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Trump says U.S. forces are ready to strike Iran again at any time

U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that American forces are prepared to launch further strikes against Iran “at any time,” following the resumption of hostilities between the two countries after roughly a month of relative calm. Speaking to reporters, Trump described the latest U.S.......

Trump suggests renaming the Strait of Hormuz after claiming U.S. control

U.S. President Donald Trump has floated the idea of renaming the Strait of Hormuz the “Trump Strait” after claiming that the United States has gained control over the strategically vital waterway. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump asked whether the strait should be renamed now......

Morocco emerges as an African industrial hub with growing global ambitions

Morocco is emerging as one of Africa’s most industrially advanced economies, with growing integration into global value chains and a strategic position between Europe and the African continent, according to a recent World Bank report. The report, titled “Integrating Africa: From Threads......

India seeks faster access to Europe through Russia’s Arctic shipping route

India is increasingly looking toward Russia’s Northern Sea Route as a potential alternative for transporting goods to Europe, with industry representatives highlighting the corridor’s shorter distance and potential to reduce transit times by around two weeks. Rakesh Mishra, head of Indian......

Jensen Huang urges the G20 to regulate real risks of artificial intelligence

Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang, called on G20 countries on Wednesday to avoid building their artificial intelligence regulations around risks he considers still theoretical. This position aligns with the arguments made by several American tech leaders, who are concerned about preserving the development speed......

EU calls for freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz

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......

Asia reshapes the world’s linguistic landscape in 2026

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......

UN warns climate change is putting growing pressure on economies worldwide

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......

Iran conflict puts fresh pressure on global markets

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......