The race for the presidency of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) is beginning to attract greater attention, with several influential figures potentially preparing to challenge incumbent president Gianni Infantino in the organization’s next election. Among the names being discussed is Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim......
Warnings about the potential risks of advanced artificial intelligence are intensifying as researchers and technology leaders debate how quickly the industry should develop increasingly capable systems. Bilal Chughtai, a former researcher at Google DeepMind, has expressed concern that the pace of progress could leave humanity with too little......
OpenAI has ruled out taking the company public in 2026, putting an initial public offering on hold as the artificial intelligence developer focuses on safety, governance and the continued expansion of its technology. Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman said the company does not currently see a need to accelerate plans for a stock market listing.......
US President Donald Trump has seen a modest improvement in his approval rating after reaching a record low, but a new Reuters poll suggests that Democrats are gaining momentum among voters ahead of the upcoming congressional elections. The survey found that 35% of Americans approve of Trump's performance in the White House, up from 33%......
The powerful rally that has lifted global equity markets over the past two years is facing growing questions as investors reassess the financial foundations of the artificial intelligence boom. The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has warned that rising corporate debt, heavy investment in AI infrastructure and increasing economic uncertainty......
South Korean automaker Hyundai has registered five new trademarks in Russia, according to data from the country’s Federal Service for Intellectual Property, known as Rospatent. According to official documents, the company submitted five applications in August 2024 and August 2025 for trademarks featuring the Genesis and Hyundai brands.......
Morocco is poised to gain greater visibility among international fixed-income investors as JPMorgan prepares to introduce a new benchmark designed to track local-currency government bonds issued by frontier markets. The new GBI-EM Edge index is expected to be launched before the end of September, bringing together local-currency sovereign......
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has urged Europe to strengthen its ability to develop artificial intelligence technologies domestically, warning that excessive dependence on imported systems could create new risks for the continent’s economic autonomy and technological sovereignty. Speaking on Monday, Lagarde said......
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reaffirmed his strong support for Russian President Vladimir Putin, describing Moscow's war in Ukraine as a “sacred” struggle and pledging to strengthen cooperation between Pyongyang and Moscow. In a message addressed to Putin, Kim said North Korea's commitment to Russia remained firm......
US President Donald Trump has stepped up his criticism of countries that rely on the security of the Strait of Hormuz, arguing that governments benefiting from the continued flow of energy shipments through the strategic waterway should contribute more to the cost of US military protection. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the United......
Morocco is participating in the 70th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), being held in Vienna from September 14 to 18, as the international community faces growing geopolitical tensions and renewed challenges surrounding nuclear safety, security and non-proliferation. A high-level Moroccan delegation is attending......
Morocco has strengthened its position among economies capable of attracting investment, talent and strategic resources, ranking first in North Africa in the 2026 Global Attractiveness Index and placing 84th worldwide out of 146 economies assessed. The ranking was released by The European House – Ambrosetti (TEHA), which evaluates the......
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is continuing to take a heavy toll, with the country's health authorities reporting a sharp rise in confirmed infections and deaths. The latest figures underline the serious challenges facing efforts to contain the virus in a country already dealing with prolonged armed conflict......
New research commissioned by Swiss pharmaceutical industry association Interpharma warns that changes in U.S. drug-pricing policies could have serious consequences for Switzerland’s economy, pharmaceutical sector and patients. The study, conducted by research firm BAK Economics, estimates that the potential cumulative economic losses......
US artificial intelligence company Anthropic is reportedly considering Nasdaq for a potential initial public offering, a move that could intensify the competition between America’s major stock exchanges to attract some of the technology sector’s most closely watched companies. According to reports cited by Business Insider, Anthropic......