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American diesel has reached a historic milestone. The average price per gallon hit $6.2694 on Tuesday in the United States, according to data from the American Automobile Association (AAA), amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East and disruptions related to attacks on Russian energy infrastructure. The new record comes as the refined products......
A federal judge in Boston decided on Monday to suspend, until further notice, the enforcement of new American rules governing the duration of stay for certain foreign nationals. The regulations, which were set to take effect on Tuesday, September 15, particularly affect international students and foreign journalists. The decision follows a......
The United States is facing growing pressure to address the risks associated with rapidly advancing artificial intelligence, as concerns from technology experts, lawmakers and industry leaders intensify. The debate is increasingly focused on whether Washington can establish meaningful safeguards without slowing the innovation that has placed......
U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of growing calls for tighter controls on artificial intelligence, accusing opponents of the technology and the expansion of data centers of engaging in what he described as a “sick conspiracy.” Trump’s latest comments came as concerns over the rapid development of......
The United States recorded a strong trade surplus with Morocco during the first seven months of 2026, while its trade relationship with Algeria moved in the opposite direction, according to data from the US Census Bureau. The figures highlight a significant difference in the structure and scale of Washington’s merchandise trade with......
SpaceX has successfully launched three communications satellites belonging to SES into orbit, adding another mission to the company’s increasingly busy launch schedule in 2026. The satellites were carried aboard a Falcon 9 rocket that lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The mission placed three spacecraft......
US President Donald Trump has played down reports alleging that Chinese entities supplied Iran with satellite imagery of a US military base in Jordan shortly before and after an Iranian missile attack that killed three American service members. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday, Trump acknowledged that China conducts intelligence-gathering......
NASA is evaluating proposals from companies, universities and other organizations aimed at developing technologies and infrastructure that could support future crewed missions to the Moon, with a particular focus on establishing a sustainable human presence near the lunar south pole. The initiative forms part of NASA’s broader effort......
In response to growing concerns regarding the capabilities of advanced artificial intelligence systems, Microsoft is preparing new internal rules aimed at keeping these technologies under human supervision. The American tech giant has just released a draft code of conduct that sets several principles regarding the behavior of its future AI......
The United States would be prepared to supply nuclear fuel to Iran from abroad if an agreement is reached to resolve the long-running dispute over Tehran’s nuclear programme, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright has said. Wright, speaking in comments reported by Bloomberg, indicated that Washington could provide Iran with fuel sourced outside......
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to eliminate the 15% tariff currently imposed on Irish whiskey, saying he intends to respond to repeated calls for the measure to be removed. Trump made the announcement while attending the conclusion of the Irish Open golf tournament, where he said the issue of tariffs on Irish whiskey had been......
A US government procurement contract to provide iPhone 17 smartphones to a Ukrainian beneficiary has raised questions about the purpose of the equipment, its timing and the broader role of Washington's technical assistance programmes in Ukraine. According to procurement documents, a contract worth $85,738 was awarded to a company based......
US President Donald Trump’s proposal to provide a $5,000 payment to every adult American could add more than $1 trillion to the country’s budget deficit and public debt if implemented, according to economist Rob Mellin of the University of South Florida. Mellin, an associate professor in the university’s global studies department,......
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Throne Day 2026
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At the Heart of the 2026 World Cup
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GITEX Africa: The New Frontiers Of African Innovation
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Les Impériales Week 2026: Under the Theme “Daba or Never”
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Iran under the lens
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