From Watergate to Epstein: How Trump Changed the Morality of the World - Dailynewsegypt
Moral scandals have long shaped Western politics, but for decades they functioned as tests of institutional strength and the credibility of ethical discourse. Congress investigated, impeachment proceedings unfolded, and the world saw that power conferred no immunity from ethical or political responsibility. Despite the gravity of the allegations, early judicial responses were lenient, subsequent federal investigations lacked transparency, and public accountability remained fragmented. Unlike the cases of Nixon or Clinton—where scrutiny reinforced ethical norms—Epstein revealed how power could shield wrongdoing and erode institutional moral authority. Ethical rhetoric weakened, accountability became conditional, and trust—once earned through consistent action—eroded steadily.
Source:Daily News Egypt
February 11, 2026 17:29 UTC
Egypt to transfer 40 state companies to sovereign fund and list 20 on stock exchange
Egypt is preparing 60 state-owned companies for either transfer to its sovereign wealth fund or listing on the stock exchange, the head of the government’s state-owned enterprises unit said on Wednesday. Hashem El Sayed, assistant to the prime minister and chief executive of the state-owned enterprises (SOE) unit, stated that 40 companies are currently being prepared for transfer to the Sovereign Fund of Egypt, while 20 others are designated for listing on the stock market. The announcement came during a meeting held by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly with Hussein Issa, the deputy prime minister for economic affairs, and El Sayed to discuss economic priorities for the coming period. “The restructuring of economic authorities and state-owned companies is one of the most important work files during this stage,” the prime minister said. Officials discussed the mechanisms for managing the various companies that were previously under the jurisdiction of the now-dissolved ministry.
Source:Daily News Egypt
February 11, 2026 16:59 UTC
Egypt’s SCZONE signs $13m deals for food, fertiliser projects in Sokhna
Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) signed two contracts on Wednesday for industrial projects in the Sokhna Industrial Zone worth a combined $13m (EGP 609m) to manufacture food products and fertilisers. Waleed Gamal El-Din, Chairperson of the SCZONE, oversaw the signing of the first contract for Al-Atta Group for Food and Mining Industries. Gamal El-Din stated that the Sokhna Industrial Zone is experiencing increasing interest from investors across various sectors, which he attributed to confidence in the authority’s investment environment. He said the SCZONE continues to support industrial projects that meet domestic market needs and bolster exports, with a focus on vital sectors such as food security, supply chains, and mining. The chairperson noted that the authority is working to accelerate the implementation of industrial projects by providing a package of facilities and services to investors.
Source:Daily News Egypt
February 11, 2026 16:59 UTC
How Canada’s worst school shooting in decades unfolded
Police received a report at 1.20 pm local time (10.20 am ET) Tuesday of an active school shooter at the Tumbler Ridge Secondary School. At around 1.30 pm, alarms began to sound in the school, announcing a lockdown and ordering that classroom doors be closed. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) soon issued a “shelter in place” warning, telling Tumbler Ridge residents to lock their doors and stay inside until further instruction. Six were found dead when police arrived at the school, and another person died en route to hospital. The alleged shooter is believed to have killed two more people, whose bodies were discovered at a home in the township.
Source:Egypt Independent
February 11, 2026 13:58 UTC
Russian drone strike kills three Ukrainian toddlers and their father
Three toddlers and their father were killed in a Russian drone strike in eastern Ukraine that also injured their pregnant mother and their grandmother, local emergency services said. Volodymyr Belyi, the town’s mayor, said the strike was a “crime that is beyond human comprehension.”“We lost the most precious thing we had – our future. He said the children’s father, who was 34, died in the strike, while their mother and grandmother were “fighting for their lives” in hospital. The home where the family was staying was “completely destroyed” in the strike and subsequent fire, they added. “Each such Russian strike undermines confidence in everything that is being done diplomatically to end this war,” he said in a statement on Telegram.
