OpenAI signals IPO within a year as Altman sets timeline

OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman told employees that the company expects to go public within about a year. The statement marks the clearest timeline yet for an initial public offering that could rank among the largest in tech history. The move follows a confidential filing of a draft registration statement with US regulators, a required step......

Japan declares arrival of El Niño as Pacific warms rapidly

Japan has become the first major meteorological authority to officially confirm the arrival of El Niño, following a sharp rise in sea surface temperatures across the central and eastern equatorial Pacific. The announcement signals a rapid shift in ocean conditions that scientists associate with large-scale disruptions in global weather......

Morgan Stanley flags AI investment surge beyond dot-com peak levels

Artificial intelligence infrastructure spending by major technology companies has reached a scale that now exceeds the intensity seen during the peak of the dot-com era. The investment surge is driven by hyperscalers including Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft, and Oracle as they expand data center capacity and computing power to support large-scale......

Gold falls as US Iran conflict shifts rate outlook

Gold prices extended their decline for a second straight session as markets reacted to escalating military tensions between the United States and Iran while simultaneously reassessing the trajectory of US interest rates. Spot gold dropped 3.5 percent to 4,111.95 dollars per ounce, marking its lowest level since March 23. The move came even......

Fifa unveils official world cup 2026 anthem DNA

The FIFA has released the official anthem for the 2026 World Cup, titled “DNA”. The track brings together Andrea Bocelli, David Guetta, Megan Thee Stallion and EJAE in a cross-genre collaboration designed to represent the global scale of the tournament. The anthem is positioned as a central cultural element of the competition,......

Morocco becomes Africa’s second largest electric vehicle market in 2025

Morocco ranked second in Africa for electric vehicle sales in 2025, with 5,500 units registered, according to data covering continental EV trends. The country accounted for 22% of Africa’s estimated 25,000 electric vehicles sold during the year, placing it behind Egypt and ahead of South Africa. The figures reflect a rapidly expanding......

Shell warns of unprecedented global energy crisis from Hormuz blockade

Wael Sawan, chief executive of Shell, has warned that the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz is driving a severe shock across global energy supply chains. The disruption comes amid escalating tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, which have destabilised one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. Around 10% of......

2026 World Cup stadiums set stage for historic tournament

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will unfold across 16 stadiums in the United States, Mexico and Canada, marking the largest edition of the tournament ever held. With 48 national teams competing in 104 matches, the competition will span three host countries and bring together some of the most recognized sporting venues in North America. Morocco will......

Erdogan warns Israel actions threaten Turkey after regional escalation

Turkey’s president Recep Tayyip Erdogan told lawmakers that Israel’s military operations in Syria and Lebanon have reached a level that now poses a direct threat to Turkish security. He framed the regional conflict as no longer confined to neighboring states and argued that instability across the border immediately affects Turkey’s......

Female artists set to headline Mawazine music festival lineup 2026

The Mawazine festival in Rabat brings together a wide selection of female artists for its 21st edition under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI. The program spans multiple stages across the Moroccan capital and neighboring Salé, highlighting voices from the Arab world, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. Each performance......

New Jersey residents to receive 770 free World Cup tickets

The organizing committee for the 2026 World Cup in the New York New Jersey region has announced the allocation of 770 free tickets to residents of New Jersey. The tickets will grant access to matches scheduled at MetLife Stadium, which will temporarily operate under the name New York New Jersey Stadium during the tournament. The 770 tickets......

US marks 250 years of independence with Morocco partnership celebration

The United States marked the 250th anniversary of its independence in Rabat on Tuesday with a diplomatic reception that brought together Moroccan officials, foreign diplomats, and representatives from the public and private sectors at the Chellah historic site. The event placed emphasis on the long-standing relationship between Morocco and......

Senegal federation clarifies World Cup airport security video

The Senegal Football Federation has clarified the circumstances surrounding a viral video showing members of its national team undergoing a security screening ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The footage sparked online debate about where and when the checks took place, prompting an official response from the governing body. The federation......

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