Morocco expands hotel capacity with 43,000 new beds as tourism investment surges
Morocco has added 43,000 new hotel beds over the past two years, bringing its total accommodation capacity to more than 304,000 beds. This milestone reflects the success of the country’s 2023–2026 tourism roadmap, which emphasizes infrastructure development, sector diversification, and expanded investment across regions. Strategic......
Zelensky urges United States to clarify scope of long-term security guarantees
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on the United States to provide greater clarity regarding the scope and timing of the long-term security commitments promised to Kyiv. His remarks come amid growing uncertainty over future American aid as political divisions in Washington delay the approval of new military packages. Zelensky......
Chinese carmakers expand presence in Morocco with rapid sales growth
Chinese automakers are increasingly establishing themselves in Morocco’s car market, gaining momentum with remarkable sales growth that challenges the dominance of traditional European brands. Over the past year, Chinese manufacturers have moved from being peripheral players to significant competitors in one of North Africa’s most......
Europe split as US warns against seizing Russian assets for Ukraine
The Trump administration is urging European allies to abandon their plan to use frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine’s defense and reconstruction, arguing that the $250 billion fund should remain a bargaining tool in potential peace talks. The move exposes growing divisions within the transatlantic alliance over how to sustain Kyiv’s......
Global memory chip shortage drives device price hikes amid AI boom
A severe shortage of memory chips is rippling through global supply chains, pushing up prices for computers and smartphones as demand from artificial intelligence (AI) applications far outpaces production capacity. Chipmakers have warned that the supply squeeze could extend well beyond 2026, leaving manufacturers and consumers facing elevated......
Europe seeks strategic autonomy amid renewed transatlantic tensions
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has urged the continent to strengthen its capacity for self-defense and economic resilience, responding to recent criticisms from former U.S. President Donald Trump. Addressing the European Parliament in Strasbourg, she cautioned that the global environment is becoming “more dangerous......
Turkey urges caution as Black Sea tensions threaten wider European stability
Turkey has issued a stern warning that intensifying hostilities in the Black Sea could escalate beyond the region, potentially spilling into broader European security concerns. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stressed that the rising military activity between Russia and Ukraine in contested waters poses significant risks for maritime......
Russia warns United States against risking a major mistake in Venezuela standoff
Russia has issued a stark warning to Washington, urging the United States to avoid what it called a “fatal mistake” over escalating tensions with Venezuela. Moscow cautioned that any American military or economic aggression toward Caracas could provoke unpredictable consequences across Latin America. According to statements from......
Russia unveils record war spending amid deepening economic strain
Russia revealed for the first time that its direct expenditure on the war in Ukraine will surpass $137 billion in 2025, a disclosure that sheds light on the mounting fiscal burden of the prolonged conflict. Defense Minister Andrey Belousov announced that the country will allocate 11.1 trillion rubles for war-related activities next year equating......
Ukrainian negotiators head to Miami as peace discussions enter new phase
Ukrainian envoys are traveling to the United States for high-level negotiations aimed at advancing a possible peace agreement to end the ongoing war. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy confirmed that talks are scheduled for the weekend in Miami, building on recent diplomatic progress achieved in Berlin. Building on Berlin momentum Last week,......
Precious metals hold near highs as investors await US inflation clues
Gold prices steadied close to their record peak on Thursday, while silver and platinum continued to test fresh highs as investors awaited key US inflation data and central bank decisions that could shape global monetary policy through year-end. Spot gold hovered around 4,334 dollars an ounce, roughly 50 dollars below the record of 4,382 dollars......
Venezuelan navy escorts oil tankers amid escalating tensions with Washington
Venezuela has deployed its navy to guard oil tankers leaving its main ports in response to a new U.S. blockade threat targeting ships engaged in its crude exports. The move marks a sharp escalation in the ongoing standoff between Caracas and Washington over sanctions and the country’s oil trade. Navy patrols began early Wednesday, accompanying......
Covert plan and shadow war: inside the secret strikes that reshaped Iran’s nuclear confrontation
A newly unveiled investigation has revealed an extraordinary operation in which secret diplomacy, targeted killings, and precision airstrikes converged in one of the most consequential military campaigns of recent years. The findings indicate that in June, as back-channel offers to Tehran were emerging, coordinated Israeli and American forces......
Zelensky says Russia preparing to prolong war despite peace talks
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that Russia is positioning itself for a protracted conflict, signaling plans to continue its military campaign through 2026. The statement underscores growing concerns in Kyiv that Moscow remains committed to expanding its offensive rather than pursuing genuine negotiations. Russia vows......
Ukrainian drone strike hits tanker in Rostov port as Kyiv intensifies attacks on Russian energy network
A Ukrainian drone strike has destroyed a tanker at the port of Rostov-on-Don, killing several crew members and igniting a fire that Russian emergency services spent hours battling. Local officials confirmed that the explosion occurred while the vessel was docked, and although oil spills were prevented, casualties were reported among the crew. Rostov-on-Don......