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Egypt Sees Sharp Decline in Birth Rates as Surging Cost of Living Reshapes Families, CAPMAS Reports

Egypt Sees Sharp Decline in Birth Rates as Surging Cost of Living Reshapes Families, CAPMAS Reports

A recent CAPMAS report reveals an 18.2 percent decline in Egypt's average fertility rate, driven largely by mounting economic pressures and the rising cost of living.

Egypt Independent|September 28, 2026|1
Etihad Rail Launches Ticket Bookings for New Routes Connecting Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Fujairah

Etihad Rail Launches Ticket Bookings for New Routes Connecting Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Fujairah

Etihad Rail has opened ticket bookings for its new passenger train services connecting Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Fujairah ahead of the official launch on Wednesday, September 30.

The National|September 28, 2026|1
US and China Reveal Targeted Goods for Tariff Cuts Following Trump-Xi Summit

US and China Reveal Targeted Goods for Tariff Cuts Following Trump-Xi Summit

The United States and China have released lists of goods recommended for tariff reductions following the summit between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. The agreement targets $60bn in bilateral trade to foster fairer economic cooperation.

Al Jazeera English|September 28, 2026|1
Catastrophic Floods Devastate Nepal's Peak Tourism Season, Leaving Local Businesses Struggling

Catastrophic Floods Devastate Nepal's Peak Tourism Season, Leaving Local Businesses Struggling

Catastrophic floods in Nepal have severely impacted the country's crucial tourism sector, leading to widespread cancellations and leaving local business owners struggling as the peak season begins.

Al Jazeera English|September 28, 2026|2
Oil Prices Surge as US-Iran Peace Talks Stall and Strait of Hormuz Standoff Continues

Oil Prices Surge as US-Iran Peace Talks Stall and Strait of Hormuz Standoff Continues

Oil prices climbed as peace negotiations between the US and Iran reached a stalemate, with efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz remaining unresolved.

The National|September 28, 2026
Beyond Prosecution: Why Asset Recovery and Victim Compensation Must Drive the Global Fight Against Financial Crime

Beyond Prosecution: Why Asset Recovery and Victim Compensation Must Drive the Global Fight Against Financial Crime

Effective financial crime fighting requires more than just prosecutions; it demands aggressively recovering illicit assets and returning stolen funds to victims.

The National|September 28, 2026|1
Dubai’s Sobha Realty Launches $600 Million US Housing Expansion in Texas

Dubai’s Sobha Realty Launches $600 Million US Housing Expansion in Texas

Dubai-based Sobha Realty is investing $600 million to build 700 homes in Texas as part of its expanding operations in the United States.

The National|September 28, 2026|3
Navigating the Global Energy Crisis: Is Libya's Strategic Boom a Trap or an Opportunity?

Navigating the Global Energy Crisis: Is Libya's Strategic Boom a Trap or an Opportunity?

As the global energy crisis boosts demand for alternative supplies, Libya faces a critical choice between capitalizing on its vast oil and gas reserves or falling deeper into domestic energy insecurity and the resource curse.

Al Jazeera English|September 27, 2026|1
Strait of Hormuz Standoff Deepens as US Rejects Iranian Deal and Tensions Escalate

Strait of Hormuz Standoff Deepens as US Rejects Iranian Deal and Tensions Escalate

Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz remain high as explosions echo through the waterway following US President Donald Trump's rejection of Iran's diplomatic proposals. Both nations continue strategic maneuvers amid an ongoing naval blockade and disrupted shipping routes.

Al Jazeera English|September 27, 2026|1
Iraq Begins Importing Petrol via Syria in US-Backed Push to Strengthen Regional Ties

Iraq Begins Importing Petrol via Syria in US-Backed Push to Strengthen Regional Ties

Iraq has started importing petrol through Syria via an overland trade route, marking a US-backed effort to strengthen bilateral ties and bypass trade disruptions.

