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Researchers have produced the most detailed global map to date of greenhouse gas emissions from croplands, finding that just four crops account for nearly three quarters of total agricultural emissions. Rice alone is responsible for 43 percent, according to the study. The research, published on February 13 in Nature Climate Change, combines......
China has announced it will grant zero tariff treatment to imports from 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic relations, effective 1 May 2026. The policy, confirmed by state media and regional outlets, expands existing trade preferences that already provided duty free access to a group of least developed African economies. Under......
A wave of consolidation, executive turnover and financial strain is reshaping the traditional hi fi industry, placing some of the sector’s most established names under new ownership as agile competitors gain ground. An analysis published by Headphonesty highlighted how legacy audio brands continue to grapple with declining revenues,......
World Trade Organization Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has urged China to rethink its export-driven growth strategy, warning that the country’s record $1.2 trillion trade surplus cannot be sustained because the rest of the world is unable to absorb it. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Okonjo-Iweala said the model that......
The United States ambassador to NATO told world leaders at the Munich Security Conference that China remains the pivotal actor capable of influencing the course of the war in Ukraine, arguing that Beijing’s economic and technological support has sustained Russia’s military campaign. Speaking at the 62nd annual gathering in Munich,......
The United Nations General Assembly voted overwhelmingly on Thursday to establish a 40 member global scientific panel tasked with assessing the impacts and risks of artificial intelligence, moving ahead despite strong objections from the United States. The resolution was adopted by 117 votes in favor and two against in the 193 member body.......
Tesla is facing mounting pressure in its two largest overseas markets after January 2026 data showed sharp sales declines in both China and Europe, as the company appoints its fourth global sales chief in 18 months. In China, the world’s largest electric vehicle market, Tesla’s retail sales fell 45 percent year on year to 18,485......
Asian equity markets climbed to fresh highs on Thursday, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 breaking above the 58,000 mark for the first time, as investors looked past stronger than expected United States jobs data and focused on signs of economic resilience. The MSCI Asia Pacific index rose 0.4 percent to a record level, extending its gains this......
Saudi Arabia’s crude shipments to China are expected to climb to their highest level in years in March 2026 after the kingdom cut its official selling prices to Asia for a fourth straight month, prompting stronger demand from Chinese refiners, industry sources told Reuters. State energy giant Saudi Aramco is projected to deliver at......
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......
China announced on Thursday that it will reduce anti-subsidy tariffs on certain dairy products imported from the European Union (EU), easing the measures initially imposed in December 2025 in response to European taxes on Chinese electric vehicles. According to the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, the new tariffs will be lower than originally......
Nioh 3 has recorded a strong commercial debut, selling more than 700,000 copies on PlayStation 5 and PC within four days of its February 6 launch, according to data from analytics firm Alinea Analytics. The action role-playing game developed by Team Ninja has generated over $50 million in gross revenue during that period, signaling a solid......
Mercedes-Benz Group reported a sharp decline in earnings for 2025, as global tariffs and mounting competition in China weighed heavily on the German luxury carmaker’s performance. The Stuttgart-based manufacturer said its group earnings before interest and taxes fell 57 percent to 5.8 billion euros in 2025, down from 13.6 billion euros......
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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
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First 100 days of the second Donald Trump presidency
Monday 28 April 2025 - 09:38
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Les Impériales Week 2025: The Paradigm Shift – Business. People. Tech
Wednesday 18 December 2024 - 14:32
