Breaking 21:00 Motherson launches new railway wiring plant in Morocco's Kenitra industrial hub 20:44 Russian scientists uncover solar magnetic pattern that could improve space weather forecasting 20:29 Trump claims senior Iranian leaders killed as tensions over Strait of Hormuz intensify 20:15 United Nations prepares up to $100 million to address El Niño risks 19:45 Scientists witness the birth of new oceanic crust in unprecedented geological discovery 19:32 Death threats target Alexander Sørloth’s partner after Norway’s World Cup exit 19:15 Trump announces renewed maritime blockade against Iran amid Strait of Hormuz tensions 19:00 NASA seeks four volunteers for year-long Mars mission simulation 18:35 Power struggle between Von der Leyen and Kallas intensifies over EU foreign policy 17:46 Mexico fines football federation $2.3 million over fan data privacy violations 17:35 Morocco introduces new tax registration rules for foreign digital service providers 17:30 States challenge Paramount’s $110 billion Warner Bros. Discovery takeover in major antitrust lawsuit 17:17 World Bank says family responsibilities continue to limit women's participation in Morocco's labor market 17:15 Bosch launches sample production at first U.S. semiconductor plant to strengthen domestic chip supply 17:05 Morocco accelerates development of advanced domestic defense industry 17:00 Shein executive chairman Donald Tang prepares to step down as Hong Kong IPO approaches 16:47 FIFA president praises Morocco after impressive 2026 World Cup campaign 16:45 Spain confirms identities of wildfire victims as Almería tragedy claims 13 lives 16:33 EU fails to reach agreement on 21st sanctions package against Russia 16:30 Aditya Birla Group expands clean energy footprint with $1.8 billion Sprng Energy acquisition 16:16 Unexploded ordnance slows the return of millions of displaced people in Sudan, UN warns 16:16 Venezuela’s debt crisis enters critical phase as investors await restructuring roadmap 16:15 Britain and Switzerland sign landmark trade deal to expand services and ease business travel 16:11 Russian opposition figure Boris Nadezhdin detained in Moscow after foreign agent designation 16:00 Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to two years in political funding case 16:00 Yemen government targets Sanaa airport to block Iranian aircraft, raising fears of renewed conflict 15:48 Grossi questions feasibility of global oversight for artificial intelligence 15:45 Pedro Sánchez to visit Algeria as Spain and Algeria move to restore diplomatic ties 15:30 Avignon Festival artists urge Macron to reverse performing arts budget cuts 15:16 Ukraine arrests former Anne of Kyiv Brigade commander in double murder investigation 15:15 Morocco accelerates wind energy projects to strengthen energy independence by 2030 15:00 Ferguson to acquire FloWorks in $1.6 billion deal to expand industrial products business 14:55 European stocks trade mixed as geopolitical tensions weigh on technology shares 14:45 Global smartphone shipments fall to 13-year second-quarter low as chip shortages squeeze demand 14:35 Western economies may need $23.6 trillion to reduce dependence on China by 2050 14:30 Williams secures $5.3 billion investment from Blackstone-led consortium for power projects 14:17 AI boom drives TSMC to record first-half revenue in 2026 14:15 Italian court rejects INWIT request to halt Telecom Italia contract withdrawal 14:00 Brazil’s economy expected to maintain moderate growth after presidential election 13:59 Europe faces growing jet fuel supply concerns amid Strait of Hormuz tensions 13:45 Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi seeks major US energy investment during Washington visit 13:43 Yassine Bounou redefines penalty goalkeeping at the 2026 World Cup 13:30 Russia places Akzo Nobel assets under temporary state administration 13:28 Morocco returns among MENA’s leading startup investment hubs through proptech growth 13:15 Macron urges Europe to reject fragmented defence strategies amid rising security challenges 13:13 World Cup 2026 triggers wave of coaching changes across national teams 13:00 Bangladesh says former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will be jailed if she returns 12:46 Music industry introduces AI labels to bring transparency to streaming platforms 12:45 Iran rejects IAEA request for access to nuclear facilities 12:31 Jay-Z concert delayed in New York after ticketless fans disrupt Yankee