Renewables cushion Europe power prices despite Iran conflict shock

European electricity markets are proving more resilient than expected to the Middle East energy crisis, as rapid expansion in wind and solar generation limits the impact of surging gas prices, according to a Bloomberg analysis. Gas prices in Europe have risen by more than 50 percent since late February, when the United States and Israel launched......

Spain approves release of oil reserves to ease supply disruptions

The government of Spain has approved the release of up to 11.5 million barrels of oil from its strategic reserves in response to ongoing supply disruptions affecting global energy markets. The decision comes amid concerns over reduced oil flows linked to the partial closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for international energy shipments.......

Salesforce launches record 25 billion dollar share buyback

Salesforce announced the largest accelerated share repurchase ever executed by a company, committing 25 billion dollars to buy back its own stock as part of a broader 50 billion dollar repurchase program approved earlier this year. The company said it paid the 25 billion dollars to a consortium of major banks and received an initial delivery......

UN climate chief warns fossil fuel dependence threatens Europe’s security

The head of the United Nations climate body warned that Europe’s reliance on imported fossil fuels undermines the continent’s security and economic stability, urging policymakers to accelerate the shift toward renewable energy. Simon Stiell, executive secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, delivered......

Morocco–Spain tunnel project: New momentum for the future Africa–Europe corridor

The long-discussed project to connect Morocco and Spain through a tunnel beneath the Strait of Gibraltar has once again returned to the center of international attention, as new developments suggest renewed political and financial interest in advancing the ambitious infrastructure plan. Spanish authorities have recently approved additional......

Hajar Bouzaidi breaks barriers in Morocco's diving world

At 36, Hajar Bouzaidi has become a landmark figure in Moroccan sport after earning the country’s first two-star female diving instructor certification. The diver from Tetouan reached a depth of 62 meters, a performance validated by the Royal Moroccan Federation of Diving and Underwater Activities, and one that places her at the center......

Spain condemns violence in Lebanon and urges immediate de-escalation

Spain has strongly criticized the recent surge of violence in Lebanon, describing the situation as unacceptable and urging all sides involved in the conflict to immediately stop hostilities. Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares expressed concern about the humanitarian impact of the conflict, stating that the Lebanese population......

European stocks record first consecutive weekly drop of 2026 amid Iran war

European equity markets posted their first back to back weekly decline of the year as the military confrontation involving Iran pushed oil prices higher and deepened economic uncertainty across the region. While energy producers and utilities gained from the surge in crude prices, banks, airlines, and industrial companies faced mounting pressure......

Scientists detect first oval orbit in neutron star and black hole merger

Scientists have found the first clear evidence of an oval shaped orbit in a merger between a neutron star and a black hole, a discovery that challenges long standing assumptions about how these extreme cosmic systems form. The findings were published on March 11 in The Astrophysical Journal Letters and are based on a new analysis of the gravitational......

Spain: three women killed in suspected arson, man detained

Authorities in northern Spain have detained a man following the deaths of three women in a suspected arson at an apartment building in Miranda de Ebro, a town of about 37,000 residents located roughly 60 kilometers south of Bilbao. The incident occurred Tuesday evening. Pedro de la Fuente, the government’s deputy delegate in Burgos,......

Spain ends mandate of its ambassador to Israel amid diplomatic tensions

The Spanish government has officially ended the mandate of its ambassador to Israel, marking a new stage in the strained diplomatic relationship between the two countries. The decision was formalized through a royal decree published in Spain’s official state bulletin. The diplomat, Ana María Sálomon Pérez, had already......

Arabic language teaching in Spain: Bourita reacts after suspensions in Madrid and Murcia

Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, has voiced concern following the suspension of the Arabic language and Moroccan culture teaching program in the Spanish regions of Madrid and Murcia. The decision has sparked debate about cultural integration, education policy, and the rights of immigrant communities. The program,......

February 2026 ranks among hottest on record as storms hit western Europe

February 2026 was the fifth warmest February ever recorded worldwide, with global temperatures approaching the critical threshold set by the Paris climate agreement, according to the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service. The global average surface air temperature last month reached 13.26 °C, about 0.53 °C above......

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