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Colombia’s President declares economic state of emergency after tax reform rejection

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has declared a 30-day state of economic emergency, seeking to introduce new taxes after Congress rejected a proposed fiscal reform intended to finance the country’s 2026 budget. With eight months remaining in his term, the first left-wing president in Colombia’s......

Ukraine targets Russian oil terminal as Moscow intensifies strikes on Odesa

A new wave of attacks has transformed the Black Sea into an expanding battlefield, as both Ukraine and Russia intensified operations targeting critical energy and maritime infrastructure. The recent strikes have drawn international attention due to their potential impact on energy security and global......

China strengthens control over global oil prices as strategic stockpiles reach record levels

China has emerged as the key force shaping global oil prices, overtaking OPEC+ by using large-scale crude imports and strategic stockpiling to stabilize and influence the market. As the world’s largest oil importer, Beijing now sets the effective boundaries for price fluctuations through inventory......

Russian tankers face major delays as sanctions and attacks disrupt oil exports

A growing number of Russian oil tankers are stuck at sea as sanctions, logistical bottlenecks, and recent attacks in the Black Sea intensify bottlenecks across Asian ports. The disruptions highlight the growing strain on Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet”  a network of aging vessels......

Asian markets surge as technology stocks and precious metals fuel year-end optimism

Asian markets advanced sharply on Tuesday as strong gains in the technology sector and record-breaking precious metal prices lifted investor sentiment ahead of the holiday season. The rally followed global momentum from Wall Street, where major U.S. indexes extended their winning streaks, reinforcing......

Cold Wave: Over 833,000 people targeted by Morocco’s national mitigation plan

More than 833,000 people have been targeted this winter by Morocco’s National Plan to Mitigate the Effects of Cold Waves, Interior Minister Abdelouafi Laftit announced on Monday during a parliamentary session. Responding to oral questions at the House of Representatives on measures adopted to......

Moroccan market authority warns of investment scams and unlicensed advice

Morocco’s Capital Market Authority (AMMC) has urged the public and investors to remain vigilant against fraudulent trading platforms and unlicensed financial advice, as cases of deceptive investment practices continue to rise. Growing risks in online investment advice In a statement issued on......

Somasteel expands steel production capacity in Nouaceur

Moroccan steel producer Somasteel has inaugurated the expansion of its production site in Nouaceur, marking a major milestone for the national steel industry. The ceremony was held under the chairmanship of the Minister of Industry and Trade, Ryad Mezzour. The extension includes the installation of......

Ukrainian drones ignite major fire at Russian chemical plant amid intensifying energy war

A Ukrainian drone strike set off a large-scale fire at a major petrochemical facility in southern Russia over the weekend, marking another escalation in the ongoing energy confrontation between the two countries. The attack targeted the Stavrolen complex in the Budyonnovsk district of Stavropol Krai,......

CAN 2025: Bank Al-Maghrib issues commemorative coin and banknote

Rabat – Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM) has announced the issuance of a 250-dirham commemorative silver coin and the circulation of a 100-dirham commemorative banknote to mark the hosting of the 35th Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025 (CAN 2025). The commemorative coin features,......

Morocco strengthens its position in France’s frozen fruit market with record raspberry exports

Morocco’s frozen raspberry exports to France reached unprecedented levels in 2025, marking a strong rebound in one of Europe’s most competitive fruit markets. According to trade data from the first ten months of the year, Moroccan shipments of frozen raspberries and blackberries approached......

Bank Al-Maghrib steps up shift toward digital payments

Rabat – Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM) is intensifying its efforts to accelerate the transition toward digital payments, as part of a broader strategy to reduce Morocco’s reliance on cash and modernize the national financial ecosystem. According to the central bank’s latest assessments,......

Sahara Cash distinguished under the performers – taamine iktissadi 2025 program

Dakhla – Sahara Cash, a key actor in proximity-based financial services in Morocco, has been recognized within the Performers – Taamine Iktissadi 2025 program, an initiative led by Wafa Assurance and deployed across the Wafacash network. This distinction positions Sahara Cash......

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