Apple delays Mac Studio refresh as DRAM shortage disrupts plans
Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference opened with a software-focused keynote that featured no new Mac hardware, reinforcing reports that the next-generation Mac Studio has been delayed. The workstation, expected to launch with M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips, has reportedly been pushed from a mid-2026 release window to October due to an......
Ethereum whale profits from market crash with strategic buyback
A long-term Ethereum investor executed a remarkably well-timed trading strategy by selling approximately $188 million worth of cryptocurrency holdings before a sharp market downturn and later rebuilding positions at significantly lower prices. Blockchain analytics firm Lookonchain described the move as a near-perfect example of selling at......
Institutional investors buy Bitcoin dip as market faces pressure
Institutional investors are treating Bitcoin's sharp decline as a buying opportunity rather than a reason to exit the market, according to Coinbase's head of institutional strategy John D'Agostino. Speaking on CNBC's "Squawk Box," D'Agostino said he was unaware of any major institutional holders facing forced......
Nike targets tennis spotlight as Serena Williams returns
Serena Williams is preparing to return to professional tennis after four years away from competition. Her comeback is scheduled at the Queen’s Club Championships in London, where she will compete in doubles alongside Victoria Mboko. The appearance marks a rare competitive outing for the 23-time Grand Slam champion at age 44. The return......
Google orders three million TPU chips from Intel for 2028
Google has placed a large order for more than three million tensor processing units from Intel for delivery by 2028, according to a report citing four people with direct knowledge of the discussions. The agreement signals growing trust in Intel’s efforts to rebuild its semiconductor manufacturing business and expand its role in advanced......
Mali court sentences French diplomat to 20 years prison
A specialized anti-terrorism court in Bamako has sentenced a French intelligence official with diplomatic status to 20 years in prison for undermining state security. The court also imposed a fine of $6,225 and a 20-year ban on entering Mali, according to judicial sources. The proceedings were held behind closed doors. The case dates back......
African media forum in Bamako pushes narrative sovereignty
The first edition of the Pan-African Media Forum took place in Bamako from 3 to 6 June 2026, bringing together journalists, media executives, digital experts and institutional representatives. The event placed African media cooperation at the center of discussions under the theme of strengthening links between information actors across the......
UN envoy begins regional tour on Western Sahara talks
Staffan de Mistura, the United Nations Secretary-General’s personal envoy for the Sahara file, has begun a new regional tour aimed at restarting political negotiations under UN auspices. The visit comes at a moment of sustained diplomatic activity and renewed international attention on the long-standing dispute involving Morocco and......
Police shoot aggressive dog after attack at Azrou station
A police officer in Azrou used a service weapon during an incident at the entrance of a police station in the early hours of 8 June. The intervention followed a situation involving a man and a dog that unfolded at the site. A man aged 32 in a state of alcohol intoxication threatened officers with a bladed weapon. He also incited a dog to......
Tahar Ben Jelloun warns of cultural loss as artisans disappear
Returning to Fès means reconnecting with a deeply personal source of memory, according to Moroccan writer Tahar Ben Jelloun. Speaking at the Forum of the Festival of Fès of World Sacred Music, he reflected on the role of memory, transmission and craftsmanship in shaping a living culture. Through personal recollections and broader......
Morocco raises duty free allowance for marhaba 2026 travelers
Morocco has introduced new customs facilitation measures for Moroccans residing abroad ahead of Operation Marhaba 2026. The changes target returning nationals during the annual summer transit period and focus on easing administrative procedures and increasing financial thresholds for exemptions. The customs and indirect tax administration......
Xpeng enters Morocco completes North Africa EV push
Xpeng has officially expanded into Morocco, marking a new stage in its North African growth strategy. The Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer opened its first showroom on 1 April at Casablanca Finance City, positioning itself in one of the country’s main financial and commercial hubs. The move strengthens the company’s presence......
Morocco unveils new labor survey as unemployment reaches 10.8%
Morocco’s High Commission for Planning (HCP) has published the first findings from its new labor force survey, EMO2026, which replaces the long-standing National Employment Survey. The new framework provides a broader assessment of labor market conditions and introduces updated measurement methods aligned with international standards. The......
Morocco expands therapeutic cannabis sector with 140 approved products
Morocco has strengthened its position in the regulated therapeutic cannabis industry, with more than 140 cannabis-based products now manufactured domestically and officially registered with the Moroccan Agency for Medicines and Health Products. The products are distributed through more than 600 authorized sales points across the country, reflecting......
OCP launches MAD 5 billion bond to fund green transition
Morocco’s OCP Group is preparing to raise up to MAD 5 billion through a perpetual subordinated bond issuance to finance the next stage of its industrial, energy, and environmental transformation strategy. The operation, approved by the Moroccan Capital Market Authority, will be offered exclusively to qualified Moroccan institutional......