China’s falling yuan stokes currency tensions
The Chinese yuan has been on a losing streak in recent days, drawing fresh ire from US President Trump who accuses Beijing of deliberately depreciating the yuan to boost its…
India aerospace: ‘Nothing can stop us’
India may not necessarily spring to mind when you think of aerospace manufacturing and precision parts. But perhaps it should. Take a company like Aequs. You may not know them,…
Human rights organisations urge Syrian government to return remains of 161 dead individuals
According to SNHR, 82,000 people have been subjected to enforced disappearance by Syrian government since 2011
Max Meyer’s search for a big-money move goes on
The former Schalke player has been left without a club on the eve of a new Bundesliga season. Once touted as one of Germany's greatest prospects, he may be in…
Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas’ future unclear
Bradley Wiggins has said he believes Geraint Thomas' victory at the Tour de France won't be a one-off. However, it's not even certain the longtime servant of Chris Froome will…
Banque du Caire issues 36,000 Aman certificates worth EGP 38.2m: bank chairperson
There are other purchase requests under implementation worth EGP 213m, 10 bank clients won in first draw for holders of certificate, says Fayed
The roughneck with good comic timing: Jean Reno turns 70
Jean Reno has excelled in a range of film roles, from action heroes to jokers. He came to Hollywood’s notice playing a paid killer in the French film "Leon: The…
Three graffiti artists arrested for drawing mural for Ahd El-Tamimi
Israeli authorities announced arresting three graffiti artists for drawing a giant Ahd El-Tamimi picture over the Israeli West Bank barrier, Egyptian state-owned media outlet Al-Ahram stated. The graffiti comes on…
After strong denial, private zoo admits painting donkey with black stripes to pretend it is zebra
Painted donkey was accidentally discovered through a Facebook photo, zoo director states it is supplier’s fault
German farmers call for help as drought depletes summer harvest
The unrelenting heatwave is fraying nerves throughout Germany, but for the nation's farmers, the situation is genuinely grave. With scarcely any rain having fallen since April, crop yields have been…