African Faces

Republicans move ahead with Trump’s tax break bill and spending cuts

Critics are concerned that tax cuts may be implemented at the expense of key social services, such as healthcare and childcare support Muhamad Yehia After a long wait, the Senate is launching action on President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” of tax breaks and spending cuts at a risky moment …

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?Europe braces for Trump’s tariffs: What could the economic damage be

Trump’s tariffs on EU goods could slash exports by at least €85 billion, hitting autos and pharmaceuticals hardest. Germany, Denmark and Central Europe face sharp fallout, raising recession risks and forcing the ECB to consider rate cuts Muhamad Yehia The much-awaited 2 April—dubbed “Liberation Day” by the Trump administration – …

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‘Major economic blow’: EU and world leaders react to Trump’s tariffs

US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a new 20% tariff on the European Union drew a sharp rebuke from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Muhamad Yehia The EU leader said it was a major blow to the world economy and the consequences “will be dire for millions of …

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French antitrust watchdog fines Apple €150 million over data collection tool

Without directly condemning Apple’s data collection tool, the antitrust regulator has determined that the conditions surrounding its implementation amounted to an abuse of a dominant market position. The decision comes at a time of tension between the US and the EU over the treatment of Big Tech. Muhamamd Yehia France’s …

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Police investigate after more than a dozen Teslas burned in Rome

Cairo .. Muhamad Yehia The incident is the latest in a series of suspected arson attacks targeting Elon Musk’s company. Italian police are investigating a possible arson attack after more than a dozen Tesla cars were burned at a dealership at the edge of the capital early on Monday morning. …

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Patriots party backs Le Pen following French court ruling

Messages of support for the National Rally’s founder, along with attacks on the French judicial system, came from her political allies. Muhamad Yehia Leaders from Marine Le Pen’s Patriots party across EU countries rallied to her support after the French court ruling on Monday found her guilty of misappropriation of public funds …

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Vladimir Putin signs decree calling up 160,000 Russians for military service

The decree says conscription applies to all citizens aged between 18 and 30 and covers the period from April to July. Muhamad Yehia Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the conscription of 160,000 into military service. The decree, which was reported by news agency Interfax and also published on the …

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Work from Norway at the ultimate ‘hygge desk’: Here’s how to apply for your free digital nomad trip

Muhamad Yehia Embracing the spirit of uncluttered simplicity, a web company is inviting ten lucky testers to try out a ‘hygge desk’ in Norway. Is your desk ‘hygge’? For most of us, our workspace is a cluttered mess, littered with stale coffee and unfinished paperwork. But what if you could …

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Rep. Lloyd Doggett first Democrat in Congress to rep .lloydto call for Biden’s withdrawal from 2024 race

Rep. Lloyd Doggett becomes first Democrat in Congress to call for Biden’s withdrawal from 2024 race WASHINGTON (AP) — A House Democratic lawmaker has become the first in the party to publicly call for President Joe Biden to step down as the party’s nominee for president, citing Biden’s debate performance against Donald Trump failing …

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Consultation between the African Union and the African Civil Society Organizations

Consultation between the African Union and the African Civil Society Organizations on the Common African Position on the UN Security Council Reform The First Consultation on the Common African Position on the United Nations Security Council Reform (Ezulwini Consensus) between H.E. Ambassador Bankole Adeoye, Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and …

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