Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s government has approved an additional package of around $1.3 billion to support fuel prices, seeking to shield consumers and key sectors of the economy from the impact of rising global oil costs. The measure was introduced through an executive decree signed by Lula as an existing......
Morocco is playing a central diplomatic role in efforts to bring an end to a long-running dispute over Syria’s implementation of its nuclear safeguards obligations, following a decision by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors in Vienna. The Board agreed to close its consideration of the issue concerning Syria’s......
The question of who could eventually succeed North Korean leader Kim Jong-un remains shrouded in secrecy, but the growing public presence of his daughter, Kim Ju Ae, has intensified speculation about the future of the country’s ruling dynasty. South Korean intelligence assessments indicate that Kim Ju Ae is increasingly viewed as a......
Apple has officially entered the foldable smartphone market with the introduction of the iPhone Duo, marking a major expansion of its premium smartphone strategy and bringing the company into direct competition with manufacturers that have been developing foldable devices for years. Presented in Cupertino by Apple’s new chief executive,......
The European Union is considering tighter rules on children’s access to social media platforms, putting the bloc at the center of an increasingly sensitive debate over online safety, technology regulation and transatlantic trade relations. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is expected to support the introduction of......
Apple's new CEO John Ternus is set to face an early test of his leadership as the company prepares to unveil its long-awaited foldable iPhone, while investors will also be watching for signs that Apple can close the gap with rivals in artificial intelligence. Ternus is expected to take the stage at Apple's headquarters in Cupertino,......
When the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN near Geneva began operating in 2008, its unprecedented energy levels triggered not only excitement within the scientific community but also questions about whether particle collisions could produce dangerous phenomena. Among the most dramatic concerns was the possibility that the machine could create......
Russia, China and Iran have jointly rejected a Western-backed draft resolution at the International Atomic Energy Agency, describing the measure as politically motivated and legally questionable. The proposal calls for the issue of Iran’s nuclear programme to be referred to the United Nations Security Council. In a joint statement delivered......
The US federal budget deficit reached approximately $2 trillion during the first 11 months of fiscal year 2026, according to figures released by the Congressional Budget Office, highlighting the continued pressure on the country’s public finances despite stronger government revenues. The deficit was around $6 billion lower than during......
US President Donald Trump has promised a $5,000 payment to every American adult if Republicans retain control of both chambers of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections, presenting the proposal as a direct return of economic gains to citizens. Speaking at a Republican Party conference in Dallas on Wednesday, Trump described the proposed......
El Salvador made global history in September 2021 when it became the first country to adopt bitcoin as legal tender, launching one of the most closely watched experiments in the use of cryptocurrency at a national level. The government presented the move as an ambitious attempt to modernise the economy, expand financial inclusion and reduce......
Algeria announced on Thursday that it had decided to sever diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates, citing what its government described as a prolonged series of provocative and hostile actions by Abu Dhabi. The decision was announced through Algeria’s official news agency and state television, following a statement from......
Israel has officially opened an embassy in Slovenia for the first time since the two countries established diplomatic relations in 1992, marking a new step in their bilateral engagement. The embassy was inaugurated on Wednesday in Ljubljana during a ceremony attended by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar and Slovenian Foreign Minister......
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has defended plans for a record increase in military spending in 2027, describing the proposed budget as a necessary commitment to the country’s security amid growing concerns over Europe’s defence capabilities. Addressing parliament during the budget debate on Wednesday, Pistorius rejected......
At least 49 foreign diplomats in South Korea have avoided criminal prosecution over incidents recorded during the past five years, according to official data submitted by the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the National Assembly. The figures cover cases reported between 2022 and July 2026 and involve diplomats who were allegedly......