TikTok and Meta have agreed to work with the European Union to strengthen fact-checking efforts around online content related to attempts to cross the border into Spain, following a mass movement toward Ceuta in late July. The initiative was announced by Henna Virkkunen, the European Commission’s executive vice-president responsible......
Russia has accused international organizations and Western governments of failing to adequately address alleged attacks against civilians on Russian territory, adding another point of contention to the ongoing conflict between Moscow and Kyiv. Rodion Miroshnik, a special envoy at the Russian Foreign Ministry, said that international representatives......
Trump Media & Technology Group, the company behind the Truth Social platform and associated with U.S. President Donald Trump, reported a net loss of approximately $238 million for the second quarter of the year, prompting the company to reconsider its expansion strategy. The loss for the three months ending in June was more than ten times......
North Korea has sharply criticized Japan’s latest defense white paper, accusing Tokyo of using regional security concerns to justify a major expansion of its military capabilities and what Pyongyang describes as a return to militarism. In comments published by North Korean state media on Tuesday, international security analyst Kang......
Iranian lawmakers have clarified that a proposed law concerning the Strait of Hormuz does not specifically name Russia, China or any other country, while leaving open the possibility of granting certain benefits through bilateral agreements. Aboulfazl Zohrevand, a member of Iran’s parliamentary National Security and Foreign Policy Committee,......
U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly defended FIFA President Gianni Infantino, warning that replacing the football governing body’s leader would be a major mistake amid growing criticism of his leadership. In a statement published on Truth Social on Monday evening, Trump described Infantino as an outstanding leader and argued that......
The United States may have suffered losses estimated at around $13 billion as a result of damage to military equipment and facilities in the Middle East during the recent confrontation with Iran, according to an analysis published by The Wall Street Journal. The assessment, attributed to Seth Jones, head of the security and defense department......
US President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order calling for changes to the way childhood vaccines are recommended and administered, reviving a controversial debate over vaccination policy in the United States. The order advocates giving vaccines during separate medical visits and calls for the measles, mumps and rubella, commonly......
US President Donald Trump has described Iran’s economic situation as being in severe disarray, while outlining three possible approaches for dealing with Tehran as Washington continues to apply economic and political pressure. In an interview with Real America’s Voice, Trump claimed that inflation in Iran had reached 300% and......
Around 71.3% of England is currently affected by drought, according to the British government, as the country faces increasingly severe pressure on water resources following an exceptionally dry July. The Environment Ministry said on Monday that drought conditions now cover almost three-quarters of England, with the situation deteriorating......
Moroccan demand for travel to Europe remained exceptionally strong in 2025, with nearly 620,000 Schengen visa applications submitted from Morocco. The high volume has created growing pressure on visa application centers, with obtaining an appointment becoming one of the first major obstacles faced by many travelers. According to figures for......
The German development agency GIZ has appointed Rico Langheine as its new country director in Morocco, succeeding Katrin Lorenz, who completed three years at the helm of the agency’s activities in the Kingdom. The leadership change comes as Germany and Morocco continue to strengthen their development and economic cooperation through......
Morocco is strengthening its position on the global tourism map after being included among the leading international destinations for solo travelers in 2026. The North African country ranked first in Africa and 37th worldwide in a ranking published by Travel And Tour World, highlighting its growing appeal among travelers seeking independent......
Meta has introduced a new open-weight artificial intelligence model as the company seeks to strengthen its position in the increasingly competitive global AI market. The launch of Muse Glimmer coincides with a call from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg for the United States to reconsider policies that he says could limit the ability of American developers......
Portugal’s electricity system is preparing for a significant temporary drop in solar power generation as a solar eclipse is expected to affect the country’s electricity supply on August 12. The national electricity network operator estimates that solar generation could decline by around 45 percent during the period affected by......