Reality

Inside a struggling Ukraine mine, Trump’s mineral deal dreams meet war-torn reality

The extractor’s part-rusting mechanical arm winds out over the frozen ground, over a sprawling lunar landscape of unnatural colors. The mining of titanium has a greater urgency than ever, here in Irshansk. The electricity that powers the vast machines is only sometimes on for three hours a day. But resources like titanium are potentially key …

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Egypt Independent February 28, 2025

Ukraine is forced to confront a brutal Trump reality that it hoped would never happen

CNN — Bets were hedged, upsides conjured and insurance policies crafted. But ultimately, most hoped it would not happen. Ukraine and its NATO allies have had for months to entertain the idea of a Trump victory, juggling conceits of a strongman US president who might be a yet tougher ally, a dealmaker who might bring …

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Egypt Independent November 8, 2024

Palestine protest crackdown ‘obscures peaceful reality’

A crackdown on pro-Palestine rallies due to police resourcing concerns has been criticised as “racist dog-whistling”. A strong police presence

Australian Associated Press October 10, 2024

Hollywood’s take on finance: Populism, regulation, and reality

In the world of politics, few strategies are as enduring or effective as rallying public sentiment against the powerful and

Weekly Blitz August 27, 2024

Penrith, Melbourne due for blockbuster reality

Nathan Cleary insists Penrith are a different side to the one that was held to nil by Melbourne earlier this

Australian Associated Press August 15, 2024

Facing difficult frontline reality and the prospect of Trump in the White House, Zelensky hints at negotiations with Russia

CNN — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky struck an unusually subdued tone as he addressed his nation this week, hinting at a willingness to negotiate with Russia for the first time since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion more than two years ago. Zelensky suggested Moscow should send a delegation to the next peace summit that he …

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Egypt Independent July 20, 2024

Turn your film idea into reality: “Script to Screen” seeks Egyptian storytellers

MedFest Forum is offering a free, three-month workshop called “Script to Screen” to help you hone your short film scriptwriting skills. Eight lucky participants, both amateur and professional, will be selected from Minya, Sohag,Beni Suef, Dakahlia, Beheira, Port Said, and Cairo. Not only will you receive expert guidance, but the Forum will also cover your …

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Egypt Independent May 25, 2024