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War drills threaten peace efforts between North Korea, the US and South Korea
Pyongyang protested against joint US-South Korea military drills, largely computer-simulated, calling them a rehearsal for war
Odds and consequences for the no-deal Brexit scenario
How will a no-deal Brexit, which is highly expected by politicians, affect the Scottish question of independence, and British economy?
Egypt’s steel industry, stuck in a legal limbo
Eleiwa says that billet imports reached 1.59 million tonnes last year, El Garhy believes industry is going through a tough period
Ashmwai, the most-wanted terrorist admits training suicide bomber of St. Peter and St. Paul Church attack
The army officer-turned-terrorist Ashmwai confessed he was recruiting physicians to be part of a militant group he was forming during the Muslim Brotherhood’s Rabaa sit-in in 2013.
Kushner seeks Arab leaders’ support to Mideast peace plan seemingly going into effect
“What remains are minor details. No Palestinian state, but civilian self-governance,” says analyst
Essebsi: The veteran politician who led Tunisia to democracy
“He championed national consensus, women’s rights, full access of all Tunisians to country’s democratic processes,” says scholar
The spinning wheel of US-China trade war
As Chinese economy slows, US import prices recognise biggest drop in six months, so when will the trade war end?
Egyptian government’s development plans always ambitious, require international financing partnerships: Al-Rajhi
Al-Rajhi said, in an interview with the Daily News Egypt, that the fund approved $270m for Egypt during the last fiscal year (FY), aimed at supporting micro-enterprises, achieving food security through the import of commodities, and financing the import of petroleum products.
Minibus girl: Victim detained after stabbing her assailant
“She should not be detained, not only because she is a child, but because she was defending herself,” says girl’s lawyer
Prices soar in Egypt, but people find ways to cope
In Egypt, economic challenges since 2016 forced the people to adapt to price hikes. From an economic standpoint, the rising prices drive customer demand lower. To cope, Egyptians are struggling to cut their expenses and find alternatives to pricey commodities and services.
Growing Ethiopian economy, yet facing political troubles, external risks
Some of Ahmed’s reforms stirred-up tensions within Oromo Democratic Party, wider country
Libya Tajoura attack: Migrants caught up in spiral of violence
“This is another example of the suffering of migrants living in countries of crises”
Warda case raises question: how the society sees sexual harassment?
There are several similar cases in which the people judge females for the way they dress or live, however, when it comes to their exposure to sexual harassment, the people apply double standards.
Can homeschooling replace formal education in Egypt?
Collection of testimonies and experiences of parents as well as educators on homeschooling
Discounting weight of crystal stones when returning jewellery disrupts Egyptian gold market
Issue opens the way for fraud, stealing citizens’ gold savings, turning them into glass
Drop in US dollar exchange rate cuts auto prices by 3%
Mostafa excludes impact of car sales on dollar
On Al-Zarqawi’s 13th death anniversary, ISIS crumbles, yet still poses threat
‘If anything, ISIS is better poised for a comeback than it was a decade ago,’ says author
13 banks in Egypt score EGP 8.48bn in net profits in 1Q19
CIB ranks 1st with profits of EGP 2.64bn, QNB AlAhli follows, Faisal Islamic Bank in 3rd
‘Paranormal’ loyal readers reveal expectations, fears over Netflix new series
“There are characters that should stay fictional, such as Refaat Ismael,’ says reader
Egyptian banks to record strong loan growth, EGP to stabilise: Fitch Solutions
Haftar’s Tripoli offensive could spiral out of control, yet fiscal deficit expected to narrow
Sheikh El-Hara TV show continues to air while Basma Wahba steps down
TV show criticised by numerous audiences for violating celebrities’ privacy by putting them under pressure to speak about their personal lives
Egypt actively encourages private education: PwC
Essential for government to maintain balance between public, private education to ensure equitable access to education for all, says report
Cooking, baking: Alternative profession for working women
Women manage to transfer kitchen from housewives’ daily routine to source of income
“You break our fast”: Women struggle from different kinds of harassment in Ramadan
“I fear that some of them will eventually hurt me,” young female translator says
Al-Bashir might be tried for crimes against humanity: Amnesty International
Despite his removal, Sudan continues to suffer from human rights violations
Ridesharing applications’ cost, prevalence
Sometimes using the underground to commute to your full-time job is not convenient, while waiting for the bus is difficult or unbearable, and because some companies know this, ridesharing applications had to come into the picture. A few years ago, the transportations sector welcomed ridesharing applications. What is not to like about them? They are …
Bin Laden’s 8th death anniversary: Al-Qaeda improving
“Al-Qaeda managed to achieve important political gains precisely because it has learned strategic benefits of civilian restraint,” says analyst
MPs insist on their old rent draft, Parliament to discuss government’s bill
Government bill focuses on non-residential units, while MPs’ bill includes both cases
Young Arabs call on their governments for reforms
The 2019 ASDA’A BCW Arab Youth Survey disclosed its results on Sunday, providing governments, the private sector, and civil society with insights into the concerns, hopes, and aspirations of Arab youth. This year survey is the 11th annual ASDA’A BCW Arab Youth Survey, namely “A Call for Reform,” giving an overview of the Arab youth …
Fake bullion coins spread in Egypt’s gold market
90% of gold bullion coins traded in Egypt are not incompatible with specifications