War with Iran costs global companies 25 billion dollars
Global companies have incurred losses of at least 25 billion dollars due to the war between the United States and Israel and Iran. The conflict has forced widespread defensive action across corporate balance sheets, affecting pricing strategies, production levels, dividend policies, and emergency funding requests from governments. At least......
Bitcoin long-term holders reach highest supply level in nine months
Bitcoin supply held by long-term investors has climbed to about 15.26 million BTC, representing nearly 77 percent of total circulating supply. The level marks a nine-month high and reflects renewed holding behavior among investors who entered the market near recent price peaks. On-chain data shows a clear shift away from distribution and toward......
Lalla Laaroussa marks 20 years with pilgrimage tribute for mothers
The television program Lalla Laaroussa marks its twentieth anniversary with a special initiative centered on mothers of contestants. The production announced a symbolic reward in the form of an Omra pilgrimage offered to the mothers, placing family recognition at the heart of this milestone season. The decision positions the anniversary edition......
Kremlin rejects Kaja Kallas as potential EU negotiator with Russia
The Kremlin warned Sunday that European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas should avoid taking any role in future negotiations with Moscow, signaling that Russia considers her unsuitable for diplomatic talks as European leaders intensify discussions over possible direct engagement with the Kremlin on the war in Ukraine. Kremlin spokesperson......
Xiaomi warns flagship smartphones could exceed $1,400 by late 2026
Xiaomi president Lu Weibing warned Friday that premium smartphones in China could surpass 10,000 yuan, or roughly $1,400 to $1,500, by the second half of 2026 as memory chip shortages continue driving manufacturing costs sharply higher across the industry. The warning came during a livestream event on May 16 titled “Spend a ‘Max’......
WHO declares global health emergency over Congo and Uganda Ebola outbreak
The World Health Organization declared Sunday that the Ebola outbreak affecting the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda constitutes a public health emergency of international concern, its highest global alert level, after more than 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths were reported across the two countries. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom......
Humpback whale “Timmy” confirmed dead after disputed rescue mission
Danish authorities confirmed Saturday that the humpback whale found dead near the island of Anholt was the same animal that drew widespread attention in Germany after repeated strandings along Baltic Sea coastlines. The confirmation closes one of Europe’s most debated wildlife rescue operations in recent years. The whale’s carcass......
China retail sales stall in April as economic momentum weakens
China’s economy lost significant momentum in April as consumer spending nearly stalled and major industrial indicators missed expectations, reinforcing concerns over weakening domestic demand and rising economic pressure. Official data released Monday showed retail sales rose just 0.2% year on year, the weakest pace since late 2022. The......
Mercedes benz chief signals readiness for defense production shift
Mercedes-Benz chief executive Ola Kallenius has said the German automaker is prepared to enter defense-related manufacturing if the move makes commercial sense. His remarks reflect a broader shift among European carmakers as the continent increases defense spending and industrial capacity in response to geopolitical uncertainty. Kallenius......
Musk backs orbital data centers as AI energy warnings grow
Elon Musk has renewed support for space-based computing infrastructure after Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang warned that artificial intelligence could soon overwhelm global power systems. Musk posted that space represents the only viable path forward, reinforcing his long-standing view that orbital data centers could solve rising energy......
Subaru delays electric vehicle rollout and shifts to hybrids
Subaru has postponed the planned 2028 launch of fully in-house electric vehicles, marking a major adjustment in its electrification strategy. The Japanese automaker cited slowing demand for battery electric vehicles and shifting policy conditions in the United States as key factors behind the decision. Production plans at its Oizumi plant......
Authentic Monet painting labeled as AI fools online critics
An online experiment using a genuine painting by Claude Monet has exposed how quickly digital audiences judge visual art when it is labeled as artificial intelligence output. An anonymous conceptual artist known as SHL0MS published a cropped image from Monet’s Nymphéas series on X, attaching a false label stating it had been created......
Webook.com sells 35,000 match tickets in under two hours, setting an African record
Morocco's digital ticketing platform Webook.com has broken an African record by selling 12,000 tickets in the first 20 minutes and 35,000 tickets in under two hours for the return leg of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League 2025/26 final between AS FAR Rabat and South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns, scheduled for 24 May at the Prince......
Marrakech Comedy Festival unveils its first edition lineup celebrating emerging comic talent
A landmark festival comes to life The Marrakech Comedy Festival is set to make its debut from June 4 to 6, 2026, at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech, bringing together some of the most promising voices in French-language and Arabic-language comedy. The festival's organizers have unveiled a lineup deliberately centered on emerging......
Morocco's Saïdia hosts fourth international beach rugby tournament with historic women's debut
The Mediterranean resort of Saïdia Mediterrania, on Morocco's northeastern coast, is set to welcome the fourth edition of the International Beach Rugby 5s Tournament from May 15 to 18, 2026. Organized by the Association of Former Rugby Players of Oujda (AAJRO), the event has grown steadily since its 2022 launch into one of the most......