Muhamad Yehia.. Cairo JERUSALEM— Standing in the east Jerusalem school he attended as a young boy, Palestinian construction worker Ahmad Shweikeh studies his son’s careful penmanship. This classroom may be closed Friday, leaving 9-year-old Laith with nowhere to study. Shweikeh, 38, says he wants Laith — a shy boy, top of …
Read More »China says it is ready to help ease tensions
Muhamad Yehia.. Cairo China expressed “regret” over military action taken by India on Wednesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said during a regular press briefing in Beijing. “India and Pakistan are neighbors that cannot be moved, and both are also neighbors of China,” Lin said. “China opposes all forms …
Read More »Trump scores better marks with the public on immigration than the economy
Muhamad Yehia.. Cairo It’s been over two months since Donald Trump retook office. Perceptions of his performance are mixed, especially when compared with his first term. About half of adults approve of how Trump is handling immigration, exceeding his approval on the issue during his first term. But 40% approve …
Read More »Immigration remains one of Trump’s strongest issues
Muhamad Yehia.. Cairo Trump continues to garner more public approval on immigration than other issues including the economy. Forty-six percent of adults say they approve of Trump’s approach to immigration policy while 53% disapprove. The public gives Trump higher marks for his handling of immigration than the economy (37%) or …
Read More »Several men have been arrested over an alleged plot to attack an unspecified target in London
Muhamad Yehia..Cairo Several men have been arrested over an alleged plot to attack an unspecified target in London, according to UK police. British counterterrorism officers have taken several Iranian men into custody over a suspected plan to launch an attack at an unnamed site in London, the Metropolitan Police confirmed …
Read More »Simion’s Romanian presidential election win sets stage for tough runoff battle
Muhamad Yehia ..Cairo AUR party leader George Simion is ahead in Romania’s presidential election, with 40% of votes in his favour, according to preliminary results. Meanwhile, two pro-West candidates are embattled for second place to enter the run-off. Nationalist candidate George Simion won the first round of Romania’s presidential election …
Read More »Brazilian police arrest 2 people over alleged plot targeting Lady Gaga concert
Muhamad Yehia .. Cairo Police in Brazil said on Sunday that two individuals have been arrested in connection with an alleged plan to set off explosives at a free Lady Gaga concert in Rio de Janeiro. More than two million Lady Gaga fans rocked up at the Copacabana Beach in …
Read More »Russia’s top court lifts terror group designation on Afghanistan’s Taliban
Muhamad Yehia .. Cairo Russia’s Supreme Court on Thursday lifted a ban on Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban, a group that was designated as a terrorist organization more than two decades ago. The Taliban seized power in Afghanistan in August 2021 as U.S. and NATO troops were in the final weeks of …
Read More »Libyan leaders call for an inclusive political process
Muhamad Yehia .. Cairo At a United Nations Security Council meeting Thursday, the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya, Hanna Tetteh, informed the members, “most Libyan leaders call for an inclusive political process and note the urgent need to end unilateral actions, unify institutions, and restore stability.” Nevertheless, …
Read More »Kenya: Belgian nationals plead guilty to smuggling protected ants
Muhamad Yehia.. Cairo Four suspects, including three foreign nationals pleaded guilty to a charge of trafficking of trafficking highly sought-after ants out of Kenya The men – two Belgians, a Vietnamese and a Kenyan were arraigned in court Tuesday They were arrested at the international airport in Nairobi for the …
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