African Faces

Trump denies causing market sell-offs but sticks to trade deficit goal

Global stock markets deepened losses during Monday’s Asian session as US President Donald Trump reiterated his commitment to eliminating US trade deficits—particularly with China—while denying any intention to fuel market turmoil Muhamad Yehia..  Cairo US President Donald Trump insisted he had not deliberately triggered the intense market sell-offs but reaffirmed …

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European and US markets continue to drop after Trump’s global tariffs

Global markets continue to experience sharp decline after Trump announced blanket tariffs on US imports of products from more than 180 countries and territories, ranging in severity from 10% to more than 50% Muhamad Yehia.. Cairo Stock markets worldwide are careening even lower Friday after China matched US President Donald …

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Euroviews. Tesla’s fall in Europe will only hand the keys to Beijing

With the US, the UK and much of Europe ramping up incentives for domestic production, no wonder China is scrambling to maintain its competitive edge, Saman Rizwan writes Muhamad Yehia.. Cairo European consumers are done with Elon Musk: Tesla sales in the EU have tanked 58% in two months. But …

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? Europe has a ‘real opportunity’ to take in Americans fleeing Trump. Is it ready for a ‘brain drain’

affluent working Americans looking to resettle in Europe. They say it’s time for Europe to prepare for their arrival. Muhamad Yehia.. Cairo Russian-American *Julia had wanted to leave the United States for a couple of years, but the start of President Donald Trump’s second term forced her to start taking …

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Thousands take part in anti-Trump, Musk protests nationwide and abroad

Thousands of people staged protests against Trump and Tesla boss Elon Musk across the US and beyond the borders to express dissatisfaction with policies and actions of the current administration Muhamad Yehia.. Cairo Crowds of people angry with how US President Donald Trump and his administration have been running the …

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Setback for Merz: AfD ties with CDU/CSU in poll for first time

Many voters seem disappointed with the coalition negotiations carried out so far by the CDU/CSU. According to the latest Sunday Insa poll from Bild, the CDU/CSU has dropped to 24%, now tying with the AfD. This marks an all-time low for the Conservatives Muhamad Yehia.. Cairo In the midst of …

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Israel deploys troops to new security corridor across southern Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the new “Morag Corridor” on Wednesday, and suggested it would cut off the southern city of Rafah, which Israel had ordered evacuated, from the rest of Gaza. Muhamad Yehia.. Cairo The Israeli military has announced the deployment of troops to a newly established security …

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Experts at the Samarkand Climate Forum warn central Asia is getting warmer year after year

Fertile lands are rapidly decreasing while the Central Asian region’s population is growing, and in 25 years from now, it can surpass 100 million people, Uzbekistan’s president warned at the Samarkand Climate Forum Muhamad Yehia Central Asia is getting warmer year after year, running out of water and, consequently, food, …

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Global sell-off worsens and Dow Jones tumbles as China hits back at US

China announced retaliatory tariffs of 34% against the US on Wednesday, a move causing several US stocks to plunge, particularly those of firms with extensive ties to China. Cairo .. Muhamad Yehia CStock markets worldwide sunk even lower on Friday after China announced that it would impose a 34% tariff …

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The West has big plans for nuclear power: Will geopolitics play ball?

As artificial intelligence ramps up energy needs, experts say we’ve reached a ‘nuclear revival’. Pledges are in place — but can supply chains support them Muhamad Yehia.. Cairo Amazon, Google and Meta are just some of the heavyweights to call for more nuclear power production. On the sidelines of a …

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