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

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Morocco and Mauritania forge historic power grid partnership to enhance regional energy security

Morocco and Mauritania have taken a significant step forward in their bilateral cooperation by signing a groundbreaking electrical interconnection agreement in Nouakchott. The accord, signed by Morocco's National Office for Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) Director General Tarik Hamane and Mauritanian......

Morocco to be honored as first foreign guest at Paris International Agricultural Show

For the first time in its history, the Paris International Agricultural Show (SIA), scheduled from February 22 to March 2, will spotlight Morocco as its featured foreign guest, according to event organizers. During the event’s announcement, France’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty......

Morocco advances wind energy capacity with major investments

Morocco’s progress in renewable energy has reached new heights, with wind energy capacity hitting 2,373 megawatts (MW) by the end of 2024. This milestone marks a significant step in the country’s push toward greener energy solutions, as outlined by Leila Benali, Minister of Energy Transition......

China’s strategic economic measures: Impact and trade relations with the U.S

China has recently introduced a series of economic measures aimed at counteracting U.S. tariffs, notably a 10% tax on various Chinese imports. This includes tariffs on coal, liquefied natural gas, crude oil, agricultural machinery, and large cars. These duties will be effective starting February 10,......

Morocco's airport traffic soars: A glimpse into ambitious 2035 passenger goals

Morocco's airports processed over 32 million passengers in 2024, with plans to triple capacity by 2035, according to Transport and Logistics Minister Abdessamad Kayouh's report to the House of Representatives. The nation aims to expand its airport traffic significantly, targeting 60 million......

Abu Dhabi Takes a Key Step Towards Building One of the Largest Methanol Plants in the World

Abu Dhabi’s industrial landscape is undergoing a transformative shift with the announcement of a major venture aimed at establishing one of the world’s largest methanol production plants. The joint venture, TA'ZIZ, a collaboration between Abu Dhabi's national oil giant ADNOC and the......

Morocco franchise expo 2025 set to transform African business landscape

The Moroccan Franchise Federation (FMF) is preparing to launch the inaugural Morocco Franchise Expo (MFE), scheduled for February 12-14 at the Casablanca Exhibition Center. This groundbreaking event aims to showcase Morocco's market potential and attract diverse investors from both domestic and international......

Morocco’s rising appeal for mining investment in Africa

Morocco is emerging as a prominent destination for mining investments, securing the fourth position among African nations. This achievement positions Morocco ahead of countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia, showcasing its growing attractiveness in the sector. Several factors contribute......

Trump's tariff threats and their implications on trade relations with the EU and UK

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that tariffs will soon be imposed on imports from the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK), despite hinting at the possibility of a trade agreement with Britain. The tariffs, set to come into effect on Tuesday, have already triggered global market......

Morocco's job market shows urban growth amid rural decline in 2024

The Moroccan economy generated 82,000 new jobs in 2024, marking a significant recovery from the previous year's loss of 157,000 positions, according to the High Commission for Planning (HCP). This growth emerged primarily from urban areas, which added 162,000 jobs, while rural regions experienced......

China's strategic response to U.S. tariffs: A measured approach amidst economic rivalry

Amidst escalating trade tensions, U.S. President Donald Trump imposed new tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico. Canada and Mexico swiftly retaliated, enacting their own tariffs on U.S. products. However, China's reaction stood out as relatively restrained. China's Ministry of Commerce refrained......

Moroccan diaspora's economic impact soars with $11.7 billion in remittances

Remittances from Morocco's diaspora reached MAD 117.7 billion ($11.7 billion) in 2024, marking a 2.1% increase from the previous year's MAD 115.26 billion ($11.4 billion), according to data from the Moroccan Exchange Office. The significant financial inflow maintains Morocco's position as......

Morocco's industrial momentum: Aerospace and automotive sectors drive export growth in 2024

Morocco's aerospace industry demonstrated remarkable performance in 2024, with exports reaching MAD 26.45 billion, marking a 14.9% increase from the previous year. The assembly segment emerged as a key driver, expanding by 23.6% to MAD 17.23 billion, while the Electrical Wiring Interconnection System......

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