A striking celestial event is set to captivate skywatchers at the end of August, as a deep partial lunar eclipse is expected to transform most of the Moon into a vivid reddish-orange disk. The event will take place overnight from August 27 to 28, following a month already marked by a total solar eclipse and the peak of the Perseid meteor shower. During......
Shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz remained below its average level in August 2026, as renewed tensions between the United States and Iran raised concerns over the security of one of the world’s most strategically important maritime routes. According to data from Kpler covering the first part of August, an average of around......
LaLiga is set to introduce connected ball technology across every match of the 2026-2027 season, marking a major step in the use of digital tools to support refereeing, VAR decisions and football broadcasting. The technology was developed through a collaboration between LaLiga, Spain’s refereeing body CTA, sportswear company PUMA and......
Anthropic, the artificial intelligence company behind the Claude family of models, is reportedly preparing to test investor appetite for the booming AI sector with a potentially record-breaking initial public offering. If the company proceeds with a stock-market listing as early as October, its valuation could potentially surpass $2 trillion,......
A new poll by the Russian Public Opinion Research Center indicates that President Vladimir Putin continues to enjoy a high level of public confidence, with 73.3% of respondents saying they trust him. By contrast, 22.1% said they did not share the same level of confidence in the Russian president. The survey also found that 67% of respondents......
More than 530 people in Spain sought medical assistance following the total solar eclipse observed across parts of the country on August 12, according to Spanish news outlet Infobae. Most of the reported cases involved eye discomfort, highlighting the risks associated with observing a solar eclipse without adequate eye protection. Looking......
US President Donald Trump has ordered the Navy to reconsider the use of modern electromagnetic aircraft launch systems on some future aircraft carriers and return to steam-powered catapults, a move that could require costly redesigns of the Navy’s newest carrier class. According to the information provided in the source report, Trump......
Spain’s Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska has dismissed the possibility of Morocco suspending its extradition agreement with Spain, stressing that judicial and security cooperation between the two countries remains strong. Speaking during a visit to Ceuta, Grande-Marlaska referred to his previous professional experience in......
Google has unveiled its latest range of smart devices, including the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, a premium foldable smartphone designed to compete with leading devices in the rapidly growing foldable market. The Pixel 11 Pro Fold features a high-end build and measures 155.2 by 150.4 by 5 millimeters when fully unfolded, with a weight of 239 grams.......
Climate change is expected to intensify several forms of extreme weather, with longer periods of drought and more frequent lightning becoming growing challenges in different parts of the world, according to climate researchers. Professor Lori Daniels of the University of British Columbia has warned that societies will increasingly need to......
The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has withdrawn its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, dealing another political setback to the Swiss-Italian official as criticism over his leadership continues to grow. The decision was taken following a meeting of the FAI board, which agreed to reverse a letter of support previously issued......
North Korea has strongly criticized the upcoming joint military exercises between the United States and South Korea, warning that it will respond to what it considers growing security threats with a new level of deterrence. The warning comes ahead of the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield (UFS) exercise, scheduled to begin on Monday and continue......
The United States has announced the creation of a new multinational military task force designed to integrate offensive drone capabilities with regional partners, marking a further expansion of Washington’s cooperation on unmanned systems in the Middle East. Named Falcon Strike, the task force will bring together US military personnel......
Kyrgyzstan’s President Sadyr Japarov has announced that he plans to seek a second term in the presidential election scheduled for January, signaling his intention to remain at the helm of the Central Asian country. Japarov said he intends to run again and continue his work in office, while stressing that other potential candidates would......
The White House has warned that the United States may be losing between $19 billion and $26 billion in tariff revenue each year as foreign exporters increasingly use third countries to circumvent American trade restrictions. A new administration report claims that some countries are rerouting goods through other markets before they enter......