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Morocco and South Korea are advancing toward a significant deepening of their bilateral economic relationship, with both countries agreeing to explore the early launch of negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. The move signals a deliberate effort by Rabat to diversify its international trade architecture and strengthen......
South Korean authorities have launched an investigation into an explosion and fire aboard the cargo vessel HMM Namu after the incident occurred near the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route in the Middle East. The vessel, operated by HMM Co. Ltd., was later towed safely to a port in Dubai, where South Korean......
North Korea's top diplomat at the United Nations declared Thursday that Pyongyang is in no way bound by the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, using a major international conference in New York to reassert the country's demand for recognition as a nuclear-armed state. The statement marks one of the most direct rejections of the global......
A South Korean appeals court has reduced the prison sentence of former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo to 15 years in a high-profile political case linked to the attempted declaration of martial law during the presidency of former leader Yoon Suk Yeol. The decision lowers the sentence initially imposed by a lower court, which had sentenced Han......
Samsung Electronics shares surged more than 12 percent on Wednesday, pushing the South Korean technology giant's market capitalization above $1 trillion and making it only the second Asian company after TSMC to reach that threshold. The rally was driven by overnight gains in U.S. AI-linked stocks and record quarterly earnings, lifting......
A South Korean judge has been found dead in Seoul, days after presiding over a high-profile appeal case involving former first lady Kim Keon Hee. Authorities confirmed that the judge was discovered unconscious inside a court facility and later pronounced dead at a hospital. Police stated that there is no immediate evidence suggesting criminal......
Shares of SK Hynix jumped significantly, gaining around 12% as investor confidence strengthened following upbeat signals from major U.S. technology firms. The rally highlights the growing importance of artificial intelligence in shaping global financial markets. The surge was largely supported by foreign investors, who responded positively......
The airline industry in South Korea has come under scrutiny after Korean Air announced a ban on transporting roosters from the United States to the Philippines, a route long associated with the controversial cockfighting industry. Animal welfare organizations have welcomed the decision, describing it as a significant step in addressing the......
The Strait of Hormuz closure blocks 20% of global oil and comparable liquefied natural gas flows, sparking the modern era's largest energy disruption. Asian governments ration fuels, revive coal power, and fast-track nuclear plans. Western oil majors post surging profits as supplies dwindle. The International Energy Agency calls this......
Brent crude slipped below 110 dollars a barrel on Thursday, pulling back from a brief spike above 120 dollars the previous day, one of the most volatile stretches on oil markets since the start of the Strait of Hormuz crisis two months ago. The sharp moves underscore a market caught between fears of a prolonged supply disruption and repeated......
China’s manufacturing sector expanded in April despite a global energy crisis triggered by escalating geopolitical tensions and disruptions to maritime routes. Official data showed industrial activity continuing to grow, supported by a domestic energy system heavily reliant on coal, which has insulated factories from the sharp rise in......
LG Electronics and Nvidia are reportedly in discussions to expand cooperation in several advanced technology sectors, including robotics, artificial intelligence data centres, and future mobility solutions. According to information shared in Seoul, the South Korean electronics giant confirmed that both companies have been exploring potential......
An appeals court in South Korea has sentenced former president Yoon Suk Yeol to seven years in prison over charges linked to obstruction of justice and actions taken during a period of political turmoil. The ruling was delivered by the Seoul High Court, marking a significant development in a case tied to the former leader’s controversial......
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GITEX Africa: The New Frontiers Of African Innovation
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Les Impériales Week 2026: Under the Theme “Daba or Never”
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Iran under the lens
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AFCON 2025: Morocco at the heart of African football
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Walaw at the Heart of the Mawazine Festival – Rhythms of the World 2025
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