Breaking 16:20 Currency volatility hits eight month high as Iran conflict shakes markets 16:10 Oil prices top 100 dollars after drone strike on Fujairah port 15:50 Ship traffic in Strait of Hormuz drops to zero amid Iran conflict 15:47 One battle after another wins best picture at 98th Academy Awards 15:40 Salesforce launches record 25 billion dollar share buyback 15:20 Oil prices exceed 100 dollars as Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens 14:50 Iran strikes Gulf states as Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens 14:45 Encyclopedia Britannica sues OpenAI over AI training practices 14:20 UN climate chief warns fossil fuel dependence threatens Europe’s security 14:17 US Treasury Secretary Bessent calls talks with China in Paris constructive 13:50 JPMorgan warns oil above $90 could trigger S&P 500 correction 13:20 Asian markets fall as oil holds above $100 amid Iran war 12:50 Coinbase signals bitcoin may have passed peak pessimism in market sentiment 12:20 Allies press Trump for war strategy as Iran conflict enters third week 10:40 Tony-winning British actress Jane Lapotaire dies aged 81 10:20 Reuters investigation identifies Banksy as Bristol native Robin Gunningham 09:50 Peter Thiel lectures in Rome draw criticism from Vatican advisers 09:20 Japan begins releasing oil reserves in largest IEA stockpile draw 08:50 Hormuz blockade exposes fragile foundations of global semiconductor supply chain 08:20 Gold steadies near $5,000 as Iran conflict clouds Fed rate outlook 07:50 South Korea tanker operator Sinokor gains windfall as Strait of Hormuz crisis drives shipping rates 07:20 Australia and Japan decline naval deployment in Strait of Hormuz coalition 07:00 Bitcoin approaches $74,000 as Middle East oil crisis fuels crypto rally 17:00 Zelenskyy says Russia declined proposed U.S. meeting on Ukraine peace talks


 Salt Typhoon Chinese Hacking Group Targets US Telecom Firms in Major Metadata Theft Campaign

The United States has revealed a significant cyber-espionage operation conducted by a Chinese hacking group, named Salt Typhoon, which has been linked to the theft of sensitive metadata. The group has compromised a vast amount of personal and professional data belonging to American citizens and government......

Morocco Prepares for AI Transformation with GenAI Summit 2024

Morocco is taking significant strides in transforming its economy through Artificial Intelligence (AI), with the GenAI Summit Maroc 2024 scheduled to take place at the Sofitel Rabat Jardin des Roses on December 10-11. The two-day event will bring together industry leaders, experts, and innovators to......

Meta Reports Modest Impact of AI on Global Elections in 2024

Despite widespread concerns that artificial intelligence (AI) might have a significant influence on global elections, Meta, the US technology giant, has reported only modest effects across its platforms in 2024. Meta attributed this minimal impact to various defensive measures, particularly those designed......

 China Responds to US Efforts to Block Access to Semiconductor Technology

In a growing geopolitical and economic struggle, China has strongly criticized the United States for implementing new export controls aimed at limiting Beijing’s access to advanced semiconductor technology. The measures, announced by the outgoing Biden administration, target the sale of semiconductor-making......

Morocco Climbs to 76th in Global Network Readiness Index

Morocco has risen to 76th place in the 2024 Network Readiness Index (NRI), improving by one position from its 2023 ranking. The NRI, a collaborative effort between the Portulans Institute and the Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford, evaluates 133 economies on their ability to leverage......

 Elon Musk Challenges Australia's Proposed Social Media Ban for Minors

Tech billionaire Elon Musk, owner of the social media platform X, has openly criticized a proposed law in Australia that aims to ban children under 16 from accessing social media. The legislation, introduced by Australia's center-left government, has sparked heated debate, with Musk labeling the......

Trudeau Government Orders TikTok to Close Canadian Offices, but Access Remains Unrestricted for Users

The Canadian federal government has decided to close TikTok’s offices in Toronto and Vancouver, citing concerns about national security. Despite this action, Canadians will still be able to use the app. Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne explained that the decision was based......

US Arms Control Official Heads to Morocco for Global Conference on AI in Chemical Weapons Prevention

US Assistant Secretary for Arms Control, Mallory Stewart, is visiting Morocco through October 24 to participate in a groundbreaking conference examining artificial intelligence's role in implementing the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC). The Global Conference on the Role of Artificial Intelligence......

Meta Enhances Safety to Combat Sextortion Among Teens

Meta has unveiled new measures aimed at protecting young users on Instagram from the rising threat of sextortion, a form of online blackmail that coerces individuals into sharing explicit images. Beginning Thursday, Instagram will implement features designed to shield teenage users from potential exploitation......

Abu Dhabi's Spectacular Sphere Venue Set to Transform Regional Entertainment Scene

Abu Dhabi is poised to elevate its entertainment offerings with the announcement of an innovative performance venue: the Sphere. Drawing inspiration from its Las Vegas counterpart, this state-of-the-art facility promises to redefine the live entertainment experience in the Middle East. A New Entertainment......

U.S. Government Considers Breaking Up Google: A Bold Move to Restore Competition in the Tech Sector

The U.S. government is contemplating a significant shift in its approach to regulating Google, potentially leading to a breakup of the tech behemoth. The Department of Justice (DoJ) has filed court documents indicating it may seek judicial intervention to dismantle aspects of Google's business that......

Supersonic Revival: US Poised to Break Sound Barrier 20 Years After Concorde

Twenty years after the iconic Concorde's retirement, the United States is on the brink of ushering in a new era of supersonic flight. Boom Supersonic, a Colorado-based startup, has recently received special permission to test its experimental aircraft, the XB-1, at speeds exceeding Mach 1. Founded......

OpenAI Secures $6.6 Billion Funding, Achieves $157 Billion Valuation

OpenAI, the innovative company behind the widely popular ChatGPT, has successfully raised $6.6 billion in its latest funding round, elevating its valuation to an impressive $157 billion. This substantial investment comes from notable backers including chip manufacturer Nvidia and Japan's SoftBank,......

  • Fajr
  • Sunrise
  • Dhuhr
  • Asr
  • Maghrib
  • Isha

This website, walaw.press, uses cookies to provide you with a good browsing experience and to continuously improve our services. By continuing to browse this site, you agree to the use of these cookies.