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Markets volatile as investors assess China’s retaliatory tariffs on US

Muhamad Yehia China announces retaliatory tariffs on the US after President Donald Trump delays tariffs on Mexico and Canada. Global markets recovered some losses from Monday’s selloff, but uncertainties remain. Risky assets, including stocks, commodity currencies, Bitcoin, and metals, pared Monday’s losses after the Trump administration agreed to postpone the …

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Trump, tariffs and trade wars: Who are the main trading partners of the US?

Muhamad Yehia President Donald Trump swept to victory in the US election on promises to ‘Make America Great Again’. As the MAGA movement turns the US inwards, what could this mean for international trade? Ahead of the US election last year, President Donald Trump proclaimed “tariff” to be “the most …

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Turkey inflation falls for eighth month in a row as food prices dip

Muhamad Yehia Falling housing and electricity prices also contributed to January’s slowing inflation rate, as did a drop in recreation and culture prices. Inflation in Turkey dropped for the eighth month in a row in January, taking it to its lowest figure since June 2023 and indicating the country is …

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Investment banks warn: Trump tariffs could derail Europe’s 2025 growth

Muhamad Yehia Trump’s tariffs could derail Europe’s 2025 growth, say top Wall Street analysts. Goldman Sachs sees eurozone GDP at 0.7%, well below latest ECB projections. Key sectors such as cars and pharmaceuticals face risks, while a weaker euro may offer only limited relief. A fresh wave of trade uncertainty …

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M23 rebels declare ceasefire in Goma for humanitarian reasons

Reuters Rwanda-backed rebels who took control of Goma, a crucial city in eastern Congo, have declared a unilateral ceasefire in the area for humanitarian purposes. The M23 group made this announcement on Monday, responding to calls for a safe passage for aid and the needs of hundreds of thousands of …

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Cooperation between the Egyptian Workers Group and the National Authority for Quality Education

Sahar Ragab Within the framework of the fruitful strategic partnership with government institutions, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education, affiliated to the Cabinet, Eng. Haitham Hussein, and the leaders of “Egypt Workers” received to discuss joint cooperation. Eng. …

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US freeze on foreign aid funding is a ‘death sentence’ for people in need, NGOs warn

Muhamad Yehia  US President Donald Trump has ordered most foreign assistance to be halted for 90 days pending a review, causing alarm among aid agencies worldwide. From life-saving HIV treatment to shelter for refugees to food for malnourished children, US-funded aid projects around the world are being paused, downsized or …

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Netanyahu to become first foreign leader to visit Trump in White House

Muhamad Yehia The new US administration, which claims credit for the current ceasefire in Gaza, has called for a permanent end to the war between Israel and Hamas. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will become the first foreign leader to visit the White House during Donald Trump’s second presidential term, …

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Norwegian finance minister blames EU energy policy for government collapse

Muhamad Yehia Norway’s prime minister Jonas Gahr Støre is left heading a minority government after coalition partner pulls out over EU market rules it says make it impossible to shield citizens from high electricity prices. The eurosceptic Centre Party has pulled out of a fractious coalition government over opposition to …

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?Five years of Brexit: Is the United Kingdom better off

Muhamad Yehia Five years after the United Kingdom exited the European Union, polls suggest public opinion has reversed on the issue, with a majority of people now believing it was a mistake. Five years ago on Friday, two separate crowds gathered near the UK Parliament: one group cheered and carried …

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