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Casablanca – The U.S. Department of State has reinforced the staffing levels at the United States Consulate General in Casablanca in response to a sharp increase in visa applications, according to an official announcement by the diplomatic mission. The measure aims to accommodate heightened demand expected during January......

New scientific research suggests that playing video games in moderation can boost mental abilities, improving focus, memory, and reaction speed. Experts say the benefits stem from the brain’s engagement during gameplay, which enhances processing efficiency and coordination. Cognitive advantages and brain stimulation Psychologists highlight......

Austrian painter Arnulf Rainer, one of the most influential figures in postwar European art, has passed away at the age of 96. Known for his radical technique of “overpainting,” Rainer redefined the boundaries of expression, turning destruction into a form of creation. His death, announced by his family and confirmed by Austrian......

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has drawn firm boundaries around the issue of territorial concessions in ongoing peace discussions, rejecting recent proposals that would allow for the withdrawal of Ukrainian forces without a parallel retreat by Russia. Speaking from Kyiv, he identified three major sticking points in the negotiations:......

President Donald Trump has appointed Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as a special envoy to Greenland, highlighting continued U.S. interest in the strategically important Arctic territory. The announcement, made on Sunday, comes amid longstanding U.S. discussions about Greenland’s security and mineral resources. “Jeff understands......

Thailand’s Foreign Minister, Sihasak Phuangketkeow, described the ceasefire agreement signed in October with Cambodia as “rushed,” following its suspension and renewed border clashes. The deal had been brokered under the auspices of former U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaking in Kuala Lumpur at a special ASEAN foreign ministers’......

Intense rainfall battered Northern California on Sunday, resulting in one confirmed death in Redding as streets turned into raging torrents. Local authorities reported widespread inundation, stranding vehicles and prompting urgent water rescues by police and fire crews. Public works teams and the Redding Electric Utility raced to clear roadways......

Japan has unveiled a five-year plan to invest around 1 trillion yen (approximately $6.34 billion) in a new artificial intelligence venture, positioning itself among global powers seeking control over the technological and economic foundations of AI infrastructure. The initiative, backed by SoftBank and Preferred Networks, aims to develop a......

The recent peace talks in Florida between Ukrainian, American, and European delegations have shown signs of progress, yet key disputes continue to block a settlement to end the war. Rustem Umerov, Ukraine’s chief negotiator, described the discussions as “productive and constructive,” emphasizing the value of sustained diplomatic......

The third installment of James Cameron’s Avatar franchise has taken the top spot at the North American box office upon its theatrical release, according to estimates published Sunday by industry tracker Exhibitor Relations. Titled Avatar: Fire and Ash, the film generated an estimated 88 million dollars in ticket sales in the United......

Gold prices reached a new all-time high on Monday, climbing to $4,383.76 per ounce, surpassing the previous record set in October. The surge comes as investors increasingly expect further interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve next year. Recent economic data released in the United States point to a weakening labor market and a gradual......

The United States intelligence community does not believe that Russia has the military capability to conquer either Ukraine or Europe, according to the Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard. In a public statement shared on the social media platform X, Gabbard dismissed claims suggesting that US intelligence aligns with European......

Venezuela has announced that Iran has expressed its willingness to support Caracas in the face of growing tensions with the United States. The offer was made following a phone conversation between the foreign ministers of both countries, according to Venezuelan officials. The statement comes at a time when the United States has increased......