Trouble

Why Trump’s Gaza plan spells trouble for his Arab allies

CNN — “Mad” is how one Middle East source reacted to US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a “takeover” of Gaza. So why would someone well versed in Trumpian tactics and the nuance of Middle East diplomacy give such an undiplomatic assessment? Simply put, the US president’s apparent policy flip on Gaza – in the …

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Egypt Independent February 7, 2025

Elon Musk is causing trouble in Europe. What’s in it for him?

London CNN — “I would prefer to stay out of politics,” Elon Musk told his followers in 2021, on the platform then known as Twitter. Plenty has changed since then. Musk now owns the social media giant, renamed X and repurposed as his personal soapbox. He has welcomed back far-right agitators banned under previous ownership. Musk …

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Egypt Independent January 24, 2025

Political upheaval around the world could spell trouble for the global economy in 2025

London CNN — The sun is setting on 2024, but the consequences of its many events will be felt around the world well into next year and beyond. This year, Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza escalated and spilled over to Lebanon, where Israel waged a war on Hezbollah until a shaky ceasefire was agreed …

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Egypt Independent December 31, 2024

ISIS troubles Kremlin by taking control of prison

A group of notorious jihadists of Islamic State (ISIS) took control of a prison in Russia – thus slitting throats

Weekly Blitz August 26, 2024

Far-right riots: UK government warns of more trouble as anti-racists take to streets in solidarity

Far-right riots: UK government warns of more trouble as anti-racists take to streets in solidarity A hundred far-right demonstrations were

Middle East Eye August 9, 2024

‘You’re not in trouble’: plea to mum over baby mystery

A missing mother who might have given birth near a riverbank has been urged to go to hospital as investigators

Australian Associated Press May 29, 2024

Boeing is in big trouble

CNN — You’d think Boeing’s already miserable 2024 couldn’t get any worse. But on Monday, a 787 Dreamliner plunged suddenly mid-flight, injuring dozens of passengers, after a pilot said he temporarily lost control of the aircraft. The pilot was able to recover and land the plane safely, but it’s not yet clear what caused the …

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Egypt Independent March 13, 2024