Thursday 30 April 2026 - 10:30
Scientists have developed a gene editing technique capable of inserting DNA segments more than 13 times larger than previous limits, opening a path toward replacing entire defective genes in a single therapeutic intervention. The method, known as prime assembly, was published on April 29, 2026 in Nature and marks a significant advance in genome......
Google has given its clearest indication yet that advertising will be integrated into its Gemini chatbot, marking a shift in its public stance on monetizing generative AI products. During its first quarter 2026 earnings call, chief business officer Philipp Schindler told analysts that advertising formats already proving effective in AI-powered......
The United States has reiterated its recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara, reaffirming a position that continues to shape diplomatic relations between the two countries. During an official visit to Rabat, Christopher Landau confirmed Washington’s stance following talks with Nasser Bourita. He emphasized that the......
Major technology companies are scaling up spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure to unprecedented levels, with combined capital expenditure plans nearing $725 billion for 2026. The surge follows quarterly earnings reports released on April 29 by Alphabet, Amazon, Meta and Microsoft, all of which confirmed or increased their commitments......
Prices for advanced artificial intelligence servers have surged in China, with some of Nvidia’s latest B300 systems reportedly reaching nearly $1 million per unit, according to industry sources. The sharp increase reflects a combination of strong demand for high-performance computing and tightening supply constraints linked to U.S.......
Oil prices surged to multi-month highs as Brent crude crossed the 115 dollar mark, driven by a sharp shift in global supply expectations following the United Arab Emirates’ decision to leave the OPEC alliance and rising tensions between the United States and Iran over maritime access through the Strait of Hormuz. Traders reacted to the......
China has proposed a new regulatory framework that would impose stricter administrative penalties on illegal activity across its rare earth sector, including extraction, refining, and related operations. The draft rules target production beyond approved quotas, mining or processing without a licence, and obstruction of state inspections. The......
French countertenor Philippe Jaroussky has been forced to cancel his North American tour after failing to obtain a U.S. work visa in time for his scheduled performances. The internationally acclaimed classical singer was due to perform in several cities across the United States and Canada as part of his “Gelosia!” tour, accompanied......
The risk of a jet fuel shortage in Europe is easing, according to Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary, who offered a more optimistic assessment of fuel supply conditions than earlier warnings circulating in the aviation sector. His comments come as the Middle East conflict continues to disrupt global energy flows and pressure transport......
Starbucks shares increased by around 5% before the market opened on Wednesday after the company raised its annual financial outlook. The improvement reflects early signs that the new strategic plan led by Chief Executive Brian Niccol is beginning to deliver positive results. Niccol, who assumed leadership in September 2024, introduced a major......
Nvidia has released Nemotron 3 Nano Omni, an open source multimodal artificial intelligence model designed to process and connect text, images, audio and video within a single system. The company positions the model as a step toward replacing fragmented AI pipelines commonly used in enterprise environments. The model can handle a wide range......
Taiwan is expected to become a central issue in the upcoming summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, highlighting once again the deep strategic tensions between Washington and Beijing. For China, Taiwan remains a core national interest, while the United States continues to be the island’s most important......
Cognizant Technology Solutions has announced an agreement to acquire IT services provider Astreya in a deal valued at approximately $600 million, strengthening its position in the rapidly growing artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure market. Astreya specializes in IT operations, AI infrastructure, and data center services, supporting......
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GITEX Africa: The New Frontiers Of African Innovation
Monday 06 April 2026 - 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
