As geopolitical tensions spike and interest rates remain elevated, 2024 is poised to be yet another tumultuous year for the world economy, especially for emerging markets that could struggle to avert a crisis if global growth fails to meet expectations.
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Despite the West's lavish support for Ukraine, the possibility of an outright Russian defeat is unrealistic.
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The ongoing war in Ukraine and the fighting in Gaza following Hamas’s October 7 terrorist attack must not distract the world from our collective priorities: reducing our CO2 emissions, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050, preserving biodiversity, and fighting poverty and inequality.
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Sultan Baybars, recognized as Kipchak by his surname, is the fourth Sultan of the Mamluk state in Egypt who brought about unprecedented prosperity and is considered the founder of the Egyptian state.
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The results of Egypt’s 2024 presidential elections, with President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi securing a new term, mark the timely accomplishment of a crucial constitutional milestone despite the escalating external threats facing Egypt from various directions.
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The issue is not only who wins the elections but rather the overall atmosphere surrounding them, which is different this time.
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In recent times, Egypt has found itself at the heart of a storm, buffeted by the winds of conflict from Gaza and the relentless fires of Houthi attacks in the Red Sea.
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For decades, Africa has been the world’s most commodity-dependent continent. At the same time, it has become overly reliant on imports from the rest of the world.
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What is taking place in Gaza is meant for the history books: an epic tale of a small nation under a long, brutal siege for many years, facing one of the greatest military powers in the world. And yet, it refuses to be defeated.
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Given the viciousness and bloodshed of recent events in Gaza, incremental stop-gap measures will not suffice to resolve the current crisis.
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Friday, 8 December, was a very sad day for humanity: once again the US decided to use its veto power at the UN Security Council to block a resolution tabled by the United Arab Emirates, and seconded by 97 nations, demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire to end the insane, unprecedented intentional daily killing of Palestinians in Gaza by the Israeli army.
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The passing away of former US National Security Advisor and Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, on 29 November 2023, marked the end of a life filled with academic, diplomatic, and eventful endeavors.
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Gaza was among the main topics on the agenda of Russian President Vladimir Putin as he arrived in the Middle East region on Wednesday, 6 December.
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Human Rights Day presents an opportunity to reflect on ways to realize the slogan written 75 years ago today, that "all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights."
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Just over a year ago, analysts and think tanks were confidently churning out projections on international affairs in 2023.
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The Biden administration has recently attempted to pivot from its initial unconditional support for Israeli actions in Gaza by combining caution with a vague plan for “the day after.”
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We are proud to announce the launch of our new daily service Ahraminfo, which is a new window in French to the outside world with a focus on the French-speaking world.
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Those unfamiliar with Gaza and its history are likely to always associate Gaza with destruction, rubble and Israeli genocide.
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The spectacle of another annual climate conference is getting underway in Dubai.
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