The United States Army has selected South Korean defense company Hanwha Aerospace to supply prototype self-propelled K9 howitzers as part of a new effort to develop a highly mobile 155mm artillery system. Under the agreement, Hanwha Defense USA, the company's American subsidiary, will provide six prototype platforms based on the K9 system.......
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is accelerating at an unprecedented pace, raising concerns that the virus could spread beyond the country's borders. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said during an emergency meeting that the outbreak remains......
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is facing one of the most severe Ebola outbreaks in its history, with government health data indicating that the cumulative number of confirmed cases has surpassed 5,000. According to the country's public health authorities, the current outbreak had reached 5,021 cases by late July, making it the......
A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is visiting Senegal to resume discussions with the country's authorities on economic conditions and the possibility of establishing a new financial cooperation program. The mission, led by Mercedes Vera Martin, the IMF's mission chief for Senegal, is scheduled to remain in Dakar......
Russian donors have contributed billions of dollars to the federal budget this year as the government faces rising costs linked to the war in Ukraine and growing pressure on public finances. According to Russian media reports citing the Finance Ministry, donations to Russia's federal budget reached 383.69 billion rubles, equivalent to......
The World Health Organization (WHO) is aiming to bring the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo under control within three months, provided that sufficient resources are made available to support containment efforts. WHO coordinator Thierno Balde said during a briefing in Geneva that the organization believes its......
London has recorded a significant increase in reports of anti-Muslim hatred, with figures collected during the first half of 2026 already exceeding the total recorded throughout 2023. According to Tell MAMA, an organization that monitors anti-Muslim hate incidents in the United Kingdom, 1,031 reports were registered between January and June......
Morocco has strengthened its position in the global cybersecurity landscape, ranking 43rd out of 155 countries in the 2026 Cybersecurity Ranking published by the Estonian e-Governance Academy. The country scored 79.17 points out of 100, reflecting continued development in its digital security infrastructure and institutional framework. The......
The European Commission has expressed support for the return of people staying irregularly in Ceuta, as Spanish and Moroccan authorities work to manage the consequences of increased irregular migration to the Spanish enclave in North Africa. A European Commission spokesperson responsible for internal affairs said the immediate priority was......
Portuguese President António José Seguro has signed into law legislation restricting the use of face-covering garments in public spaces, following parliamentary approval of the measure in July. The legislation has attracted attention because of its implications for public security, social integration and individual rights. The......
OpenAI is rolling out a new version of ChatGPT designed specifically to provide teenagers with a more controlled and safety-focused experience. The company says the initiative aims to identify users who may be under 18 and automatically apply additional protections to their accounts. The new experience, known as ChatGPT for Teens, combines......
At least 30 people have died after a traditional gold mine collapsed in the Central African Republic, according to local authorities and residents, in the latest deadly accident to highlight the risks associated with informal mining operations. The collapse occurred on Tuesday morning in the Aba area of Nana-Mambéré prefecture,......
Apple is preparing another major software transition in 2026, with several older iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac and Apple TV models expected to stop receiving the company’s newest operating system versions. The end of major software support does not mean that these devices will immediately stop working, but it can gradually limit access......
Former Brazilian football star Roberto Carlos has become the subject of widespread speculation following his marriage to Moroccan Souhaila Al Tahri, with reports claiming that the former Real Madrid defender may have embraced Islam. The speculation intensified after Sheikh Jihad Hassan Hamadeh appeared at the couple’s Islamic wedding......
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham reportedly exchanged a small number of text messages with an individual who falsely claimed to be Susie Wiles, the White House chief of staff and a senior adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump. According to reports cited by Politico, the exchange was brief and did not involve any telephone conversations. Burnham......