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El Niño reaches its strongest intensity of the new millennium

The El Niño climate phenomenon in the Pacific has become significantly stronger in recent decades, reaching its highest intensity of the new millennium, according to climate researchers. The development could increase the frequency and severity of extreme weather events, including droughts and......

iPhone 17 leads global smartphone sales in the second quarter

Apple strengthened its position in the global smartphone market during the second quarter of the year, with the iPhone 17 emerging as the world's best-selling smartphone between April and June. The performance highlights continued consumer demand for Apple's devices despite increasingly intense......

Trump announces major oil agreement giving the United States a stake in Venezuela’s reserves

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a new oil agreement with Venezuela that he says will give American interests majority control over more than 65 billion barrels of the country’s proven oil reserves. Trump announced the deal on Friday through his Truth Social account, describing it as......

G20: Washington Aims to Rally Partners Behind Its Strategy Against Iran

The United States intends to place Iran at the center of its discussions with major global economic powers. As a G20 meeting approaches in Asheville, North Carolina, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is expected to engage in multiple exchanges with his counterparts to strengthen international pressure......

Shanghai Aims to Revitalize Its Offshore Bond Market with Financial Incentives

Shanghai is preparing a series of measures aimed at revitalizing its offshore bond market. The municipality is considering subsidizing certain foreign issuers and facilitating investment from Chinese banks in bonds issued within the free trade zone. The stated goal is to establish a genuine international......

Wheat Prices Surge Amid Black Sea Tensions and Climate Risks

Grain markets were shaken on Wednesday, August 26, by a new surge in wheat futures. In Chicago, SRW wheat contracts hit their daily limit increase, in a context marked by escalating tensions around the Black Sea and persistent concerns regarding European crops.This movement reflects the growing nervousness......

Iran: Moscow Rejects US Sanctions, Islamabad Clarifies Its Position

The new economic offensive launched by Washington against Iran is already provoking mixed reactions among Tehran's partners and neighbors. While Russia openly rejects the use of unilateral sanctions, Pakistan adopts a more cautious stance, primarily seeking to preserve its role as a mediator between......

Global Reputation: Morocco Ranks 27th in RepCore Nations 2026

Morocco has made significant strides in its global reputation, achieving a remarkable 27th place in the RepCore Nations 2026 ranking. This advancement reflects the country's ongoing efforts to enhance its image and attract international attention.Key Factors Behind Morocco's RiseSeveral factors have......

Chinese Robotics: Material Dominance Hindered by Lack of AI

China has now established itself as the undisputed giant in humanoid robot manufacturing on a global scale. By deploying an ambitious industrial model supported by massive public subsidies and an extremely dense supply network, the country produces nearly all of the physical units in circulation worldwide.......