Source:Egypt Independent
February 11, 2026 13:17 UTC
What the Trump team claimed vs. what the Epstein files show
A newly discovered document in the Jeffrey Epstein files undermines one of President Donald Trump’s central claims about the matter — specifically, his supposed lack of knowledge of Epstein’s misconduct. Trump’s claim to having had ‘no idea’ about Epstein and girlsWhen Trump acknowledged last year that Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell had recruited prominent Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre from Mar-a-Lago, he claimed he hadn’t known what for. Patel’s claim about how many times Trump’s name appearedIn the September House hearing, Patel testified that Trump’s name appeared in the Epstein files fewer than 100 times. Asked whether Trump’s name was in there 1,000 times, 500 times and 100 times, Patel denied each of them. But in fact, Trump appears in the Epstein files more than 1,000 times, CNN has reported.
Source:Egypt Independent
February 11, 2026 13:17 UTC
FM affirms need to preserve unity of Palestinian territory
CAIRO, Feb 11 (MENA) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty asserted necessity of preserving the unity of Palestinian territory and rejecting any attempts to separate the Gaza Strip from the West Bank or to divide Gaza itself. Abdelatty said a ceasefire in Gaza represents a crucial first step that must be built upon to achieve a sustainable truce. Abdelatty furtther voiced Egypt’s support for the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, headed by Ali Shaath, as a temporary transitional framework tasked with managing the enclave’s daily affairs and meeting the basic needs of its residents. For their part, Fattouh and Ahmad lauded Egypt’s historic and pivotal role in supporting the Palestinian cause. They commended the efforts undertaken by Egypt, under the leadership of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, to consolidate the Gaza ceasefire, facilitate humanitarian aid delivery, and bolster the steadfastness of the Palestinian people.
Source:Egypt Independent
February 11, 2026 10:47 UTC
FM praises BUE role in preparing qualified cadres capable of serving Egyptian society
CAIRO, Feb. 11 (MENA) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty praised the role played by the British University in Egypt (BUE) in preparing qualified cadres capable of effectively contributing to serving Egyptian society for more than twenty years. He described the university as one of the leading models in supporting higher education and scientific research in Egypt, as well as promoting cultural and intellectual dialogue. The meeting addressed the pivotal role played by universities and educational institutions in building awareness, particularly through academic and cultural exchange and cooperation with international partners. Minister Abdelatty emphasized the importance of strengthening partnerships between academic institutions and government bodies as a key pillar for building a future based on knowledge and innovation, in a way that supports Egypt’s national priorities and objectives. Minister Abdelatty affirmed the commitment to promoting a culture of human rights and strengthening institutional capacities in this field, in line with the National Human Rights Strategy, enhancing the exchange of expertise and knowledge, and supporting national and regional cadres concerned with these issues.
Source:Egypt Independent
February 11, 2026 10:47 UTC
Egypt faces water scarcity challenges, relies on Nile for 98 percent of water resources – Min.
Egypt is witnessing a severe water scarcity crisis, with per capita water availability standing at just 500 cubic meters annually—less than half the threshold for water scarcity according to United Nations standards, Hani Swelim, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, said on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. The minister pointed out that the country depends almost entirely on the Nile River, which provides 98% of its water resources, placing significant strain on Egypt’s water management system, especially amid unilateral actions by upstream countries on the Nile. Swelim’s remarks came during a meeting with Pedro Arrojo-Agudo, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Human Right to Safe Drinking Water and Sanitation. The minister highlighted the Egyptian government’s efforts to ensure sustainable water supply for all sectors of society, underlining the importance of providing safe drinking water and sanitation as fundamental human rights. He reiterated Egypt’s commitment to international water agreements, calling for collaboration and mutual respect among Nile basin countries.
Source:Egypt Independent
February 11, 2026 10:47 UTC
FM affirms importance of negotiations between Iranian, American sides
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty affirmed during a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi the importance of continuing the track of negotiations between the American and Iranian sides, with a view to reaching a peaceful and consensual settlement that addresses the concerns of all parties, based on mutual respect and shared interests. The phone call came within the framework of efforts aimed at de-escalation and containing tensions in the region. The top diplomat stressed the need to move beyond any differences during this sensitive phase, underscoring that dialogue remains the primary option to avert any escalation in the region. For his part, the Iranian Foreign Minister commended—during the call—Egypt’s active role and its intensive efforts to reduce escalation and contain tensions in the region, as well as its endeavors to reach understandings regarding the Iranian nuclear file. The Iranian minister also briefed Abdelatty on developments related to the recent round of negotiations between the United States and Iran hosted by the sisterly Sultanate of Oman.
