Cuba: New restrictions holding back the private sector
From December, Cuba's small business owners can open new stores again. But there is skepticism about what will really change as increased bureaucracy, longer authorization procedures and more controls are…
Israel blocks fuel, gas transferring into Gaza despite ceasefire
Crossing is only one between Gaza, Israel for goods transport, along with Egypt’s Rafah
Press Syndicate postpones meeting to discuss amendments of new law
Meeting was postponed upon request of Salama, other members until receiving a draft law after new amendments
Egypt retrieves 116 previously seized artefacts in smuggling attempt
Egypt retrieved on Monday 116 artefacts that were seized several years ago from different ports on their way out of the country, according to a press release published by the…
Abdul Aal to vote out membership of several members next week
Number of deputies of critical 25-30 parliamentary bloc are accused of violating internal regulation
Mexico: Lopez Obrador government to consider legalization of drugs
Mexico's incoming president has granted his interior minister "carte blanche" to consider legalizing drugs. The new Mexican government has promised to respond to record-high violence with a package of judicial…
Opinion: The Nelson Mandela in us all
Nelson Mandela would have turned 100 today, and political copycats are falling over themselves to add a bit of his luster to their own bespoke suits. But Claus Stäcker asks,…
Russia to let World Cup fans come back with Fan ID, no visa
The World Cup in Russia is over but Moscow is still giving out perks to foreign fans. Russian lawmakers are now set to allow Fan ID holders to travel in…
Social Media celebrates World Emoji Day with mostly smiling faces
According to Facebook, billions of emojis are sent online every day. The UN applauded the pictograms' ability to convey diversity. Others just liked the happy faces of smiling cats.Internet users,…
Vodafone is testing landlines with TE
Vodafone Egypt started testing landline services in cooperation with Telecom Egypt (TE), according to Ayman Essam, head of Vodafone Egypt's foreign and legal affairs department. Essam told Daily News Egypt…
