Morocco has significantly increased its imports of vegetable oils, particularly sunflower oil, in recent years. This shift in consumption patterns is largely driven by inflation and changing consumer preferences. According to a report from the Russian Federal Center for the Development of Agricultural......

During a recent meeting between President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, the two leaders discussed the potential of a decades-old proposal to transport natural gas from Alaska to U.S. allies in Asia. Trump, alongside energy advisor Doug Burgum, presented the idea as a solution......

In recent weeks, the global economy has felt the ripple effects of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs, some of which have been implemented, while others remain in the threat stage. These tariffs have caused instability in global markets and weakened various currencies, but one significant exception......

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,......

Global natural gas consumption reached a historic high in 2024, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), which anticipates a "tight" market in 2025. The world consumed 115 billion cubic meters more natural gas than in 2023, a 2.8% increase, well above the average growth rate of 2%......

After a challenging year marked by drought and slowed economic activity, Morocco’s economy is poised for a significant rebound in 2025, according to the latest projections from the High Commission for Planning (HCP). The recovery is expected to be driven by improvements in key sectors such as agriculture,......

Pakistan has unveiled a significant gold discovery in the Attock district, with reserves estimated at 32.64 tons valued at approximately 800 billion Pakistani rupees (USD 2.87 billion). The announcement came from former Punjab Mining Minister Ibrahim Hasan Murad, following extensive geological surveys......

New sanctions imposed by the U.S. on Russian oil producers and vessels are expected to significantly impact Russia's oil exports, forcing China and India to source more oil from the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas. This shift is expected to drive up oil prices and freight costs, traders and......

In 2024, global crude oil exports experienced a 2% decline, marking the first decrease since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to shipping data. This reduction is attributed to slower demand growth and significant changes in refinery operations and pipeline routes. The global oil market has faced disruptions......

Morocco has joined over 20 nations expressing interest in BRICS membership, according to Russian Presidential Advisor Yuri Ushakov's announcement during a Monday press conference. The development follows October's Kazan Summit, where BRICS partners established a new partnership framework enabling......

Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved an unprecedented defense budget for 2025, allocating approximately $126 billion, or 13.5 trillion rubles, to the national defense sector. This amount constitutes 32.5% of the total government spending, marking a significant rise from the previous year’s......

Morocco has entered a strategic partnership with Russia to diversify its grain imports and address growing domestic wheat demand, exacerbated by severe drought conditions. The agreement, signed on Friday, marks a significant step for the North African nation in securing more stable grain supplies, particularly......

 In November 2024, Morocco marked a significant milestone in its wheat procurement strategy by importing 222,000 tons of wheat from Russia. This represents a substantial increase compared to the 119,000 tons imported during the same period the previous year. This shift highlights Morocco's growing......