Breaking 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 Havana residents face daily hardship as Cuba’s energy crisis triggers nationwide blackouts 10:45 UK commits £250 million to strengthen protection for Jewish communities and combat antisemitism 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 10:29 UK and EU impose new sanctions on Russia over alleged cyberattacks targeting Europe 10:23 London’s FTSE 100 remains stable as Iran tensions lift oil stocks 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 07:15 Hungary’s parliament set to remove President Tamás Sulyok under Peter Magyar’s constitutional reform 07:00 Sam Neill, iconic Jurassic Park star, dies at 78 18:00 Chile market tragedy leaves six dead after vehicle crashes into pedestrians in Viña del Mar 17:45 Heatwave forces EDF to halt three nuclear reactors and reduce output at eight others in France 17:30 Erdoğan pays tribute to former Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani 17:15 France unfazed by Lamine Yamal’s comments ahead of World Cup semi-final against Spain 17:00 Meta suspends Instagram AI image tool just days after launch amid privacy backlash 16:45 French air traffic controllers' union rejects audit findings on strikes and aviation performance 16:30 Russia sends humanitarian aid to earthquake-hit Venezuela as relief efforts continue 16:15 Bangladesh monsoon floods kill 50 as landslides and rising waters displace thousands 16:00 Giorgia Meloni pushes electoral reform ahead of Italy’s 2027 parliamentary elections 15:45 FIFA to debate expanding future World Cup to 64 teams, says Gianni Infantino 15:30 UK murder suspect extradited from South Africa after deaths of wife and two daughters 15:15 Syria’s new parliament holds inaugural session as political transition advances 15:00 BCP schedules temporary maintenance affecting digital banking and card services on July 13 14:45 German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Morocco appoints Silke Kunstreich as new Managing Director 14:30 South Korea seeks North Korea’s assistance in search for missing seaman near maritime border 14:15 Heatwave reshapes French shopping habits as chocolate, coffee and sugar sales plunge 14:00 Macron calls for constant vigilance against antisemitism during Dreyfus commemoration 13:45 Ukraine's Zelensky announces government reshuffle amid political strategy overhaul 13:30 Senegal dismisses head coach Pape Thiaw as football federation prepares explanation 13:15 US military says forces are ready to safeguard navigation through Strait of Hormuz 13:00 Germany funds 50,000 strike drones for Ukraine in major military support deal 12:45 Man arrested after alleged abduction and rape of student in Aix-en-Provence 12:30 MG targets Renault 5 with bold new electric city car concept 12:15 Spain wildfire: 600 evacuated residents return home as firefighters gain ground

Economy



U.S. economic growth slows but consumer spending remains strong

The U.S. economy experienced a slowdown in growth during the fourth quarter, though strong domestic demand is expected to keep the Federal Reserve cautious in its approach to interest rate cuts. According to the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis, the gross domestic product (GDP)......

Morocco invests $100 million to tackle rural unemployment

The Minister of Economic Inclusion emphasized that short-term training is crucial for equipping rural job seekers with practical skills. Morocco’s government is preparing to launch a new initiative aimed at addressing unemployment in rural areas, with an allocation of MAD 1 billion ($100 million)......

Moroccans divided on imported red meat, survey reveals

Among Moroccans aware of imported meat but opting not to consume it, 38% favor local products. A recent study conducted by the marketing firm Sunergia and the news outlet L’Economiste provides intriguing insights into Moroccan awareness and opinions regarding imported red meat. The findings highlight......

Morocco ranks second in Africa for renewable energy production

Morocco is making significant strides in renewable energy, emerging as a key player in Africa's sustainable energy landscape. The North African nation's ambitious goals serve as a model for other countries on the continent. A beacon of renewable energy in Africa Morocco is solidifying its position......

UM6P and STATION F join forces to boost Agritech, Greentech, and Healthtech startups

Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) has announced a strategic partnership with STATION F, a global startup campus supporting over 1,000 startups. This collaboration aims to foster innovation and bridge the gap between Europe and Africa through a program called NextAfrica. In a statement, UM6P......

Morocco's natural gas production set to begin by late 2025

Morocco is on the cusp of entering the liquefied natural gas (LNG) market, marking a pivotal moment in its quest for energy independence. The Tendrara gas liquefaction facility, developed by British company Sound Energy, is nearing completion in eastern Morocco, with production trials slated to begin......

Empowering cooperatives to reshape agrifood systems in the NENA region

A significant meeting organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) is currently taking place in Casablanca from January 28 to 31. The event is dedicated to empowering cooperatives to transform rural and agrifood systems......

Morocco's private sector priorities highlighted in meeting with IMF delegation

In a significant gathering in Casablanca, Morocco’s General Confederation of Enterprises (CGEM) engaged with an International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation to discuss pressing socio-economic priorities. Led by CGEM Vice President Mehdi Tazi, the meeting featured various commission heads and emphasized......

UK appoints new trade envoy to Morocco to strengthen economic ties

The United Kingdom has announced the appointment of Ben Coleman as the new trade envoy to Morocco and West Africa. This decision was confirmed by Jonathan Reynolds, the UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade. Coleman, a British Member of Parliament representing Chelsea and Fulham, will play a crucial......

Moroccan orange exports surge: Record-breaking success in US market

Morocco's citrus industry has achieved remarkable success in 2024, establishing itself as a key orange supplier to the United States and European markets. After facing significant challenges in 2023, the country's orange exports have reached unprecedented levels. According to East Fruit analytics,......

Jorf Lasfar's key role in electric vehicle battery materials production

Jorf Lasfar's industrial port, a cornerstone of Morocco's economy, has reached a significant milestone with the inauguration of the first production lines for Nickel Cobalt Manganese (NCM) used in Precursor Cathode Active Materials (PCAM). This development is driven by Cobco, a subsidiary of......

Moroccan dirham shows mixed performance as central bank boosts financial system

The Moroccan dirham demonstrated varied performance in foreign exchange markets during January 16-22, appreciating 0.6% against the US dollar while declining 0.5% against the euro, according to Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM). During this period, BAM reported no currency auction operations in the foreign exchange......

Currency market performance: Dirham appreciates against the dollar

From January 16 to January 22, 2025, the dirham appreciated by 0.6% against the US dollar and depreciated by 0.5% against the euro, according to Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM). During this period, no foreign exchange auction operations were carried out, as highlighted in BAM's weekly bulletin. As of January......

  • Fajr
  • Sunrise
  • Dhuhr
  • Asr
  • Maghrib
  • Isha

This website, walaw.press, uses cookies to provide you with a good browsing experience and to continuously improve our services. By continuing to browse this site, you agree to the use of these cookies.