diff --git a/CHANGES.rst b/CHANGES.rst
index e0654e5..a25b050 100644
--- a/CHANGES.rst
+++ b/CHANGES.rst
@@ -1,4 +1,20 @@
 
+Release 1.7.0
+=========================================
+
+* **ENHANCEMENT:** Align the API to **Highcharts Maps (JS) v.11.4** (#48). In particular, this includes:
+
+  * Updated requirements to depend on Highcharts Core for Python v.1.7.
+  * Added ``Accessibility.high_contrast_mode`` support.
+  * Added ``OrganizationOptions.hanging_side`` support.
+  * Added ``SankeyOptions.node_distance`` support.
+  * Added ``TreegraphOptions.node_distance`` support.
+  * Adjusted diagram (``ArcDiagramOptions``, ``TreegraphOptions``, ``DependencyWheelOptions``, and 
+    ``SankeyOptions``) ``.node_width`` support and documentation.
+  * Added ``NodeOptions.height`` support.
+
+--------------------
+
 Release 1.6.0
 =========================================
 
diff --git a/README.rst b/README.rst
index 1b3d0ca..f27d0f9 100644
--- a/README.rst
+++ b/README.rst
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ JavaScript data visualization library.
   * The **Highcharts Export Server** - enabling the programmatic creation of static
     (downloadable) data visualizations
 
-The library supports Highcharts (JS) v.10.2 and higher, including Highcharts (JS) v.11.3.0.
+The library supports Highcharts (JS) v.10.2 and higher, including Highcharts (JS) v.11.4.0.
 
 **Highcharts Maps for Python** is fully integrated with the broader Python ecosystem,
 offering native integrations with:
@@ -85,7 +85,7 @@ Before you install, please be aware of the following "hard" dependencies:
   * Python 3.10 or higher
   * Highcharts Maps (JS) v.10.2 or higher (not technically a Python dependency, but 
     it won't work with earlier versions of Highcharts)
-  * `Highcharts Core for Python <https://core-docs.highchartspython.com/en/latest/>`__ v.1.6 or higher
+  * `Highcharts Core for Python <https://core-docs.highchartspython.com/en/latest/>`__ v.1.7 or higher
   * `esprima-python <https://github.com/Kronuz/esprima-python>`__ v.4.0 or higher
   * `requests <https://requests.readthedocs.io/en/latest/>`__ v.2.31 or higher
   * `validator-collection <https://validator-collection.readthedocs.io/en/latest/>`__
diff --git a/docs/_dependencies.rst b/docs/_dependencies.rst
index aec9fbc..b9b0dcd 100644
--- a/docs/_dependencies.rst
+++ b/docs/_dependencies.rst
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@
         Not technically a Python dependency, but obviously **Highcharts Maps for Python**
         will not work properly if your rendering layer does not leverage Highcharts Maps.
 
-    * `highcharts-core <https://core-docs.highchartspython.com>`_ v.1.6.0 or higher
+    * `highcharts-core <https://core-docs.highchartspython.com>`_ v.1.7.0 or higher
     * `esprima-python <https://github.com/Kronuz/esprima-python>`_ v.4.0 or higher
     * `requests <https://requests.readthedocs.io/en/latest/>`_ v.2.31 or higher
     * `validator-collection <https://validator-collection.readthedocs.io/en/latest/>`_
diff --git a/docs/index.rst b/docs/index.rst
index aa20ed3..47833f6 100644
--- a/docs/index.rst
+++ b/docs/index.rst
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ Highcharts Maps for Python
 
 .. sidebar:: Version Compatibility
 
-  **Latest Highcharts (JS) version supported:** v.11.3.0
+  **Latest Highcharts (JS) version supported:** v.11.4.0
 
   **Highcharts Maps for Python** is designed to be compatible with:
 
diff --git a/highcharts_maps/__version__.py b/highcharts_maps/__version__.py
index bcd8d54..0e1a38d 100644
--- a/highcharts_maps/__version__.py
+++ b/highcharts_maps/__version__.py
@@ -1 +1 @@
-__version__ = '1.6.0'
+__version__ = '1.7.0'
diff --git a/pyproject.toml b/pyproject.toml
index 0a8efdd..9c86de5 100644
--- a/pyproject.toml
+++ b/pyproject.toml
@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ classifiers = [
 
 requires-python = ">= 3.10"
 dependencies = [
-    "highcharts-core>=1.6.0",
+    "highcharts-core>=1.7.0",
     "esprima>=4.0.1",
     "validator-collection>=1.5.0",
     "requests>=2.31.0",
diff --git a/requirements.dev.txt b/requirements.dev.txt
index 6f6275f..886bf4a 100644
--- a/requirements.dev.txt
+++ b/requirements.dev.txt
@@ -17,4 +17,4 @@ sphinx-tabs>=3.4.1
 requests==2.31.0
 tox==4.0.0
 validator-collection==1.5.0
-highcharts-core>=1.6.0
\ No newline at end of file
+highcharts-core>=1.7.0
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/requirements.travis.txt b/requirements.travis.txt
index 6f6275f..886bf4a 100644
--- a/requirements.travis.txt
+++ b/requirements.travis.txt
@@ -17,4 +17,4 @@ sphinx-tabs>=3.4.1
 requests==2.31.0
 tox==4.0.0
 validator-collection==1.5.0
-highcharts-core>=1.6.0
\ No newline at end of file
+highcharts-core>=1.7.0
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/requirements.txt b/requirements.txt
index 8a25817..a67175d 100644
--- a/requirements.txt
+++ b/requirements.txt
@@ -3,4 +3,4 @@ geojson==3.0.1
 requests==2.31.0
 topojson==1.5
 validator-collection==1.5.0
-highcharts-core>=1.6.0
\ No newline at end of file
+highcharts-core>=1.7.0
\ No newline at end of file