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Goldman Sachs has warned that global oil demand fell more sharply than previously expected, citing an estimated reduction of 4 to 5 million barrels per day in April. The decline is linked in part to disruptions in maritime flows through the Strait of Hormuz, which temporarily reduced global consumption by around 4 to 5 percent. The assessment......
U.S. Ambassador Duke Buchan III presented his letters of credence to His Majesty King Mohammed VI at the royal palace in Rabat, marking a formal start to his diplomatic mission and a public affirmation of close bilateral ties. Buchan described the reception as a personal milestone and invoked nearly 250 years of friendship between the United......
The disruption of maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continues to fuel debate over the future of global energy markets, with Russian oil executive Igor Sechin arguing that American energy producers have emerged as the primary beneficiaries of the crisis. Speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, the chief executive......
Johnson & Johnson has secured a legal victory in a high-profile lawsuit involving allegations that its talc-based products caused ovarian cancer. A jury in Los Angeles ruled in favor of the healthcare giant, concluding that the company was not negligent in the marketing and sale of its cosmetic talc products. The case was brought by the......
African leaders, policymakers, and development experts are increasingly advocating a model of growth that places African priorities at the center of international decision-making. Discussions at the Paris Peace Forum Spring Meetings in Rabat focused on how the continent can respond to geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, and shifting......
Netflix has named Jay Hoag as the new chairman of its board of directors, marking a significant leadership transition for one of the world’s largest streaming platforms. Hoag succeeds Reed Hastings, the company’s co-founder and longtime leader, who recently stepped down from the board after nearly three decades of involvement with......
Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's proposal for face-to-face negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, arguing that Moscow seeks a comprehensive settlement rather than a temporary ceasefire. The refusal came after Zelensky published an open letter addressed directly to Putin,......
Taiwan should focus not only on increasing defence spending but also on investing more effectively in military capabilities, according to a senior U.S. diplomat in Taipei. The comments come as the island continues efforts to strengthen its security in response to growing pressure from China. Speaking at a forum in Taipei, Raymond Greene,......
Iran's national football team has received visas to enter the United States, ending weeks of uncertainty just 10 days before its opening World Cup match against New Zealand in Los Angeles on June 15. The visas were issued overnight after Iranian officials confirmed that players had still not received travel authorization as of Thursday......
The United States military said it intercepted and destroyed four Iranian one-way attack drones on Friday as they approached the Strait of Hormuz, before launching retaliatory strikes against Iranian coastal radar installations. The latest exchange marks another escalation in months of military confrontation between Washington and Tehran across......
The United Nations has issued a stark warning on World Environment Day, pointing to accelerating climate disruption and rising global temperatures. The Secretary-General described the current trajectory as increasingly unstable, with the past eleven years identified as the hottest period recorded in modern history. The statement details multiple......
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration has instructed astronauts aboard the International Space Station to take shelter inside docked spacecraft after a worsening air leak in the Russian segment raised safety concerns. Five crew members were directed to enter the SpaceX Crew Dragon “Freedom” and prepare for a possible......
The United States is advancing plans to establish a regional drone training center in Morocco as part of a broader defense initiative outlined in a proposed amendment to its 2027 defense authorization framework. The facility is intended to train African partner forces in the use of unmanned aerial systems and improve coordination with US military......
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