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World Bank plans $6 billion of financial support for Egypt
World Bank plans $6 billion of financial support for Egypt
Economy
by  AFP

The World Bank is planning to give Egypt more than $6 billion in financial assistance over the next three years to help it meet its development priorities, the Washington-based lender announced Monday. "Over the coming three years, the World Bank Group intends to provide more than US$6 billion of support to Egypt," the development lender said in a statement.

US Supreme Court examines govt efforts to curb online misinformation
US Supreme Court examines govt efforts to curb online misinformation
Technology
by  AFP

The US Supreme Court was hearing arguments on Monday in a social media case involving free speech rights and government efforts to curb misinformation online. The case stems from a lawsuit brought by the Republican attorneys general of Louisiana and Missouri, who allege that government officials went too far in their efforts to get platforms to combat vaccine and election misinformation.

Switzerland, EU resume talks to 'deepen' ties
Switzerland, EU resume talks to 'deepen' ties
Economy
by  AFP

The EU and Switzerland formally kicked off negotiations to deepen ties between the trade partners on Monday despite objections from the Alpine country's main political party. The EU is Switzerland's first trading partner, while Switzerland is the fourth largest trading partner for the bloc.