1+ hour, 45+ min ago  (650+ words) For most of the world, streaming services promise smooth access: click, pay and watch. In parts of the Middle East and North Africa, however, the reality is far more complicated. While global platforms such as Netflix and Spotify have expanded…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (1001+ words) In April 2025, thousands of Egyptians woke up to find their mobile lines disconnected, with no warning. For anyone who bought a new phone over the holidays, the 90-day grace period had quietly ended, and suddenly, a basic tool for daily…...