Sunday 19 April 2026 - 10:15
Legendary actor and comedian Eddie Murphy has been awarded the prestigious AFI Life Achievement Award, recognizing a career that has profoundly influenced comedy and cinema over several decades. The ceremony took place in Los Angeles, where fellow entertainers and industry figures paid tribute to Murphy’s lasting impact on Hollywood.......
Masoud Pezeshkian has reaffirmed his country’s right to pursue nuclear activities for peaceful purposes, as tensions persist between Iran and the United States over nuclear policy. In recent remarks reported by Iranian media, the president questioned the legitimacy of U.S. opposition to Iran’s nuclear ambitions, arguing that no......
American singer Lana Del Rey has composed and performed the main theme for the upcoming James Bond video game titled “007 First Light,” marking a new collaboration between the music and gaming industries. The track, named “First Light,” was created in partnership with British composer David Arnold, who is well known......
The United States Department of Justice has reportedly declined to assist French authorities in an investigation involving the social media platform X, owned by Elon Musk. The decision highlights growing complexities in cross-border legal cooperation in the digital age. According to reports, the request for assistance followed investigative......
Researchers have identified a strong link between gut bacteria composition and the risk of melanoma returning after treatment, offering a new tool to guide clinical decisions before therapy begins. The findings show that specific microbial profiles in the intestine can predict cancer recurrence with accuracy ranging from 83 to 94 percent,......
Hedge funds have staged a sharp rebound in April, buying equities at one of the fastest rates on record after a difficult March marked by geopolitical tensions tied to Iran. Data from Goldman Sachs show that long short equity strategies gained 7.7 percent month to date, putting the industry on track for its strongest monthly performance in......
Turkey has raised concerns over the potential consequences of a reduced United States role in Europe’s security framework, warning that such a shift could destabilize the region if not carefully managed. Speaking at a diplomatic forum in Antalya, Hakan Fidan emphasized that discussions are ongoing among international partners on how......
The war between the United States and Iran has triggered a widening disruption in global chemical supply chains, with sulfur emerging as a critical bottleneck across multiple industries. As the conflict enters its seventh week, repeated closures of the Strait of Hormuz have restricted access to one of the world’s most important transit......
Renewed restrictions by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz are intensifying pressure on global commodity markets and accelerating gains in copper and silver prices. The measures follow an escalation in tensions with the United States, including a naval blockade on Iranian ports that took effect on April 13. The confrontation has disrupted a critical......
Cryptocurrency platforms are deploying autonomous artificial intelligence agents faster than traditional financial institutions, as continuous trading infrastructure accelerates automation across digital asset markets. A recent case study highlights how always-on systems in crypto enable a shift from basic AI assistants toward fully autonomous......
The war in Iran is reshaping global metal supply chains and forcing major producers to overhaul logistics. Nornickel, the world’s largest palladium producer and a key supplier of nickel and copper, has redirected all maritime shipments away from the Suez Canal. The company now routes exports around Africa, extending delivery times by......
Australia and Japan have formalized a major defense agreement worth 10 billion Australian dollars, about 7 billion US dollars, to supply stealth frigates to the Australian navy. The deal marks Japan’s largest defense export since World War II and signals a shift in regional security cooperation. The agreement was signed in Melbourne......
Tools for Humanity, the company behind the World ID system backed by Sam Altman, has announced major integrations with Tinder, Zoom, and DocuSign as part of a broader push to counter deepfakes and AI driven fraud. The announcement was made during the “Lift Off” event in San Francisco, where the company introduced what it described......
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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
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AFCON 2025: Morocco at the heart of African football
Friday 19 December 2025 - 11:16
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Walaw at the Heart of the Mawazine Festival – Rhythms of the World 2025
Saturday 21 June 2025 - 15:48