Source:Egypt Independent
February 11, 2026 10:47 UTC
Russia is restricting access to Telegram, one of its most popular social media apps. Here’s what we know
Russian authorities have begun restricting access to Telegram, one of the country’s most popular social media apps, as the government continues to push everyday Russians toward its own tightly controlled alternatives to foreign tech platforms. Telegram rejects that claim, saying it actively combats the harmful use of its platform. This is not the first time Russia has gone after Telegram. One Russian military blogger said Roskomnadzor was helping “the enemy” and forcing Russian troops to rely on “carrier pigeons” by restricting use of Telegram. Segal guesses that the Russian government has decided that the pushback is “worth it,” given Russia’s internal security desires.
Source:Egypt Independent
February 11, 2026 09:26 UTC
Justice Department un-redacts more names in Epstein files after pressure from lawmakers
The Justice Department on Monday un-redacted more names in the Jeffrey Epstein files after pressure from lawmakers who reviewed unredacted versions of several records. Other names revealed amid pressure on DOJThe Justice Department on Monday revealed another name after pressure from Massie and the other lawmakers who reviewed some of the unredacted material earlier in the day. The Justice Department also revealed several other names listed in a heavily redacted document that lawmakers, including Massie, said were being protected in the files. Rep. Ro Khanna (right) and Rep. Thomas Massie speak to reporters about the Epstein files outside the offices of the Department of Justice on Monday in Washington, DC. In a 2020 review, the Justice Department found that former US attorney for the Southern District of Florida Alex Acosta had used “poor judgement” in the deal but did not find that Acosta had engaged in professional misconduct.
Source:Egypt Independent
February 11, 2026 09:22 UTC
Temperatures to slightly decrease across Egypt on Wednesday, warm weather ahead
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) forecasts that Wednesday’s weather will be cold at night and in the early morning, and warmer during the day across most of the country. Morning fog is expected inn areas from northern Egypt to Greater Cairo and northern Upper Egypt, growing dense at times in parts of the Nile Delta, the Suez Canal cities, and central Sinai. Wind activity will potentially stir up sand and dust in parts of the northwestern coast and some exposed areas of Lower Egypt, Greater Cairo, and the Suez Canal cities. Weather maps indicate a chance of light to moderate rain in areas of the northwestern coast and northern Lower Egypt, with lighter rain expected in the southern regions of Halayeb and Shalateen. Expected temperatures on Wednesday:Alexandria: 21CMatrouh: 22CCairo: 23CHurghada: 26CSharm El-Sheikh: 28CLuxor: 30CAswan: 32CEdited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm
Source:Egypt Independent
February 11, 2026 09:22 UTC
Canada built a bridge. Now Trump wants half
In a strange twist, Trump is now threatening to block the opening of a bridge at the northern border that Canada actually already paid for. The bridge is entirely funded by Canada, which decided to foot the bill after years of waiting for buy-in from the US. Canada wants a better tie-in to its freeway system and more capacity for trade than what’s offered by the nearly 100-year-old Ambassador Bridge. This is from Trump’s post:They (Canada) own both the Canada and the United States side and, of course, built it with virtually no U.S. content. Reflecting that shift in sentiment, Carney and Canada, who have been repeatedly threatened by Trump, are seeking a new trade agreement with China.
Source:Egypt Independent
February 11, 2026 09:22 UTC
Man suspected of harassing woman on bus in Mokattam released on bail
The competent investigative authorities on Wednesday have moved to release a suspect accused of sexually harassing a woman on a bus in the al-Mokattam area, on bail of LE 1,000. The incident began when security services monitored a video clip showing a young woman pleading for help and recording her complaint on her phone about a man she stated was harassing her. Immediately, a search team from the Cairo Security Directorate, in coordination with the Information Technology Department, was formed to determine the bus route and review surveillance camera footage from nearby stops. Security forces were able to identify and apprehend the suspect, who denied the accusations against him when confronted with the video. The Public Prosecution initiated investigations, ordering the video to be preserved and examined by forensic experts, and requested further investigations from the Criminal Investigation Department regarding the incident.
Source:Egypt Independent
February 11, 2026 09:22 UTC