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Egypt Today
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Today
Egypt's Chief of Staff returns after visit to Ankara on military partnership, weaponry
CAIRO - 12 May 2025: Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Ahmed Khalifa returned to Egypt on Sunday after discussing military partnership and reviewing Turkish weaponry in a visit to Ankara. Khalifa met with his Turkish counterpart Lieutenant General Metin Gurak, Chief of the General Staff of the Turkish Armed Forces on the sidelines of the fourth meeting of the Egyptian-Turkish Military Committee to enhance military cooperation between the two countries. The meeting discussed ways to enhance military cooperation in the fields of training and the transfer and exchange of expertise between the Egyptian and Turkish armed forces. The two Chiefs of Staff affirmed their aspiration to expand the horizons of military partnership and cooperation between the two countries in various fields during the coming period. Khalifa also met with Yasar Guler, Turkish Minister of Defense, who praised Egypt's active role in its international and regional environment, stressing joint action to confront current challenges and achieve stability in the region. Khalifa then met with the chairman of the Turkish Defense Industries Authority to discuss ways of joint cooperation. This was followed by a visit to a number of defense industry companies, where he heard a presentation on the advanced manufacturing capabilities of these companies, enhancing opportunities for exchanging expertise in the field of military manufacturing to the benefit of both friendly countries. He also toured the Turkish Special Forces Command, where he observed the implementation of a number of practical demonstrations and training activities by the Turkish Special Forces.
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
"I just believe that we live on a flat plane": Wiz Khalifa on his thought about earth
Rapper Wiz Khalifa opened up about his apparent thoughts on Earth's shape, despite it being proven to be round more than 2,000 years ago. During the recent episode of The Joe Budden Podcast, when he was asked if he thought Earth was round, he replied, "no." "I just believe that we live on a flat plane, like a huge flat plane," said Khalifa, reported People. Khalifa shared that he seemingly believes in "flat plane" theory because he's "travelled so much." However, after the guest host and academic Marc Lamont Hill challenged him by asking if he had ever travelled to the edge of the Earth, Khalifa reframed his thinking. "Nah, it's not that. I think that there's more masses than just what we see because it was one thing before and it spread out," he said, appearing to refer to the supercontinent of Pangaea, as per the outlet. Khalifa shared that he believed there was more land that humans had yet to discover. "Because when I travel, the routes that we take and how we do it, it's not possible to go up and down. You're just going straight. That's the only reason I think that," said the "Black and Yellow" performer, reported People. "I don't believe in space exploration at all," he said. "I don't believe that they explore space as much as they say that they do." Despite his apparent beliefs, Khalifa's new album Kush + Orange Juice 2 -- which was released on Friday, April 18 and is a sequel to his 2010 record -- features a round photo of Earth on its cover, reported People. Stay updated with the latest Best Hindi Movies , Best Tamil Movies , Best Telugu Movies , Best english Movies , Best Malayalam Movies
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rapper Wiz Khalifa added to Alaska State Fair music lineup
Apr. 24—PALMER — Multiplatinum artist Wiz Khalifa will perform at the 2025 Alaska State Fair, fair officials announced Thursday. The Pittsburgh-raised rapper who reached mainstream success with the Grammy-nominated "Black and Yellow" is scheduled to perform Sunday, Aug. 24, at 6 p.m. Tickets go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. Friday Khalifa's breakout 2011 album "Rolling Papers" earned a Best New Artist honor at the 2011 BET Awards and Top New Artist at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards. He followed with "O.N.I.F.C." in 2012 and "Blacc Hollywood" in 2014, which debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 and included the anthem "We Dem Boyz." In 2015, the Golden Globe-nominated "See You Again" from the "Furious 7″ soundtrack became a global hit. Khalifa's latest album, "Kush + Orange Juice 2," was released this month. Khalifa joins already announced acts Medium Build (Aug. 15), 3 Doors Down (Aug. 29), Rainbow Kitten Surprise (Aug. 16), "Weird Al" Yankovic (Aug. 17), Chris Tomlin (Aug. 18), Billy Currington (Aug. 23) and Foreigner (Aug. 30) on the 2025 fair lineup.
