Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni is to ask the Parliament’s permission to redeploy troops currently stationed in Iraq to Niger where terrorist groups are increasingly engaging in human trafficking, contributing to the surge of illegal immigration in the Mediterranean region. Gentiloni said Italy’s 1,400-strong military force, present in Iraq, could now be reduced after victories […]
Egypt’s central bank has lately taken some exceptional steps to help the Egyptian pound and restrain the black market in foreign currencies. Despite the central bank’s effort, the currency black market is thriving around the country, which suggests that the limits of the economic recovery since the fall of ex-President Morsi in July last year […]
The US Department of State has released its updated global travel advisory for September 2025, highlighting a growing number of countries deemed unsafe for American travelers. The advisory system ranks destinations from Level 1 to Level 4 based on security and health risks. Level 1 indicates countries where travelers should exercise normal precautions, while Level […]
