Wednesday 08 - 15:15
Global carbon dioxide emissions from the energy sector increased by 1.1% in 2025, highlighting the ongoing challenges facing the global energy transition despite continued investment in renewable energy and low-carbon technologies. According to a joint report released by the Energy Institute, Ember, and KPMG, energy-related carbon emissions......
As extreme heat becomes more frequent across Europe and other parts of the world, the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is bringing a new challenge into focus: protecting the data centers that power the AI revolution. Industry experts warn that climate change is becoming a major operational risk for the digital infrastructure supporting......
Rising global temperatures and increasingly frequent heatwaves are expected to significantly reshape electricity demand worldwide, placing growing pressure on power systems, according to warnings from major financial institutions. Experts highlight that the surge in extreme heat is directly increasing reliance on cooling systems, particularly......
Experts are warning that climate change is increasingly acting as a powerful driver of antimicrobial resistance, one of the fastest-growing threats to global public health. New scientific findings suggest that rising temperatures and shifting rainfall patterns are accelerating the evolution and spread of drug-resistant bacteria, particularly......
Global ocean surface temperatures reached unprecedented levels in June 2026, reinforcing scientific concerns that the coming months could bring even more intense heatwaves and climate disruptions, according to the European Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S). The agency reported that the global average sea surface temperature reached......
Global air passenger traffic declined again in May 2026, marking a second consecutive monthly contraction, according to the latest data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The downturn comes amid rising operational costs, geopolitical instability, and increasing ticket prices affecting demand worldwide. The IATA......
Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modrić are set to make history as they prepare to face each other in a highly anticipated World Cup 2026 knockout stage match between Portugal and Croatia. The encounter marks the first time two outfield players aged over 40 will meet in a World Cup match, highlighting the extraordinary longevity of both football......
The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has announced that Uzbekistan forward Eldor Shomurodov has won the fan vote for the best goal of the group stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The award was decided through a public vote, with football supporters selecting Shomurodov's spectacular effort as the standout goal from......
Central banks around the world are expected to gradually reduce the share of the US dollar in their foreign exchange reserves over the next decade, marking a significant shift in global reserve management strategies, according to a recent survey conducted by financial think tank OMFIF. The study suggests that reserve managers are increasingly......
The year 2025 marked a grim milestone in contemporary history. According to the "Trends in Conflict" report published by the Peace Research Institute Oslo, the number of armed conflicts involving states reached its highest level since the end of World War II, revealing a worrying increase in global instability. A total of 65 armed......
WhatsApp has announced the rollout of a long-awaited username feature, allowing users to connect with others without sharing their personal phone numbers. The update represents one of the platform's most significant privacy enhancements and brings the messaging service closer to features already available on several competing apps. Developed......
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned that the rapidly increasing debt levels of companies investing heavily in artificial intelligence could become a greater threat to global financial stability than elevated stock market valuations in the technology sector. Speaking during a panel at a European Central Bank conference in Portugal,......
A coalition of leading financial and technology companies, including Visa, Mastercard, Coinbase, and more than 140 other partners, has announced the launch of a new US dollar-backed stablecoin designed to expand the use of digital assets in global commerce and cross-border payments. The new stablecoin, known as OpenUSD, is the result of a......
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Throne Day 2026
Tuesday 21 - 13:31
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At the Heart of the 2026 World Cup
Monday 18 May 2026 - 13:30
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GITEX Africa: The New Frontiers Of African Innovation
Monday 06 April 2026 - 13:04
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Les Impériales Week 2026: Under the Theme “Daba or Never”
Tuesday 31 March 2026 - 10:03
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Iran under the lens
Tuesday 13 January 2026 - 08:30
