Shipping traffic plummets in key Middle East straits amid US-Iran conflict
Maritime traffic in Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb straits plummets. Shipping data shows extreme lows, driving up global logistics costs and energy risks.
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SADC Heads of State Summit opens in South Africa as regional integration takes centre stage
Heads of state gather at the 46th SADC Summit in Durban to push for economic integration, industrialisation, and free movement under the Vision 2050 plan.
Inside China's Summer of Experience
Call it "China Cool." This summer, foreign visitors are increasingly skipping the postcard stops for a taste of the country's tech frontier — watching humanoid robots pour coffee in Shenzhen, then hopping into a driverless car for a ride across town; strapping into a brain-computer headset in eastern China’s Hangzhou that reads their neural signals before wandering off to browse AI-generated art; or flying into Hainan, the southern island of China, just to catch a rocket launch
Spaniards rescue animals from flames, bringing hope
Devastating wildfires destroy 284,000 hectares in Spain. Local volunteers risk lives to rescue and shelter dogs, horses, and pets from the flames.
Burgas to Host Eurovision 2027
The Bulgarian city of Burgas has been selected to host the 71st Eurovision Song Contest. The decision by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and the Bulgarian National Television (BNT) was announced on August 13
New Details of Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez's Wedding Have Been Revealed
New details of Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez's marriage registration have been revealed
Turkish Airlines Will Resume Flights Between Istanbul and Minsk
Turkish Airlines will resume flights on the Istanbul — Minsk — Istanbul route from September 20, 2026
17th session of UN Convention to Combat Desertification opens in Ulaanbaatar
The 17th session of COP17 UNCCD officially opened in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Global delegates gather to discuss land restoration and drought resilience.
JP Morgan warns of global food crisis risk from El Niño and shipping disruptions
JP Morgan report warns that shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and a super-El Niño could trigger severe global food inflation.
Devastating earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia: geophysicist explains causes and calls for preparedness.
A Peruvian geophysicist explains the tectonic mechanisms behind the recent magnitude 7+ earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia along the Pacific Ring of Fire.
The Pixel 11 introduces the "Camera Looks" feature: natural-looking photos without "smartphone-style" processing
The Google Pixel 11 has introduced a new exclusive feature called Camera Looks, designed to eliminate the overly smoothed, processed look commonly associated with smartphone photography
International Media Forum on Islamic Civilization Will Be Held in Tashkent
An international media forum titled “Islamic Civilization: A New Perspective, New Discoveries” will be held in Tashkent from August 24 to 29
DRC Ebola outbreak becomes deadliest in the country's history
WHO warns the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo could surpass the 2014 West Africa epidemic. Get the latest case numbers.
Riyadh Is Preparing to Host the 6th Asian Indoor Games, Featuring 18 Sports, at a High Technological Level
The Organizing Committee of the 6th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games (AIMAG 2026), together with the Olympic Council of Asia, have entered the final stages of infrastructure preparation for the December forum in Riyadh
Kim Jong un and Putin exchanged messages on cooperation
DPRK leader Kim Jong Un replied to Russian President Vladimir Putin, reaffirming mutual support and a shared future on the 81st Liberation Day anniversary.
