Food fortification could triple its impact on nutrient gaps
Large-scale fortification of staple foods like flour, rice, oil and salt currently prevents about 7 billion nutrient deficiencies worldwide each year at a cost of 18 cents per person. A comprehensive global study published Wednesday in The Lancet Global Health shows that enhanced and expanded programs could prevent 25 billion deficiencies......
NASA satellite uncovers origins of 2025 Kamchatka tsunami
NASA's SWOT satellite captured unique details of the tsunami triggered by a magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on July 29, 2025. Data published Thursday in Science show the event stemmed from a shallow rupture less than 10 kilometers beneath the ocean trench. This information eluded ground-based and submarine......
Studies pinpoint Sun's magnetic engine deep below surface
Two recent studies reshape scientists' view of the Sun's hidden magnetic interior. Researchers at the New Jersey Institute of Technology analyzed nearly 30 years of solar oscillation data from NASA's Solar and Heliospheric Observatory, Solar Dynamics Observatory and the ground-based Global Oscillation Network Group. Their findings,......
Central banks worldwide raise inflation forecasts amid Iran war energy shock
Central banks across the globe have lifted their inflation outlooks less than a month after U.S. and Israeli forces struck Iran on February 28. The conflict's economic fallout spreads as energy prices soar and supply chains disrupt. Governments activate emergency measures to counter the crisis [reuters.com]. France's central bank......
Australia and Germany agree to build joint space early-warning system
Australia and Germany committed Thursday to develop a shared space-based early-warning system. The pact targets growing orbital threats from Russia and China. The agreement marks a historic deepening of defense ties between these middle powers [thenewdaily.com.au]. Defense ministers Boris Pistorius of Germany and Richard Marles of Australia......
Markets plunge as Pentagon eyes decisive strike on Iran
Oil prices surged Thursday while global stock markets dropped sharply. Hopes for a quick end to the U.S.-Iran conflict faded as the Pentagon prepares military options for a potential knockout blow. Investors, rattled after nearly four weeks of fighting, drove the reaction.[reuters.com] Brent crude crossed $100 per barrel after dipping to......
Visa and Switch Al Maghrib partner to boost payment security in Morocco
Visa has formed a strategic alliance with Switch Al Maghrib to enhance payment security across Morocco's ecosystem. Switch Al Maghrib, a critical national interoperability operator, will integrate Visa Advanced Authorization, a network-agnostic tool from Visa Protect suite. This AI-driven solution delivers real-time fraud risk scores during......
Dollar holds steady as Iran conflict reshapes Fed rate outlook
The U.S. dollar traded near 99.6 on Thursday. Ongoing war between the United States and Iran drives investors to safe-haven assets. The dollar index rose early in the session amid uncertainty over the conflict and the Strait of Hormuz closure. Iranian forces declared the waterway shut on March 4, disrupting global energy markets. The dollar......
Pakistan confirms role in US-Iran indirect talks
Pakistan has publicly acknowledged its role as a key mediator transmitting messages between the United States and Iran amid efforts to end a month-long war. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar stated on X that indirect talks are underway, with Islamabad relaying communications, including a 15-point US proposal currently under review by Tehran. This......
OpenAI expands ChatGPT ads and tests dedicated Ads Manager
OpenAI advances its monetization strategy through ChatGPT ads. The company now tests an Ads Manager dashboard that enables marketers to launch, track, and refine campaigns in real time. This development addresses early challenges in OpenAI's advertising operations as ad volume grows across the platform. Advertisers in the test phase currently......
Morocco and Côte d'Ivoire boost economic partnership
Omar Hejira, Morocco's secretary of state for foreign trade, visited Abidjan to meet Ivorian public and private sector leaders. The talks aimed to strengthen bilateral trade and advance balanced South-South cooperation focused on mutual development. This effort aligns with Morocco's 2025-2027 foreign trade program and high-level initiatives......
Africa Feed & Food raises 850 million dirhams in minority stake deal with RMBV and Proparco
Africa Feed & Food has announced the signing of an investment agreement with RNAF III, a North African fund managed by RMBV, and Proparco, the private sector arm of the Agence Française de Développement. The deal involves a joint minority stake acquisition worth 850 million dirhams in the Moroccan agro-industrial group. The......
Bayer Crop Science North Africa drives growth through innovation and sustainability
Bayer Crop Science North Africa held its 2026 annual convention in Marrakech. The event outlined the company's vision, priorities, and commitments to innovation and sustainability for regional agriculture. Leaders addressed challenges like climate change, regulations, and shifting markets. Amina L’kima, managing director of Bayer......
Iran earns $139 million a day from oil as Hormuz crisis boosts revenue
Iran has likely collected hundreds of millions of dollars in additional oil revenue since the U.S.-Israeli military campaign began on February 28, exploiting its unique position as the only major Persian Gulf producer still able to ship crude through the Strait of Hormuz. The windfall represents a central paradox of the conflict: the war has......
FIFA opens last-minute World Cup 2026 ticket sales on April 1
FIFA has announced the opening of the fourth and final ticket sales phase for the 2026 World Cup on April 1, with seats made available to the general public on a first-come, first-served basis. The final sales window will remain open through the end of the tournament, scheduled for June and July across three host countries in an expanded......