FX volatility, shipping costs and EV adoption reshape Egypt’s automotive aftermarket

Badr El Din Automotive Accessories and Tuning has identified rising import and shipping costs, foreign exchange (FX) fluctuations, changing consumer preferences and the growing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) as key factors reshaping Egypt’s automotive accessories and spare parts market. The company’s observations come as it participates in Autotech 2026…Continue Reading

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The following statement was issued by Richard Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, regarding the announcement that there will be a 3.6% cost-of-living (COLA) benefit increase for millions of Social Security beneficiaries next year:“Millions of Americans who rely on Social Security welcome any increase in their monthlyContinue Reading

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President Laura Fernandez says mega-prison is part of ‘tough-on-crime model’ embraced by her government., President Laura Fernandez says mega-prison is part of ‘tough-on-crime model’ embraced by her government. Costa Rica has announced the opening of a new mega-prison amid near-record homicide levels and growing organised crime, as countries across theContinue Reading

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Victims’ groups, however, have denounced the ruling as ‘selective’ justice that exonerates the former migration chief., Victims’ groups, however, have denounced the ruling as ‘selective’ justice that exonerates a former government head. A Mexican judge has closed the case against Francisco Garduno, former head of the country’s immigration agency, forContinue Reading

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Fighting Escalates in Yemen Between the Houthis and Saudi-Backed Gov’t Forces, NYT: Israel Levels 48 Villages and Towns It Occupies in Southern Lebanon, Kimberly Guilfoyle Resigns as U.S. Ambassador to Greece, WSJ: Texas GOP Attorney General Ken Paxton Partied in Dubai with Two Indicted Fugitives, Federal Agents Subpoena Relatives ofContinue Reading