Ukraine intensifies maritime strikes with historic submarine and tanker attacks
Ukraine has carried out two high-impact drone operations against Russian maritime assets, marking a bold escalation in its use of unmanned technology to challenge Moscow’s control in the Black Sea. The attacks targeted a tanker in Rostov-on-Don and a submarine docked in Novorossiysk, signaling a strategic shift in Kyiv’s military......
Estonia demands explanation after Russian border guards cross into Narva River territory
Estonian authorities have launched a formal inquiry after three Russian border guards briefly entered Estonian territory on Wednesday morning, crossing the Narva River in what Tallinn described as an unauthorized incursion. The incident, though short-lived, has heightened tensions along a border already marked by frequent friction. According......
Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could evolve into global war as peace efforts intensify
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has cautioned that the war in Ukraine risks escalating into a global confrontation if it is not halted soon. His warning comes as diplomatic momentum builds in Berlin, where negotiators from the United States and Ukraine have reportedly made major progress toward a potential peace deal. Speaking in......
Putin asserts resolve to secure Ukraine objectives through force or negotiation
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed his determination to achieve his military and political aims in Ukraine, declaring that Moscow will meet its goals either through sustained diplomacy or, if necessary, through continued use of force. Speaking at an annual defense conference, Putin insisted that Russian forces have established......
Warner Bros Discovery spurns Paramount bid, backs Netflix merger
Warner Bros. Discovery has decisively turned down Paramount Skydance's $108.4 billion hostile takeover attempt, marking the seventh rejection in 12 weeks. The board, led by Samuel A. Di Piazza Jr., deemed the $30-per-share all-cash proposal inadequate and laden with substantial risks, particularly in its financing setup. Instead, it urged......
Venezuela denounces US blockade as an act of aggression
Venezuela has denounced the United States’ new naval blockade as an act of war, calling it a direct violation of international law and sovereignty. The announcement, made by Washington as part of a broader campaign of sanctions, has triggered a wave of diplomatic backlash and renewed tensions between the two countries. Venezuelan Vice......
Meloni denounces Moscow’s tough stance as EU struggles over Ukraine funding
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has sharply criticized Moscow’s “unreasonable” demands in ongoing peace efforts to end the war in Ukraine. Her remarks, delivered in the Italian parliament ahead of a key European Union summit in Brussels, reflected growing frustration among European leaders as negotiations stall......
Putin rejects Western warnings as Europe strengthens its eastern defense unity
Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed escalating Western rhetoric about possible conflict, accusing European leaders of fueling “hysteria” and spreading “falsehoods” over Moscow’s intentions. His comments come amid growing military coordination among European nations along the bloc’s eastern boundary,......
Ukrainian drone offensive cripples Russian oil infrastructure in overnight strikes
Ukraine has intensified its drone campaign against Russian energy assets, launching a large-scale overnight assault that struck key oil facilities across the Krasnodar and Rostov regions. The coordinated attack marked one of Kyiv’s most far-reaching operations this winter, directly targeting Moscow’s fuel production and logistics......
Washington prepares new sanctions as Moscow weighs peace plan rejection
The United States is preparing new sanctions against Russia’s energy sector in case President Vladimir Putin rejects the latest peace proposal aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. According to reports, the measures would target a network of vessels and intermediaries involved in transporting Russian oil outside Western restrictions, signaling......
ACWA Power and AfDB join forces to tackle Africa’s energy and water challenges
ACWA Power and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have signed a $5 billion framework agreement aimed at accelerating large-scale projects in the energy and water sectors across Africa. The deal, finalized during the Africa Investment Forum in Rabat, underscores the urgent need to address Africa’s energy and water deficits while fostering......
Bank Al-Maghrib maintains interest rate at 2.25% amid low inflation and steady growth
Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM) has opted to keep its key interest rate at 2.25%, citing Morocco’s subdued inflation and firm economic growth as reasons for maintaining monetary stability. The decision was announced during the central bank’s final quarterly board meeting of 2025, held in Rabat. Low inflation and economic recovery Inflation......
Morocco’s economic growth forecasted to reach 5% in 2025
Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM) has projected Morocco’s economic growth to hit 5% in 2025, driven by robust non-agricultural activity and a recovery in agriculture. The central bank presented this outlook during its final quarterly board meeting in Rabat. Growth is expected to remain solid in the medium term, averaging 4.5% through 2026 and 2027,......
Visa launches stablecoins advisory practice to guide businesses in digital payments integration
Visa has unveiled its Global Stablecoins Advisory Practice, a strategic initiative aimed at helping businesses, banks, fintechs, and merchants navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of stablecoin-based payments. This new service, housed within Visa Consulting & Analytics (VCA), highlights the company’s dual role as a payments operator......
Morocco ranks 58th in global crypto adoption, with strong usage but weak regulation
Morocco has been ranked 58th in the 2025 World Crypto Rankings, a comprehensive assessment by Bybit and DL Research that evaluates crypto adoption across 79 countries. The study uses 28 indicators and 92 data points to analyze four key areas: user penetration, transactional use, institutional readiness, and cultural integration, such as public......