Stadium event 12:30 Unprecedented heatwave fuels major wildfires near Paris 12:15 India pushes renewable energy companies to free unused grid capacity 12:00 Wall Street banks accelerate AI assistant adoption in race for productivity gains 11:56 Air Canada reaches tentative four-year agreement with IAMAW union workers 11:47 US Military Reveals First Combat Use of New Unmanned Weapons in Strikes on Iran 11:45 Jingye Steel seeks full compensation as UK moves toward British Steel nationalisation 11:33 Strait of Hormuz Traffic Drops Sharply as Regional Tensions Disrupt Shipping 11:30 Édouard Philippe calls for a sovereign France-made firefighting aircraft fleet 11:30 US Ebola patient infected in Congo transferred to specialized hospital in Germany 11:26 ASEAN’s Myanmar engagement raises concerns over legitimacy and stalled peace efforts 11:15 Haaland criticizes refereeing decisions after Norway’s World Cup exit 11:15 Korean Air reports 34% drop in quarterly profit despite record revenue 11:09 Eight boaters rescued by helicopter after being trapped by tide in Arcachon Bay 11:03 India’s Samvardhana Motherson opens railway wiring plant in Morocco’s Kénitra 11:01 Lower Saxony weighs stake in Volkswagen’s Osnabrück plant as defence production plans advance 11:00 Samsung accelerates Yongin semiconductor plant launch to meet AI chip demand 10:56 Morrisons explores £600 million property deal with US investor Realty Income, Sky News reports 10:45 UK commits £250 million to strengthen protection for Jewish communities and combat antisemitism 10:45 Havana residents face daily hardship as Cuba’s energy crisis triggers nationwide blackouts 10:41 US dollar gains as Middle East tensions fuel inflation concerns 10:36 Mercedes-Benz expands Hungarian plant with €1 billion investment to boost global competitiveness 10:33 Morocco expands summer 2026 air capacity with 8.2 million seats 10:30 Paris deploys 7,000 police officers for Bastille Day celebrations and France–Spain World Cup semi-final 10:29 FIFA strengthens efforts to combat online racism during the 2026 World Cup 10:23 London’s FTSE 100 remains stable as Iran tensions lift oil stocks 10:20 United Kingdom expands sanctions against Russia over cyber security concerns 10:15 Dutch archaeologists uncover 3,000-year-old tomb near Luxor, offering new insight into ancient Egypt 10:10 Poland moves to revive crypto assets law despite presidential veto 10:06 Austrian Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer begins cancer treatment while remaining in office 10:00 Japan moves to strengthen counter-espionage efforts amid concerns over foreign intelligence activities 09:59 Clermont-Ferrand hit by new shooting linked to suspected drug trafficking network 09:48 DBS becomes Singapore’s first company to surpass S$200 billion market value milestone 09:46 Wildfire near Paris prompts France to deploy water bombers as blaze spreads through Fontainebleau forest 09:45 Netherlands retains third place in European innovation ranking despite slowing momentum 09:30 China’s economic growth expected to slow in second quarter, increasing pressure for fresh stimulus 09:17 Morocco strengthens its automotive industry with competitive production costs 09:15 Ukrainian drone strike sparks industrial fire in Russia’s Stavropol region 09:01 Seoul stocks plunge 9% as Samsung and SK hynix extend AI-driven market sell-off 09:00 UN chief urges US and Iran to end renewed hostilities and resume diplomacy 08:47 World Cup 2026 semi-finals set with France vs Spain and England vs Argentina 08:45 Mexico highway crash leaves at least 10 dead after truck slams into emergency response scene 08:35 U.S. military says Strait of Hormuz remains open despite rising tensions with Iran 08:30 France’s World Cup journey links Boston and Dallas, two cities tied to John F. Kennedy’s legacy 08:18 Support grows in U.S. Congress for bill seeking terrorist designation of Polisario Front 08:15 France to summon Russian ambassador over alleged cyber campaign targeting Europe 08:01 Hyundai Motor workers launch three-day nationwide strike in South Korea after wage talks fail 08:00 Record heatwave linked to thousands of excess deaths across Europe 07:45 Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 4,490 as recovery efforts continue 07:44 Europe’s defence startup Helsing raises $1.8 billion, reaching $18 billion valuation 07:31 Stellantis reports 10% rise in second-quarter vehicle shipments driven by North American demand

