Monday 13 - 10:15
German defense company Rheinmetall and Dutch-based aerospace and defense firm Destinus have announced the creation of a new joint venture aimed at developing advanced missile systems for the European market. The new company, to be named Destinus Strike Systems, is expected to be formally established in the second half of the year. The partnership......
Christine Fréchette has been elected as the new leader of Quebec’s governing Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ), marking a major political transition in the province. She won the leadership vote in Drummondville with 57.9% of the support, defeating former minister Bernard Drainville. The result makes her the 33rd premier of......
Perpetual futures tied to traditional finance assets surged in early 2026, with crypto markets increasingly shaping price discovery for commodities and equities before global exchanges reopen. According to a market report published on April 9 by Binance Research, average daily trading volume for these instruments rose from about $3 billion......
The Philippines has raised concerns over what it describes as possible “sabotage” activities after authorities discovered cyanide on vessels operating near a disputed reef in the South China Sea. According to Philippine security officials, laboratory tests confirmed the presence of highly toxic cyanide in bottles seized during......
The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has accelerated a global shift away from fossil fuels, driving a sharp increase in China’s clean energy exports as countries seek alternatives to disrupted oil and gas supplies. Since Iran effectively blocked the strategic maritime route on February 28 following US and Israeli airstrikes, roughly one......
Germany’s governing coalition has announced a major fuel price relief package worth around €1.6 billion ($1.9 billion), aiming to ease pressure on households and businesses affected by rising energy costs. The decision comes after a sharp increase in global oil prices, which has been linked to ongoing geopolitical tensions and......
Spain’s Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, has called for renewed international efforts to end ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, emphasizing the need for a stronger diplomatic role from China on the global stage. Speaking during an official visit to Beijing, Sánchez highlighted the importance of multilateral......
Apple has removed several high-end configurations of the Mac mini and Mac Studio from its online store, as a global memory chip shortage tightens supply across the consumer technology sector. According to reports from 9to5Mac and AppleInsider, multiple models are now listed as unavailable in the United States store. These include the Mac......
Russia and Ukraine have resumed large-scale drone strikes following the end of a short Easter truce, highlighting the continued intensity of the conflict between the two countries. According to Ukrainian military sources, Russia launched dozens of drones overnight, most of which were intercepted by air defense systems. In parallel, Russian......
A long-period comet from the outer reaches of the solar system is now visible before dawn, offering a limited viewing window for observers in the Northern Hemisphere. The comet, C/2025 R3 (Pan-STARRS), was spotted with the naked eye on April 11 at an estimated magnitude of 5.1. It was first discovered on September 8, 2025 by the Pan-STARRS......
Slovakia’s Prime Minister, Robert Fico, has expressed his readiness to work closely with Hungary’s incoming leader, Peter Magyar, following a surprising electoral shift in the country. In an official statement released on Monday, Fico congratulated Magyar on his victory and emphasized the importance of maintaining strong bilateral......
A series of recent breakthroughs highlights the growing convergence between quantum computing and artificial intelligence in pharmaceutical research, with major contributions from Harvard University, IBM, and Cleveland Clinic. On April 10, researchers at Harvard University unveiled “Cascade,” a neural network-based decoder designed......
Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Algeria for a historic two-day visit, marking the first time a pontiff has officially traveled to the North African country where Islam is the state religion. The visit is centered on promoting interfaith dialogue and strengthening cultural and religious understanding between the Catholic Church and the Muslim......
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GITEX Africa: The New Frontiers Of African Innovation
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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
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AFCON 2025: Morocco at the heart of African football
Friday 19 December 2025 - 11:16
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Walaw at the Heart of the Mawazine Festival – Rhythms of the World 2025
Saturday 21 June 2025 - 15:48
