Typhoon Saudel made landfall on the coast of Fujian province on Thursday morning, marking the storm’s third landfall in China after striking the eastern province of Zhejiang twice in recent days. The storm prompted authorities to suspend in-person classes in the cities of Fuzhou and Quanzhou and temporarily close several tourist attractions,......
Russian President Vladimir Putin has defended the country’s fiscal position, saying Russia continues to have one of the lowest public debt levels globally despite the presence of a budget deficit. Speaking during the plenary session of the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Putin acknowledged that Russia is running a fiscal deficit......
The U.S. Department of War has introduced a new policy requiring testosterone testing for active-duty and reserve service members aged 30 and above, as part of an effort to strengthen military readiness. The directive, which takes effect immediately, establishes standardized procedures for hormone screening and treatment for both men and......
U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed his criticism of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, saying he was pleased to see the couple return to Britain but making clear that he has never been a supporter of their approach to the royal family. Speaking from the White House, Trump said he had enjoyed a positive relationship with the late Queen Elizabeth......
Estonia’s Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur has resigned after concerns were raised over the management of defence-related activities and procurement procedures. The Estonian Ministry of Defence confirmed his resignation on Wednesday evening, bringing an end to his tenure, which began in July 2022. Pevkur said the findings raised by Estonia’s......
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European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas is reportedly pushing back against a Franco-German initiative aimed at restructuring the bloc's diplomatic system, amid growing tensions over how the EU should organize and manage its external policy. According to diplomats cited by Politico, Kallas is concerned that the proposed changes......
Nepal is preparing to rebuild and upgrade its early warning network along the border with China after devastating floods and landslides exposed major weaknesses in the country’s disaster-monitoring infrastructure, according to sources cited by Reuters. Authorities are expected to install satellite-based VSAT communication stations,......
The El Niño climate phenomenon is strengthening across the equatorial Pacific and could reach a very strong intensity toward the end of 2026, according to the latest assessment from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The agency also estimates that there is an almost 100% chance that the event will persist through February......
Only six commercial vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, according to preliminary shipping data, highlighting the continued disruption affecting one of the world's most important maritime energy routes. Data from shipping intelligence company Kpler, recorded as of 04:05 GMT on Thursday, showed that the number of vessels......
The Netherlands has transferred 86 tonnes of its gold reserves from storage facilities in the United States and Canada to London as part of a broader redistribution of its bullion holdings amid rising geopolitical uncertainty. The Dutch central bank said the move would make a portion of the country's gold reserves easier and faster to......
Inter Milan have announced the unexpected departure of sporting director Piero Ausilio, bringing an end to a long administrative career at the Italian club. The Serie A champions said in a statement that the two sides had agreed to end their working relationship, without providing specific reasons for the decision. Italian media reports......
Tetouan–Sania Ramel International Airport handled 222,974 passengers during the first seven months of 2026, according to data released by Morocco's National Airports Office. The figure represents a 3.6% decline compared with the same period in 2025, when the northern Moroccan airport recorded 231,501 passengers. International traffic......
Morocco and Argentina are seeking to take their economic relationship beyond traditional trade in agricultural commodities and fertilizers, with both countries exploring a broader partnership that could create stronger links between Africa and South America. The initiative was highlighted in the Argentine city of Rosario, where Morocco presented......
Meta is facing an expanded class-action lawsuit accusing the technology company of misleading consumers about the privacy protections surrounding its AI-powered smart glasses. The amended complaint broadens the group of potential plaintiffs beyond people who own or use the glasses to include individuals who were near them when the devices......