s recycled waste, but rising costs squeeze recyclers.

War on Iran disrupts imports, driving demand for Cairo’s recycled waste, but rising costs squeeze recyclers.




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Three projects mark a new test for Egypt after it failed to prevent construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.
The US government is intensifying efforts to unify the country’s two rival governments.
What to know about the new Gaza working groups conditioning reconstruction on immediate disarmament.
Jared Kushner to meet Netanyahu next, after Israel rejected Trump’s 15-point Gaza roadmap.
The talks come one day after the US president’s son-in-law held a rare meeting with Hamas leaders in Egypt.
After meeting with the US envoy, Hamas says it called on the Board of Peace to ‘compel’ Israel to accept the plan.
The Egyptian forward, who joined the Turkish club on a free transfer, came off the bench early in the second half.
Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya to meet Egyptian intelligence chief Hassan Rashad in Cairo amid ongoing Gaza tensions.
Visit to address Israeli opposition to plan for Hamas to disarm, Israel to withdraw from Gaza, board official says.
Egyptian student livestreams his kidnapping