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Head of Harvard’s endowment plans retirement, reports say

The head of Harvard University’s investment fund, N. P. Narvekar, is reportedly planning to retire after several years overseeing one of the largest university endowments in the world. According to media reports, Narvekar informed Harvard’s governing board that he could step down from his position in the coming years, although......

Morocco strengthens role in global forest governance talks

New York hosted the 21st session of the United Nations Forum on Forests from 11 to 15 May 2026. Morocco played a visible role in the proceedings through the participation of the Director General of the National Agency for Water and Forests. He acted as Vice President of the Forum Bureau and facilitated multiple negotiation sessions involving......

NextEra and Dominion discuss major merger to create energy Giant in the United States

Two major American energy companies are reportedly in discussions over a possible merger that could create one of the largest utility groups in the United States. According to financial media reports, NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy are exploring a deal that would combine their operations into a company valued at approximately 400 billion......

Islamic State Leader killed in joint U.S.-Nigeria operation, Trump says

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that American and Nigerian forces carried out a joint military operation that resulted in the death of a senior leader linked to the Islamic State in Nigeria. According to statements released by the U.S. administration, the operation targeted Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a militant figure described by American......

Vladimir Putin to visit China days after Donald Trump’s trip

Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to visit China on May 19 and 20 for high-level talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to an announcement from the Kremlin. The visit comes only a few days after U.S. President Donald Trump traveled to China, highlighting the growing diplomatic activity surrounding relations between......

Taiwan reaffirms its independent status after Trump’s warning

Taiwanese authorities reaffirmed the island’s status as an independent and sovereign nation following recent comments made by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding tensions between Taipei and Beijing. In an official statement released on Saturday, Taiwan’s foreign ministry declared that the island operates as a democratic and......

Morocco’s national security expands modernization drive at 70th anniversary

Morocco’s General Directorate of National Security, known as the DGSN, marked its 70th anniversary on May 16 as the institution continued a broad modernization strategy focused on crime reduction, digital transformation, police training, and international security cooperation. Created in 1956 after Morocco’s independence, the agency......

Chinese officials meet Citigroup and Goldman sachs executives in Beijing

Chinese officials held high-level meetings in Beijing with leading American financial executives as both countries continue efforts to strengthen economic dialogue despite ongoing geopolitical tensions. According to reports from state-backed media, senior Chinese authorities, including officials from the country’s securities regulator......

FIFA and Iranian Football officials to hold talks over 2026 World Cup participation

As preparations continue for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, senior officials from FIFA are expected to meet representatives of the Iranian Football Federation in Istanbul on Saturday to discuss Iran’s participation in the tournament. According to international media reports, FIFA Secretary-General Mattias Grafstrom will hold talks with officials......

Calls grow for US designation of polisario as terrorist group

Tensions around the Sahara dispute intensified following a reported attack on Smara attributed to the Polisario Front. The incident triggered renewed debate over the group’s role in the conflict and its impact on regional stability. The episode also revived calls for a reassessment of how international actors engage with the movement. The......

Prediction markets face growing scrutiny over suspicious trading activity

Prediction market platforms are facing increased regulatory attention after reports of a sharp rise in suspicious trading activity linked to the rapid growth of the sector. Major platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket have reportedly detected a growing number of unusual transactions during 2026 as more investors turn to prediction-based......

Tech CEOs called to capitol hill for major senate hearing

Leading executives from major technology companies have been invited to appear before the United States Senate for a new oversight hearing focused on the influence and responsibilities of digital platforms. According to congressional sources, the hearing scheduled for June will include the participation of Mark Zuckerberg from Meta, Sundar......

Microsoft cancels Claude Code licenses and shifts developers to Copilot CLI

Microsoft has begun cancelling licenses for Claude Code across parts of its engineering organization and is directing developers toward GitHub Copilot CLI. The move affects teams within its Experiences and Devices division, which includes major products such as Windows, Microsoft 365, Outlook, Teams, and Surface. The decision marks a rapid......

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