Pledge

Why Trump’s pledge to defend Qatar is so extraordinary

President Donald Trump has bestowed upon the nation of Qatar a remarkable security guarantee that could include coming to its defense militarily. In an executive order dated earlier this week, Trump declared that the United States will regard any attack on Qatar’s territory, sovereignty or critical infrastructure “as a threat to the peace and security …

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Egypt Independent October 2, 2025

Trump’s pledge on resolving the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam dispute: A hope for Egypt?

Whether you like him or not, gratitude is due to US President Donald Trump for his stance on Egypt’s historic right to Nile River waters. Don’t be surprised—it is, by divine will, that this issue was articulated by Trump, while previous US presidents remained silent on a matter primarily concerning “the right to life,” as …

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Egypt Independent July 17, 2025

Egypt pledges full protection for historic St. Catherine’s Monastery

The Egyptian presidency has reaffirmed its full commitment to preserving the unique and sacred religious status of St. Catherine’s Monastery in South Sinai, ensuring this status remains untouched. In a statement released Thursday evening, the Egyptian presidency stressed that the recent judicial ruling regarding the monastery reinforces this status and aligns with what President Abdel …

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Egypt Independent May 30, 2025