The competition between the United States and China in artificial intelligence is entering a new phase. The race is no longer defined solely by computing power, advanced chips or the billions of dollars invested in data centers. Increasingly, the decisive question is becoming economic: which side can deliver highly capable AI models at the......
The UK Met Office has issued a warning about a potentially exceptional El Niño event developing over the Pacific Ocean, raising concerns about its possible impact on global temperatures, weather patterns and agricultural production. El Niño is a naturally occurring climate phenomenon linked to changes in sea-surface temperatures......
The United States is preparing to transfer $725 million to the United Nations, a payment that could provide temporary financial relief to the international organization as it faces mounting budget pressures and significant arrears from member states. According to a notification sent by the U.S. State Department to Congress on August 4, the......
Europe has recorded more than 30,000 excess deaths during a summer marked by repeated heatwaves, prolonged drought and severe wildfires, according to provisional estimates. Scientists have linked the increasing intensity of extreme heat to human-driven climate change. The EuroMOMO monitoring platform estimates that more than 32,000 excess......
Belgium has officially put forward Hans Kluge as its candidate to become the next director-general of the World Health Organization, launching his campaign to lead the global health agency. Kluge, a Belgian physician aged 57, announced the nomination on Friday, expressing his appreciation for the confidence placed in him by the Belgian government.......
Two initiatives led by Morocco’s National Human Rights Council have been highlighted in a report by UN Secretary-General António Guterres as examples of good practices adopted by national human rights institutions around the world. The report is scheduled to be presented during the 63rd session of the UN Human Rights Council......
Tangier Med Port is preparing for a significant increase in traffic as thousands of Moroccans living abroad return to their countries of residence during the second phase of Operation Marhaba 2026. The return operation is currently proceeding under generally favorable conditions, supported by a series of measures introduced by the port authorities.......
Morocco’s phosphate industry is facing growing pressure to reduce cadmium levels in fertilizers exported to European markets, as regulators and consumers pay increasing attention to the metal’s potential health and environmental risks. Natural phosphate can contain cadmium, which may enter fertilizers during production and subsequently......
FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee has announced a series of severe sanctions following incidents surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain at the New York New Jersey Stadium. Several members of the Argentine national team and coaching staff were punished over their conduct during and after the final. Argentine......
Artificial intelligence is moving toward a potentially transformative role in healthcare, with recent research suggesting that increasingly autonomous AI systems could outperform doctors in certain complex diagnostic tasks by 2030. A paper published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) by Ezekiel Emanuel, Abi Beker-Butler......
European and North American football could be heading toward a major new competition as UEFA and Concacaf discuss the possibility of creating a joint Nations League involving national teams from both confederations. According to reports, the proposed tournament could feature as many as 96 national teams and potentially begin after the 2028......
A giant reticulated python named Jodie Foster has made veterinary history after undergoing an innovative cancer treatment that had previously been used primarily in human medicine. The 4.5-metre-long, 50-kilogram snake lives at Chester Zoo in the United Kingdom and is more than 23 years old. Her unusual name comes from the initials “JF”......
Italian defense group Leonardo has reportedly established a Ukrainian subsidiary and is considering using the country as a potential testing ground for components of its next-generation air defense technology. According to Milano Finanza, Leonardo has registered a company called Leonardo Ukraine, which is wholly owned through Leonardo International,......
Commercial shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped sharply, reflecting growing caution among shipping companies operating in one of the world’s most important energy corridors. Maritime tracking data showed that only seven vessels crossed the strait on Thursday, roughly half the number recorded the previous day. The......
The United Nations has warned of an unprecedented level of violence against humanitarian workers worldwide, with 907 aid personnel killed, injured or abducted during 2025, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. The Gaza Strip recorded the highest number of humanitarian worker deaths for the third consecutive......