Morocco unites in solidarity after devastating floods
Social media platforms across Morocco have become a hub of unprecedented engagement in recent days, as citizens have rallied to support the people of al-Qasr al-Kabir and nearby areas struck by severe flooding. Entire neighborhoods have been submerged, with rushing waters causing significant material damage. This has sparked a remarkable wave......
Young leaders reshaping global politics
A wave of youthful heads of state is transforming governance worldwide, ascending to power at ages that challenge traditional notions of leadership readiness. These figures, often under 45, embody voter demands for fresh approaches amid economic woes, security crises, and institutional fatigue. Their stories reveal broader shifts toward dynamic,......
Copper prices plunge amid broad metals sell-off shaking global markets
Copper prices tumbled sharply on Monday for the second straight session, swept up in a widespread sell-off of commodities that rattled markets from South Africa to London and hammered mining stocks worldwide. The red metal slid toward $5.70 per pound in U.S. trading, extending Friday's steep losses and dropping more than 11 percent from......
Switzerland tops global financial secrecy index, sparking transparency debates
A recent global ranking places Switzerland at the forefront of financial secrecy, highlighting its robust legal and banking frameworks that shield private wealth from foreign tax authorities and judicial oversight. The Financial Secrecy Index assesses jurisdictions based on factors such as limited financial disclosure, strong asset protections,......
Aviation leaders warn of supply chain strains and geopolitical risks
Aviation industry leaders gathered at the Changi Aviation Summit in Singapore raised alarms over persistent supply chain disruptions and escalating geopolitical tensions that threaten the sector's ability to meet surging global demand. Speaking ahead of Asia's largest airshow, Willie Walsh, director general of the International Air......
Mexico defies Trump pressure with humanitarian aid to Cuba
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum announced on Sunday that her government will dispatch humanitarian aid to Cuba this week, including food, medicines, and essential supplies. This move directly challenges U.S. President Donald Trump's claim that Mexico had agreed to halt oil shipments to the Caribbean nation following his recent......
Japan extracts rare earths at record ocean depth
Japan announced Monday it has successfully retrieved sediment rich in rare earth elements from 6,000 meters under the Pacific Ocean, achieving the world's first extraction of these strategic minerals at such extreme depths. The breakthrough comes as Tokyo aims to cut heavy reliance on Chinese imports amid rising diplomatic tensions between......
China's solar capacity to surpass coal for first time in 2026
Elon Musk has sounded the alarm on China's explosive energy expansion, predicting the country's electricity generation will triple that of the United States within two years, driven by unprecedented solar development. "China's electricity production continues to grow at a staggering pace, with solar as the main contributor......
China leads world's largest foreign currency reserve holders
China holds the top position among nations with the largest foreign exchange reserves, according to recent data from global financial rankings. The country boasts reserves exceeding $3 trillion, a figure that significantly outpaces its closest competitors and underscores its economic dominance on the world stage. This substantial stockpile......
Musk hails AI-only social network as dawn of singularity
An AI-exclusive social platform resembling Reddit has surged to 1.4 million registered users within 72 hours of launch, drawing reactions from tech leaders who view it as either a glimpse of humanity's future or a brewing security disaster. Moltbook allows AI agents to post, comment, and vote on content while humans can only observe.......
Trump optimistic on Iran deal as Tehran reviews talks
President Donald Trump expressed optimism Sunday about reaching an agreement between the United States and Iran, easing fears of military conflict and driving oil prices down during Monday's trading session. "I hope we can make a deal," Trump told reporters during a visit to Mar-a-Lago in Florida. "If we can't make......
Taiwan deploys missiles after Chinese helicopter enters its air defense zone
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected a Chinese military helicopter and six warships operating near its territory on Sunday. The helicopter crossed into the eastern air defense identification zone without breaching the Taiwan Strait median line, marking yet another instance in a pattern of persistent incursions that has prompted......
France and Morocco negotiate landmark bilateral treaty
France and Morocco are moving forward with plans for a comprehensive new bilateral treaty designed to redefine their strategic partnership. This initiative builds on recent high-level diplomatic talks focused on bolstering ties in key areas like trade, security, and cultural exchanges. The agreement arrives at a critical juncture, as both......
Moroccans lead beneficiaries of Spain's mass migrant regularization
Spain's government has launched an exceptional regularization process targeting over 500,000 undocumented migrants, marking one of the largest such initiatives in recent years. This move is expected to benefit a substantial number of Moroccans, who form the largest foreign community in the country, both in terms of legal residents and......
Gold and silver extend historic plunge amid Asian market rout
Gold and silver prices continued their sharp decline during Monday's Asian trading session, deepening the losses from last week's massive sell-off. The downturn was sparked by President Donald Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor, to replace Jerome Powell as Fed chair when his term ends in May. Silver......