Opinion | Egypt Unyielding: Defying Pressure and Defining Destiny
For millennia, Egypt has been a cornerstone of both regional and global affairs, with its influence remaining steadfast and undeniable. Today, as geopolitical tensions flare and shifting alliances reshape the Middle East, the country once again finds itself at the
Opinion | America’s Retreat: Can China and Russia Seize Global Leadership?
Since Donald Trump’s return to the White House in 2025 and his renewed commitment to “America First” policies, his most controversial decision has been the sweeping tariffs, sparking a new wave of trade protectionism that pits the United States directly
World surges past 40% clean power in record renewables boom


Renewables and nuclear provided 40.9% of the world’s power generation in 2024, passing the 40% mark for the first time since the 1940s, according to a new global energy think tank Ember report.
more…Opinion | Hello from Berlin!
I am writing this article from the German capital, Berlin, specifically at the iconic Television Tower in Alexanderplatz. It is likely that this article will be part of my upcoming book on travel literature. The moment my feet touched the
Israeli assault on Gaza intensifies amid deepening humanitarian crisis
The Israeli assault on the Gaza Strip has escalated at an alarming pace, entering its seventh month with a significant surge in civilian casualties and injuries. The ongoing blockade continues to prevent the delivery of essential food and medical supplies,
2025 Tesla Model Y test drive: The best-selling EV just got better
We drive the new 2025 Tesla Model Y Long Range, and it really shows what Tesla engineers have been perfecting over the last few years.
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CBE governor meets AFI chief to discuss financial inclusion progress
Hassan Abdalla, Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), met with Alfred Hannig, Chief Executive Officer of the Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI), on 7 April, in the presence of several CBE officials. During the meeting, Governor Abdalla expressed
Bahr Al-Baqar: When Israel Massacred Egyptian Children
On the morning of Wednesday, April 8, 1970, inside a modest, two-room schoolhouse in the village of Al-Salhiya, Sharqia Governorate, children in Egypt were embarking on another day of lessons. Just 110 kilometres from Zagazig, Bahr Al-Baqar Primary School was
UK EV charging provider Paua adds Milence’s high-power electric truck charging sites to its network
Paua, a UK-based EV charging network for fleets, has partnered with charging solution provider Milence. Paua will integrate Milence’s high-power charging sites for electric trucks into its network, allowing
Mashroo3k injects EGP 32.1bn to fund over 213k projects since launch
Manal Awad, Minister of Local Development, announced that the national initiative for community, human, and local development—Mashroo3k (Your Project)—has financed 213,313 projects with total investments reaching EGP 32.1bn since its inception in 2015. The programme has played a key role