Wall Street shifts strategy as US Iran conflict rattles global markets
As the war between the United States and Iran enters its second week, major Wall Street banks are rapidly adjusting investment strategies. Financial institutions are directing capital toward defense companies, energy producers and tangible assets while warning that a prolonged conflict could reshape inflation expectations and complicate the......
Nasa dart impact changed asteroid orbit around the sun, study finds
When NASA deliberately crashed a spacecraft into the asteroid moon Dimorphos in 2022, scientists quickly confirmed the collision shortened its orbit around its larger companion, Didymos. A new study now shows the impact also altered the path of the entire asteroid pair around the Sun, marking the first confirmed case of humans shifting an......
US submarine sinks Iranian frigate near Sri Lanka as regional tensions escalate
Sri Lanka rescued dozens of Iranian sailors and evacuated the crew of a second Iranian naval vessel after a United States submarine torpedoed and sank an Iranian frigate off the island’s southern coast, marking the first confirmed torpedo attack by the US Navy against an enemy warship since World War II. The Iranian frigate IRIS Dena,......
Green hydrogen positions Morocco at the center of emerging energy geopolitics
Green hydrogen is rapidly emerging as one of the most strategic resources shaping the global economy in the coming decades. Beyond serving as a clean alternative to fossil fuels, it is becoming a key instrument in geopolitical competition and a factor redefining global energy markets. In this shifting landscape, Morocco is increasingly viewed......
EU says United States will honor Turnberry trade deal despite tariff dispute
European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic said the United States has assured the European Union it will respect the terms of the Turnberry trade agreement, despite new tariff measures that risk undermining the deal’s central provision of a 15 percent tariff ceiling. Speaking in Toronto on Thursday, Sefcovic said he had received direct......
China pledges to cut excess steel and oil refining capacity
China’s top economic planning body has announced plans to curb excess production capacity in major heavy industries, including steel and oil refining, as the country continues to struggle with persistent overproduction across key commodity sectors. The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) outlined the measures in its annual......
Iranian AI disinformation campaign escalates during conflict
Iranian state media and pro Iran social media accounts have intensified the use of AI generated images and videos since hostilities began between US and Israeli forces and Iran in late February, according to a report that describes a fast moving online campaign built around false claims of successful strikes on American and Israeli military......
Salwa Idrissi Akhannouch: Architect of modern retail and emerging economic influence in Morocco
Salwa Idrissi Akhannouch is one of the most influential business leaders in contemporary Morocco. As the founder and chief executive of Aksal Group, she has played a central role in the expansion of modern retail and the introduction of international luxury brands to Moroccan consumers. Through major commercial projects and strategic partnerships,......
Global investors shift toward international stocks as BofA predicts new market order
Global investors are directing significantly more capital toward international equities than US stocks for the first time in nearly a decade, a trend Bank of America analysts describe as the emergence of a “new world order” in financial markets. Data cited by Bloomberg from a Bank of America report show that about $104 billion......
Dozens of French ships stranded as Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens
France said dozens of its vessels are trapped in the Persian Gulf as the escalating conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel effectively shuts down the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints. French Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot said Friday that 52 French ships are currently stranded......
European stocks rise as oil eases after strongest weekly surge since 2022
European stock markets opened higher on Friday while oil prices edged lower, offering investors brief relief after a week of sharp volatility driven by the escalating conflict involving Iran. The broader market mood remained cautious as the confrontation between the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other continued to disrupt......
FIFA reviews World Cup security with Mexico after cartel violence
FIFA representatives met Mexican government officials in Mexico City on Wednesday to assess security arrangements for the 13 World Cup matches scheduled in Mexico this summer, following weeks of concern over cartel violence triggered by the killing of drug cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho. The meeting brought together......
Kieslect Elfin debuts in Morocco with an ultra-thin smartwatch for women
Kieslect Morocco has launched the Elfin smartwatch in Morocco, timing the release to International Women’s Day on March 8. The company presented the device as a women-focused model built for daily wear, combining a slim profile, health tracking and lifestyle features in a fashion-led design. The launch reflects the growing demand for......
Grand Prix Hassan II marks 40 years with a new push for Moroccan tennis
Marrakech will host a milestone week for African tennis from March 30 to April 5, 2026, when the Royal Tennis Club stages the 40th edition of the Grand Prix Hassan II. The tournament remains the only ATP event held on the African continent, giving the anniversary added weight for Morocco’s sporting calendar and for a competition that......
Future Leaders Challenge 2026 positions Rabat as tourism talent hub
Rabat will host the Future Leaders Challenge Morocco 2026 on March 30 and 31 at The View Hotel Rabat, bringing together students, academic leaders, industry executives and public officials to address one of the most pressing challenges facing global tourism and hospitality: the development of skilled human capital. The initiative, created......