Kyiv — Olena Bilozerska and her husband always knew they wanted children. She was 34 and they were ready to start trying when the war erupted in eastern Ukraine in 2014. The couple joined the fight and decided a baby would have to wait. By the time Bilozerska left the military, she was 41 and …
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London — Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest on Thursday marks an extraordinary fall from grace for the former prince – and it all hinges on a notoriously difficult-to-prosecute law that experts have criticized for lacking clarity. Police arrested Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public office, which is a common law offense in England, meaning it was …
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Gold prices in the local market rose by EGP 215, or 3.2%, last week, reflecting a similar increase in the global gold price, which rose by $65, or 1.3%. This surge was driven by escalating geopolitical tensions and renewed demand for the precious metal as a safe-haven asset, according to a report from the iSagha […]
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The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has required factoring companies to verify invoices subject to factoring through the Authority’s designated electronic system, as part of efforts to enhance the efficiency of the non-banking financial sector, strengthen governance and transparency standards, and reduce the risk of double financing. The measure comes under FRA Decision No. 51 of […]
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Will Smith is fronting a new real estate campaign for IL Monte Galala Marina Towers in Ain Sokhna, a large-scale coastal project positioned as a new waterfront destination along Egypt’s Red Sea coast. The teaser opens with Will Smith’s voice saying he “can’t wait to get to his spot in IL Monte Galala Marina Towers,” before the camera cuts to him sitting on a beach, reading a book. As the short clip continues, people nearby begin to recognise him, ending with a brief reference to IL Monte Galala Marina Towers, ahead of the full campaign’s release. The campaign, launched by Tatweer Misr, a leading Egyptian real estate developer, spotlights the next phase of IL Monte Galala.. Featuring cinematic visuals and Smith at the centre, the campaign forms part of the developer’s wider “Here Egypt” narrative, aimed at positioning Egyptian destinations on a global stage. IL Monte Galala is part of a development valued at around EGP 50 billion (USD 1.05 billion) and includes 10 mixed-use towers, residential and hotel units, and an international marina. The Marina Towers are being promoted as one of the project’s flagship releases. Located just overContinue reading "Will Smith Stars in New Ad Campaign for IL Monte Galala Marina Towers"
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During the inaugural meeting of the newly formed Board of Governors on Saturday, 21 February, Madbouly emphasized that the preservation of every acre of farmland is no longer just an administrative choice but a vital national obligation. He mandated that utilities be disconnected from any site within 48 hours of detecting illegal construction, insisting that actions to remove such structures be taken while they are still in the foundation stage. To ensure compliance, the cabinet has introduced four mandatory performance indicators that local officials will be measured against on a monthly basis. These metrics include the speed of detecting encroachments, the timeline for executing removal orders, the frequency of repeated violations in specific areas, and the total net loss of agricultural land. As Ramadan approaches, the Prime Minister tasked governors with daily personal monitoring of essential commodity availability and price stability, stressing the importance of coordination with regulatory agencies to prevent monopolistic practices and unjustified price hikes. Each governorate is required to submit weekly reports detailing the status of commodities, implemented interventions, and existing challenges, emphasizing a hands-on approach to governance. “The citizen is waiting for a direct impactContinue reading "Egyptian Prime Minister Ramps Up Efforts to Protect Agricultural Land Amid Food Security Concerns"
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The total production of the Sukari gold mine in 2025 came at 500,000 ounces, compared to 481,000 ounces in 2024, driven by higher ore throughput and improved equipment availability. The total cost of production is $783 per ounce, according to a press release by AngloGold Ashanti. AngloGold Ashanti acquired the Sukari gold mine from Centamin on […]
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Russia’s state income from oil and gas is projected to fall sharply in February to around 410 billion roubles, nearly half the level recorded in the same month of 2025, according to Reuters estimates. The decline is attributed to the appreciation of the rouble and lower global oil prices. Oil and gas proceeds remain the […]
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