Muhamad Yehia.. Cairo The Prime Minister received the Ukrainian president at Palazzo Chigi. Zelensky had previously met Donald Trump, Emmanuel Macron and Keir Starmer. Talks are also planned with von der Leyen After the funeral of Pope Francis in the presence of numerous world leaders, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met …
Read More »‘He inspired me to be brave’ – Polish LGBTQ+ community and non-believers on Pope Francis
Muhamad Yehia.. Cairo Pope Francis will be associated by many of the faithful with his support for marginalised groups. This approach – while converging with the Gospel in the most profound way – was not much reflected in the conservative teachings of the Church in Poland. Pope Francis has addressed …
Read More »Why European investors are flocking to Kazakhstan
Muhamad Yehia.. Cairo Foreign investment in Central Asia is surging as European companies seek alternatives to Russia. Kazakhstan leads the region, attracting billions, but where is the money coming from—and how is it shaping the economy? Since the war in Ukraine, Central Asia has emerged as a key investment hub. …
Read More »The power of early education helps children thrive into adulthood
Muhamad Yehia .. Cairo In a world where access to quality education is often unequal, elementary level education emerges as a fundamental human right. It provides children with the skills and confidence needed to thrive. In this episode of The Exchange, Laila Humairah explores elementary education’s role in shaping children’s …
Read More »Some 90% of the global population will live in cities by 2080, urbanist Greg Clark says
Muhamad Yehia.. Cairo According to global urbanist Greg Clark, 55 years from now, the world’s population will have peaked, and nearly all of it will be living in cities. But what challenges will this bring? And what are the possible solutions My Wildest Prediction is a podcast series from Euronews …
Read More »Wall Street rally falters as Trump sends mixed tariff signals
Muhamad Yehia.. Cairo The rebound in the US stock markets ran out of steam after a two-day rally as the Trump administration sent mixed messages regarding its tariff plans on other countries, particularly China. US stock markets closed higher but well off intraday highs on Wednesday, even as President Donald …
Read More »US Treasury Secretary says IMF and World Bank need reform
Muhamad Yehia.. Cairo Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the institutions “serve critical roles in the international system. And the Trump administration is eager to work with them — so long as they can stay true to their missions.” The US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent levelled harsh criticism at the operations …
Read More »European defence spending gives Thales a boost as it reinforces 2025 targets
Muhamad Yehia.. Cairo Thales’ sales in the first quarter were supported by increased European defence spending. However, new orders lagged mainly due to a very high comparison base, especially for defence. French aerospace and defence giant Thales reported total first quarter 2025 sales of €5 billion, which was an increase …
Read More »Construction lifts German sentiment to 9-month highs but trade clouds loom
Muhamad Yehia.. Cairo Germany’s business morale rose to a 9-month high in April, yet sector confidence remains split. Manufacturing lags on trade fears, while construction and services gain. Germany’s corporate morale edged higher for the fourth straight month in April, reaching its highest point since last summer, yet business leaders …
Read More »Trump claims meeting with China after Beijing denies any trade negotiations
Muhamad Yehia.. Cairo Trump insisted that a meeting with China had taken place regarding tariff negotiations, despite Beijing denying any such talks. Investors, however, saw signs of a de-escalation in the trade war, as global stock markets recovered most of the losses in April. US President Donald Trump said on …
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