Muhamad Yehia The number of migrants arriving Cyprus has fallen massively over the past three years after tough measures from the government. A Syrian man has been jailed for three years by a Cyprus court for causing the death by negligence of a 3-year-old girl who died of dehydration aboard …
Read More »Trump says Gaza ceasefire should be cancelled
Muhamad Yeehia Donald Trump has warned that if all the Israeli hostages held in Gaza are not returned by Saturday at noon he would propose canceling the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and letting “all hell break loose”. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office late on Monday, the US president also said …
Read More »Hamas suspends release of Israeli hostages
Muhamad Yehia Hamas has said it is delaying the release of Israeli hostages indefinitely over “violations” of the ceasefire deal, prompting Israel’s defence minister to put the country’s military on alert with orders to prepare for “any scenario in Gaza” Mediators fear a breakdown of the three-week-old ceasefire, Egyptian security …
Read More »Shock for UK as Bank of England halves its economic growth prediction
Muhamad Yehia The BoE’s predictions follow its decision on Thursday to cut its main interest rate for the third time in six months. The bank now predicts that the British economy will only grow by 0.75% this year, down from its previous forecast of 1.5% just three months ago. In …
Read More »Trump says ceasefire should be cancelled if Hamas doesn’t release hostages
Muhamad Yehia “I’m speaking for myself,” Trump said, “Israel can override it.” US President Donald Trump said Monday that a precarious ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas should be cancelled if Hamas doesn’t release all the remaining hostages it is holding in Gaza by midday on Saturday — though he …
Read More »Tesla sales crash in Germany as CEO Musk continues political activism
Muhamad Yehia Sales plummeted in Germany after the billionaire expressed his support for the far-right in the country. Sales of Tesla electric vehicles also fell in France and the UK last month. Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla saw car sales drop by 59% year-on-year in Germany last month, according to the …
Read More »US could reveal Trump’s peace plan for Ukraine as early as next week
Muhamad Yehia US president Donald Trump’s plan to end the bloody three-year war in Ukraine could be unveiled at a security conference next week. US President Donald Trump is expected to present a plan to end Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine at the Munich Security Conference in Germany next week, …
Read More »Blow for Europe as Chinese EV makers speed up competition with new deals
Muhamad Yehia A number of Chinese electric vehicle companies have announced a range of promotions over the Lunar New Year holidays, such as better financing deals, in an effort to boost flagging sales. As the Year of the Snake kicks off, Chinese car manufacturers have begun launching a number of …
Read More »Chancellor hopeful Merz open to reform of Germany’s debt brake
Muhamad Yehia The CDU leader said that Germany may need to loosen its debt limit to finance defence spending, although other solutions should be prioritised. Friedrich Merz, the leading contender in Germany’s upcoming federal election, has said he is open to reforming the country’s debt rules. In a televised debate …
Read More »ECB’s Lagarde signals inflation relief, urges push for a digital euro
Muhamad Yehia ECB President Christine Lagarde told the European Parliament that inflation is easing and rate cuts are taking effect but warned of trade risks. She reaffirmed a cautious, data-driven approach and stressed the need for a digital euro to strengthen Europe’s financial autonomy. European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine …
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