Wednesday 09 September 2026 - 13:47
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August 2026 has emerged as an extraordinary month for the global climate, with new records reported for both average temperatures and atmospheric humidity, according to analyses by climatologist Zeke Hausfather and meteorologist Ben Noll. Global temperatures during the month averaged around 1.65°C above pre-industrial levels, exceeding......
Lionel Messi is reportedly taking another major step into football ownership, with the Argentine superstar said to have reached a preliminary agreement to acquire Spanish second-division club Eldense. According to Spanish newspaper Marca, Messi is preparing to purchase 100% of the shares in the club, which is based in Elda, in the province......
France Football, in partnership with UEFA, has unveiled the 30-player shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, setting the stage for a highly competitive race for one of football’s most prestigious individual awards. The list features many of the biggest names in world football, including Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, Lamine......
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed hope that recent diplomatic efforts by senior US envoys in Russia and Ukraine could help revive negotiations aimed at ending the war and securing an immediate ceasefire. UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said on Tuesday that Guterres welcomed the latest diplomatic contacts,......
Singapore has announced an increase in salaries for ministers and other political officeholders, marking the first major adjustment to political salaries in 15 years despite the city-state already offering some of the highest-paid government positions in the world. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said the revision was necessary to ensure that......
US President Donald Trump has expanded the list of Canadian goods subject to additional 50% tariffs, adding more than 70 product categories including cheese, furniture, automobiles and construction materials. The White House announced the expansion following stalled trade negotiations between Washington and Ottawa. The updated list covers......
Oil prices extended their gains for a fourth consecutive session on Wednesday as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Gulf raised concerns about further disruptions to regional energy supplies. At around 09:42 Moscow time, October futures for US West Texas Intermediate crude were up 1.37% at $94.30 a barrel. November Brent crude futures......
Gathered in Dallas to showcase their unity around Donald Trump ahead of the midterm elections, American Republicans are also starting to look beyond the current president. While his influence remains significant, discussions about the party's future are already taking shape, with JD Vance at the forefront to potentially embody a succession......
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has reaffirmed his country’s commitment to national sovereignty, declaring that Cuba will never again become a colony of any foreign power. In a post on X, Díaz-Canel recalled Cuba’s colonial past and stressed that the sacrifices made in the struggle for independence and self-determination......
The US Secret Service did not consider civilian drones a significant threat to the safety of senior government officials until the 2024 assassination attempt against then-presidential candidate Donald Trump, when a drone was used by the gunman to survey the area ahead of the attack. A US government audit found that the Secret Service had......
The European Commission aims to empower local authorities to better regulate short-term tourist rentals. Airbnb and other platforms could face new restrictions as several major European cities accuse these accommodations of exacerbating the shortage of accessible housing. Brussels Aims to Harmonize Rules The European Union is set to strengthen......
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said its naval forces had targeted 20 vessels in and around the Strait of Hormuz, including two US ships, eight oil tankers and 10 other vessels accused of attempting to enter what Tehran described as a restricted and unsafe zone. In a statement, the IRGC said its naval forces continued......
China has put forward a four-point vision for establishing a new security framework in the Middle East, emphasizing regional ownership, comprehensive cooperation and respect for international law. Liao Liqiang, China’s ambassador to Egypt, outlined the proposals in a post on X, highlighting President Xi Jinping’s call for Middle......
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Throne Day 2026
Tuesday 21 July 2026 - 13:31
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At the Heart of the 2026 World Cup
Monday 18 May 2026 - 13:30
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GITEX Africa: The New Frontiers Of African Innovation
Monday 06 April 2026 - 13:04
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Les Impériales Week 2026: Under the Theme “Daba or Never”
Tuesday 31 March 2026 - 10:03
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Iran under the lens
Tuesday 13 January 2026 - 08:30
