The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned that the long-term decline in child mortality could be reversed as international development assistance falls, putting millions of children at greater risk, particularly in poorer and fragile countries. Over the past two decades, sustained investment in vaccination programmes, nutrition,......
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced Thursday that authorities had approved plans for the construction of 1,516 new housing units in Israeli settlements across the occupied West Bank. In a statement posted on X, Smotrich said the project would pave the way for the establishment of three new settlements. The planned developments......
The women’s professional football transfer market has reached a new milestone, with international transfer fees exceeding €25 million during the latest summer window, according to figures released by FIFA. FIFA recorded 1,406 international transfers involving professional women players, the highest number ever registered in the......
The Czech Republic has completed a testing program for its first domestically developed cruise missile, marking a new step in the country’s efforts to expand its defense-industrial capabilities. The weapon, known as the Narwhal 140, was developed by Czech technology company LPP Holding. According to reports, the missile is designed......
Malawi is facing a major funding shortfall as it seeks to mobilize $7.06 billion by 2035 to finance climate action, with a gap of approximately $4.28 billion expected to depend largely on international donors and climate finance mechanisms. Under the country’s latest climate plan, domestic resources are expected to provide only $2.78......
Global food prices climbed to their highest level since November 2022 in August, as concerns over crop supplies intensified amid adverse weather conditions and disruptions linked to conflicts in key food-trading regions. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said Friday that its global food price index averaged 133.3......
Samsung Electronics has announced the launch of its new Galaxy S26 FE in Morocco this September, adding a new model to the Galaxy S26 family and introducing the first device in the series to run One UI 9. The smartphone combines enhanced artificial intelligence features with upgraded photography and video tools, positioning it as a device......
Brazil’s Senate has approved a landmark bill establishing a regulatory framework for the exploration and development of rare earth elements and other critical minerals, in a move aimed at making greater use of the country’s substantial mineral resources. The legislation follows its approval by the Chamber of Deputies by a large......
Morocco is stepping up efforts to modernize the capabilities of its Royal Navy after the Netherlands approved the delivery of two unmanned surface vessels designed to support mine countermeasures and underwater threat detection. According to a report published by maritime affairs platform Puente de Mando on Thursday, September 3, 2026, the......
German automotive giant Volkswagen plans to eliminate another 50,000 jobs over the coming years as part of an extensive cost-cutting and restructuring program aimed at improving the competitiveness of the group. The company said Thursday evening that reducing its global workforce capacity was necessary to meet the objectives of its transformation......
The number of African students enrolled at Russian universities has reached a record 37,000, highlighting the growing role of education in Moscow’s expanding cooperation with African countries. Jose Fernando Sambo, head of the African House in Grozny, the capital of Russia’s Chechen Republic, said education has become one of the......
The White House has introduced five online games inspired by President Donald Trump’s policies, political priorities and high-profile events associated with his administration, turning the official website into an unusual platform for political messaging. One of the games, “Flappy Bill,” draws on the popular Flappy Bird......
U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that Britain could be heading toward a “disaster,” voicing strong concerns over rising energy costs, the country’s net-zero policies and the impact of uncontrolled migration on British society and national identity. Trump said he remains fond of Britain and expressed admiration for......
South Korea has denied a report suggesting that Seoul is considering deploying military personnel to the Strait of Hormuz, saying that no decision has been made on the details of its potential contribution to regional security. The South Korean presidential office, known as the Blue House, said Thursday that reports about a possible troop......
Italy is preparing for its sixth heatwave of the summer as a strong area of high pressure is expected to return from Friday, bringing several days of unusually hot weather across the country. The hot spell is forecast to continue through next Wednesday, with temperatures potentially reaching as much as 8°C above seasonal norms in some......