The European Union has called for the protection of freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime passage for global trade and energy supplies, as tensions in the strategic waterway continue to disrupt shipping activity. EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas stressed the importance of......
France is facing a difficult period of strategic repositioning in Africa as traditional sources of influence lose their effectiveness and a new geopolitical landscape takes shape across the continent. For decades, Paris relied on strong political, military, economic and cultural ties, particularly in Francophone Africa. Today, however, African......
Chinese scientists have used artificial intelligence to examine one of the least accessible regions of our planet and produce a new map of Earth's lower mantle. The study demonstrates how advanced computational methods can help researchers analyze enormous amounts of seismic data and uncover structures hidden deep beneath the surface. The......
Morocco and Japan are seeking to deepen their security partnership as officials from both countries discuss ways to expand cooperation in the face of evolving regional and international security challenges. Abdelatif Hammouchi, Director General of National Security and Director General of National Territorial Surveillance, received Japan’s......
The global language map is increasingly reflecting the demographic and economic changes reshaping the world. In 2026, English remains the most widely spoken language worldwide, but the growing weight of Asian languages highlights the shifting balance of population, culture and economic influence toward the East. English is estimated to have......
New experimental weight-loss medicines could soon challenge the leading position of Mounjaro after clinical trials showed that some next-generation treatments may help patients lose around a quarter of their body weight in less than a year. Among the most promising candidates is retatrutide, which has earned the nickname “Godzilla”......
Premier League clubs emerged as the dominant force in Europe’s summer transfer window, accounting for eight of the continent’s ten biggest deals and highlighting the growing financial gap between English football and several of its European rivals. The latest transfer activity reflects the enormous spending power of England’s......
Indonesia has marked a historic moment in its monetary history after parliament formally approved the appointment of Destry Damayanti as governor of Bank Indonesia, making her the first woman to hold the institution’s top position. The 62-year-old economist was confirmed during a plenary session in Jakarta on Tuesday. Lawmakers also......
The U.S. Department of Justice has announced the disruption of a cryptocurrency-based fundraising network that authorities say was used to support Hamas and its military wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades. According to the department, more than $560,000 worth of cryptocurrency was seized as part of the investigation. Authorities said the digital......
Construction spending in the United States declined unexpectedly in July, according to data released by the U.S. Department of Commerce, signaling weaker activity across parts of the sector despite expectations for a modest increase. Total construction spending fell 0.5% during the month to an annualized rate of approximately $2.158 trillion.......
The economic and social consequences of climate change are intensifying across countries every year, with no nation remaining fully protected from the effects of a warming planet, according to Simon Stiell, executive secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Speaking at a session on the future of artificial intelligence......
Venezuela’s parliament has approved a bilateral energy agreement with the United States, marking a significant development in relations between the two countries and potentially opening the door to expanded cooperation in Venezuela’s oil sector. Parliamentary President Jorge Rodríguez announced the decision following an......
A majority of Americans oppose President Donald Trump’s proposal to rename Lake Ontario, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll, highlighting significant public resistance to the administration’s approach to relations with Canada. The survey found that 63% of respondents were against changing the lake’s name, while only 14%......
A new United Nations report has highlighted the devastating human cost of the Afghan conflict during the period in which US and NATO forces were deployed in the country, documenting tens of thousands of civilian deaths and injuries between 2009 and 2021. According to the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, around 40,000 Afghan......
Global financial markets came under renewed pressure on Tuesday as the escalation of military tensions in the Middle East sent energy prices higher and revived concerns over inflation, borrowing costs and the outlook for the world economy. The latest market movements followed new US strikes against Iran, described by US President Donald Trump......