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WHO aims to contain Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo within three months

The World Health Organization (WHO) is aiming to bring the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo under control within three months, provided that sufficient resources are made available to support containment efforts. WHO coordinator Thierno Balde said during a briefing in Geneva......

U.S. Treasury holdings diverge among major economies and Arab investors

Holdings of U.S. Treasury securities changed in different directions among major foreign investors in June 2026, with Japan, the United Kingdom and China reducing their positions while Saudi Arabia increased its holdings. The latest figures also show a contrasting trend between Saudi Arabia and the United......

Only Four In Ten Health Facilities Have Basic Sanitation Services Worldwide

Access to adequate sanitation remains a major challenge for healthcare facilities around the world. A joint report by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF shows that only about four in ten health facilities have basic sanitation services, meaning accessible and functional toilets that meet......

Climate warming poses greater heat risks for older people than previously estimated

Climate change could expose older adults to dangerous heat far more frequently than previously projected, according to a new study published in The Lancet Planetary Health. Researchers from Stanford University examined how rising global temperatures could affect people aged over 60 through the end of......

Strait of Hormuz traffic slows as tanker attacks raise global energy concerns

Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has slowed sharply amid growing security concerns following attacks targeting oil tankers and renewed uncertainty over diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran. According to vessel-tracking data, maritime operators have significantly reduced......

Bitcoin under pressure as rising bond yields reshape investor appetite

Bitcoin is facing renewed pressure as global bond yields climb, changing the financial environment for riskier assets and giving investors more attractive alternatives to cryptocurrencies. The Bloomberg Global Treasury Index recently reached an average yield of 3.68%, its highest level since the global......

Morocco ranks second in Africa for turning human talent into innovation and production

Morocco has emerged as one of Africa's strongest performers in converting human capital and knowledge into innovation and economic activity, ranking second on a recent list published by The African Exponent. The ranking assesses African economies through indicators related to innovation, scientific......

Global AI investment could exceed $1 trillion in 2026

Global investment linked to artificial intelligence could reach around $1 trillion in 2026, according to recent estimates from Goldman Sachs, highlighting the extraordinary scale of the infrastructure build-out supporting the technology. The projected spending covers a broad range of activities, including......

Morocco urged to strengthen migration cooperation with Europe as pressures grow

Morocco has played a central role in managing migration flows toward Europe for years, but a sustainable response to irregular migration will require greater involvement from European countries, according to American political scientist Paolo von Schirach. The president of the Global Policy Institute......