Thursday 09 - 15:20
Amazon disclosed for the first time that its artificial intelligence business has reached an annualized revenue of more than $15 billion within its cloud division, marking a key milestone in the company’s effort to monetize its heavy investments in AI infrastructure. The figure was revealed in the annual letter to shareholders from......
Small U.S. defense-focused artificial intelligence startups are seeing a surge of attention from military officials and investors following the Pentagon’s split with Anthropic. The move has highlighted the need for the Department of Defense to diversify its AI suppliers and reduce reliance on a single provider. Emerging companies such......
A six-week conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has triggered Asia's worst energy crisis in decades, with surging fuel prices, severe LPG shortages, and widespread economic fallout. A fragile two-week ceasefire announced April 7 offers only tentative relief. Wood Mackenzie's April 6 analysis shows Asia's spot......
The acting director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has postponed the release of a report demonstrating that COVID-19 vaccines reduced emergency department visits and hospitalizations for healthy adults during the previous winter by approximately 50%, according to the Washington Post. The study, which has not......
Morocco has introduced a national program to accelerate the digital transformation of its handicrafts sector, aiming to improve competitiveness and expand market access for artisans. The initiative was announced in Rabat by Lahcen Essaadi during GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech. It forms part of a broader roadmap to modernize the sector and......
The Bank of France has completed the withdrawal of its remaining gold reserves from the New York Federal Reserve, ending nearly a century of partial overseas storage. Conducted in 26 transactions from July 2025 to January 2026, the operation covered 129 tonnes—about 5 percent of France's total reserves and generated gains of nearly......
U.S. stock markets posted sharp gains Wednesday, their strongest session in a year, after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire. The truce raised hopes of easing an oil shortage that had stalled the economy. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 1,325 points, or 2.85 percent. The S&P 500 rose 2.5 percent, and the......
France has called for Lebanon to be fully included in the scope of the recent ceasefire agreement between United States and Iran, stressing the need for broader regional stability. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot emphasized that limiting the ceasefire to a single front would not be sufficient to reduce tensions across the region.......
Aerospace components manufacturer Arxis is preparing for a major debut on Wall Street, targeting a valuation of more than $11 billion in its planned initial public offering (IPO) in the United States. The company’s listing comes at a time when defense and aerospace-related firms are attracting increased investor attention. Heightened......
FedEx is preparing a major strategic shift as its freight division, FedEx Freight, outlines ambitious growth targets ahead of its planned separation into an independent company. The unit, which specializes in less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping services, has announced medium-term goals that include steady revenue expansion and operating profit......
The fragile ceasefire in Iran remains under close scrutiny as JD Vance warned that its future depends largely on the willingness of Iranian authorities to engage in serious negotiations. Speaking on Wednesday, JD Vance described the truce as “fragile” and stressed that the situation could quickly......
Italy has reaffirmed its commitment to longstanding defense agreements with the United States while firmly rejecting claims that such cooperation places the country at war with Iran. The statement comes amid growing international tensions and political debate over the use of US military bases located on Italian soil. Italian Defense Minister......
Leaders of the European Union have welcomed the recent ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, describing it as an important step toward easing tensions in the region. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, highlighted that the agreement provides a much-needed opportunity to reduce escalation and stabilize......
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GITEX Africa: The New Frontiers Of African Innovation
Monday 06 - 13:04
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Les Impériales Week 2026: Under the Theme “Daba or Never”
Tuesday 31 March 2026 - 10:03
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Iran under the lens
Tuesday 13 January 2026 - 08:30
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AFCON 2025: Morocco at the heart of African football
Friday 19 December 2025 - 11:16
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Walaw at the Heart of the Mawazine Festival – Rhythms of the World 2025
Saturday 21 June 2025 - 15:48
