The economy continues to get attention internationally

The economy is topic du jour in the foreign press this morning: The Associated Press is the latest to look at the impact on the poor of soaring inflation, while CNN looks at the dynamics between Egypt and our GCC allies.

Mada Masr journalists are going to trial: Three journalists at independent news outlet Mada Masr will go to trial on charges of offending Mostakbal Watan MPs and allegedly misusing media channels, it said on Tuesday. They each face prison sentences of up to two years and fines of up to EGP 300k if convicted. Reuters picked up the story.