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Edward Finkelstein

Edward Finkelstein

From Athens, Edward Finkelstein covers current events in Greece, Cyprus, Egypt, and Sudan. He has over 15 years of experience reporting on these countries

 

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All ego, no influence: Macron’s fall from power

Palestine

All ego, no influence: Macron’s fall from power

France will recognise a Palestinian state in September at the United Nations General Assembly, French President Emmanuel macron said on Thursday, adding that he hoped it would help bring peace to the region.

Egypt steps up global mining ambitions with major agreements

Egypt

Egypt steps up global mining ambitions with major agreements

In a bold stride to reshape its position on the global mining map, Egypt has inked two significant agreements with leading international mining firms—part of a broader strategy to unlock the nation’s mineral wealth and diversify its economy beyond traditional sectors.

Saar slams Syrian President for blaming victims, backing killers

Syria

Saar slams Syrian President for blaming victims, backing killers

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar delivered a scathing rebuke on Saturday of Syrian President Ahmed al-Shaara, accusing him of openly supporting jihadist militias responsible for the massacre of 700 Druze civilians and fostering a climate of impunity and ethnic persecution.

Top Belgian crime suspects extradited from Dubai

United Arab Emirates

Top Belgian crime suspects extradited from Dubai

The Dubai Police announced Sunday the extradition of three Belgian nationals wanted for serious organized crime offenses, including drug trafficking and human trafficking. 

Turkey censors Grok for insulting Erdogan and Atatürk

Turkey

Turkey censors Grok for insulting Erdogan and Atatürk

A Turkish court has ordered the blocking of certain content generated by Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s company xAI, after it reportedly produced responses deemed insulting to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the founder of modern Turkey Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, and religious values.

US–Iran tensions escalate as Trump vows zero concessions

Iran

US–Iran tensions escalate as Trump vows zero concessions

President Donald Trump stated Monday that he is offering “nothing” to Iran and has no communication with its leadership, days after warning he would not hesitate to launch further military strikes if Tehran pursued nuclear weapons.

New agreement reopens Turkey–Syria land trade route

Syria

New agreement reopens Turkey–Syria land trade route

Turkey and Syria have signed a new memorandum of understanding on international road transport, marking a significant step toward the resumption of direct land transportation between the two countries.

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