Japan has raised objections to a newly adopted United Nations world map after discovering that the disputed Kuril Islands are depicted in the same colour as Russian territory, despite Tokyo having voted in favour of the resolution approving the map. The map uses the Equal Earth projection, a cartographic system designed to represent the relative......
Oil prices are on track to end the week above $100 a barrel for the first time since May, as escalating attacks and growing security risks across the Middle East fuel concerns over prolonged disruptions to global energy supplies. Despite a decline in prices during Friday’s trading session, both major international benchmarks remained......
After nearly 14 years of exploring the surface of Mars, NASA’s Curiosity rover continues to uncover geological features that offer new clues about the planet’s ancient environment. Its latest discovery involves a series of unusual shallow pits observed while the rover was climbing Mount Sharp inside Gale Crater. The formations......
As Morocco prepares for the legislative elections scheduled for September 23, 2026, the current campaign is once again bringing attention to King Mohammed VI’s call for greater ethical standards in parliamentary and political life. The appeal goes beyond the organization of elections and respect for the rules of political competition.......
Poland has offered the United States at least five potential locations for the establishment of a permanent military base, as Warsaw seeks to deepen its long-term defence cooperation with Washington and strengthen the American military presence on Polish territory. Polish Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said the country was prepared......
Nearly 32 years after Princess Diana first wore it, her legendary “revenge dress” is set to return to the spotlight, with the iconic black silk creation heading to auction for the first time since 1997. Few garments have transcended fashion to become defining cultural moments, but the dress designed by Christina Stambolian achieved......
For more than seven decades, Iran’s nuclear program has been shaped as much by international politics as by advances in nuclear technology. What began with American support for Iran’s civilian nuclear ambitions in the 1950s gradually evolved into one of the most contentious non-proliferation challenges of the 21st century. The......
The average price of diesel fuel in the United States has risen above $6 per gallon for the first time, marking a new record as higher crude oil prices and growing geopolitical tensions put additional pressure on the American energy market. According to fuel price tracking data, the sharp increase comes as international oil prices have climbed......
European Union governments are intensifying pressure on Belgium to support the use of frozen Russian sovereign assets to help finance Ukraine, as European capitals search for additional ways to provide long-term financial assistance to Kyiv. According to European diplomats and officials cited by Politico, a group of countries led by Germany......
Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has sharply criticized the Israeli government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while distinguishing her support for Israel from her opposition to the policies of its current leadership. Speaking to MSNBC, Clinton said she continues to support Israel but strongly disagrees with Netanyahu’s......
US President Donald Trump has warned his supporters that a Democratic victory in the upcoming congressional elections could undo the policies and achievements of his administration, urging Republican voters to turn out in large numbers. Speaking at a Republican Party conference in Texas, Trump argued that Democrats would dismantle the measures......
Canada could experience a relatively mild autumn followed by a delayed start to winter as the El Niño climate pattern strengthens in the coming months, according to Canadian meteorologist André Monette. Speaking to Canadian media, Monette said temperatures are expected to remain above seasonal averages across large parts of......
Morocco's economy has shown a degree of resilience despite continued uncertainty in the global economy, with none of the 18 sectors assessed in Allianz Trade's latest risk classification placed in the high-risk category. The company's new Global Sector Risk Atlas highlights significant differences in the ability of Moroccan industries......
FIFA is preparing to introduce major changes to the regulations governing player contracts and transfers, with the aim of establishing clearer and more predictable rules for compensation when a contract is terminated unilaterally. The amendments to Article 17 of FIFA’s Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players are expected to......
The global billionaire rankings have undergone a striking shift, with Americans occupying all 10 positions at the top of Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index for the first time since the agency began publishing the ranking in 2012. The change highlights the growing dominance of U.S. technology companies, financial investments and entrepreneurial......