Economy



Morocco enhances global e-commerce with new multi-currency payment system

In a significant development for Morocco's digital commerce sector, the Centre Monétique Interbancaire (CMI) has launched a multi-currency payment service for local e-commerce websites through a strategic partnership with Global Blue. This new Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) functionality......

Inflation surges to a peak not seen in nearly a year: official data reveals

Inflation has seen a surprising surge, reaching its highest point in almost a year, according to official data. The latest report from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals that inflation has spiked to 3% in January, up from 2.5% the previous month. Economists had anticipated a smaller increase......

Morocco deepens financial markets with interbank forward market launch

Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), Morocco’s central bank, has officially launched an interbank forward market for foreign exchange swaps and overnight index swaps (OIS) tied to the Moroccan Overnight Index Average (MONIA). This initiative, which began operations on February 19, marks a significant step in......

Morocco unveils ambitious airport expansion strategy to triple passenger capacity by 2030

Morocco's National Airports Office (ONDA) has launched "Airports 2030," a comprehensive strategy aimed at modernizing the nation's airport infrastructure and elevating customer experience to international standards. The initiative, announced following Royal Instructions issued during......

India faces economic strain as Trump’s tariffs complicate recovery

As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepared for his visit to the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump announced new reciprocal tariffs on key trading partners, adding pressure to India’s already struggling economy. During a joint press conference, Trump revealed that India would purchase......

Madrid hosts economic forum to boost Spanish investments in northern Morocco

Madrid will host an economic forum on February 19 and 20, 2025, aimed at encouraging Spanish investments in northern Morocco. The event is part of the International Business and Investment Fair “IMEX – Madrid 2025,” organized by the Spanish Chamber of Commerce at the Palacio de Cibeles. According......

Rising urban poverty in Morocco signals need for targeted reforms

Morocco’s High Commission for Planning (HCP) has unveiled concerning findings about the growing vulnerability to poverty among urban populations. The national survey, conducted between March 2022 and March 2023, highlights an increase in the percentage of the population at risk of poverty, rising......

Urban poverty risks rise in Morocco despite national progress

A recent survey conducted by Morocco’s High Commission for Planning (HCP) highlights an alarming increase in vulnerability to poverty within urban areas, signaling a need for targeted interventions. The national survey, based on data from 18,000 households collected between March 2022 and March......

Economic disparities persist in Morocco despite moderate growth in 2022-2023

The High Commission for Planning (HCP) has unveiled the findings of its National Household Living Standards Survey, conducted between March 2022 and March 2023. Based on data from 18,000 representative households across Morocco's regions and socioeconomic groups, the study highlights a structural......

M’diq port reports 33% increase in fish landings for January

The M’diq port recorded 247 tonnes of coastal and artisanal fish landings in January, marking a 33% rise compared to the same period last year, according to the National Fisheries Office (ONP). The market value of these landings also surged by 49%, exceeding 15.25 million dirhams (MDH), up from......

Morocco's renewable energy output set to surge 16% annually through 2027

Morocco's renewable energy production is expected to experience significant growth, with annual increases averaging 16% between 2025 and 2027, according to a recent report from the International Energy Agency (IEA). This expansion will boost renewables' share in the country's electricity......

Paraguay targets Morocco's beef market amid drought-driven livestock decline

Paraguay's meat industry is making strategic moves to expand its presence in Morocco's beef market, aiming to double its current exports of 4,500 tons. This expansion initiative comes as Morocco grapples with severe agricultural challenges due to prolonged drought conditions. Recent meetings......

Morocco: A rising power in the automotive industry

Morocco is emerging as a key player in the automotive industry in Africa and the Mediterranean region, according to the Spanish daily Mundo Deportivo. The country has positioned itself as a major production and export hub, supplying vehicles to over 70 countries, including France, Spain, and Italy.......

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