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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

Economy



Cambodia cuts electric vehicle import duties amid global fuel price surge

Cambodia will eliminate import duties on passenger electric vehicles, reducing the rate from 35% to zero effective April 1. The government also removed duties on electric vehicle battery chargers, electric motors, lithium batteries and solar energy devices to help consumers cope with rising energy costs. The......

Oil tops 116 dollars as Iran conflict fuels record electric‑vehicle demand

The war between the United States, Israel, and Iran, along with a de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz, has upended global energy markets, and the ripple effects are now reshaping how consumers around the world buy cars. With Brent crude surpassing 116 dollars a barrel this week, drivers from Seoul......

Morgan Stanley backs memory stocks after market selloff triggered by TurboQuant

Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet, unveiled TurboQuant on Tuesday, March 24, an algorithm that compresses key‑value cache memory in large language models by a factor of six—and within hours memory and storage stocks were tumbling worldwide. The announcement reignited fears that advances in AI......

South Korea considers nationwide driving restrictions as oil prices surge

South Korea is evaluating the possibility of expanding driving restrictions to the general public amid rising global oil prices, officials said on Monday. The measure would aim to manage energy demand as supply strains intensify due to the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran. Finance Minister Koo......

South African citrus farmers warn of fuel risks ahead of export season

South African citrus producers have raised concerns over potential fuel shortages as the country prepares for its key export season starting in April. Industry representatives report isolated cases of diesel scarcity, which could disrupt harvesting and transportation operations. Although authorities......

HDFC Bank Chairman’s exit raises concerns over leadership tensions

The unexpected resignation of the chairman of HDFC Bank has drawn attention to internal tensions within one of India’s largest private lenders, raising concerns among investors and market observers. Atanu Chakraborty stepped down from his role citing differences related to “values and ethics,”......

South African rand strengthens on rising commodity prices

The South African rand showed signs of strength in early trading, supported by a broad rise in global commodity prices as investors continue to monitor geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The currency gained modestly against the U.S. dollar, reflecting renewed confidence linked to South Africa’s......

Sanctioned Russian Oil Tanker heads to Cuba as Trump downplays concerns

A Russian oil tanker under international sanctions is expected to arrive in Cuba, carrying a significant shipment of crude oil as the island faces a deepening energy crisis. The vessel is reportedly transporting hundreds of thousands of barrels and is heading toward a major Cuban port. Cuba, home to......

Rabat ranks among top emerging cities in Global Attractiveness Index

Rabat has secured the 29th position out of 80 cities in the latest Global Emerging Cities Attractiveness Index. The ranking evaluates urban performance using sixteen quantitative indicators across economy, environment, social integration, and infrastructure. With a score of 6.20 points, Morocco’s......

Indian banks request three-month window to comply with new FX limits

Several Indian banks have asked the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for a three-month period to comply with newly imposed foreign exchange position limits, according to sources familiar with the matter. Banks warn that immediate enforcement could lead to disorderly position unwinding and potential financial......

India relaxes kerosene regulations to address energy supply disruptions

The Indian government announced on Sunday a relaxation of petroleum safety and licensing regulations to accelerate the distribution of kerosene to households, responding to global energy supply disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict involving Iran. According to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural......

MPS proposes CEO change to strengthen governance and internal cooperation

Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS), one of Italy’s oldest financial institutions, has announced plans to propose a change in its leadership as part of efforts to improve internal coordination and governance. The decision comes ahead of a key shareholders’ meeting scheduled for mid-April, where......

Morocco’s textile industry holds ground in Europe amid rising Asian competition

Morocco continues to maintain its position in the European apparel market despite a challenging economic environment. Faced with slowing consumer demand and intensifying competition from Asian producers, the country’s textile sector has demonstrated resilience while undergoing structural changes. Moroccan......

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