Archives for August, 2022

Egypt-Chinese consortium to run terminals in Red Sea, Mediterranean ports

The Egyptian government signed new concessions with a Chinese alliance to build and operate two world-class container terminals in the ports of Sokhna and Dekhila, as part of a container logistics project to link the Red and Mediterranean seas.

Egypt

China cements influence in Iraq through oil, infrastructure deals

Agence France-Presse

First Palestinians to fly from Israel's Negev desert airport arrive in Cyprus

Agence France-Presse

Palestinians working in Israel strike to protest salary payments in banks

Palestinian construction workers are suspicious about a new mechanism agreed upon by Israeli and Palestinian Authority administrations, for salaries to be paid directly into Palestinian bank accounts and not in cash.

Israel

Egypt’s foreign reserves drop 19% due to economic crisis caused by Russia-Ukraine war

Egypt’s public budget is facing a major deficit due to the increase in expenditures and national currency depreciation.

Egypt

Eighth body pulled from Iraq shrine landslide

Agence France-Presse

Egypt's Central Bank governor resigns amid economic crisis

The resignation of Egypt's central bank governor has put the country's economy under pressure.

Egypt

Two more bodies pulled from Iraq shrine after landslide: rescuers

Agence France-Presse

Beaten Joshua admits 'I let myself down' with post-fight antics

Agence France-Presse

UAE ambassador to return to Iran after six-year absence

Agence France-Presse

CEO of Israeli Pegasus spyware firm to step down

Agence France-Presse

Rejecting 'sportswashing' claims, Saudi minister eyes Olympics

Agence France-Presse

Five pilgrims killed in landslide at Iraq Muslim shrine

Agence France-Presse

At least 6 Iraqis trapped after landslide hits Shiite shrine

Agence France-Presse

Giant retail companies to shake up Israeli market

In an effort to lower prices, the Israeli government is encouraging companies such as Carrefour and AliExpress into the domestic market.

Israel

Usyk beats Joshua by split decision in heavyweight title fight

Agence France-Presse