Egyptian court sentences rights activist to 3 years over 2019 opinion article

An Egyptian court sentenced a rights activist on Tuesday to three years in prison over an opinion article he wrote in 2019 in a case that renewed global attention to Egypt’s intolerance of government critics. The case of Patrick George Zaki has also echoed in Italy, where he was a postgraduate student and where many […]

In-N-Out Burger Bans Employees From Wearing Masks

The California-based fast food chain In-N-Out Burger announced this week that employees in five states will be prohibited from wearing masks while working without a medical note, the Los Angeles Times reports.

I&I/TIPP Poll: Trump Leads DeSantis by 39 Points

Fifty-three percent of likely Republican primary voters say they favor former President Donald Trump, while his closest rival, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, is backed by 14%, according to a new I&I/TIPP poll.

Saudi Arabia buys Turkish drones during Erdogan’s visit

RIYADH, July 18 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia agreed on Tuesday to buy Turkish drones in the biggest defence contract in Turkey’s history as President Tayyip Erdogan reaped the benefits of his diplomatic push to repair ties with Gulf powers and help Ankara’s struggling economy. Erdogan and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman attended the signing […]