Germany’s industrial sector has lost nearly half a million jobs since 2019, highlighting the challenges facing one of Europe’s largest manufacturing economies. According to a study by the German economic research institute Ifo, industrial employment declined by 496,000 positions between the beginning of 2019 and the end of 2025,......
The number of Ukrainian refugees leaving Poland has reportedly increased in recent months, amid growing social tensions and strained relations with parts of the local population. Polish publication Myśl Polska, citing Eurostat data, reported a month-on-month decline in the number of Ukrainians covered by temporary protection in the country,......
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will offer 60 distinctive vehicle licence plate numbers at a public auction scheduled for October 24, 2026. The collection includes two-, three-, four- and five-digit combinations, as well as premium “Super” category numbers, catering to motorists and collectors interested in exclusive......
The Prophet’s Mosque in Medina received more than 21.6 million visitors during September 2026, according to figures released by Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque. The authority reported a total of 21,615,977 visits, highlighting the continuing importance......
The value of US Treasury securities attributed to investors residing in Morocco increased by more than MAD 10 billion between April and August 2026, reaching approximately MAD 47.66 billion at the end of August. The figures, reported by Hespress based on data from the US Department of the Treasury, indicate a 27.6% increase compared with April,......
Portugal has recorded a record nine heatwaves between February and October 2026, according to preliminary figures from the Portuguese Institute for the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA). The total marks an unprecedented level of heatwave activity in the country, with several episodes distinguished by their duration, intensity and geographical reach. The......
Chinese automaker Li Auto has completed the certification process for its L8 hybrid crossover in Russia, paving the way for the model’s official market launch. The vehicle is expected to expand the brand’s local lineup as Chinese manufacturers continue to strengthen their presence in Russia’s automotive sector. The five-seat......
Morocco has emerged as the leading potential recipient of up to four KC-10 Extender aerial refuelling aircraft retired by the United States Air Force, according to a report published by Spanish defence news outlet Defensa. However, the transfer has not yet been officially confirmed, and the arrangements remain under consideration. Earlier......
The European Union is facing a period of growing political uncertainty as negotiations over its long-term budget for 2028–2034 become increasingly difficult. According to Politico, disagreements over the bloc’s next multiannual financial framework are unfolding alongside domestic political tensions in several major member states......
American billionaire Elon Musk has warned that increasingly advanced artificial intelligence could gain an advantage over humans through its extraordinary ability to persuade people. In a post on his social media platform, X, he suggested that even he might not be immune to the influence of a highly persuasive superintelligent system. Musk......
The European Commission has reaffirmed its commitment to ending the European Union’s reliance on Russian energy, indicating that ongoing US efforts to negotiate a settlement to the war in Ukraine will not alter Brussels’ existing policy. The position was reiterated on Monday by Paula Pinho, the Commission’s chief spokesperson,......
One year after the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, humanitarian conditions remain severe as international funding shortages force the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to scale back its emergency assistance. The agency has warned that around 500,000 people in the Palestinian territory will lose access to monthly food support as resources......
Latvia recorded its highest monthly wind power output in September 2026, generating 51 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity from wind turbines, according to the country’s national electricity grid operator, Augstsprieguma tīkls. The increase reflects the expansion of the country’s renewable energy capacity, particularly following......
Morocco has called for regional crises to be addressed through dialogue, respect for national sovereignty and peaceful dispute resolution, warning against the use of strategic maritime passages as instruments of political and economic pressure. The position was presented in Baghdad during the 52nd session of the Council of Foreign Ministers......
Elon Musk has announced plans to give a share in SpaceX to every child in the United States starting in 2027, according to a message published on his social media platform, X. The proposal has attracted attention because of its potentially broad reach, but important questions remain unanswered, including who would qualify and how the distribution......