European Central Bank warns banks on AI cyber threats
The European Central Bank will send a formal letter to all banks under its supervision, instructing them to strengthen defenses against cyberattacks driven by advanced artificial intelligence models. The move reflects growing concern within the institution about the speed and scale at which AI tools can identify and exploit software vulnerabilities. Frank......
Gold edges higher as dollar weakens on Iran talks hopes
Gold prices rose slightly in Asian trading on Thursday as the US dollar softened, with investors reassessing the outlook for diplomacy between Washington and Tehran. The move followed a period of tight trading, with gold hovering near 4,485 dollars per ounce earlier in the week amid volatile geopolitical signals from the Middle East. Market......
Carbon removal must quadruple by 2050 to meet 1.5 °c target
A global scientific assessment warns that carbon dioxide removal must expand at an unprecedented scale to keep the 1.5 °C climate goal within reach. The analysis finds that current national and corporate commitments fall far short of what is required by mid-century, creating a widening gap between ambition and climate necessity. The report......
Israel and Lebanon agree conditional ceasefire tied to Hezbollah withdrawal
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a conditional ceasefire following two days of talks held in Washington under United States mediation. The deal links its implementation to a full cessation of Hezbollah fire and the withdrawal of all its operatives south of the Litani River, according to a joint statement issued by the parties involved. The......
Citi says ETF outflows drive crypto market downturn
The recent decline in cryptocurrency markets has been driven primarily by weakening institutional demand rather than isolated corporate transactions, according to market analysis attributed to Citigroup. The bank’s assessment points to sustained outflows from Bitcoin exchange-traded funds as the dominant factor behind recent price pressure,......
EU opens accession talks cluster one with Ukraine Moldova
The European Union has agreed to advance accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova by opening Cluster 1, known as the Fundamentals cluster. The decision ends a two-year blockage that had slowed progress for both countries on their path toward membership. The move focuses on governance, rule of law, democratic institutions and minority......
Peter Schiff renews bitcoin crash warning below $66k
Bitcoin slipped below the 66,000 dollar level this week, reigniting concerns among market observers over the strength of its current support zone. The cryptocurrency traded around 66,280 dollars on Wednesday morning after briefly touching an intraday low near 65,708 dollars. The move placed renewed focus on long-standing bearish forecasts......
Ray Dalio warns AI boom shows classic bubble signs
Ray Dalio has warned that the rapid rise in artificial intelligence investments shows clear characteristics of a financial bubble. The founder of Bridgewater Associates drew parallels with the dot-com crash of 2000, arguing that current market conditions reflect the same patterns of excessive optimism and stretched valuations. His remarks......
Nyu scientists identify memory switchboard that preserves older memories
Researchers at NYU Langone Health have identified a small group of neurons in the hippocampus that acts as a biological switchboard, enabling the brain to create new memories without disrupting those already stored. The findings, published in Nature on May 13, 2026, offer a new explanation for a long-standing neuroscience question: how the......
TSMC says AI chip shortages will persist for years
Demand for artificial intelligence chips continues to outpace global manufacturing capacity, according to TSMC Chief Executive C.C. Wei, who told shareholders that the company does not expect supply to meet demand for several more years. Speaking at the company’s annual shareholder meeting in Hsinchu, Taiwan, Wei said the rapid expansion......
AI coding tools reshape software engineering as competition intensifies
The software engineering profession is undergoing one of its most significant transformations in decades as artificial intelligence coding tools become deeply embedded in development workflows. Major technology companies are rapidly deploying AI systems capable of planning, writing, and testing software, shifting the role of engineers away......
Meta targets premium AI market with $200 monthly Hatch plan
Meta is preparing an ambitious push into the consumer artificial intelligence market with Hatch, a new autonomous AI agent that could cost users as much as $199.99 per month. The proposed pricing would place the service among the most expensive consumer AI subscriptions available and position it in direct competition with premium offerings......
AI IPO wave could trigger short term market pullback
The expected wave of massive artificial intelligence initial public offerings this year could create short term pressure on global equity markets as investors reallocate capital to absorb some of the largest listings in recent history. Standard Chartered warned that the process may not be seamless, even though the bank views any resulting......
Morocco expands artisan sector with 272 professional corporations
The artisan sector in Morocco has undergone a major structural shift with the creation of 272 professional corporations across the country under the framework of law 50.17. The initiative aims to formalize craft activities, improve organization within trades, and strengthen professional representation in a sector that spans hundreds of occupations. Authorities......
Brazil seizes 108 kilograms of cocaine bound for Morocco
Brazilian customs authorities intercepted 108 kilograms of cocaine at the port of Santos in the state of São Paulo during a maritime inspection operation conducted on 1 June. The shipment was discovered inside a refrigerated container that was scheduled for export to Morocco, marking another case in which international cargo routes......