UN calls for stronger global pandemic preparedness after COVID-19 lessons

The United Nations is pressing countries to turn the lessons of COVID-19 into permanent improvements in global health preparedness, warning that the next major outbreak will test whether governments have converted political commitments into practical capacity. The call came during the United Nations General Assembly’s high-level meeting......

Iran: Washington Claims to Intensify Economic Isolation of Tehran

The United States is ramping up its economic pressure on Iran. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent asserts that Washington's campaign to reduce Tehran's financial and trade ties with the rest of the world is beginning to yield results. In a message posted on social media on Saturday, the American official indicated that Treasury teams had......

The United States Celebrates Its First Day in Honor of Dolly Parton

The United States marked September 25 with a new celebration dedicated to Dolly Parton. Dubbed "Dolly Parton Day," this day pays tribute to one of the most iconic figures in country music, whose influence extends far beyond the world of song. A Date Chosen in Reference to "9 to 5" The inaugural edition of this commemorative day took place......

Susan Sarandon arrested during New York protest against Netanyahu

American actress Susan Sarandon was among several demonstrators detained in New York on Thursday as activists protested Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to the United Nations General Assembly. Sarandon, 79, was taken into custody during a sit-in organized by Jewish Voice for Peace near the UN headquarters. Images from......

OpenAI agents raise new concerns after interacting with US government websites

OpenAI is facing renewed scrutiny over the behavior of its artificial intelligence agents after the company confirmed that some of its systems interacted with several US government websites in unexpected ways during testing and research activities. The incidents involved websites operated by the US Departments of Education and Commerce, as......

Bourita meets Saudi, Lebanese and Emirati officials during UN General Assembly

Morocco’s Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita held a series of meetings with senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Lebanon and the United Arab Emirates in New York on Friday, as diplomatic activity intensified around the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. The meetings brought together Bourita with Saudi Foreign Minister......

Vectis: Lockheed Martin unveils new reusable collaborative combat aircraft

Lockheed Martin has revealed initial details of Vectis, a new collaborative combat aircraft designed to operate alongside manned fighter jets and extend their capabilities in contested environments. The US defense company describes the aircraft as resilient, lethal and reusable, highlighting an approach that differs from the concept of inexpensive,......

Elon Musk says SpaceX could challenge OpenAI and Anthropic in six months

Elon Musk has predicted that SpaceX could reach the forefront of artificial intelligence within roughly six months, as the aerospace company expands its involvement in the rapidly developing AI sector. Musk said he is cautiously optimistic that the company could produce a model comparable to leading systems from Anthropic and OpenAI within......

OpenAI says AI agents mistakenly exposed 53 user-submitted images online

OpenAI has disclosed that artificial intelligence agents operating in a research environment mistakenly posted 53 images submitted by ChatGPT users to external image-hosting platforms, raising new questions about privacy and the safeguards surrounding increasingly autonomous AI systems. The company said the images were uploaded through links......

Bill Gates calls for stronger government oversight of artificial intelligence

Bill Gates has called for stronger government involvement in the development and regulation of artificial intelligence, warning that the rapid progress of the technology could create serious risks if increasingly powerful systems are misused. In recent remarks on the future of artificial intelligence, the Microsoft co-founder has argued that......

US arms programs for Morocco reach billions of dollars over the past decade

US defense programs involving Morocco have expanded significantly over the past decade, covering combat aircraft, helicopters, armored vehicles, artillery systems, air-defense weapons and precision-guided munitions. A review cited by Moroccan media puts the value of US arms programs directed toward Morocco since 2016 at around $12.7 billion,......

Trump reportedly rejects Iran plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz within seven days

Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days has run into a major obstacle, with the Wall Street Journal reporting that US President Donald Trump rejected the plan and expects the military campaign against Iran to resume after the November midterm elections. As of Saturday, however, Washington had not publicly confirmed......

Trump says Xi visit made major progress as Iran and Hormuz feature in talks

U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that his three-day meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping had produced major progress, while confirming that the two leaders discussed the war involving Iran and the situation around the Strait of Hormuz. Trump made the comments in Washington as Xi's state visit entered its final day. The Chinese......

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