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Egypt cracks down on pro-Palestine activism with student arrests

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Egypt cracks down on pro-Palestine activism with student arrests

Egypt has detained students promoting pro-Palestinian boycotts and solidarity campaigns, along with many others protesting against Israel’s military campaign. At least 125 people have been arrested since the Gaza war began in October, with 95 still in pre-trial detention. The crackdown on dissent in Egypt has intensified since 2013, with tens of thousands arrested for speaking out against the government. Public demonstrations are outlawed, and authorities fear protests over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict could fuel political dissent.

18.1 per cent of Cypriot children in poverty

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18.1 per cent of Cypriot children in poverty

The fact described in the text is that the percentage of children at or below the poverty line in Cyprus reached 18.1 per cent in 2022, equivalent to approximately 31,000 children, according to Eurostat data.

Kremlin:,  Trump verdict shows his rivals are using all means to get rid of him

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Kremlin:,  Trump verdict shows his rivals are using all means to get rid of him

Fact: Donald Trump became the first U.S. president to be convicted of a crime on Thursday when a New York jury found him guilty of falsifying documents to cover up a payment to silence a porn star ahead of the 2016 election.

Who is Stormy Daniels, the porn star at the center of Trump’s criminal conviction?

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Who is Stormy Daniels, the porn star at the center of Trump’s criminal conviction?

Stormy Daniels testified that Donald Trump told her in 2006 that having sex with him was the only way she would get out of the “trailer park.” She later testified against Trump in a criminal case where he was found guilty of covering up a payment to her for her silence about their alleged sexual encounter. Daniels detailed the encounter, stating she did not remember how she got into bed with Trump but did not enjoy the sex. Despite the publicity and benefits she gained from the story, Daniels’ testimony was ultimately seen as tangential to the case.

El Al Airlines to make new planes choice in a few weeks

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El Al Airlines to make new planes choice in a few weeks

El Al Israel Airlines is expected to make a decision on an order of around 30 short-haul aircraft in a few weeks, choosing between the Boeing 737Max and Airbus A320 family in a deal worth billion.

Guilty on all counts, Donald,  Trump becomes first US president convicted of a crime

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Guilty on all counts, Donald,  Trump becomes first US president convicted of a crime

Donald Trump became the first U.S. president to be convicted of a crime on Thursday when a New York jury found him guilty of falsifying documents to cover up a payment to silence a porn star ahead of the 2016 election.

Slovenia to recognise Palestine, pending parliament’s approval

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Slovenia to recognise Palestine, pending parliament’s approval

Slovenia’s government approved the recognition of an independent Palestinian state, following Spain, Ireland, and Norway. Other EU countries have also recognized Palestine, with some considering it, while Germany and the US emphasize a two-state solution through dialogue. Israel has been in conflict with Hamas in Gaza, resulting in casualties on both sides.

Why capital gains changes have some business owners looking at IPPs

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Why capital gains changes have some business owners looking at IPPs

Proposed changes to the capital gains inclusion rate in Canada are likely to make individual pension plans (IPPs) more attractive to certain business owners as retirement saving vehicles.

EU should delay implementing some bank rules if US drags feet, Villeroy says

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EU should delay implementing some bank rules if US drags feet, Villeroy says

Fact: ECB policymaker Francois Villeroy de Galhau stated that the European Union could delay the implementation of certain bank capital rules if the US does not fully implement the Basel III rules.

Reuters: Israel reopens Gaza food sales as Rafah raid chokes aid

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Reuters: Israel reopens Gaza food sales as Rafah raid chokes aid

The Israeli military has lifted a ban on the sale of food to Gaza from Israel and the occupied West Bank amid international aid choking as a result of the battlefield offensive. Gaza traders have been given permission to resume purchasing food such as fresh fruit, vegetables, and dairy products from Israeli and Palestinian suppliers. The deliveries are vetted by the Israeli military at the Kerem Shalom border crossing, with only products for sale allowed and no charitable donations permitted. The flow of deliveries has been inconsistent, with prices often too high for cash-strapped families in Gaza.