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Russia remains among the world’s leading arms exporters despite a sharp decline in exports
Russia remained one of the world’s largest suppliers of major conventional arms through 2025, but its position in the international arms market has weakened considerably compared with previous years. According to the latest data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), Russia ranked third globally for the 2021–2025......
YouTube rejects calls to join Meta-backed child safety settlement
YouTube CEO Neal Mohan has rejected the idea of the video-sharing platform joining a multistate settlement reached by Meta over allegations concerning the impact of social media on children and teenagers. Speaking to journalists during YouTube’s annual Made on YouTube event, Mohan said the company had been investing in measures designed......
Xi Jinping calls for peaceful coexistence and balanced competition with the United States
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for a more stable relationship between China and the United States, urging both sides to avoid confrontation while maintaining dialogue, cooperation and what he described as healthy competition. Xi made the remarks on Thursday during his state visit to Washington, where he met US President Donald Trump......
McDonald’s commits $8.5 billion to modernize restaurants and drive growth through 2036
McDonald’s has unveiled a new long-term strategy aimed at accelerating restaurant modernization, improving operational efficiency and supporting sustainable growth across its global network. Known as McDonald’s > NEXT, the plan combines investments in restaurant infrastructure, technology, franchisee support and employee development......
Morocco calls for stronger safeguards against technology-facilitated violence in Geneva
Morocco has called for stronger human rights protections in the development and use of digital technologies and artificial intelligence, highlighting the growing risks faced by women and girls in online spaces. Speaking in Geneva on Thursday during the 63rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, a Moroccan representative stressed......
Family offices turn back toward public equities as investment priorities shift in 2026
Family offices are reshaping their investment strategies in 2026, with public equities regaining prominence as a destination for new capital while private markets continue to play an important role in long-term portfolios. The shift comes as wealthy families seek a balance between growth opportunities, liquidity and resilience amid persistent......
Morocco and US congressional delegation discuss expanding strategic defence cooperation
Morocco and the United States are seeking to further strengthen their long-standing defence partnership, with talks in Rabat focusing on military cooperation, joint exercises and emerging areas such as defence industry, cybersecurity and space. Abdellatif Loudyi, Morocco’s minister delegate to the head of government in charge of the......
US judge orders White House to restore access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico
A federal judge in Washington has ordered the White House to restore press access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico after President Donald Trump’s administration barred journalists from the three outlets from entering the presidential complex. The ruling temporarily blocks the ban while the broader legal dispute continues. US District Judge......
Africa advances first continental convention on child soldiers’ disarmament and reintegration
African countries have taken a new step toward strengthening the protection of children affected by armed conflicts with the launch of the signing process for a continental convention dedicated to the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of child soldiers. The signing phase began in New York on the sidelines of the high-level week......
US to end funding for health programs in Zimbabwe as aid relationship shifts
The United States is set to end funding for health programmes it has supported in Zimbabwe for more than two decades, marking a significant change in the two countries’ development partnership and raising questions about the future of HIV treatment and other public-health services. US Ambassador to Zimbabwe Pamela Tremont said Washington......
EU gas storage reaches 70% as Europe faces a tighter winter supply outlook
European Union gas storage facilities were around 70% full on September 23, highlighting the progress made ahead of the winter season while remaining below last year’s level and exposing significant differences between member states. Data from Gas Infrastructure Europe (GIE) showed that EU storage stood at 70.24%, with about 794.8 TWh......
VLCC tanker rates surge to record levels as Middle East shipping disruptions intensify
The cost of transporting crude oil by the world’s largest tankers has surged to unprecedented levels as disruptions linked to the conflict involving Iran reshape global shipping routes and intensify pressure on the limited fleet of Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs). Rates for VLCCs operating between the Middle East and China have recently......
Cristiano Ronaldo jokes about media criticism as he hints at possible retirement
Cristiano Ronaldo has addressed the intense scrutiny surrounding him and the Portugal national team, using a darkly humorous remark to describe the criticism he receives from parts of the media. Speaking at the Portugal Football Summit in Oeiras, the 41-year-old forward also admitted that the current season could be the final chapter of his......
Russia says Europe and NATO are preparing for a possible conflict by 2030
Russia has accused European countries and NATO of preparing for a potential military confrontation with Moscow by the end of the decade, reflecting the deepening security tensions between Russia and the Euro-Atlantic alliance. The claim was made by Yulia Zhdanova, head of Russia's delegation to the Vienna negotiations on military security......
Melania Trump says direct US-Russia channel is helping reunite children with their families
U.S. First Lady Melania Trump has said that Washington maintains a direct communication channel with Moscow and Kyiv as part of ongoing efforts to reunite children separated from their families during the Russia-Ukraine war. She said officials involved in the initiative remain in regular contact as efforts continue to facilitate further family......