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Russia expands digital ruble as it seeks to reshape its financial system
Russia has entered a new phase in the development of its digital currency, with the broad rollout of the digital ruble beginning on September 1, 2026. The central bank-backed payment instrument is now being positioned as a third form of the national currency alongside physical cash and conventional money held in bank accounts. The expansion......
Conte warns that arms deliveries to Ukraine could increase risk of a wider war
Former Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has warned that continued arms deliveries to Ukraine could contribute to further military escalation and increase the risk of a broader international conflict, including what he described as the danger of a third world war. Conte, who leads the opposition Five Star Movement, made the remarks while......
US trade surplus with Morocco exceeds $2.8 billion as deficit with Algeria widens
The United States recorded a strong trade surplus with Morocco during the first seven months of 2026, while its trade relationship with Algeria moved in the opposite direction, according to data from the US Census Bureau. The figures highlight a significant difference in the structure and scale of Washington’s merchandise trade with......
South Africa faces renewed scrutiny over gun violence and high murder rates
South African police have launched an investigation after four men were found shot dead in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape, in the latest incident highlighting the persistent challenge of violent crime and gun-related killings in the country. Authorities appealed to members of the public who may have information about the circumstances surrounding......
Spain says more than 5,300 migrants have returned from Ceuta to Morocco
Spain says more than 5,300 migrants who remained in Ceuta following a major influx in July have returned to Morocco over the past month, as authorities continue efforts to ease pressure on the Spanish enclave and restore stability. Regional Policy Minister Ángel Víctor Torres, who is coordinating the central government’s......
SpaceX launches three communications satellites into orbit
SpaceX has successfully launched three communications satellites belonging to SES into orbit, adding another mission to the company’s increasingly busy launch schedule in 2026. The satellites were carried aboard a Falcon 9 rocket that lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The mission placed three spacecraft......
EU prepares new measures to respond to sudden migration surges
The European Commission is preparing new legal measures designed to help European Union member states respond more rapidly to sudden and large-scale arrivals of migrants, according to reports citing people familiar with the plans. The proposed measures could give national authorities additional legal guidance and operational options when......
Calls to slow AI development rattle technology stocks
Technology and semiconductor shares came under pressure on Monday after a series of warnings from leading artificial intelligence executives raised concerns about the risks associated with the rapid expansion of advanced AI systems. The sell-off followed calls from executives including Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei for technology companies to......
Moroccans rank third among recipients of first EU residence permits
Moroccan citizens were among the largest groups receiving first residence permits from European Union countries in 2025, ranking third by nationality, according to data from Eurostat. EU member states issued more than 202,000 first residence permits to Moroccan nationals during the year. Only Ukrainian and Indian citizens received more, with......
Russian athletes appeal to UN and Olympic bodies over continued international exclusion
Seventeen prominent Russian track and field athletes have appealed to the United Nations, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and World Athletics, calling for the restrictions preventing them from competing internationally to be lifted. The initiative was announced by Russian pole vault champion Polina Knoroz, a two-time national champion,......
Trump downplays claims that Chinese satellite imagery was provided to Iran
US President Donald Trump has played down reports alleging that Chinese entities supplied Iran with satellite imagery of a US military base in Jordan shortly before and after an Iranian missile attack that killed three American service members. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday, Trump acknowledged that China conducts intelligence-gathering......
Spanish police in Ceuta warn of critical strain as staff shortages deepen
Spanish police officers in Ceuta are warning that the security situation in the city has reached a critical point, with severe staff shortages and mounting workloads putting increasing pressure on frontline personnel. According to Spanish media reports, the Federal Union of Police (UFP) has called on the Spanish government to take urgent......
Morocco receives credentials from four newly appointed ambassadors
Morocco has received the credentials of four newly appointed ambassadors representing Palestine, Slovenia, São Tomé and Príncipe, and Malaysia, in a diplomatic ceremony held in Rabat on September 14, 2026. Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita received the diplomats as they formally presented copies of their letters......
Nasa explores technologies for a permanent human presence on the moon
NASA is evaluating proposals from companies, universities and other organizations aimed at developing technologies and infrastructure that could support future crewed missions to the Moon, with a particular focus on establishing a sustainable human presence near the lunar south pole. The initiative forms part of NASA’s broader effort......
Morocco and Palestine coordinate positions ahead of UN General Assembly meetings
Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita held a phone call with Palestinian Vice President Hussein al-Sheikh to discuss preparations for the upcoming meetings of the United Nations General Assembly, as well as the latest developments in Palestine and the wider Middle East. The conversation focused on the importance of coordinating positions......