Saturday 19 September 2026 - 12:50
Saturday 19 September 2026 - 12:35
Former French television presenter and real estate agent Stéphane Plaza has received a tougher sentence from the Paris Court of Appeal after being found guilty of domestic violence against two former partners. The court ruled on Friday that Plaza should serve 18 months in prison, suspended, increasing the sentence handed down at first......
Denmark and Greenland have welcomed a forthcoming security agreement with the United States aimed at strengthening cooperation in the Arctic and North Atlantic, with the three governments expected to sign the pact next week on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen described......
Several explosions were heard in Riyadh early Saturday after Saudi authorities issued an aerial threat warning to residents, marking an unusual escalation in security concerns in the Saudi capital. A mobile alert sent to residents shortly before 3 a.m. local time warned of an “hostile aerial threat” and instructed people to remain......
Senior military commanders from the United States, Israel and several Arab countries held a private meeting in Germany last week to discuss the war with Iran and the broader security situation in the Middle East, according to reports cited by Axios. The meeting brought together military chiefs from Israel, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates,......
Global fuel markets could face renewed pressure as disruptions affecting diesel supplies begin to spill over into gasoline markets, with geopolitical tensions and reduced shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz adding to concerns over energy availability. Goldman Sachs expects gasoline prices to remain under upward pressure in the......
Guyana’s candidate for the next United Nations secretary-general, Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett, has called for a stronger emphasis on preventive diplomacy, arguing that the UN should engage with parties to potential conflicts before violence erupts rather than limiting its role to managing crises after they begin. During her campaign for......
As Morocco approaches its electoral deadlines, the question of political accountability is moving back to the center of public debate. In a press review based on an editorial published by Moroccan daily Al Akhbar, the newspaper argues that political parties and officeholders should confront voters with a clear assessment of their record rather......
The European Union exceeded its first mandatory target for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) use in 2025, marking a significant step forward in the bloc’s efforts to reduce emissions from air transport, according to the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The agency said in its 2026 annual technical report on ReFuelEU Aviation......
A reported secret audio recording has stirred controversy around the electoral campaign in Casablanca, with allegations of a highly organized field operation involving financial incentives, voter mobilization and efforts targeting political rivals. The recording was reported by Moroccan daily Assabah in its weekend edition of September 19–20,......
World leaders are preparing to gather at United Nations headquarters in New York for the high-level week of the 81st session of the General Assembly, with the annual General Debate scheduled from September 22 to 28, 2026. The meetings come at a time when conflicts, climate pressures, development challenges and rapid technological change are......
US President Donald Trump is expected to have a tightly packed schedule during the upcoming United Nations General Assembly in New York, with meetings planned with several foreign leaders. According to US officials, a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is currently considered unlikely, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr......
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing increasing scrutiny from members of Congress over his management of the Pentagon, the removal of senior military leaders and the administration’s handling of the war with Iran. The tensions have intensified in recent weeks as lawmakers from both parties have raised questions about changes......
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said global economic growth slowed slightly in the second quarter of 2026, with Asia continuing to provide the largest contribution to worldwide expansion. Real global gross domestic product growth fell to 0.7% in the second quarter, compared with 0.8% during the first three months of the year, according......
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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
