Lionel Messi has been placed only 10th in The Athletic’s projected top 10 for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, a ranking that has sparked attention given the Argentine star’s continued influence on the international stage. France Football recently unveiled the 30-player shortlist for this year’s prestigious individual award,......
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has lowered its forecast for global oil demand growth as the continuing conflict in the Middle East disrupts production, trade flows and energy markets. The revision reflects growing uncertainty over economic activity and fuel consumption as geopolitical tensions continue to affect the global supply chain. The......
Extreme weather is increasingly disrupting not only communities and economies but also children’s access to education. In 2025, more than 171 million students worldwide experienced interruptions to their schooling because of climate-related events, according to a UNICEF analysis covering 106 countries and territories. Storms, floods,......
South Korea and Iran have discussed maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz as growing tensions in the Middle East raise concerns over shipping routes, energy supplies and the stability of global trade. South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun held a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, on Friday to exchange......
Morocco is strengthening its position as one of North Africa’s most attractive economic destinations, with its expanding port infrastructure and logistics network playing an increasingly important role in connecting the country to global markets. The Kingdom ranked 84th out of 146 countries in the 2026 Global Attractiveness Index published......
UEFA has unveiled the four players shortlisted for its Player of the Week award following the opening round of the league phase in the Champions League. The shortlist was announced after the completion of the first round of matches on Thursday, with four players earning recognition for their performances. The nominees are Barcelona’s......
Morocco has maintained a strong position on the North African economic map, ranking first in the region in the 2026 Global Attractiveness Index published by The European House – Ambrosetti. The kingdom placed 84th globally among 146 economies assessed in this year’s ranking. Morocco narrowly outperformed Algeria, which ranked......
Morocco’s rapidly expanding port infrastructure is reshaping competition around the Strait of Gibraltar, as the country strengthens its position in Mediterranean shipping while Spanish ports face growing pressure from European carbon regulations and rising compliance costs. At the center of this changing maritime landscape is Tanger......
Singapore is considering the use of anti-androgen medication as an additional measure against serious sexual offenders, including those convicted of offences against children, as authorities examine ways to address a rise in serious sexual crimes. Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam told Parliament that the government is studying the possibility......
Meta has unveiled a new artificial intelligence agent capable of carrying out a range of tasks on behalf of users, including sending emails, selling a car and booking travel without requiring direct human intervention at every step. The AI agent, called Muse and reportedly known internally as Hatch, is part of CEO Mark Zuckerberg's broader......
Morocco’s ban on cryptocurrencies may no longer be sufficient on its own to shield the financial system from the risks associated with virtual assets. International standards increasingly require countries not only to restrict unauthorized activity but also to demonstrate that they can identify, investigate and prosecute illegal services......
Morocco’s National Human Rights Council (CNDH) has called for stronger international action to make the right to development a tangible reality, arguing that effective access to economic, social, cultural and environmental rights is essential to building more balanced and inclusive societies. The council made the appeal during its participation......
Russia’s oil refining industry is facing growing pressure as Ukrainian drone attacks and Western sanctions increasingly complicate the operation, maintenance and repair of refineries, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). In its latest monthly assessment, the Paris-based agency lowered its baseline estimate for the amount......
Scientists in the United States have developed a new group of antibodies that could eventually help prevent infection by Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), one of the most widespread viruses affecting humans. EBV is estimated to have infected the vast majority of adults worldwide. In many cases, the initial infection causes few or no noticeable symptoms,......
The United States has issued a commemorative 50-cent coin to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, renewing a national tribute to the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives and those who responded to the tragedy. The commemorative coin was produced by the United States Mint in Philadelphia and features the......