Argaam
24-04-2025
- Business
- Argaam
Intel working on multiple projects, sectors in Saudi Arabia
Taha Khalifa, General Manager for the Middle East and Africa at Intel Corporation, said that the company is expanding its team in Saudi Arabia and is involved in multiple projects including oil and gas, healthcare, financial services, and smart cities, noting that Saudi Arabia is set to become a major hub for investment in artificial intelligence technologies in the region. In an interview with Argaam, Khalifa added that the company is evaluating the Ministry of Investment's program of attracting regional corporate headquarters, as it is seen as a positive opportunity for growth. Additionally, Intel has active partnerships with both the public and private sectors in Saudi Arabia, most notably the cooperation with Aramco Digital in the areas of communications and 5G technologies, which reflects the company's role in the Kingdom's digital transformation system, according to the official. He also pointed out that the demand for AI-enabled computers is growing rapidly, especially as Windows 10 is no longer supported and users migrate to Windows 11, predicting that shipments of these devices will exceed 100 million units globally by the end of 2025, and to account for 80% of PC sales by 2028. "Saudi Arabia is undergoing a major digital transformation as part of the economic diversification programs stemming from Vision 2030. The company is thus focusing on AI projects and seeks to strengthen its presence in the local market," he stated. Khalifa further indicated that the Saudi government plays a pivotal role in leading the technological transformation, unlike Western markets that are led by private companies, which enhances the opportunities for innovation and accelerates the achievement of the Vision's goals. He stressed that the Saudi government facilities have provided an ideal environment for the company to boost its operations and invest in advanced programs such as data centers supported by Xeon 6 technologies. As for the digital infrastructure, Khalifa said the company has launched new Xeon 6 servers that support energy efficiency and help reduce the environmental footprint of data centers, in line with global sustainability goals, noting that these servers contain up to 288 cores and reduce the density of racks in data centers.
Roya News
24-04-2025
- Roya News
Egyptian TV presenter arrested in connection with drug trafficking ring
Surveillance footage has revealed critical developments in the case of 33-year-old Egyptian TV presenter Sarah Khalifa, accused of leading a criminal gang specializing in the production and distribution of synthetic hashish, also known as "powdered drugs." The surveillance footage, collected from cameras surrounding the apartment, shows the comings and goings of several individuals, some of whom were later arrested in connection with the criminal network. According to sources familiar with the investigation, it is suspected that the apartment was being used as a manufacturing hub for the illicit drug. The public prosecution, in response to this revelation, has expanded the scope of its inquiry and called in witnesses for further questioning. The prosecution's investigation has unearthed evidence of a wide-ranging drug manufacturing operation. The footage, which was carefully examined by authorities, allowed them to trace the activities of the suspects involved. Following this, the authorities sent the confiscated materials to a chemical laboratory for thorough analysis to identify the exact nature of the substances. Khalifa, who is at the heart of the case, vehemently denied any connection to the seized drugs. During her questioning, she insisted that she had no knowledge of the drugs or the other individuals arrested in the case. 'I don't know anything about these drugs,' Khalifa said. An Egyptian court responded by extending Khalifa's detention, along with that of three other suspects, for another 15 days while the investigation continues. Additionally, a court ruling has been issued to freeze the suspects' assets, including their bank accounts, as part of efforts to prevent further illicit activities. In the raids that led to the arrests, security forces recovered an alarming 200kg of synthetic hashish, alongside various drug production tools, including blenders, sterilizers, and packaging equipment. Additionally, investigators seized gold jewelry, large sums of cash, and five luxury cars, which are believed to be proceeds from the illegal drug operation. Authorities have estimated the total value of the seized drugs alone to exceed 420 million Egyptian pounds, making this one of the largest drug busts seen in Cairo in recent years. The investigation is ongoing, with the public prosecution awaiting the results of the drug analysis. A detailed technical report from the chemical laboratory will be crucial in understanding the full scope of the illicit activities and the involvement of the suspects in the operation.
