Muhamad Yehia TEL AVIV, Israel — After 16 months of excruciating uncertainty, Idit Ohel finally received word this week that her 24-year-old son, a hostage in Gaza, is still alive. She said she fainted upon hearing the brutal detailapnews.com/…/israel-palestinians-hamas-war-news-ceasefire-hostages-02-08-2025-bf94014ccedeb15b4d235a1df57b563as of his captivity from freed hostages who had been held with him by …
Read More »The power of patronag
Muhamad Yehia Tesla’s commercial and political success in China has hinged on the support of a powerful patron: Li Qiang, the former party boss of Shanghai who is now China’s premier, second in rank only to President Xi Jinping. It was under his watch, in 2019, that Tesla built its …
Read More »Her parents were injured in a Tesla crash. She ended up having to pay Tesla damages
Muhamad Yehia Zhang Yazhou was sitting in the passenger seat of her Tesla Model 3 when she said she heard her father’s panicked voice: The brakes don’t work! Approaching a red light, her father swerved around two cars before plowing into an SUV and a sedan and crashing into a …
Read More »Musk talks DOGE at the White House
Muhamad Yehia Elon Musk made a rare public appearance at the White House on Tuesday to defend the swift and extensive cuts he’s pushing across the federal government while acknowledging there have been mistakes and will be more. Musk stood next to the Resolute Desk with his young son as …
Read More »Live updates: Indian Prime Minister Modi to meet with Trump in Washington
Muhamad Yehia Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s longstanding friendly rapport with President Donald Trump could be tested as the Indian leader kicks off a visit to Washington on Wednesday, eager to avoid tariffs that have been slapped on others and threats of further taxes and imports. ?What else we’re following today Trump’s Gaza proposal: Jordan’s King Abdullah …
Read More »Spain to grant residency and work permits to as many as 25,000 immigrants hit by Valencia floods
Muhamad Yehia The October disaster destroyed countless homes and businesses and killed more than 200 people. The Spanish government will grant one-year residency and work permits to as many as 25,000 foreigners affected by catastrophic flash floods that hit an eastern area of the country last October. The measure, which …
Read More »EU leaders and lawmakers condemn Trump’s sanctions against ICC
Muhamad Yehia Several of the bloc’s member states expressed their concern and pledged to safeguard the court and those who work there. EU leaders and lawmakers hit back on Tuesday at US President Donald Trump, after he signed an executive order last week imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court …
Read More »‘We’ll bring hygge to Hollywood’: Danes petition to buy California as Trump pursues Greenland
Muhamad Yehia The US president’s increasingly belligerent statements about the Danish territory have met with apprehension, outrage, and now, humour. A lighthearted Danish petition to buy the state of California and “bring hygge to Hollywood” comes in response to President Donald Trump’s talk about taking control of Greenland from Denmark. …
Read More »?German election: Why are parties promising more deportations
Muhamad Yehia Major parties and minnows are all promising more and quicker deportations to solve the migration debate as the country is set to hold elections next Sunday. As Germany gears up for general elections next Sunday, migration has crystallised as a top concern among voters. Two weeks ago, a …
Read More »Hamas delays next hostage release, accusing Israel of ceasefire violations
Muhamad Yehia Five exchanges between the two sides have freed 21 hostages and 730 prisoners so far. A spokesperson for militant group Hamas on Monday accused Israel of repeatedly violating the ceasefire agreement between the two sides and has said the next hostage release, planned for Saturday, will be delayed. …
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