Art sector joins UN fight against climate change
The global art world took a significant step towards environmental sustainability today as the UN Climate Change announced a partnership with the Art Charter for Climate Action (ACCA). This collaboration,…
Iraq launches probe into explosion at military base
Iraqi military officials said on Saturday they launched a comprehensive investigation into a large explosion that occurred past midnight at a military base in Iraq's central province of Babil. A…
Opinion| The Farce of the Iranian Attack and the American-Israeli Stance
A bizarre and almost theatrical event took place during the Iranian assault on Israel, characterized by the deployment of drones and ballistic missiles. The entire episode, from the initial declaration…
3 Egyptian exchange companies surpass EGP 15bn in foreign currency collections post-liberalisation
Since the liberalisation of the exchange rate, three exchange companies have collectively amassed foreign currencies surpassing EGP 15.5bn, with Al Ahli Exchange leading the way, having gathered EGP 8.616bn. Al…
EU, G7 leaders urge de-escalation amid heightened Middle East tensions
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo called for urgent de-escalation in the wake of rising tensions between Iran and Israel. "We must do…
UN peacekeepers turn over eastern DRC base to gov’t forces
UN peacekeepers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Friday turned over the first of their military bases to government forces, a UN spokesman announced. The handover of…
Afreximbank invests in Barbados’ historic cricket ground ahead of World Cup
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) announced a $25m term loan facility for Kensington Oval Management Inc. (KOMI) to upgrade the iconic Kensington Oval Cricket Ground in Barbados. This investment comes…
Tesla recalls nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks due to accelerator pedal problem
"A trapped accelerator pedal can cause the vehicle to accelerate unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash," the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said in a recall notice about…
Egypt’s Al-Mashat outlines economic reforms amidst global challenges at World Bank Spring Meetings
Rania Al-Mashat, Egypt's Minister of International Cooperation and Governor at the World Bank Group, participated in a live discussion with the Atlantic Council during the IMF and World Bank Spring…
Finance Minister discusses economic progress, continued reforms with IMF Egypt Mission Chief
Egyptian Minister of Finance Mohamed Maait met with Ivanna Vladkova Hollar, the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) Mission Chief for Egypt, on the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank Spring…