The National|September 27, 2026|3
Empty Hands and Fraying Safety Nets: Displaced Palestinians Struggle to Survive After Camp Evictions

Empty Hands and Fraying Safety Nets: Displaced Palestinians Struggle to Survive After Camp Evictions

Displaced Palestinians from the Jenin, Tulkarem, and Nur Shams refugee camps struggle with severe poverty, looming evictions, and a lack of medical care nearly two years after being forced from their homes.

Al Jazeera English|September 27, 2026|1
Dubai Implements Strict Peak-Hour Lorry Bans on Sheikh Zayed Road and Key Routes Starting October 1

Dubai Implements Strict Peak-Hour Lorry Bans on Sheikh Zayed Road and Key Routes Starting October 1

Dubai is set to implement rush-hour lorry bans on Sheikh Zayed Road and other major routes starting October 1 to reduce traffic congestion and improve road safety.

The National|September 27, 2026
US and China Reach Landmark Agreement on Tariff Cuts and AI Dialogue Following Xi-Trump Summit

US and China Reach Landmark Agreement on Tariff Cuts and AI Dialogue Following Xi-Trump Summit

The US and China have agreed to reduce tariffs on $30 billion in goods and launch a new dialogue on artificial intelligence following a summit between President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump.

The National|September 27, 2026|1
Egypt's Textile Sector Holds Strong Potential for Global Supply Chain Integration

Egypt's Textile Sector Holds Strong Potential for Global Supply Chain Integration

Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem emphasized Egypt's textile sector potential for global integration and export growth during a tour of factories in 6th of October City.

Egypt Independent|September 27, 2026
Madrid Protest Draws Thousands Demanding Action Amid Spain’s Housing Crisis

Madrid Protest Draws Thousands Demanding Action Amid Spain’s Housing Crisis

Thousands of demonstrators protest in Madrid to voice their anger over Spain’s ongoing housing crisis.

Al Jazeera English|September 27, 2026|1
Unlocking Al Dhaid: How Etihad Rail's New Station Will Transform Sharjah's Historic Oasis

Unlocking Al Dhaid: How Etihad Rail's New Station Will Transform Sharjah's Historic Oasis

The historic Sharjah oasis town of Al Dhaid is set to become an accessible cultural hotspot with the opening of a new Etihad Rail passenger station.

The National|September 27, 2026|1
EU Pledges Over €710 Million in Global Humanitarian Aid to Address Crises in Africa and Beyond

EU Pledges Over €710 Million in Global Humanitarian Aid to Address Crises in Africa and Beyond

The European Union has pledged over 710 million euros to support populations affected by conflicts, natural disasters, and crises worldwide, with a major focus on Africa, Ukraine, and the Middle East.

Al Jazeera English|September 27, 2026
Trump Overturns Biden-Era Fuel Economy Standards to Lower Car Prices and Boost US Manufacturing

Trump Overturns Biden-Era Fuel Economy Standards to Lower Car Prices and Boost US Manufacturing

United States President Donald Trump has announced the rollback of Biden-era fuel economy standards, aiming to reduce vehicle prices and boost domestic manufacturing.

Al Jazeera English|September 26, 2026|1
Zawiya Refinery Shutdown Triggers $95 Million in Losses for Libya's National Oil Company

Zawiya Refinery Shutdown Triggers $95 Million in Losses for Libya's National Oil Company

Libya's National Oil Company reports $95 million in losses after shutting down a refining unit at the Zawiya site due to pipeline closures by armed groups.

The National|September 26, 2026|1
Adnoc's XRG Advances Strategic Absheron Gas Field Development in Azerbaijan

Adnoc's XRG Advances Strategic Absheron Gas Field Development in Azerbaijan

Adnoc's investment unit XRG, alongside Socar and TotalEnergies, has reached a final investment decision for the next phase of the Absheron offshore gas and condensate field development in Azerbaijan.

The National|September 26, 2026|3