Apple shares surge as analysts raise price targets after record earnings
Apple's stock climbed about 3% on Monday, reaching around $267 during mid-session trading. This uptick came as Wall Street analysts lifted their price targets following the tech giant's stellar first-quarter fiscal results. The optimism builds on the January 29 earnings release, which reported revenue of $143.8 billion and earnings......
Hassan Tariq bridges diplomacy and governance as Morocco's kingdom mediator
Hassan Tariq, appointed by His Majesty King Mohammed VI on March 24, 2025, now serves as Morocco's Mediator of the Kingdom, succeeding Mohamed Benali El Alaoui. In this prominent role, Tariq acts as a vital link between citizen grievances and state administration, addressing disputes involving public services and territorial governance.......
Bahrain sets world record for highest density of worship places
The Kingdom of Bahrain has achieved a historic milestone, officially entering the Guinness World Records for having the highest concentration of places of worship in any single nation. This prestigious recognition was confirmed during a ceremony at the King Hamad Global Center for Coexistence and Tolerance in Manama, coinciding with the International......
Morocco’s AFCON hosting excellence overshadowed by media gaps
In the camera era, football success is measured beyond goals. It is shaped by images, narratives, and global perception. Morocco delivered a landmark African Cup of Nations with FIFA-grade stadiums, smooth logistics, and hospitality praised by thousands of international journalists. At least 3,800 media outlets and television channels were......
The world's most spoken languages: a global snapshot
In an era of rapid globalization, language has emerged as a powerful tool shaping commerce, culture, and influence. A recent ranking by World Population Review, supported by 2025 Ethnologue data, highlights the twelve most spoken languages worldwide. This list, which combines native and second-language speakers, offers a revealing look at......
Russia resumes strikes on Ukraine after Trump's negotiated pause end
Russian missiles and drones targeted Ukrainian cities overnight from February 2 to 3, striking energy infrastructure across multiple regions just after a short truce brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump expired. The assaults left hundreds of thousands without heat during the winter's coldest night, with temperatures dropping to -20°C.......
How US inflation evolved across history and presidencies
Inflation in the United States has experienced significant fluctuations over the past century, reflecting broader economic trends, crises, and policy decisions. The consumer price index (CPI), the primary measure of price changes, tracks how much more consumers pay annually for a consistent basket of goods and services. Since 1914, average......
Top countries dominate global fig production in 2025
Turkey maintains its commanding lead in global fig production, accounting for more than 60 percent of the world's dried figs, primarily from its Aegean region where the prized Sarılop variety thrives. The country exported around 63,000 tons in the 2024-2025 season to over 100 nations, generating $337 million in revenue despite challenges......
Greenland PM warns US still seeks control despite Trump's retreat
President Donald Trump's escalating demands for U.S. control over Greenland, including his repeated refusal to rule out military force, ignited an unprecedented transatlantic clash that prompted European allies to deploy troops to the Arctic territory and issue joint statements upholding Danish sovereignty. Though Trump has since dropped......
Global markets plunge after Trump's Fed chair pick
Stock markets worldwide tumbled sharply on Monday as investors grappled with President Donald Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair, sparking broad sell-offs in equities, precious metals, and cryptocurrencies. The Friday announcement prompted traders to reassess U.S. monetary policy expectations, unleashing the most......
Arab countries by predominant Islamic schools of jurisprudence
The distribution of Sunni Islamic jurisprudential schools, or madhabs, across Arab nations reflects centuries-old scholarly traditions shaped by key imams and regional histories. The Hanbali school, founded by Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal (d. 241 AH), predominates in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar, where it influences state legal......
EU foreign policy chief warns European army would be dangerous
Kaja Kallas, the European Union's top diplomat for foreign affairs, dismissed calls for a dedicated European military force on Monday, cautioning that it could prove extremely hazardous by muddling NATO's command structure during crises. Speaking at the Oslo Security Conference alongside Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre,......
Fashion spotlight on Milano Cortina 2026 opening ceremony
As the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics draw near, teams and organizers have unveiled striking national uniforms and ceremonial outfits that blend cultural heritage with high fashion, fitting for a host in one of the world's style capitals. The opening ceremony, set for February 6 at Milan's San Siro stadium, embraces the theme......
Morocco reverts to Greenwich Mean Time on February 15
Morocco will turn back its clocks to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) at 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, February 15, 2026, aligning daily life with the holy month of Ramadan's onset around February 19. This annual shift from the current GMT+1 standard follows a 2018 royal decree, easing fasting schedules by syncing prayer times and routines with earlier......
MIT AI model suggests recipes for novel materials
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have unveiled DiffSyn, an AI model that proposes promising synthesis pathways for complex materials, tackling one of the most time-intensive bottlenecks in materials science. Detailed in a study published today in Nature Computational Science, the tool achieved top accuracy in predicting......