DeepMind executive says AI can democratize global scientific research

Artificial intelligence has the potential to decode the “recipe book of life” hidden within human DNA and position India as a global hub for advanced scientific research, according to Pushmeet Kohli, vice president of research at Google DeepMind. In an interview with Moneycontrol, Kohli said AI’s greatest promise lies in......

Bangladesh holds first election since 2024 uprising

Bangladeshis are voting Thursday in the country’s first national election since the student led uprising of 2024 that forced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from power. More than 127 million voters are eligible to cast ballots across 299 constituencies, choosing between the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and an alliance led by Jamaat......

Moroccan citizens rank second worldwide for French visas in 2025

Moroccan citizens were the second-largest recipients of French Schengen visas worldwide in 2025, the French Consul General in Rabat, Olivier Ramadour, announced. Over 300,000 visas were issued to Moroccans last year, marking a roughly 20% increase compared to 2024. This places Morocco just behind China and ahead of India in terms of visa......

World Monuments Fund commits $7 million to global heritage sites

The World Monuments Fund announced a $7 million commitment to support 21 heritage preservation projects set to begin in 2026, expanding efforts to protect cultural landmarks threatened by climate change, natural disasters and the loss of traditional knowledge. The funding targets sites included on the 2025 World Monuments Watch list, the......

Pressure mounts on Dubai’s DP World amid Epstein document revelations

Dubai-based port operator DP World faces increasing scrutiny after recent documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein raised questions about the company’s CEO, Sultan Ahmad ben Sulayem. Following the release of the records late January, both the British International Investment (BII) and Canada’s second-largest pension fund suspended new......

Russian oil tankers list Singapore as destination as India cuts imports

Russian oil exporters are increasingly declaring Singapore as the official destination for crude shipments, signaling a shift in trade flows as India scales back purchases following a new trade agreement with the United States, according to maritime data from LSEG and market traders. In January, tankers carrying around 1.4 million metric......

Hollywood and Bollywood compete for Valentine’s Day moviegoers

Film fans planning a Valentine’s Day trip to the cinema have a wide range of options this weekend, as Hollywood and Bollywood release a mix of romantic dramas, action thrillers and survival stories starting February 13. Studios on both sides are betting that the holiday remains a strong draw for couples and general audiences seeking......

Greece and Malta oppose EU ban on Russian oil shipping

Greece and Malta have pushed back against a proposed European Union ban on maritime services for Russian oil shipments, citing concerns about the impact on Europe’s shipping sector and energy prices. The objections were raised during a meeting of EU ambassadors held days after the European Commission unveiled its 20th package of sanctions......

Tourism in Morocco: Indian arrivals surge by 224% since 2019

Morocco is rapidly strengthening its position as an attractive destination for Indian travelers, with arrivals from India soaring by 224% compared to 2019, according to figures released by the Moroccan National Tourism Office (ONMT). The sharp increase highlights the growing strategic importance of the Indian market for the Kingdom’s......

India pledges support for steel exporters affected by EU carbon tax

India has announced measures to support its steel industry as exports continue to face challenges from the European Union’s carbon border tax and import quotas. The remarks were made by India’s Steel Secretary, Sandeep Poundrik, at a government event in New Delhi. The announcement follows the recent EU–India trade agreement,......

India and Malaysia reaffirm commitment to deepen trade and strategic cooperation

India and Malaysia on Sunday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral trade and expanding cooperation across a wide range of strategic sectors, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim during an official visit to the country. The meeting, held in Putrajaya, underscored the growing......

Global economies and their leading companies

A closer look at the world’s largest economies reveals a fascinating paradox: the biggest countries by GDP do not always host the largest companies by market value. In some cases, a single corporation can rival or even surpass the economic output of entire nations. For instance, the United States, with a GDP of $30.6 trillion, hosts......

Morocco captivates Indian tourism professionals at OTM 2026

Morocco's attractions and wealth as a destination took center stage Thursday evening in Mumbai during an event hosted by the Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT) on the sidelines of the 2026 OTM (Outbound Travel Market). This key gathering draws international tourism professionals eyeing India's outbound market. The encounter highlighted......

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