Egypt’s cabinet announced last week that Saudi Arabia is set to invest $5 billion into its economy. For Egypt’s standing in financial markets, the implications were immediately positive, with sovereign bonds rallying to two-year highs. While the amount…
Egypt to increase Israeli gas imports by 20 percent
The Egyptian government has struck yet another deal with Israel to increase gas imports – this time by 20 percent – starting from October – to combat Egypt’s electricity crisis. This increase will see Egypt importing 1.2 billion cubic feet per day, up …
Auditors find EU support for organic farming ineffective
Some €12bn of EU money channeled to support organic farming since 2014 hasn’t helped increase production, a European Court of Auditors’ (ECA) audit revealed today (September 23). Lack of conditionality requiring farmers to produce organic products in r…
Celtic vs Aberdeen date, kick-off time and TV details for Premier Sports Cup semi-final
Celtic will face Aberdeen in the Premier Sports Cup semi-final at Hampden after their thrilling victory over Falkirk yesterday, which saw them through to the last four. It has already been released that ties will take place on the weekend beginning Nov…
Citigroup’s China Plans Delayed by US Regulatory Issues: Report
Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE:C) shares are trading slightly higher on Monday. The company’s expansion plans in China have reportedly encountered a setback with U.S. regulators after the Federal Reserve imposed a penalty on the bank for issues related to data …
Hezbollah launches renewed barrage on Israel from Lebanon
The Hezbollah militia launched a renewed barrage on Israel from its bases in Lebanon on Monday, its projectiles penetrating further into the country than before in the current conflict. Air raid sirens sounded in the port city of Haifa, the Israel Defe…
UN mission in Lebanon calls for de-escalation, warns of war crimes
The United Nations mission in Lebanon has called for de-escalation and the protection of civilians after Israeli airstrikes killed hundreds on Monday. In a statement, the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) expressed “grave concern for the…
Minister: Death toll in Lebanon from Israeli strikes rises to 274
Lebanon’s health minister said the death toll from Israeli airstrikes on the south of the country on Monday has risen to 274 people, including 21 children, with another 1,024 wounded. These are the deadliest Israeli attacks on Lebanon since the last ma…
Hezbollah launches renewed barrage on Israel from Lebanon
The Hezbollah militia launched a renewed barrage on Israel from its bases in Lebanon on Monday, its projectiles penetrating further into the country than before in the current conflict. Air raid sirens sounded in the port city of Haifa, the Israel Defe…
UN mission in Lebanon calls for de-escalation, warns of war crimes
The United Nations mission in Lebanon has called for de-escalation and the protection of civilians after Israeli airstrikes killed hundreds on Monday. In a statement, the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) expressed “grave concern for the…