U.S. President Donald Trump has made a series of claims regarding Iran's military leadership and the security situation in the Strait of Hormuz, further escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran during a period of heightened regional instability. Speaking in an interview with Fox News, Trump asserted that several senior Iranian......
The United Nations has announced plans to mobilize up to $100 million through its Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to help vulnerable communities prepare for the potential impacts of the developing El Niño climate pattern. The initiative reflects the UN's growing emphasis on anticipatory humanitarian action, a strategy that......
An international team of geophysicists has, for the first time, directly observed the formation of new oceanic crust, providing scientists with a rare opportunity to study one of Earth's most fundamental geological processes as it unfolded. The research team, led by Jean-Yves Royer of the French National Centre for Scientific Research......
The partner of Norwegian striker Alexander Sørloth has reportedly received death threats on social media following Norway's elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, highlighting the growing issue of online abuse directed at football players and their families. The backlash came after Norway's 2-1 quarter-final defeat to England,......
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to reimpose a maritime blockade targeting Iranian vessels, marking a significant escalation in tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most strategically important shipping routes. According to Trump's statement, the proposed measures would focus on Iranian ships......
NASA is recruiting four volunteers to participate in a year-long isolation study designed to simulate the conditions astronauts could experience during future missions to Mars and the Moon. The participants will live and work in a controlled environment at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, where they will complete scientific......
A growing institutional dispute between European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas has moved into the public spotlight, reflecting broader divisions over the direction of the European Union's foreign policy. The disagreement centers on which EU institution should take......
Mexican authorities have imposed a 42.8 million peso (approximately $2.3 million) fine on the Mexican Football Federation (FMF) over violations of personal data protection regulations linked to its Fan ID identification system used at football stadiums. According to the government, the investigation found that the federation failed to properly......
Morocco has introduced a new tax framework requiring foreign companies that provide digital services to customers in the Kingdom to register with the national tax administration and declare their taxable activities through a dedicated online platform. The measure applies to non-resident businesses that do not have a permanent establishment......
The World Bank has identified greater female participation in Morocco's labor market as a key driver of long-term economic growth, emphasizing that social and family responsibilities continue to prevent many women from entering or remaining in the workforce. In its Country Partnership Framework for Morocco covering the 2026–2035......
Morocco is accelerating efforts to establish a modern domestic defense industry as part of a long-term strategy to strengthen its strategic autonomy, expand industrial capabilities, and reduce dependence on imported military equipment. In recent years, the Kingdom has shifted from focusing primarily on acquiring advanced defense systems......
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated Morocco's national football team following the conclusion of its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, praising the Atlas Lions for another historic performance on the global stage. In a message shared on his official social media account, Infantino thanked the Moroccan squad for delivering memorable......
European Union member states have yet to reach a consensus on a proposed 21st package of sanctions against Russia, highlighting ongoing differences over the bloc's strategy toward Moscow. Speaking ahead of a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels, the European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas, acknowledged......
Millions of displaced Sudanese remain unable to safely return to their homes because of widespread contamination from landmines and unexploded ordnance, according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). The agency warns that explosive remnants of war continue to pose one of the greatest obstacles to......
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to two years in prison after a Seoul court found him guilty of violating the country's political funding laws. The ruling marks another chapter in the legal challenges facing the former leader following his removal from office and multiple criminal proceedings. According to......